Cruiser Bruiser Posted September 9, 2011 #101 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I agree with those who have been saying that the names do not inspire. My fear is that they will choose Breakaway and Getaway because that's what you find in the thesaurus when you look up escape. But, these are names only a marketing wienie could love. I'm sailing on the Pearl. :) I'm sailing on the Pride of America. :) I'm sailing on the Breakaway. :confused: I'm sailing on the Getaway. :mad: Put me on the list for Majesty and Crown. But, since they don't seem to be choices, count me in for Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathand95 Posted September 9, 2011 #102 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I agree with those who have been saying that the names do not inspire. My fear is that they will choose Breakaway and Getaway because that's what you find in the thesaurus when you look up escape. But, these are names only a marketing wienie could love. I'm sailing on the Pearl. :) I'm sailing on the Pride of America. :) I'm sailing on the Breakaway. :confused: I'm sailing on the Getaway. :mad: Put me on the list for Majesty and Crown. But, since they don't seem to be choices, count me in for Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Journey. i totally agree with your logic. The only two that don't sound awkward when you say "I'm sailing on..." are Escape and Journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonny Posted September 9, 2011 #103 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Escape on a Epic Journey ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaElectra Posted September 9, 2011 #104 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Getaway and Breakaway are two of the dumbest names I have ever heard for a ship. Just.........no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bars7816 Posted September 9, 2011 #105 Share Posted September 9, 2011 "Escape" was on my list, but I thought it was too simple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bars7816 Posted September 9, 2011 #106 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I submitted Norwegian Flight. Thought it was brilliant -- apparently not!!! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pianoman6582 Posted September 9, 2011 #107 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I just saw that. I wish they would have picked one of mine! I did out in Journey but I guess I wasnt fast enough. On their Facebook page they are asking which one you like. I put in Escape and Journey. I hope someone from this board wins!! I'm so glad there won't be an Epic 2.... However, they announced this big contest for their new "Project Breakaway," I never imagined they'd be looking for Norwegian Breakaway as a possible candidate.... Why didn't they just pick the names themselves? I had Norwegian Horizon... I'd rather tell people I've got a 14-day back2back on the Horizon vs. The Breakaway.... We're cruising on the Breakaway... Sounds like taking a ride a giant ice flow the broke away from Antarctica.... Just sayin.... And I thank You... JWK: not bitter... really :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeebean Posted September 9, 2011 #108 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I like NCL Bliss. It's easy to say and just has such a happy connotation...kind of like Oasis has a spa feeling to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeebean Posted September 9, 2011 #109 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I have to admit, I don't like ANY of the finalists names - they are just so unoriginal and ordinary and well...uncool. I love NCL - especially the suite life, but these names are just so disappointing and ho hum. I would have come up with names like: Nirvana Shangri-La Utopia because, afterall, aren't cruises on NCL a little piece of paradise on earth? WOW....great names. Did you submit those??? I REALLY like Shangri-La. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisergirl3990 Posted September 9, 2011 #110 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I agree with those who have been saying that the names do not inspire. My fear is that they will choose Breakaway and Getaway because that's what you find in the thesaurus when you look up escape. But, these are names only a marketing wienie could love. I'm sailing on the Pearl. :) I'm sailing on the Pride of America. :) I'm sailing on the Breakaway. :confused: I'm sailing on the Getaway. :mad: Put me on the list for Majesty and Crown. But, since they don't seem to be choices, count me in for Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Journey. I agree...Majesty and Crown would be great names...did you submit them? I would not book on a ship named "Breakaway" since it doesn't inspire any kind of fun and sailing on somethat sounds like it would "break" would not make me feel too confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GophersMN Posted September 9, 2011 #111 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Names selected don't inspire me at all...I tried a few names that were a take on what Apple does with their series...iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc....put in names like iScape, iSpire, eScape, eSpire, Oh well :(........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Cruiser Posted September 9, 2011 #112 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I would prefer names not used on other cruise ships though.. Escape has been used on Island Escape, I believe there is a Azamara Journey But don't like getaway. I'm going on the getaway..? Gateway maybe as in Gateway to the islands or other countries.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Cruiser Posted September 9, 2011 #113 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Incidentally if I had been able to enter (UK were not allowed) I would have suggested NCL Free and NCL Style :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjosh7 Posted September 9, 2011 #114 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I submitted Bliss, but obviously not early enough..... I agree with most posts - the names picked are nothing special...... For the record, I also submitted: Diamond, Goddess, Emerald, Serenity, Queen, Universe, Goodwill, Paradise, Nirvana, Treasure, Victoria, Conquerer, Hero, and Ocean Queen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted September 9, 2011 #115 Share Posted September 9, 2011 WOW....great names. Did you submit those??? I REALLY like Shangri-La. Unfortunately, I didn't know about the contest until AFTER it was over. I guess I can't complain about whatever names they pick since I didn't contribute in the first place...(hangs head and heaves a sigh.) Still, I really don't like the finalist names that they chose. They won't keep me off the ships, but they are disappointing, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajones007 Posted September 9, 2011 #116 Share Posted September 9, 2011 ... Queen.... I never submitted any, but I've often thought that maybe they should go for regal titles, at least for this particular class of ships. But I'm unsure of how NCL feels about royalty nowadays, especially since they became American owned. I'd like to see King, Queen, Prince, Princess (damn the competition, use it anyways), Duke, Duchess...if they add more ships of the same class they could even go on and use Baron, Knight, Count, et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted September 9, 2011 #117 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Getaway and Breakaway are two of the dumbest names I have ever heard for a ship. Just.........no. I agree. Getaway makes me think of Bonnie and Clyde and other bank robbers and Breakaway - as a ship name sounds almost doomed - I can only imagine all the jokes and/or goofy headlines any time a ship named Breakaway would have a minor accident or if it has a big one - well - it's just not a good name at all. (Imagine headlines like: NCL Breakaway BROKEN! or worse...and even positive headlines could be embarrassing: NCL Going for Broke with Breakaway) UGH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Cruiser Posted September 9, 2011 #118 Share Posted September 9, 2011 If you look at the existing fleet 90% of names are 3-5 letters long. So I can't see any long names like breakaway or getaway so it'll be Bliss and Escape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin07family Posted September 10, 2011 #119 Share Posted September 10, 2011 If you look at the existing fleet 90% of names are 3-5 letters long. So I can't see any long names like breakaway or getaway so it'll be Bliss and Escape This was how I was leaning too when I submitted my name choices. I still like Norwegian Charm but since it wasn't selected as a finalist, I will say I like Bliss and Escape the best. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted September 10, 2011 #120 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I also like the short names and I'm so sad they didn't like my choices of Norwegian Rose and Norwegian Lily. :( But then again, like someone said, they probably already had a name chosen anyway. If that's the case, BOO to NCL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bars7816 Posted September 10, 2011 #121 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I don't care what they call it. Just tell me where the hell it's going!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted September 10, 2011 #122 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I don't care what they call it. Just tell me where the hell it's going!! :D My feelings exactly! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted September 10, 2011 #123 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Mitsu! I thought you were on board cruising someplace already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted September 11, 2011 #124 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Mitsu! I thought you were on board cruising someplace already! We are in NOLA and boarding tomorrow. hehe :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrytens Posted September 11, 2011 #125 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I don't care what they call it. Just tell me where the hell it's going!! :D Best post of the whole thread:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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