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Yikes, thanks for your replies! SS

ggTexasgal and z Doug, Thank you both for your replies on this. I’ll be prepared either way - better remember to pack the wrench.;-)

How close is this beach to the wharf?

I’m glad this post caught my eye, because I was getting ready to pose the the same question. We will be traveling with our g’kids who will be in the room nextdoor, but not a connecting room. So in considering the balcony dividers on the Escape, it is possible to open the divider so our decks will be one large deck? Would it be best to take this up with our cabin steward or the front desk?

Thank you, jimsig! I appreciate that helpful tip about the Int’l plan would be useable in port and still onboard. SS

Thanks lisa928! We all have iPhones, so I believe you are suggesting just to use iMessage instead of a text? I was able to go back through the link you attached for me to also find some very helpful information. We had planned to acquire a one-month international plan so as to not incur roaming charges, but I believe that would only apply to any calls/messages while in the ports of call. I am hoping that downloading the NCL app will provide add’l info on staying in touch onboard. SS

We will be traveling with 2 g’kids and want to stay in touch onboard the Escape. Will our Wi-Fi plan onboard suffice?

Thanks, everyone!! I really appreciate all the very valuable suggestions-especially the part about tipping the porters < chuckle, chuckle> Who knows, perhaps that will speed up the arrival of our bags outside of our cabin! SS

Thank you hallux and BirdTravels for your replies. Sorry I neglected to mention we are sailing out of Miami on the Escape. Since two preteen grandchildren are traveling with us, G’dad and I figured we’d have enough to worry about🤦🏼‍♀️ I very much appreciate your taking the time to respond. SS

Hello All, as a party of four, if we plan to take advantage of NCL‘s, transfer to the port, and a return to the airport following the cruise. Will we say goodbye to our luggage upon arrival at the port and exiting the bus OR will we need to claim our luggage before reporting for check-in? TY!!

Thank you wil e coyote for your response, we are now convinced we are in for a great time!! SS

You are so right, think we all will pass on that one.

Many thanks to you both for taking the time in responding and including the video!! 59 days & counting! and if you have any “must know tips” about the Escape, please feel free to forward those on!

mgrieger, thank you so much for your reply. I’m beginning to think this was a weather-related issue. Whew, it could have been a l-o-n-g cruise without the activity😉

Viewed a review of the NE and the bloggers mentioned the ropes course was not operational for their Jan ‘23(?) cruise. Does anyone have an update? We are traveling with two grandkids. That would be greatly disappointing if that’s not an option for them.