Arzeena Posted April 3, 2019 #151 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Enjoying the pictures. Escape is my favorite ship (so far) Our score on GSC is 1/12. Not seen it in a long time. Is there any mention if the Escape's "dream team" will move over on the Bliss when she gets to NYC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroo777 Posted April 3, 2019 #152 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Great review BT! Any word on how the price increase has effected Vibe pass sales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise523 Posted April 4, 2019 #153 Share Posted April 4, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 9:54 AM, BirdTravels said: Out for a walk on the Waterfront in the morning? You can get a cup of coffee and a pastry at the 5 O’clock Sonewhere bar (also at the Mix bar on Deck 6) My Favorite Morning Spot to grab a coffee and enjoy the sounds of the sea and sunrise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted April 4, 2019 #154 Share Posted April 4, 2019 On 3/31/2019 at 6:57 PM, BirdTravels said: Platinum Perks Loving your live review and pics! Amazing. From many reports here, NCL raised the Platinum dinner entree from $20 to $25 value. As a frequent and valuable CC poster, you may have known this and it certainly looks like you had a wonderful Platinum dinner in Cagney's. Any reason given for using the "old" vouchers which only leads to confusion and frustration for guests? Some of the entrees now exceed $25 but even more are now over $20 at Cagney's but also quite a few at Le Bistro and La Cucina. Thanks again for your insights and all the info. We enjoyed Escape as well when she was in Miami. Lucky us, NCL has done a great job bringing various ships to NYC. Hope the rest of your cruise is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #155 Share Posted April 4, 2019 16 minutes ago, snorklinbarb said: Loving your live review and pics! Amazing. From many reports here, NCL raised the Platinum dinner entree from $20 to $25 value. As a frequent and valuable CC poster, you may have known this and it certainly looks like you had a wonderful Platinum dinner in Cagney's. Any reason given for using the "old" vouchers which only leads to confusion and frustration for guests? Some of the entrees now exceed $25 but even more are now over $20 at Cagney's but also quite a few at Le Bistro and La Cucina. Thanks again for your insights and all the info. We enjoyed Escape as well when she was in Miami. Lucky us, NCL has done a great job bringing various ships to NYC. Hope the rest of your cruise is fantastic! So the voucher that we got was for 1-1-1 under $20. We ordered 2-1-1 over $20 (total over $90) and the waiter comped the whole meal towards latitudes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #156 Share Posted April 4, 2019 1 hour ago, aeroo777 said: Great review BT! Any word on how the price increase has effected Vibe pass sales? Sold out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #157 Share Posted April 4, 2019 10 hours ago, JamieLogical said: Reassuring to see the Casino will still be open in the evening. I would have been concerned about not having access to the casino overnight in port. Casino remained open today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #158 Share Posted April 4, 2019 What’s wrong with this picture??? Ships are suppose to move between ports at night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #159 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Wednesday Main Dining Room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #160 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Le Bistro Lump Crab Salad Mussels Seared Scallops Filet Coq au vin Sorbet Apple Tart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #161 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Day 5 - Still in Nassau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #162 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Good Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #163 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Good Morning Nassau! (Again) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #164 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Duty Free Shopping - a popular pastime on a cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #165 Share Posted April 4, 2019 12 hours ago, luv2cruise523 said: My Favorite Morning Spot to grab a coffee and enjoy the sounds of the sea and sunrise. Morning coffee and the ocean is the best Other than the Buffet, coffee on deck include the Deck 18 Wave Bar (smoking area), 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar on the Waterfront, and Cellars Wine Bar on the Waterfront. And the Mixx Bar between Taste and Savor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #166 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Don’t like the music and crowds at the pool, the Waterfront provides a peaceful place to relax or walk around the ship. Restaurant seating (used for dinner) provide seats with tables. Or, comfy sofas and chairs line the walkway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmcdonald Posted April 4, 2019 #167 Share Posted April 4, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 3:13 PM, firstimecruiseronncl said: I think Food Republic has lobster rolls. No, they definitely do not have lobster rolls. I just got off the Escape Sunday. I went into Food Republic and specifically asked. Just to make sure, we asked to see the menu as well. They said they took lobster rolls off the menu two months ago on the Escape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrickles1 Posted April 4, 2019 #168 Share Posted April 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Morning coffee and the ocean is the best Other than the Buffet, coffee on deck include the Deck 18 Wave Bar (smoking area), 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar on the Waterfront, and Cellars Wine Bar on the Waterfront. And the Mixx Bar between Taste and Savor. I do miss early mornings on the Escape. I did coffee after the gym every morning around 7am either by the 5'Oclock Somewhere bar or Margaritaville and both had great views. The Waterfront was a ghost town at those times. The Wave pool bar was great for us on sea days to get drinks as we would get loungers about 30 feet away overlooking the pool and it was quick and easy to get drinks as people tended to avoid the smoking. I would just go and get drinks quickly for my people and the smoke never affected me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted April 4, 2019 #169 Share Posted April 4, 2019 13 hours ago, snorklinbarb said: Loving your live review and pics! Amazing. From many reports here, NCL raised the Platinum dinner entree from $20 to $25 value. As a frequent and valuable CC poster, you may have known this and it certainly looks like you had a wonderful Platinum dinner in Cagney's. Any reason given for using the "old" vouchers which only leads to confusion and frustration for guests? Some of the entrees now exceed $25 but even more are now over $20 at Cagney's but also quite a few at Le Bistro and La Cucina. Thanks again for your insights and all the info. We enjoyed Escape as well when she was in Miami. Lucky us, NCL has done a great job bringing various ships to NYC. Hope the rest of your cruise is fantastic! When we were on the Dawn a month ago, we were told the limit was $25 for our Platinum meals. We were never charged for anything we ordered (we always have OBC, so we just order at will and are okay if we are charged). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #170 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Dawn is just arriving at Nassau. She was scheduled to call at GSC today. Two days in a row, GSC closed due to weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted April 4, 2019 #171 Share Posted April 4, 2019 14 hours ago, BirdTravels said: So the voucher that we got was for 1-1-1 under $20. We ordered 2-1-1 over $20 (total over $90) and the waiter comped the whole meal towards latitudes. Found the same to be true on my sailing a few weeks ago. Just dropped the Platinum coupon on them and everything was comped. I asked the manager before ordering (who had come to check up on me for some reason) about the “limits”. He told me not to worry about any limits. He was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #172 Share Posted April 4, 2019 On 4/3/2019 at 12:04 PM, nicki12811 said: Did you do the excursion to Kennedy Space Center through NCL? We're trying to decide whether to go that route or fly solo. Those pictures look pretty promising... Pro Tip: when you take the Bus tour of the facility, always sit on the RIGHT side of the bus for the best sightseeing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #173 Share Posted April 4, 2019 A sign on the gangway posted next to a trashcan full of contraband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #174 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Thursday Main Dining Room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 4, 2019 Author #175 Share Posted April 4, 2019 The Norwegian Escape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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