Sand and Seas

You can order two sodas at a time, so I would suggest you do that and fill your own cup that way.

NCL did have reusable insulated cups with lids years ago. I haven't seen them since sometime before Covid.

They are served from the fountain gun in a glass or plastic cup.

When I had a soda package, the Haven bartenders who knew my preference would sometimes hand us Coke Zero cans. Generally, I just asked for Diet Coke which was available from the soda fountain gun. We were regularly getting soda in unopened cans from the casino bar with our 'free drinks' in casino card....and a nice tip😉. These cards were discontinued with the change to the CAS program on April 1st of this year.

If there are cruise ships sailing that day, I'm confident Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon can schedule the shuttle (with fee) to get you to the port. We have stayed there numerous times pre-cruise and always had a good experience with the shuttle to port.

We have gotten Coke products from a vending machine there. Not sure about the other types in the machine.

As a long time Diet Coke drinker, I would not enjoy a pitcher of soda sitting in our fridge and losing all of it's fizz😬 I've gotten the soda package on some cruises. On others, we have gotten cans of Diet Coke at one of the bars to place in our fridge. We have asked our Haven butlers add pitchers of cranberry juice and/or iced tea in our fridge. Also cartons of chocolate milk.

Thanks @BirdTravels and @hallux! I was wondering as the deck plans for Escape just say 'The Pour House'. Breakaway's says 'Syd Norman's Pour House'. Also love that NCL is moving Escape to cruises from NOLA for winter 2025/2026.

It's been awhile since we have been on Escape. Does the Pour House have Syd Norman type shows? We have always loved the very talented groups in Syds.

Very easy walk from Tremont to the pier. We have cruised twice from Galveston and stayed at Tremont both times.

Our friend has had surgery a few months ago and can walk a few stairs, but is there an elevator to get someone up/down to the Haven area?

@Seas2mountains, thanks for the photos! Is there a restroom in the Haven/Suites waiting area?

The menu has a couple of choices similar to the Local/O'Sheehans. Here is a link: https://www.norwegiancruiselineblog.com/blog/american-diner-menu

Yes, we were sailing the first week it became complimentary on Encore. It was packed every time we went for lunch. Decent choices for a complimentary venue.

Thank you for sharing! We love the entertainment on Getaway too. MDQ cast & Broadway Unplugged are outstanding! Sorry you missed Rumours....another favorite of ours. I was pulled in by the mention of 7Layer Chocolate cake..... but stayed and enjoyed your entire review😎