Everything.. ESCAPE (live 29 Oct 2015!)

[FreestyleNovice]

I have a question for those who are on this special 2-day preview cruise. Is The Haven open to anyone onboard the ship to walk through and tour? Or is this 2-day cruise no different than a normal cruise in that respect... with only people staying within The Haven having access?

 

Also, are the folks on the 2-day preview cruise cruising for free? Or did you have to pay for your accommodations just like on a normal cruise?

 

As far as I saw no acces. There are some stateroom types open for display but of yet I only found inside room 14403, all the way fwd.

[FreestyleNovice]

Thank you Thank you For all the pictures and menus. Freestyle the balcony picture does look like there is a little more space than Getaway. More leg room?

 

Def. bigger :D

[missdixie]

Wow thanks I am more excited than ever.

[KeithJenner]

I don't think the havens ever been randomly open to just anyone who wants to walk through. That's why you need a key card.

 

 

The Haven will be open next Wednesday. It is on those sort of days. Just for people to view.

 

Not on this one though. It has been on general sale and people have paid for Haven access.

[Crusin33]

What model is the nespresso in the suites? I might want to bring some flavored pods.

 

 

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[gddeluca]

Had a look at all those beers on the menu. Lots to try out. But as a Canadian, I'm offended. Just one from home - Molsons. C'mon, surely some others are worthy.

[barnacle_boy]

I have a question for those who are on this special 2-day preview cruise. Is The Haven open to anyone onboard the ship to walk through and tour? Or is this 2-day cruise no different than a normal cruise in that respect... with only people staying within The Haven having access?

 

Also, are the folks on the 2-day preview cruise cruising for free? Or did you have to pay for your accommodations just like on a normal cruise?

 

This is not a 2-day preview cruise, it's a regular 2-day revenue sailing. I'll break it down for you.

 

Oct. 23 - Oct. 25: 2-day preview

Oct. 25 - Oct. 27: 2-day revenue

Oct. 27 - Oct. 28: 1-day revenue

Oct. 28 - Oct. 29: 1-day preview

Oct. 29 - Nov. 8: 10-day transatlantic (revenue)

Nov. 9 - Nov. 11: 2-day preview (and christening)

Nov. 11 - Nov. 14: 3-day revenue

 

The preview cruises are by invitation only for media, travel partners, and special guests. They are completely free, which includes cruise fare, gratuities, and onboard drinks/food. Areas of the ship (such as the Haven) are also opened up for special tours that would generally be off-limits.

 

The revenue cruises are just like any other sailing. You pay and stay where you belong.

Edited October 25, 2015 by barnacle_boy

[CandaCruiser]

Thanks Keith Jenner for all your posts. This will be my first cruise and it's great to see what to expect. Including all the menus and drink options!

Edited October 25, 2015 by CandaCruiser

[packercruising]

Love the menus! Looks like I will have to bring my own beer to Margaritaville. :)

[Ranger719]

What model is the nespresso in the suites? I might want to bring some flavored pods.

 

 

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From the pictures ...looks like the Citiz model... One of the original models using the older (original ) pods...it would be good to know what pods they supply

[Spaniel Lover]

Here are the menus from La Cucina, thanks to @freestylenovice

 

By the way, he may consider himself a FreeStyle novice, but I consider him a FreeStyle rock star for taking the time to post all of these pictures!

 

[FreestyleNovice]

Has anyone located the repelling wall still on the escape website as the "first at sea?"

 

I am very afraid it's non existent.. I wonder what NCL reps/PCC has to say about it. When I bump into someone at Guest Services I will ask!

[Catnapper7]

I never understood the "first rappelling wall" PR because I cruised the inaugural season of Epic and it had a climbing and rappelling wall.

[kismet618]

I am very afraid it's non existent.. I wonder what NCL reps/PCC has to say about it. When I bump into someone at Guest Services I will ask!

 

 

Thanks for all of the great Intel you've been consistently providing.

[motleyfan]

This is not a 2-day preview cruise, it's a regular 2-day revenue sailing. I'll break it down for you.

 

Oct. 23 - Oct. 25: 2-day preview

Oct. 25 - Oct. 27: 2-day revenue

Oct. 27 - Oct. 28: 1-day revenue

Oct. 28 - Oct. 29: 1-day preview

Oct. 29 - Nov. 8: 10-day transatlantic (revenue)

Nov. 9 - Nov. 11: 2-day preview (and christening)

Nov. 11 - Nov. 14: 3-day revenue

 

The preview cruises are by invitation only for media, travel partners, and special guests. They are completely free, which includes cruise fare, gratuities, and onboard drinks/food. Areas of the ship (such as the Haven) are also opened up for special tours that would generally be off-limits.

 

The revenue cruises are just like any other sailing. You pay and stay where you belong.

 

That's what I thought. I didn't think they'd just randomly leave the haven open for anyone to go in lol.

[xray121995]

 

 

Did the Balcony room have a coffee maker in them?

 

Thanks for taking time to post all these pictures!

[JohnIreland]

 

 

Did the Balcony room have a coffee maker in them?

 

Thanks for taking time to post all these pictures!

 

You can see it just behind the water in that picture.

 

It's the single cup type.

[Spaniel Lover]

@freestylenovice, could you get some pictures of the Skyline Bar?

 

It sounds like such a great idea... having video screens that display views from famous skylines around the world, to simulate what you'd see through the windows if you were at a bar in one of those famous places. I wonder if it's as great in person as it is in concept!

 

Also, because the Skyline Bar is located within the casino... is it horribly smokey in there? Or do they have good ventilation?

[MeriToT]

@FreestyleNovice, can you confirm that the mini-golf is no longer branded with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? That's the impression I got from the Instagram pics, but I'm curious to see a more concrete pic. Thanks! Awesome work so far!

[kismet618]

@freestylenovice, can you confirm that the mini-golf is no longer branded with teenage mutant ninja turtles? That's the impression i got from the instagram pics, but i'm curious to see a more concrete pic. Thanks! Awesome work so far!

 

 

[MeriToT]

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Cool, thanks! I guess the Turtles' removal is the result of NCL no longer using Nick properties on board. The 80s kid in me will have to deal, lol. :)

[darn88]

If no one post we have 12306 on Thursdays TA and will be happy to post pics.

 

That would be awesome!! We have the starboard aft penthouse booked on the same deck for a cruise in January!! Many thanks!!

[justhappy]

@freestylenovice, could you get some pictures of the Skyline Bar?

 

It sounds like such a great idea... having video screens that display views from famous skylines around the world, to simulate what you'd see through the windows if you were at a bar in one of those famous places. I wonder if it's as great in person as it is in concept!

 

Also, because the Skyline Bar is located within the casino... is it horribly smokey in there? Or do they have good ventilation?

 

I don't know how the one on the Escape will look, but the Disney Fantasy has one. Just google Disney Fantasy skyline lounge images to get an idea of how it looks. I thought it was ok on Disney, but not something that compelled me to stay.

[hhfarmer]

People asked what people wanted... and that's what people are doing, asking. If no pictures are posted that is OK. If they are then great. Who is anyone to say what is good, bad, or silly. There are over 5000 posts in this topic and some are bound to ask for things more than once in error. As the first couple of cruises are preview cruises, they generally have some staterooms open to view. As well, for those who are taking and posting pictures, THANK YOU!

[loupana]

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