LrgPizza Posted September 10, 2015 #3826 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Good to see that the rare public spaces are well used :rolleyes: Are these taking up space that wasn't already used for retail on the sister ships? If so, that sucks. I can't find that part of the story, though. So I am going to assume that there is the exact same amount of retail as was expected, but with these names on a couple of the shops. Edited September 10, 2015 by LrgPizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DachshundsRule Posted September 10, 2015 #3827 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) That video is GREAT! Now I do think the balconies are a bit deeper - the guy on the ladder in beginning and end of video provide some scale. Edited September 10, 2015 by DachshundsRule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle_boy Posted September 10, 2015 #3828 Share Posted September 10, 2015 http://www.sat1regional.de/panorama-video/article/feinschliff-fuer-luxusliner-norwegian-escape-in-papenburg-183810.html Nice video about the engine room, this one is for you Barnacle! :D Thanks! :) I can't wait to see the data from her sea trials! Breakaway has fantastic handling, but she's quite sluggish. Hopefully Escape's more powerful pods (17.5 mw vs. 19.5 mw) will make her a bit faster. A lot of that extra power will go towards propelling her wider hull and additional decks, but I remain optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyCoy Posted September 10, 2015 #3829 Share Posted September 10, 2015 With SDP there is a $15 upcharge ($17.70 with gratuity) plus the use of one of your SDP meals. It is cheaper to book without using SDP. However, the person who asked the question has the former UDP which gives a 25% discount. That price sounds right. Thank You! That was me!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydan Posted September 10, 2015 #3830 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Both these screen caps show that all balconies are deeper than on BA & GA. They are using the new FA-556 poly-fiber composite balcony dividers with the extended hinge feature. They serve a dual purpose. Keeps fire code in force, while still allowing maintenance crews to clean balconies by opening just the fwd portion of the partition allowing easy access between divider panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdixie Posted September 11, 2015 #3831 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks for the updates. She sure is pretty. I am really getting excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DachshundsRule Posted September 11, 2015 #3832 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Rydan, BA and GA dividers don't have the extension at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea wanderer Posted September 11, 2015 #3833 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Dachsund, the BA/GA do not have the fixed divider extension. The ES balconies. are at least 4 feet deep. Barnacle, if you are privy to sea trial data please post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbeccles Posted September 11, 2015 #3834 Share Posted September 11, 2015 The two boutiques – LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera – will be the first at sea for each acclaimed brand, as well as the first boutiques to be designed specifically for a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. That's great! Now I can look at $500 sweaters and $700 sunglasses. I'll stick with $5 ship magnets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted September 11, 2015 #3835 Share Posted September 11, 2015 That's great! Now I can look at $500 sweaters and $700 sunglasses. I'll stick with $5 ship magnets.... I was thinking the same thing... I'm not super familiar with Carolina Herrera, but I'm pretty sure it's fancy, formal-ish, very pricy clothing. It seems an odd fit for a pretty casual cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1963 Posted September 11, 2015 #3836 Share Posted September 11, 2015 That's great! Now I can look at $500 sweaters and $700 sunglasses. I'll stick with $5 ship magnets.... Haha me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted September 11, 2015 #3837 Share Posted September 11, 2015 That's great! Now I can look at $500 sweaters and $700 sunglasses. I'll stick with $5 ship magnets.... Now I don't have to worry about buying extra OBC for shopping :) I have no urge to shop at either boutique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 11, 2015 Author #3838 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Ladies! You all are disappointing me! That Carolina person seems to do perfumes and.. handbags! Come on! Shopping for handbags and perfume in air conditioned shops onboard whilst on vacation, not having to wait to dock in some hot and crowded port.. must be a dream come true! :D LaCoste will be great for a polo shirt and some sneakers if they drop your luggage in the sea or if it's delayed on the flight in.. instead of wearing NCL logo wear all week long. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted September 11, 2015 #3839 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Ladies! You all are disappointing me! That Carolina person seems to do perfumes and.. handbags! Come on! Shopping for handbags and perfume in air conditioned shops onboard whilst on vacation, not having to wait to dock in some hot and crowded port.. must be a dream come true! :D LaCoste will be great for a polo shirt and some sneakers if they drop your luggage in the sea or if it's delayed on the flight in.. instead of wearing NCL logo wear all week long. :D They should have Coach onboard. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolita22 Posted September 11, 2015 #3840 Share Posted September 11, 2015 We sailed RCCL's Independence of the Seas a couple years ago, and there was a Micheal Kors or some other high-end store in the Promenade Shops. Every time we walked past it, it was completely empty! The sales associates were just standing there waiting for someone - anyone - to come in. We walked in once, just to browse, but I can never bring myself to spend that much on shoes or a purse. I agree with the PP who said these are high-end stores going on a casual cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted September 11, 2015 #3841 Share Posted September 11, 2015 We sailed RCCL's Independence of the Seas a couple years ago, and there was a Micheal Kors or some other high-end store in the Promenade Shops. Every time we walked past it, it was completely empty! The sales associates were just standing there waiting for someone - anyone - to come in. We walked in once, just to browse, but I can never bring myself to spend that much on shoes or a purse. I agree with the PP who said these are high-end stores going on a casual cruise line. I only carry high end purses. It's just my "thing". That and watches. BUT, i would never purchase one on a cruise ship, no matter how expensive or casual the cruise line is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet618 Posted September 11, 2015 #3842 Share Posted September 11, 2015 A buddy of mine works in IT for NCLH here in Miami and he flew out to ESCAPE yesterday regarding the internet. When he gets back I'll see if I can get some info. Hi eroller...Have you heard anything back from your buddy regarding the internet on the Escape? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4ever Posted September 11, 2015 #3843 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi eroller...Have you heard anything back from your buddy regarding the internet on the Escape? Thanks Unlimited Internet on the TA costs $249 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted September 11, 2015 #3844 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Unlimited Internet on the TA costs $249 That's expensive but I guess cheaper then paying by the minute Thanks for the information Edited September 11, 2015 by sjnyc323 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet618 Posted September 11, 2015 #3845 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Unlimited Internet on the TA costs $249 I haven't been able to find any internet package available for our 11/21 Thanksgiving Cruise as of yet...anyone else? I was also interested in the infrastructure of the wifi system on the Escape. As a brand new ship, I would hope that NCL would be utilizing newer technology than was available on the other away's. I had hoped that eroller's buddy who is actually working with NCL on the internet system would possibly have some insight...71 days to go Edited September 11, 2015 by kismet618 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted September 11, 2015 #3846 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Ulysse Nardin watches will also be available on the Escape. I worked for them for 7 years at US headquarters and these are high end high quality watches, I saw the announcement in the Cruise News posts yesterday. They are highly prized by watch collectors and you must go see them! Not sure if they were be there for the inaugural but wanted to share....they are on a par with Audemars, etc. the official announcement is on NCL's website. Edited September 11, 2015 by watchdiva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdixie Posted September 11, 2015 #3847 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Ladies! You all are disappointing me! That Carolina person seems to do perfumes and.. handbags! Come on! Shopping for handbags and perfume in air conditioned shops onboard whilst on vacation, not having to wait to dock in some hot and crowded port.. must be a dream come true! :D LaCoste will be great for a polo shirt and some sneakers if they drop your luggage in the sea or if it's delayed on the flight in.. instead of wearing NCL logo wear all week long. :D Well...Since you put it that way. I guess I can go in and look at the stuff. Maybe even touch. I can dream. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
England Ray Posted September 11, 2015 #3848 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I haven't been able to find any internet package available for our 11/21 Thanksgiving Cruise as of yet...anyone else? Yeah, There was a time a while back when the internet packages were available on MyNCL, but they disappeared. I should have bought the unlimited package when I had the chance. I still have 168 days so there's plenty of time, but it would be nice if they got their web site in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted September 11, 2015 #3849 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I haven't been able to find any internet package available for our 11/21 Thanksgiving Cruise as of yet...anyone else? Standard NCL price for unlimited access is $25 per day for cruises less than certain length. I can't remember what that length is, but it's more than 10 days I think. Other than that, I assume the packages will cost the same as on other ships, unless they go for per my pricing, as per the Breakaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andriamay Posted September 11, 2015 #3850 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Last time we paid for online, but honestly posting online can't wait. It just distracts me from truly relaxing and being in the moment. To each his/her own but I'll be Escaping from online for one week and spending time with my family and friends we meet onboard. We had online last time because our house was in the market and we had kids with my sister. This time kids are with us and we are not selling a home ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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