jimandami Posted September 15, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Hi all! I'm wondering if there is any way to know for certain when the Escape will go into dry dock? I originally read fall 2020, but then read April 2021? We are considering changing our December 2020 cruise from the Encore to the Escape, but we do not want to switch if the ropes course will have been removed from the Escape (which I just assume is occurring, but obviously isn't know for sure). Also, any opinions on the switch are more than welcome. We will be in the Haven either way, so not super concerned about open deck space, but my kids really enjoyed the ropes course and I do not think the go karts and laser tag will be as much of a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted September 16, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2019 No official informations at the moment. At fall 2020 there is only a gap with 5 days at the moment at two Southampton cruises. That should be not enough time for a big dry dock ( getaway was about 14 days ). So if they are not cancel cruises the next big gap is at spring 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted September 16, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2019 When was the last one? Add 5 years and you have the approximate timing for the next one, generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted September 16, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2019 27 minutes ago, hallux said: When was the last one? Add 5 years and you have the approximate timing for the next one, generally. There hasn’t been a previous one, as the ship was launched in 2015. We know that one is due because it will be 5 years next autumn. People are wondering when it will actually be, as in specific dates rather than just that it will be some time in 2020 or 2021. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimandami Posted September 16, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Steff79 said: No official informations at the moment. At fall 2020 there is only a gap with 5 days at the moment at two Southampton cruises. That should be not enough time for a big dry dock ( getaway was about 14 days ). So if they are not cancel cruises the next big gap is at spring 2021. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeinaz Posted September 16, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) So when the deck plans show a before and after date, that's not indicative of a planned drydock date? The Escape has plans for before and after October 11, 2020. Edited September 16, 2019 by reeinaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted October 26, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Sorry, just realized that this thread is more recent about the topic than the one that I just responded to. We are very curious about possible dates for planning purposes of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare luv2kroooz Posted October 27, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I would get info on the drydock from NCL before booking. NCL has a track record of doing heavy construction on cruises immediately before and after a drydock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeinaz Posted October 27, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 27, 2019 So I found that she is scheduled for a 4 day dry dock 10/22/20-10/25/20 http://crew-center.com/norwegian-cruise-line-dry-dock-cruise-ship-schedule-2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted October 27, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, reeinaz said: So I found that she is scheduled for a 4 day dry dock 10/22/20-10/25/20 http://crew-center.com/norwegian-cruise-line-dry-dock-cruise-ship-schedule-2020 Thanks! Wow, only four days. Plus, the Epic is on the schedule again. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare blueslily Posted October 27, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 27, 2019 2 hours ago, blcruising said: I would get info on the drydock from NCL before booking. NCL has a track record of doing heavy construction on cruises immediately before and after a drydock. Thanks. Yes, I asked a PCC at NCL for the dates. He was not aware of dates. Planning not to sail right before or after for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 27, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 27, 2019 13 hours ago, blueslily said: Thanks! Wow, only four days. Plus, the Epic is on the schedule again. Wow. Paintjob only I think! Hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faphy8 Posted October 28, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 28, 2019 We will be on the ESCAPE OCT 11 to the 21 of 2020 do you think the ship will be ok the few days before dry dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob32 Posted October 28, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I see the Epic is scheduled for an approx 2 week dry dock in late 2020. Generally speaking what happens in these dry docks? Could a lot of work be done in two weeks like upgrades on the boat or would it only be a bit of paint and some minor touching up of the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted November 17, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 17, 2019 the Ta to Europe starts April16th for 15 days. The next cruise at the moment after the TA is at May 28th. Maybe there will be a longer dry dock? we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 17, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 9:27 PM, Rob32 said: I see the Epic is scheduled for an approx 2 week dry dock in late 2020. Generally speaking what happens in these dry docks? Could a lot of work be done in two weeks like upgrades on the boat or would it only be a bit of paint and some minor touching up of the ship? The last Epic dry dock was a bit longer because they replaced two engines (cut a big hole in the side of the ship and remove and install new engines). But in that time, they demo’ed all of the public areas down to the deck plates and rebuilt them. And replaced a lot of the stateroom furniture and carpets. We sailed right after the dry dock and our cabin steward was retiling bathrooms until midnight before they picked us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty-sail Posted November 17, 2019 #17 Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 4:58 PM, jimandami said: We will be in the Haven either way, so not super concerned about open deck space, but my kids really enjoyed the ropes course and I do not think the go karts and laser tag will be as much of a hit. Are you saying that the ropes course is being eliminated on the Escape ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimandami Posted November 17, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted November 17, 2019 1 hour ago, kitty-sail said: Are you saying that the ropes course is being eliminated on the Escape ?? It’s not confirmed, but most people seem to think so. They have added the go-karts to the last 3 ships of that caliber, so speculation is they will do the same in dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty-sail Posted November 18, 2019 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2019 2 hours ago, jimandami said: It’s not confirmed, but most people seem to think so. They have added the go-karts to the last 3 ships of that caliber, so speculation is they will do the same in dry dock. I'm betting it has to be with liability. I did the ropes course on the Escape a few yrs ago. Fun to try. Wonder how many people would prefer go-karts over ropes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 18, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, kitty-sail said: Are you saying that the ropes course is being eliminated on the Escape ?? When we were on the Escape in April, the plans were undergoing engineering review and evaluation. So, it was more than random speculation. Edited November 18, 2019 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBRB Posted March 11, 2020 #21 Share Posted March 11, 2020 We're considering the Escape for NYE 2020 but we're concerned about the potential changes. Go carts, laser tag and loss of deck space are deal breakers for us. Is there any way to find out about the changes before the drydock takes place or should we just wait until after to book? Seems like we'd be cutting it a little close if we wait until after 10/25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted April 29, 2021 #22 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) seems that Escape is going into dry dock in May ( ship movements thread ), let us pray that NCL don´t touch the H2O, no race track no bigger vibe. informations and pics are welcome Edited April 29, 2021 by Steff79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 29, 2021 #23 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Escape is enroute to Rotterdam, Netherlands, with ETA as tomorrow afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf2001 Posted April 30, 2021 #24 Share Posted April 30, 2021 9 hours ago, Steff79 said: seems that Escape is going into dry dock in May ( ship movements thread ), let us pray that NCL don´t touch the H2O, no race track no bigger vibe. informations and pics are welcome Given the current state of the industry, they will likely spend the minimum amount possible on required maintenance only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SpainAlien Posted April 30, 2021 #25 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I was surprised that in November 2020 they revamped The Haven onboard Epic so you never know what they will do to Escape if it is already contracted with the shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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