Let's Escape aboard the Escape, LIVE October 14th!

Newbie Cruiser,

Your "cruise bug" in your signature gets me every time! I almost woke up my DH with my freaked out reaction just now! Lol!

Same!!! Freaks me out every time lol

Thanks for the review Chris. Seeing that you booked another NCL Cruise makes me think that you had a very positive experience while on the Escape. ;)

Thanks for your review.

Thanks for such a wonderfull review. It made me enjoy my last month trip on Escape once more. :)

I've thoroughly enjoyed following along this week. Thanks for sharing :)

Great review! Welcome back, now hurry and exit so we can get on. Lol

Newbie Cruiser,

Your "cruise bug" in your signature gets me every time! I almost woke up my DH with my freaked out reaction just now! Lol!

That is funny. I actually got it from a cruise friend. It still scares me some days.

Amazing review. Thanks for taking us along!

So long Escape. It's been a lot of fun! Thoughts and grades on this wonderful cruise to come!

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Thanks for an outstanding review! We usually cruise on the Jewel class ships (cruised the Breakaway once, but we weren't thrilled), but after reading your review, I think we might just book the Escape!

How fast was the internet on board? Your cruise looked amazing, the ship looks amazing. I'm trying to convince my wife to try NCL but she's reluctant because we've only cruised on RCI and Princess. She has this negative perception of NCL with all the freestyle but I think it looks great.

Thanks for another great review Chris, and safe trip home. Looking forward to your final thoughts and grades... Looks like yet another rave review for the Escape! I look forward to experiencing her for myself in December.

Thanks for the the review. Just booked the Escape for Bermuda next September. Did the Western swing last year and thanks for the El Cid tip on Scope. May do Western again in 2019.

That is funny. I actually got it from a cruise friend. It still scares me some days.

I agree! I was reading late at night and was afraid it was a little tick on my screen, kept trying to squish it until I realized......:eek:

I can't believe it went by so quickly....didn't you just board?!? Thanks for letting us all follow along and taking the time to share your cruise with us. The waterfront dining looks amazing! I haven't been on NCL in years, but after reading your review and listening to the periscopes, I think it might be worth seriously considering them again. Safe travels home, Chris!

Great job Bugsy. Looking forward to your next live review.

Enjoyed your review! Getting excited for our cruise onboard Getaway!

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Hello friends! Back in Chicago and spending the night at the Holiday Inn. Will drive home in the morning. Thoughts and grades to start coming tomorrow and there might be a Periscope broadcast review.

Enjoying a drink, or two, or three....

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great review Chris...i have been living vicariously through your posts...thanks

Thanks for the live review Chris. Look forward to your final thoughts. Although looks like you had a great trip!

What a great time we had following your travels

From pictures thru commentaries

Thanks for taking us along.

Safe travels

Enjoyed your review Thank you!

How fast was the internet on board? Your cruise looked amazing, the ship looks amazing. I'm trying to convince my wife to try NCL but she's reluctant because we've only cruised on RCI and Princess. She has this negative perception of NCL with all the freestyle but I think it looks great.

Hope your wife tries one of NCL's ships. We're Diamond on RCCL but have gone on 3 NCL cruises and are leaving next week on Escape. Enjoyed every one of our NCL cruises.

It's time for my thoughts and grades! Since this was my first ever NCL cruise I want to break down each part and give it a proper grade rather than just one big long post and end it with saying thanks for following along. This will also include my opinion and grade on the place I stayed at pre cruise since that was a departure from where I normally stay as well. Stay tuned!

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B Ocean Fort Lauderdale(pre cruise hotel)

I decided to stay in Fort Lauderdale vs. Miami due to lower prices. Even with the car service to the port it was still cheaper. I got this hotel through Hotels.com for 120 a night vs. 190 through the hotel's site. I was very impressed with the resort and felt the service was very good. I was amazed to still see how much repairing and cleaning up was being done in the area after Hurricane Irma, but I didn't encounter much that was up and running. This used to be the Yankee Clipper and when it was that it did not get very good reviews. B Resorts took it over and poured a lot of money into the place and it shows.

Liked having our own private section of the beach too. Only drawback is there's no one to assist with your luggage if your room is ready so keep this in mind if you are staying in the south or marina tower as it can be a somewhat long walk especially with a lot of luggage. The Wreck Bar was nice although I wish I could have seen the mermaid show but it sells out very quickly.

Overall grade: A minus

Would I stay there again: definitely

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