Tell me about Escape Pls - New England

[hollon]

I always cruise royal caribbean, but looking into the Escape, We are thinking about new england/canada in october.  Can you tell me about the ship, I know I'll enjoy the scenery, but I do like a big nice ship w/ entertainment.  Are there game shows, activities, etc.  Thanks

[Inscrutable]

The Escape is in their Breakaway+ class, along with Bliss, Joy, and Encore. We have sailed all but Encore.

They all had good food, entertainment, and activities.

Escape was my least favorite for 3 reasons, which may not apply to your preferences:

1. I missed the Cavern Club (Beatles) on Bliss and Joy … not on Escape.

2. I missed the Observation Lounge on Bliss and Joy … not on Escape. I get up very very early, and that was my ‘home’ until the rest of my party awoke. Nowhere like it on Escape.

3. I HATED the casino … there is no set aside area for smokers, so the entire casino had awful air quality … I literally could not be in there. They try to sanitize each night … early AM there’s just faint odor, but very strong within just a few hours of normal occupancy (and this was while still sailing at half-capacity … can’t imagine how bad it will get now running full)

4. On the plus side, the Choir of Man was best show we’ve seen on these 3, and Howling at the Moon (dueling piano bar) is a real hoot.
 

 I am sure others will jump in soon.