LrgPizza Posted October 21, 2015 #4876 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks. It does seem nicer having the sitting area by the balcony. This is what I had on QUANTUM and I felt it did make the cabin feel large. I've never had a balcony on the Breakaway Class but the cabins look pretty similar to QUANTUM although perhaps a little smaller. I guess there is no way to tell by looking at the deck plan? On some cruise lines you can sort of tell by the deck plan and the shape of the cabin. I think the NCL deck plan for ESCAPE just shows a rectangle. You can tell for Getaway and Breakaway based on which part of the room is wider on the deck plans. This hasn't been updated yet on the Escape deck plans, so it might be anyone's guess right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyCoy Posted October 21, 2015 #4877 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Ooh Cuban sandwiches yum yum! Last time I had one was in Miami - ooh and corn dogs! Omg I'd never had a corn dog until 2010! I think I might need another one now!American style restaurants are very in at the moment in my home town of Nottingham - think no less than 5 have opened this year! Anyway getting back to the ship! Love the chandelier in the silver - looks awesome! And is the Haven roof retractable? I'm actually beginning to think I should swap my booking to the Escape on my Miami adventure next year! What do they serve in a American Restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted October 21, 2015 #4878 Share Posted October 21, 2015 You can tell for Getaway and Breakaway based on which part of the room is wider on the deck plans. This hasn't been updated yet on the Escape deck plans, so it might be anyone's guess right now. Thanks. I don't think I noticed that before on the Breakaway Class deck plans. If I went by the exact same cabin on GETAWAY, I'll have the sitting area by the balcony door. I realize it may not translate to ESCAPE but I guess I'll find out soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted October 21, 2015 #4879 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I just paid 175 for my 7 day. Is it 30 once you're on the ship? I can only refer to the FAQ on the NCL website. As far as I´ve read the only thing you save by booking online is the 3.95 USD activation fee. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 21, 2015 Author #4880 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Foodporn lovers arise! Some dishes from Bayamo; https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/e35/12142421_111741219185723_299082291_n.jpg "#ceviche #quinoa #arrozconpato #bayamorestaurant" All pics must be seafood right to be Bayamo's? Even the top right one (tuna?) and the larger one on the green rice, which is the arroz con pato (but chicken?, love Google Images)? :D Edited October 21, 2015 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted October 21, 2015 #4881 Share Posted October 21, 2015 All pics must be seafood right to be Bayamo's? Even the top right one (tuna?) and the larger one on the green rice, which is the arroz con pato (but chicken?, love Google Images)? :D Bayamo isn't a seafood restaurant like Ocean Blue. The menu showed a variety that did include seafood choices. Great photo find!! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corolla48 Posted October 21, 2015 #4882 Share Posted October 21, 2015 What do they serve in a American Restaurant? I think OP probably means food like ribs,burgers,fries,pizza,fried chicken etc or perhaps meats served in an American way a la TGI Fridays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 21, 2015 Author #4883 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Bayamo isn't a seafood restaurant like Ocean Blue. The menu showed a variety that did include seafood choices. Great photo find!! Thanks My pleasure. https://instagram.com/explore/tags/bayamorestaurant/ I thought I read once (long long time ago) that it was all seafood with a Latin twist. Might give it a try! :) But I am anxious for those Pincho's tapas! :D Edited October 21, 2015 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 21, 2015 Author #4884 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Food Republic tablet (no menu): https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/e35/12080471_1697377293816014_512731329_n.jpg (using links instead of pics as it might be slightly irrelevant) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted October 21, 2015 #4885 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Food Republic tablet (no menu): (using links instead of pics as it might be slightly irrelevant) My most awaited menu *sigh* Back to that Bayamo... It certainly is seafood heavy, isn't it? I guess that's needed/missing elsewhere on the ship, so it makes sense. Edited October 21, 2015 by LrgPizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurabegorrah Posted October 21, 2015 #4886 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Some pics from Super Club dress rehearsal (and a food pic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 21, 2015 Author #4887 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Nice, thanks! I've found a short clip, nothing exciting or really new if you already saw Ingrid Fiebek's aerials, of ES on her sea trial. I feel NCL can do much more and step up her build documentary game. My guess is all the Andy Stuart clips were filmed on the day of the steel cutting of Bliss. Of course he can't stick around for hours and hours of filming as an high executive. Celebrity has or had an awesome documentary series about the build of Reflection, showing continuous episodes on one of the ship in room tv channel's on her ships. Carnival does a great game too about the build in Italy. It's probably just a marketing budget funds decision and NCL spends it on something different and/or the ship is already getting enough publicity. In making fans of a brand and to excite your customers, even those already on one of your ships with a future cruise consultant nearby, those documentaires of Celebrity are a best in class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikki21 Posted October 21, 2015 #4888 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I think OP probably means food like ribs,burgers,fries,pizza,fried chicken etc or perhaps meats served in an American way a la TGI Fridays. The one I am thinking of in particular is called the Rub Smokehouse in Nottingham. - they do indeed serve ribs, corn dogs, lots of different BBQ/SMOKED meats - this is their website - http://www.rubsmokehouse.com/ I haven't had the chance to go there as yet! :) But I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 21, 2015 Author #4889 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) A recent aerial, note the blue/green paint art on outdoor deck 19 fwd. And the painted rooftop of the two story pool bar. The slides stair case still has some protective plywood? Edited October 21, 2015 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikki21 Posted October 21, 2015 #4890 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks @Freestyle - you are indeed an internet sleuth!!!! :D Hmmm that big fat prawn made me mouth water! I hope the Supper Club show food will be good - I have to say I went on Britannia's sort of loose equivalent - the Limelight Club and the food menu we had was outstanding! It was well worth it and Jackie Graham was fab too! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 21, 2015 Author #4891 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Thanks @Freestyle - you are indeed an internet sleuth!!!! :D *grin* :D I've found the pic below while researching every hotel suppliers social media channels. From carpet to lightbulb. This one was from the telephone brand. Neh, just kidding, just ran across it: Balcony(or oceanview, not sure?): coffeemaker, power outlets, connecting door. edit: 3 US, 1 EU. Not two-two as thought before. Edited October 21, 2015 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullytheBFG Posted October 21, 2015 #4892 Share Posted October 21, 2015 The one I am thinking of in particular is called the Rub Smokehouse in Nottingham. - they do indeed serve ribs, corn dogs, lots of different BBQ/SMOKED meats - this is their website - http://www.rubsmokehouse.com/ I haven't had the chance to go there as yet! :) But I will! We had one open near us last year, American BBQ type very similar menu. They seem to be getting very popular in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjer Posted October 21, 2015 #4893 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks. It does seem nicer having the sitting area by the balcony. This is what I had on QUANTUM and I felt it did make the cabin feel large. I've never had a balcony on the Breakaway Class but the cabins look pretty similar to QUANTUM although perhaps a little smaller. I guess there is no way to tell by looking at the deck plan? On some cruise lines you can sort of tell by the deck plan and the shape of the cabin. I think the NCL deck plan for ESCAPE just shows a rectangle. I am pretty sure they are a little smaller than Quantum . She has the best storage we have ever seen in a standard balcony room. We loved that ship she is the most like a NCL ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted October 21, 2015 #4894 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I am pretty sure they are a little smaller than Quantum . She has the best storage we have ever seen in a standard balcony room. We loved that ship she is the most like a NCL ship. I agree the storage was fantastic. Having closets on both sides of the bed was awesome and above too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Cruiser 2010 Posted October 21, 2015 #4895 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Without having to read all 4,000 posts does anyone know why Carlos Bake Shop is now being referred to as The Bake Shop? Does this mean it is no longer a Carlos shop? Was so looking forward to it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted October 21, 2015 Author #4896 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Without having to read all 4,000 posts does anyone know why Carlos Bake Shop is now being referred to as The Bake Shop? Does this mean it is no longer a Carlos shop? Was so looking forward to it. Thanks In the inaugural Escape app the partnership is still mentioned. Haven't heard anything about it. Edited October 21, 2015 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted October 21, 2015 #4897 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Ignore this. Was just checking my Instagram account worked ok so I can post pictures from the ship next week. All seems ok. Edited October 21, 2015 by KeithJenner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted October 21, 2015 #4898 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Ignore this. Was just checking my Instagram account worked ok so I can post pictures from the ship next week. All seems ok. What is your instagram name or what tag are you using for your posts? #nclescape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spears2008 Posted October 21, 2015 #4899 Share Posted October 21, 2015 We are booked in on the June 4th sailing of the Escape in an H8. 2 weeks ago, all categories of Haven suites were available, with numerous cabin choices in each category (except our 1 and only H8 of course). Now, all Haven suites are showing as sold out. I'm wondering what is going on? Is there a big NCL meeting blocking out the rooms, or an outside convention or group? We really enjoy meeting people on the cruise and making friends and won't want to be the only "outsiders" in the Haven if everyone else is booked with a large group. It seems odd to me that they'd all be sold out with the 90+ suites in the Haven on the Escape this far in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted October 21, 2015 #4900 Share Posted October 21, 2015 What is your instagram name or what tag are you using for your posts? #nclescape? My username is Keith_Jenner. I will probably be linking any pictures I post to here anyway. I will probably do some sort of live review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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