Rare eroller Posted September 16, 2015 #3976 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks Barnacle! :D Exciting to see the Genting World! Might be worth a thread too! Where did you see the Bliss block plan? ;) Seeing lots of new pics, Rocky also collected some good ones: http://escape.transatlantic2015.com/norwegian-escape/media/escape-meyerwerft/ Is this where the rock climbing would have been, back at the funnel, underneath the zip line across the rope course aka the aft loop of the running track? I didn't realize there would be no rock climbing wall. Sort of surprised at that. No big loss for me though, as I would rather have extra seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted September 16, 2015 #3977 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks Barnacle! :D Exciting to see the Genting World! Might be worth a thread too! Where did you see the Bliss block plan? ;) Seeing lots of new pics, Rocky also collected some good ones: http://escape.transatlantic2015.com/norwegian-escape/media/escape-meyerwerft/ Is this where the rock climbing would have been, back at the funnel, underneath the zip line across the rope course aka the aft loop of the running track? Hopefully the bliss will also be in Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted September 16, 2015 #3978 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hope I did this right. Just wanted everyone to see this http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/cruises/2015/09/15/first-look-inside-the-norwegian-escape/72329810/ Thanks for posing! A couple random things I noticed: Skyline Bar seems to have a stage, suggesting live music in there each night. 5:00 somewhere also has a stage, but also seems to have some serious lighting (did BA/GA have such serious lighting in there?), suggesting possible use as a dancing venue. Pure speculation on my part, will be interesting to see how it pans out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 16, 2015 Author #3979 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hopefully the bliss will also be in Florida No Motley, you are not getting anymore ships LOL. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 16, 2015 Author #3980 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hope I did this right. Just wanted everyone to see this http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/cruises/2015/09/15/first-look-inside-the-norwegian-escape/72329810/ Wow, great find. Best 6th post ever, thanks! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmele999 Posted September 16, 2015 #3981 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) LMAO! I didn't even notice that. We knew where Escape was going prior to the steel cutting. I wish they'd announce The Bliss home port. (Sorry to derail, but someone is slacking making an Everything Bliss thread *cough FreestyleNovice cough*.) [emoji6] Totally agree with you that announcements regarding Bliss are late. The home port of Escape was announced on March 12, 2014 and itineraries were open to Latitudes Reward Member on March 25 - that is one year and 7 months before the first sailing. Bliss is supposed to start sailing in April 2017 and little has been announced so far. Edited September 16, 2015 by jmele999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted September 16, 2015 #3982 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Totally agree with you that announcements regarding Bliss are late. The home port of Escape was announced on March 12, 2014 and itineraries were open to Latitudes Reward Member on March 25 - that is one year and 7 months before the first sailing. Bliss is supposed to start sailing in April 2017 and little has been announced so far. I'm guessing they are trying to determine if they will send BLISS directly to China. Seems to be the trend these days to send your newest and best over there. The Chinese don't want anything less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunaman2011 Posted September 16, 2015 #3983 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm guessing they are trying to determine if they will send BLISS directly to China. Seems to be the trend these days to send your newest and best over there. The Chinese don't want anything less. Greetings That is a good guess but they are probably trying to keep the options open since the Chinese economy is in a down turn. And we still don't know if Europe is going to see an economic recovery or if the entire south Med and Turkey are going to be off the cruising schedules. Then there is the biggest unknown, will Cuba open. I would not want to be the one having to commit given these unsettled times. Good Sailing Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted September 16, 2015 #3984 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Greetings That is a good guess but they are probably trying to keep the options open since the Chinese economy is in a down turn. And we still don't know if Europe is going to see an economic recovery or if the entire south Med and Turkey are going to be off the cruising schedules. Then there is the biggest unknown, will Cuba open. I would not want to be the one having to commit given these unsettled times. Good Sailing Tom All very true! Even with the downturn in the Chinese economy I think the yields are higher than North America and Europe and apparently the onboard spend is outrages. Not the bar but the shops. If BLISS does head to China expect some very high end retail to be installed onboard like Royal Caribbean did with QUANTUM. NCL has to think long term. Even if the economy right now is slowing down in China, they don't want to miss the boat so to speak. Now is the time to get yourself established in China and create a market for your brand. It will probably pay off in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted September 16, 2015 #3985 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I wish they would stick a ship in Puerto Rico full time, so we can have more southern Caribbean sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted September 16, 2015 #3986 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Cruise Critic just posted a bunch of photos on their facebook page of their visit to the Escape! Enjoy ;) :D Edited September 16, 2015 by happy cruzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted September 16, 2015 #3987 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Cruise Critic just posted a bunch of photos on their facebook page of their visit to the Escape! Enjoy ;) :D Interesting what they said about the Skyline bar being open to the casino. I'm having some trouble picturing that, and am not so sure that's a good thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh84 Posted September 16, 2015 #3988 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Interesting what they said about the Skyline bar being open to the casino. I'm having some trouble picturing that, and am not so sure that's a good thing! NCL has always mentioned that on the description on their website. I picture it just being a casino-bar extension with the surrounding screens being similar to the concept behind the Two70 space on Quantum - but in a far more simplified way. It would give the space more versatility to change the environment as the day progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyCoy Posted September 16, 2015 #3989 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) Very exciting times! Following this thread & the Editor's thread with great interest but then we will be sailing on her next month!I think there was some speculation about whether there would be any inaugural events & I've read several articles now - the last one being in Cruise International magazine that state there will be events in Europe & Miami but it doesn't say what they will be! Oh Barnacle - we don't have a cruise booked for 2017 as yet so a Bliss inaugural sounds good to me! I wonder where she will be placed - a season in Europe first would make sense - we'll keep our fingers crossed! Since NCL is seemingly releasing the itinerary late, does anyone have an idea on how late? Edited September 16, 2015 by MoyCoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minoushka Posted September 16, 2015 #3990 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I wish they would stick a ship in Puerto Rico full time, so we can have more southern Caribbean sailings. I totally agree i love Southern Caribbean in winter ...please bring them back from Puerto Rivo .....i dont want to leave from New york in winter way too cold How about Escape or Bliss or breakaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted September 16, 2015 #3991 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Interesting what they said about the Skyline bar being open to the casino. I'm having some trouble picturing that, and am not so sure that's a good thing! Maybe the space will finally be used. It is empty on the Away ships as Bliss 20 hours a day. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted September 16, 2015 #3992 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Maybe the space will finally be used. It is empty on the Away ships as Bliss 20 hours a day. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim I imagine that's why all of the major lines are moving away from building dedicated dance clubs on their recent new builds. Fine with me, provided there's still a good place to dance late night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 16, 2015 Author #3993 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Already crowned best Haven complex by CC: "The Haven, Norwegian's popular boutique ship-within-a-ship is the best in the fleet (or will be). For one, it's three decks high, which means two decks of suites. As well, the indoor/outdoor pool area just feels bigger and more spacious. We love the elevators, a new addition, and a beautiful grand staircase." "Especially key in making this the best ever Haven is the alfresco restaurant space, right off the main eatery." Credit and quotes: CC Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted September 17, 2015 #3994 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Is it me, or does the description of the Escape Haven sound a bit like the Epic Haven? The Epic had two decks of suites and also had a private elevator between 15, 16 and 18 (Posh). I'm going to miss certain aspects of the Epic Haven, including access to Posh and the open-air, but closed-off casual eating/bar area, and the private gym. I'm anxiously awaiting to see the new area to see how it all adds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD1080ide Posted September 17, 2015 #3995 Share Posted September 17, 2015 The "WSA Emden" has released a plan for the conveyance: http://www.hd1080i.de/en/videos-en/ships/ems-conveyance-of-norwegian-escape/ I'm wondering if the shipyard will confirm 12:00 UTC for the beginning of the conveyance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted September 17, 2015 #3996 Share Posted September 17, 2015 NDR has some more photos from yesterday´s tour. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted September 17, 2015 Author #3997 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks for sharing steamy! :D HD1080ide, that is one awesome site to track her during the conveyance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted September 17, 2015 #3998 Share Posted September 17, 2015 NDR has some more photos from yesterday´s tour. steamboats Awesome thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted September 17, 2015 #3999 Share Posted September 17, 2015 All very true! Even with the downturn in the Chinese economy I think the yields are higher than North America and Europe and apparently the onboard spend is outrages. . Ernie, your typo had me LOL, literally. Because of course, in China the spend would be outrageous, whereas on CC, the discussion about it is outrages... :eek::D Stephen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted September 17, 2015 #4000 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Is it me, or does the description of the Escape Haven sound a bit like the Epic Haven? The Epic had two decks of suites and also had a private elevator between 15, 16 and 18 (Posh). I'm going to miss certain aspects of the Epic Haven, including access to Posh and the open-air, but closed-off casual eating/bar area, and the private gym. I'm anxiously awaiting to see the new area to see how it all adds up. The deck plans say there is a "open deck" area to the Haven on the Escape. Starboard - on 19! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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