Everything Breakaway!(LIVE on 4/28)

[ibcnusoon]

Purple, Green and Gold are Mardi Gras colors. But when the day is done, the hull artwork makes for interesting discussion.

 

I just don't get it, I can see having Lady Liberty's head, the skyline. But why the asteroid and planets? How does that fit in with New York?

[relic2]

As I've said before, NYC is the center of the universe!!

[gambee]

Ems River conveyance:

 

March 10, 2013

 

This is the date she leaves the shipyard and heads out for Sea Trials!!!

 

:D

 

P.S. The conveyance is a one way trip. Once she leaves the shipyard she doesn't come back! ;) She'll finish a lot of her exterior work in the next two weeks and after sea trials are over will complete the rest of her outfitting in Eemshaven.

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Thanks for the info, it seems like everything is going just like planned. However the ship seems far from being finished, the Aida ship was much more complete when she was pulled out. That alone makes me wonder...

 

 

As I've said before, NYC is the center of the universe!!

 

It might be, but it looks like it's going to get hit by a flaming sun :eek::eek::eek: :D

[kewbrick]

Thanks for all the pics and videos everyone - now have a real pic with my cabin marked out! Cant wait til June!

[j603]

with this crappy weather we are getting today, I can't stop daydreaming about being onboard.... May can't come fast enough.

[ibcnusoon]

Someone just posted this video in another thread. You can hear her horn at about 3:12

 

 

Norwegian Breakaway Float Out / Undocking / Ausdocken

[dmwnc1959]

Thanks for the info, it seems like everything is going just like planned. However the ship seems far from being finished, the Aida ship was much more complete when she was pushed out. That alone makes me wonder...

 

Something I noticed in one of the videos is that the floors/decks in some of the areas shown were covered in protective covering (plywood?) that prevents damage to the finished decking and interior flooring, which is not uncommon, and lots of stuff also had protective coverings on it. That gave it more of an unfinished look. It takes no time at all to remove all of that and install all of the remaining balcony dividers and whatever needs to be done. That gives them another 11 full days (24 hours a day, around the clock) at Meyer Werft, and if you've ever seen anything on ships being refitted or going through an upkeep or maintenance period at a shipyard, a LOT can be done in that amount of time.

 

Sea trials often last around two or more weeks as the ship comes and goes from Eemshaven up into the North Sea as far as Norway. Sometimes the ships even go to Hamburg after sea trials for a quick check of the hull as the ship is placed in dry dock for a few days.

 

After that, they'll have about 3-1/2 weeks to finish installing all of the soft furnishings, gym equipment, tens of thousands of dining room/cafe chairs, tables, pots, pans, dishes, TV 's, pool loungers, coffee pots, and what ever heavy stuff they couldn't have on the ship during the conveyance due to draft restrictions of the ship and the river. They'll have a huge team of workers and experts to finish the ship, including a fully staffed crew and hotel staff by then to help out. Then they will fully provision the ship with food, supplies, perishables, fuel, potable water, alcohol and other beverages.

 

The ship will be 'spit and polished' complete prior to her delivery on April 25th. And with all that still needs to be done, and it may seem like a lot, they have never ever missed a deadline.

 

No worries! ;)

 

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[Want2Cruise]

Someone just posted this video in another thread. You can hear her horn at about 3:12

 

 

Norwegian Breakaway Float Out / Undocking / Ausdocken

 

Another great video!

 

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[joeski27]

Something I noticed in one of the videos is that the floors/decks in some of the areas shown were covered in protective covering (plywood?) that prevents damage to the finished decking and interior flooring, which is not uncommon, and lots of stuff also had protective coverings on it. That gave it more of an unfinished look. It takes no time at all to remove all of that and install all of the remaining balcony dividers and whatever needs to be done. That gives them another 11 full days (24 hours a day, around the clock) at Meyer Werft, and if you've ever seen anything on ships being refitted or going through an upkeep or maintenance period at a shipyard, a LOT can be done in that amount of time.

 

Sea trials often last around two or more weeks as the ship comes and goes from Eemshaven up into the North Sea as far as Norway. Sometimes the ships even go to Hamburg after sea trials for a quick check of the hull as the ship is placed in dry dock for a few days.

 

After that, they'll have about 3-1/2 weeks to finish installing all of the soft furnishings, gym equipment, tens of thousands of dining room/cafe chairs, tables, pots, pans, dishes, TV 's, pool loungers, coffee pots, and what ever heavy stuff they couldn't have on the ship during the conveyance due to draft restrictions of the ship and the river. They'll have a huge team of workers and experts to finish the ship, including a fully staffed crew and hotel staff by then to help out. Then they will fully provision the ship with food, supplies, perishables, fuel, potable water, alcohol and other beverages.

 

The ship will be 'spit and polished' complete prior to her delivery on April 25th. And with all that still needs to be done, and it may seem like a lot, they have never ever missed a deadline.

 

No worries! ;)

 

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Now, if only the wharf builders in Bermuda were even half as motivated....:rolleyes:

[js]

Thank you EVERYONE for all this information!

To the OP that started the thread, to those that constantly update, for putting FB information on (I'm not on FB), positing pictures, videos, etc! I am very excited for my July cruise so thank you. I very much appreciate seeing the updates.

 

 

I do have one thing I was thinking about regarding the big box.

Did I see once on the deck plans there is a Pool Casino or was this my imagination?

Perhaps that is what the big box is with all the entrances???

I'm a super novice compred to all of you with the deck plans but just wondering since I haven't seen it spoken about.

 

Thanks again.

[FreestyleNovice]

Is the outside webcam at Meyer still up?

[gambee]

Is the outside webcam at Meyer still up?

 

 

It was not up a few hours ago :(

[js]

^^^^ Thats my favorite picture!

 

Me too! I made it my screen saver!

[dmwnc1959]

I do have one thing I was thinking about regarding the big box.

Did I see once on the deck plans there is a Pool Casino or was this my imagination?

Perhaps that is what the big box is with all the entrances???

I'm a super novice compred to all of you with the deck plans but just wondering since I haven't seen it spoken about.

 

Thanks again.

 

If I read the deck plans correctly it appears that Big White 'Box' at the pool deck level is actually the forward elevator/stair column (and some restrooms), which also extends up to the next level. There appears to be a childs play area on the upper level of the 'Box'.

 

 

[roe2ship]

Someone just posted this video in another thread. You can hear her horn at about 3:12

 

 

Norwegian Breakaway Float Out / Undocking / Ausdocken

Oh my....I LOVE, LOVE the horn!! So exciting!

[js]

If I read the deck plans correctly it appears that Big White 'Box' at the pool deck level is actually the forward elevator/stair column (and some restrooms), which also extends partially up to the next level. There appears to be a childs play area on the upper level of the 'Box'.

 

 

 

hhmmm, thank you very much. So could it have something to do with the kid area?

[dmwnc1959]

hhmmm, thank you very much. So could it have something to do with the kid area?

 

That window you see is one the backside of the big white box, my guess is that's the kids area indicated on the deck plan. It's also probably not just that narrow area, but extends on either side and encompasses the whole back half of the big white box on the upper level.

 

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[gambee]

[whenisthemidnightbuffet?]

Thank you EVERYONE for all this information!

To the OP that started the thread, to those that constantly update, for putting FB information on (I'm not on FB), positing pictures, videos, etc! I am very excited for my July cruise so thank you. I very much appreciate seeing the updates.

 

 

Totally agree with you, it has been a great thread, and thanks to all!

 

js are you on the July 7th sailing, if so, come join our roll call:)

[FreestyleNovice]

It was not up a few hours ago :(

 

Hm bummer, would like to know if it's still foggy or worth a 3hr trip to Papenburg (with just a small digtal compact camera, don't get too excited guys & girls lol).

[FreestyleNovice]

 

Peter Max should have painted the sides of the Big White Box too! Some blue with a NY skyline or something similar.

[alishac]

I also booked 13706 for December and I am also afraid about the potential hull balcony. I have to contact you after your transatlantic :D

 

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what is a "hull" balcony??

[FreestyleNovice]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what is a "hull" balcony??

 

There are no dumb questions! :)

 

It's an enclosed balcony, "integrated" in the superstructure of the ship.

 

edit: on this model of the Epic you can clearly see both types of balconies: http://www.meretmarine.com/objets/500/24488.jpg

[$hip$hape]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what is a "hull" balcony??

It's not a dumb question.

However, pax that pay over $4,000. for a cabin know.

Ooops ! It not a cabin, it's a Penthouse/Suite?

[saleaaway]

It's not a dumb question.

However, pax that pay over $4,000. for a cabin know.

Ooops ! It not a cabin, it's a Penthouse/Suite?

 

Alas I'll never see the inside of one.. :)