Norwegian Escape to Florida and the Bahamas

[BirdTravels]

Well Jamie and others, better luck to you. The captain just cancelled our call to Great Stirrup Cay due to high winds and seas. We will dock at Nassau at 1:00 pm and stay in port overnight, departing as scheduled tomorrow at 6 pm. 

 

Currently in 5’ seas with a 39 knot wind. 

Edited April 3, 2019 by BirdTravels

[JamieLogical]

5 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Well Jamie and others, better luck to you. The captain just cancelled our call to Great Stirrup Cay due to high winds and seas. We will dock at Nassau at 1:00 pm and stay in port overnight, departing as scheduled tomorrow at 6 pm. 

 

Currently in 5’ seas with a 39 knot wind. 

 

Luckily I don't have my heart set on GSC. Tendering isn't my favorite, so I would rather not do it in high winds. I've already warned my sister that there's only about a 50% chance we get to stop there.

[BirdTravels]

Now about some basketball!

 

[BirdTravels]

When you have had enough of your teens (or they have had enough of you), they can chill in the Entourage with dancing and “socialization”. 

 

[BirdTravels]

With the cancellation of our call to Great Stirrup Cay due to high winds and seas, We will dock at Nassau at 1:00 pm and stay in port overnight, departing as scheduled tomorrow at 6 pm.

 

The already-planned alternate shipboard activities daily was quickly distributed. 

 

[JamieLogical]

Reassuring to see the Casino will still be open in the evening. I would have been concerned about not having access to the casino overnight in port.

[BirdTravels]

Tired of walking the deck? Try the 2-story ropes course. Walk the plank over the edge of the ship. Or the mini course for the  smaller climbers. 

 

[BirdTravels]

1 minute ago, JamieLogical said:

Reassuring to see the Casino will still be open in the evening. I would have been concerned about not having access to the casino overnight in port.

Probably an error,,, but l’ll report on our ability to donate money to he casino tonight. 

 

Making use of the morning, sitting on a hot stone lounger, watching Nassau get closer in the distance. 

 

We were within a mile of GSC then make the turn to the east. 

 

[BirdTravels]

Time to Free Fall 

 

[BirdTravels]

Want to own a piece of art from one of the old masters? A Max, Kincade, Leno, or even a Guy Harvey? Go to an art auction and bid on a masterpiece! 

 

 

Edited April 3, 2019 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Welcome to Great Stirrup Cay..... not!

 

ShoreEx has already arranged for tours on this first half day in Nassau 

 

Atlantis Aquaaventure

Atlantis and Beach

Discover Atlantis

Balmoral Island Beach Break

Balmoral Beach and Lunch

Balmoral Beach and Dolphin

Balmoral Beach and Dolphin Swim

Balmoral Beach and Stingray

Blue Lagoon Beach

Blue Lagoon Beach and Dolphins 

Blue Lagoon Beach and Dolphin swim

Blue Lagoon Beach and Sea Lion

Blue Lagoon Beach and Stingray

Blue Lagoon Beach and Segway

 

Edited April 3, 2019 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

The Anthem’s North Star is checking us out

[nicki12811]

Did you do the excursion to Kennedy Space Center through NCL? We're trying to decide whether to go that route or fly solo. Those pictures look pretty promising... 

[BirdTravels]

52 minutes ago, nicki12811 said:

Did you do the excursion to Kennedy Space Center through NCL? We're trying to decide whether to go that route or fly solo. Those pictures look pretty promising... 

We did the NCL ShoreEx (which is essentially a transfer and a ticket). We get a 15% Plat Plus discount and the ShoreEx credit to offset the cost. 

 

yesterday, the line for the bus tour portion was about 1 hour long. The Bus tour out to the Saturn V complex and the Atlantis exhibit are a must see. 

[BirdTravels]

O’Sheehan’s

 

Wings

Nachos

Artichoke Dip

Chop Salad

Ruben

Shepard Pie

 

[JamieLogical]

What is going on with that Ruben? I have found the Ruben's on the Escape to be worse than the other NCL ships I've been on so far, but none have looked THAT bad.

[BirdTravels]

O’Sheehan’s Late Night Menu

 

[Laszlo]

4 hours ago, JamieLogical said:

 

Luckily I don't have my heart set on GSC. Tendering isn't my favorite, so I would rather not do it in high winds. I've already warned my sister that there's only about a 50% chance we get to stop there.

Nothing like a good wind kicking up late in the day as the tenders are rushing to get everyone back onboard, as half the people on them are throwing up. It was like the pie eating contest in Stand By Me LOL

[kitkat343]

5 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Well Jamie and others, better luck to you. The captain just cancelled our call to Great Stirrup Cay due to high winds and seas. We will dock at Nassau at 1:00 pm and stay in port overnight, departing as scheduled tomorrow at 6 pm. 

 

Currently in 5’ seas with a 39 knot wind. 

I’m so sorry!   It’s been a great review and I was hoping for good luck for you!

[BirdTravels]

1 hour ago, kitkat343 said:

I’m so sorry!   It’s been a great review and I was hoping for good luck for you!

We were 5 for 5 getting to GSC until this cruise. Oh well. We were anxious to check out the progress on the Haven area. Last time we were at GAC, they were empty concrete shells. 

[BirdTravels]

Wave Bar menu with the drink of the day 

 

[BirdTravels]

Afternoon shopping in Nassau

[david_sobe]

On ‎4‎/‎2‎/‎2019 at 1:06 AM, BirdTravels said:

Good Night

 

Endangered species? 😰🙈

[BirdTravels]

34 minutes ago, david_sobe said:

Endangered species? 😰🙈

Still alive on the Escape. 

[BirdTravels]

A Virtual Pub Crawl

 

District Brew House

 

Spice H20

 

Waves Bar Deck 17 and 16

 

5 O’Clock Somewhere inside and on Waterfront

 

Mixx Bar

 

Sugarcane Mojito Bar

 

Tobacco Road Bar

 

Skyline Bar

 

Prime Meridien Bar 

 

O’Sheehan’s Pub

 

Atrium Bar

 

Vibe Bar

 

Cellars Wine Bar

 

 

Edited April 3, 2019 by BirdTravels