ESCAPE 10/25/15 Hamburg to Southampton 3 Day Live-ish Review

[CoffeeGoddess]

I got a Hot Hot Hot Margarita along with conch fritters and the fish tacos. I have to say Food Republic's fish tacos are better.

 

 

 

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[NoahtheRed]

That's not good planning to already be out of beer so soon. Oh well plenty other stuff to drink .

Enjoy!! Is the ship crowded ??

 

I'm guessing they ran out because the Bar and it's tap list are centered around a lot of american breweries and offerings, so they were limited in how many kegs they could get over there. I imagine they're utilizing a better supply chain in Miami so shortages like that aren't an issue :)

 

Or at least I hope so.

[Ranger719]

No cabanas in the Vibe anymore ???

[legion3]

No cabanas in the Vibe anymore ???

 

Somebody already mentioned some of the deck was damaged in that area and it was still a work in progress, they said the "furniture" for that area was stored on the ship.

 

Should be installed sometime in the future.

[CoffeeGoddess]

No cabanas in the Vibe anymore ???

Doesn't look like it. I'm guessing with the water feature there isn't any room.

 

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[CoffeeGoddess]

Somebody already mentioned some of the deck was damaged in that area and it was still a work in progress, they said the "furniture" for that area was stored on the ship.

 

Should be installed sometime in the future.

Deck is repaired and that's the furniture up there.

 

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[Ranger719]

Deck is repaired and that's the furniture up there.

 

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I agree, you took pretty thorough photos of the Vibe....and it certainly looks like all furniture is out there....and there won't be any cabanas

[CoffeeGoddess]

We're having a wine and cheese tasting thanks to Cherie and Kyle!

 

 

 

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[CamaCama]

Great review can't wait!! How's the movement on the ship, is Escape handling the seas well??

[CoffeeGoddess]

Great review can't wait!! How's the movement on the ship, is Escape handling the seas well??

So far so good. I did feel some rocking last night while in my cabin. And we had definitely listed starboard for at least 10 minutes last evening around 8pm. I was in the spa and all the water started shifting and the list was obvious as it stayed pouring into the starboard drains while part of the port side was visible. Then multiple people wither blue jackets with bars on them came into the spa to look out the forward window. Nothing was ever said though and we came back to center again.

 

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[sjnyc323]

How was the wine and cheese tasting? Any good wines you would recommend???

[CoffeeGoddess]

Dinner was Food Republic once again. I have to say this is a great restaurant and one of my favorites on both land and sea.

 

 

 

Someone asked about the spa price list. I know it's posted several places now but here's another pic.

 

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[CoffeeGoddess]

How was the wine and cheese tasting? Any good wines you would recommend???

It was nice. We had a white and a red but I didn't get the names. I have a pic of the iPad ordering and that one was very good. Here it is again since I honestly cannot remember what I've only posted on Instagram.

 

Here's a pic of the red pour from the tasting.

 

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[happy cruzin]

Dinner was Food Republic once again. I have to say this is a great restaurant and one of my favorites on both land and sea.

 

 

 

Someone asked about the spa price list. I know it's posted several places now but here's another pic.

 

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YUM....can't wait to try it myself!

[CoffeeGoddess]

Walking along the waterfront. Here's a couple pics.

 

 

 

 

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[CoffeeGoddess]

So rounding out Tobacco Road I had the Grass Clippings

 

The Skyline Bar and the studio showed me pictures to make me feel more at home.

 

And I got a mojito flight at the Sugarcane Bar and met the famous Bong.

 

I told him he was famous on Cruise Critic with people asking where he was and he was a little surprised.

 

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[CoffeeGoddess]

And he just gave me a larger drink of my favorite mojito. I know why people like him.

 

 

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[sjnyc323]

Thanks for posting all the pictures and updates

Much appreciated

[Yorkvillain]

Dinner was Food Republic once again. I have to say this is a great restaurant and one of my favorites on both land and sea.

 

I need those dumplings immediately!

[skivoodoo]

Someone asked about the spa price list. I know it's posted several places now but here's another pic.

 

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That was me.:D thank you!

[Golfin55]

YUM....can't wait to try it myself!

 

 

As I posted in an earlier post. I love the 20th street location in Miami.

It is a fantastic gastropub. And I can't wait the 31 days until I get to try FR for myself on the Escape. Just too bad the Lobster grilled cheese is not on the menu in FR.

 

Just out of curiosity, what have you tried so far?

[jmele999]

We're having a wine and cheese tasting thanks to Cherie and Kyle!

 

 

 

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Thanks for all of the updates. How much are the wine tasting events?

[texangal39]

Thanks for posting the spa price list. Have you seen or heard if the spa has been getting lots of traffic? I'm trying to decide if I will get a pass for the week or just try to get a day pass on a port day.

[dreamr]

Thank you for the pics of the studio lounge & studio! :D

 

One thing I noticed was that the mini fridge was missing! I enjoyed getting some chocolate milk or sandwiches or veggie sticks on the Epic. Are there no refrigerated items in the studio lounge anymore? (Though it looked like there might have been more non-refrigerated snacks? I only remember cookies on the Epic.)

 

Yay for the mood lighting in the rooms! I loved that about the Epic. :D

 

Btw, do the studios also have a USB port near the bed (it looks like there may be one near the phone, but I couldn't tell...)?

 

Thanks! :)

[barzm]

I'm new to ncl, and staying in the solos for nye. Thank you for all the information. I'm surprised they did without the bar. I was looking forward to lounging in that space with a cocktail or two.