LIVE from the Norwegian Escape – Western Caribbean May 14-21, 2023

[BirdTravels]

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The Spice H20 is the adult only sundeck. It is also used at night for theme parties. The water feature on the Escape, The Grotto, is the best water feature in the fleet. Unfortunately, it also has one of the two smoking areas on the ship. 

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The Aqua Park features The Aqua Racer slide (that takes you out over the edge of the ship), a family slide, and two free fall slides where the floor drops from under your feet. The Aqua Park also includes the kids splash area and family pool. 
 

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On 5/14/2023 at 12:27 PM, laudergayle said:

Please share occupancy # when you hear them.  

We’re sailing this week with just shy of 4700 passengers. The ship’s capacity is 4266. So we’re at about 110% capacity. But,,, just under 200 young cruisers this week (mostly infants and small children,,, not as many teens). 

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Day 5 Main Dining Room

[prov2727]

On 5/16/2023 at 1:08 AM, BirdTravels said:

There is a not-well-publishized public sun deck on Deck 19 and 20 with forward facing views and two hot tubs cantilevered over the side of the ship

 

Now that is some good information! Notes for my back-to-back E and W Caribbean cruises on the Escape this winter.

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In the port of Costa Maya, performers preform the Dance of the Flyers (Danza de Los Voladores). Remember, they risk their lives climbing up the 30 meter poll and flying, just tied to a rope, for tips. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[depplep]

Hi Bird, If it's not too much trouble could you post a picture of the Onda menu? There is not sample menu online.

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3 hours ago, depplep said:

Hi Bird, If it's not too much trouble could you post a picture of the Onda menu? There is not sample menu online.

Here’s an Onda menu. 
 

Be advised that Onda is not on the Escape. It is on the Encore and Prima. 

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For those of you who are “above the law” and ignore the admonishments in the Freestyle Daily and signs on the gangway, Mexican customs and boarder protection were doing inspections of all bags being brought ashore. They had several large bins of confiscated items. 

[depplep]

Thank you for the menu. I am on Encore and I thought about it maybe not being on Escape last night after I posted. Very grateful.

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1 hour ago, depplep said:

Thank you for the menu. I am on Encore and I thought about it maybe not being on Escape last night after I posted. Very grateful.

Here’s The Bird’s live post from the Encore last month with all things Encore. 

 

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If the Captain kindly asks you to disembark when you are far from land, follow your muster station instructions carefully. You want they reserved seat on a lifeboat. You don’t want to miss your boat and end up in a crew raft. 
 

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Good Morning Cozumel 

 

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Today the Escape is calling in Cozumel. As yesterday, Mexican customs and border control were inspecting bags. Today, the inspectors and dogs seemed to be targeting food. 
 

Yesterday, in Costa Maya, they were confiscating various contraband items. 

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1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

If the Captain kindly asks you to disembark when you are far from land, follow your muster station instructions carefully. You want they reserved seat on a lifeboat. You don’t want to miss your boat and end up in a crew raft. 
 

You want to be on a lifeboat before….

 

Rose: I’ll never let go, Jack. I’ll never let go. I promise. 
 

… and she cuts you lose.

 

[PegNRay]

2 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Today the Escape is calling in Cozumel. As yesterday, Mexican customs and border control were inspecting bags. Today, the inspectors and dogs seemed to be targeting food. 
 

Yesterday, in Costa Maya, they were confiscating various contraband items. 

What were the “various contraband items.”

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There were different things in the “bad bins”,,,, mostly food. The most unusual thing The Bird saw were sea shells. 
 

There were passengers being disembarked this morning. Not sure why. 

[Jac199]

On 5/17/2023 at 9:58 AM, BirdTravels said:

Welcome to Fantasy Island

 

An all inclusive escape to a private island beach resort. Grab a private palapa. Snorkel on the second largest reef in the world. Food and a limited open bar is included. 

@BirdTravels thank you for taking us along on your cruise! Is Fantasy Island done through a private tour company?

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3 hours ago, Jac199 said:

@BirdTravels thank you for taking us along on your cruise! Is Fantasy Island done through a private tour company?

It was an NCL ashore Excursion. 

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The Norwegian Escape docked in Cozumel, Mexico 

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Welcome to Passion Island 

 

A 45 minute catamaran ride from the Cozumel dock, Passion Island provides a private Mexican oasis. The all inclusive NCL shore excursion includes an open bar with sofas and rum based tropical drinks and an authentic Mexican taco bar with all of the fixings. 
 

 

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Today’s “Butler’s Treats”