CravinCruzTime Posted May 10, 2015 #26 Share Posted May 10, 2015 We just booked our family cruise on the Escape in May 2016.....so far we have 4 staterooms of people, hopefully we'll get some more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakediva1 Posted May 12, 2015 #27 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) I'm booked for December 12, 2015 in the studio cabins. Edited May 12, 2015 by Cakediva1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion3 Posted May 12, 2015 #28 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Interesting. Not only did our April cruise price jump $880 :eek: but its no longer 3rd and 4th persons sail free. They are now half price. Glad I booked when I did. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayaktom Posted June 4, 2015 #29 Share Posted June 4, 2015 We just booked The Escape. And our first time on NCL. We are looking forward to freestyle dining. I can't wait to read the reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amansangel Posted June 20, 2015 #30 Share Posted June 20, 2015 When in November are you sailing? Nov 28th here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtn Posted June 20, 2015 #31 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Just booked the Escape today for April 2017. Sailing with my family and booked the haven...so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfalenkreuzfahrer Posted June 21, 2015 #32 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Booked a Studiokabin :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted June 21, 2015 #33 Share Posted June 21, 2015 After 16 cruises on Carnival, we booked our first NCL on the Escape for Feb 2016!! not a clue what to expect from the ship or cruiseline :p This is us! My husband wants to try a different cruise line. After 16, soon to be 17, Carnival cruises, I'm looking at Escape for February 2016. What cabin did you book? How did you know to book it? We always book Lido balcony cabins on Carnival ships that have them. We know the product, we're Platinum, so going back to the beginning is a little daunting. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted June 21, 2015 #34 Share Posted June 21, 2015 We have booked an angled balcony on deck 14. (Same price as regular balconies but some extra space) Will be going in January 2016 and can hardly wait! We have been on Getaway twice and Breakaway once and loved them both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyluver Posted July 7, 2015 #35 Share Posted July 7, 2015 This is us! My husband wants to try a different cruise line. After 16, soon to be 17, Carnival cruises, I'm looking at Escape for February 2016. What cabin did you book? How did you know to book it? We always book Lido balcony cabins on Carnival ships that have them. We know the product, we're Platinum, so going back to the beginning is a little daunting. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. We are on deck 11 , we usually book cabins on deck 6 aft (not aft facing) When I called NCL and spoke with a rep I told him where we like to be on the Carnival ships so he was a big help. Hubby and I were talking about how we are going from platinum to newbies just today :rolleyes: Our first couple cruises way back when we were with my sister's family and my brother's famiy so we just went along with them. This cruise my brother will be sailing the week before us so he wont be any help!! I am trying to read up as much as I can about their different way of dining but once the Escape finally sail's i'm sure we will get more info.........i hope :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted July 7, 2015 #36 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Kinda nervous as there will obviously not be any reviews until a week or two before we sail in November!! I am BIG on reviews for anything I purchase... but will hope for the best with this. :) I've been reading a lot of Getaway reviews... does anyone know what will be different on Escape??? Soooooo excited! Our first time doing a full week cruise! After the first escape cruise in October I'm going to be searching like crazy for info lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikki21 Posted July 7, 2015 #37 Share Posted July 7, 2015 We are booked on the maiden from Hamburg to Southampton - very excited now! Just come back from a cruise on P&O's Britannia and doing a review and will also be doing a review of NCL Escape - will be our first time doing an actual maiden sailing so extra exciting!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamaCama Posted July 7, 2015 Author #38 Share Posted July 7, 2015 kikki21 -- I look forward to your review!!! What type of room are you staying in?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdel71 Posted July 8, 2015 #39 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Just booked for May 2016! Family Balcony. Very excited, this will be our first NCL cruise after 4 Carnival and 1 RC. Can't believe they are tossing in 2 Ultimate drink packages! Great deal overall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathj003 Posted July 8, 2015 #40 Share Posted July 8, 2015 We are about to book for June of 2016 to the Carribean East. I have never been on a cruise before and I am unsure of what to do. Did you book directly from the Norwegian website? Do you recommend 2 rooms for the 4 of us (my husband and two son ages 21 and 18)? Cath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Pups Posted July 8, 2015 #41 Share Posted July 8, 2015 We are on the Thanksgiving sailing. Got a great deal through the casino for a mini-suite with the UDP. Have been on the Epic and Getaway and will be doing the Getaway again next month with our daughter, son-in-law and the 12 and 13 year old grandsons. Just loved the Getaway so I know this has to be just as great with new and different things to do and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almondtree Posted July 10, 2015 #42 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hi, We have never been on any NCL ship and are booking 3 rooms for our multi-generational family (4 adults and 2 children under 8) for July 2, 2016. My question is which promo package to take. We are trying to decide between the Beverage package and the Dining package. The beverage package is unlimited for drinks up to $11 but there is a charge for gratuities of $68/per person. On the other hand, the package for the specialty dining is only $24/per person but I wonder how difficult it will be to get into these restaurants given that there are 8 of them and 4,000 people aboard the ship. Does anyone have prior experience with NCL and can shed some light, especially on the dining? I need to let my TA know by tomorrow morning. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted July 10, 2015 #43 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hi, We have never been on any NCL ship and are booking 3 rooms for our multi-generational family (4 adults and 2 children under 8) for July 2, 2016. My question is which promo package to take. We are trying to decide between the Beverage package and the Dining package. The beverage package is unlimited for drinks up to $11 but there is a charge for gratuities of $68/per person. On the other hand, the package for the specialty dining is only $24/per person but I wonder how difficult it will be to get into these restaurants given that there are 8 of them and 4,000 people aboard the ship. Does anyone have prior experience with NCL and can shed some light, especially on the dining? I need to let my TA know by tomorrow morning. Thanks. In my personal experience very rarely other restaurants completely sold out, even at the reservations desk they would tell me there was no room I would walk to the restaurant to ask if they had any room and they usually did. It all depends on which you think you'll use most of, do you think you'll drink more? Or do you think you will get better use of the dining package? If you plan on drinking quite a bit I would say go with the beverage package, the cap may be at $11 but most drinks are under that and even if you get a drink that's a little more you just have to pay the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver2014 Posted July 10, 2015 #44 Share Posted July 10, 2015 We went with the UBP - I enjoy having my 10am cocktail, my martini lunch, my pina colada afternoon drink and a martini with dinner. We're not into the specialty restaurants at all so we'll probably give those a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Sister Posted July 10, 2015 #45 Share Posted July 10, 2015 We are about to book for June of 2016 to the Carribean East. I have never been on a cruise before and I am unsure of what to do. Did you book directly from the Norwegian website? Do you recommend 2 rooms for the 4 of us (my husband and two son ages 21 and 18)? Cath I booked with my TA. She monitors for price breaks, and added incentives plus she is able to get me OBC, which is always welcomed. If you would like a name, give me your email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motleyfan Posted July 10, 2015 #46 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I booked with my TA. She monitors for price breaks, and added incentives plus she is able to get me OBC, which is always welcomed. If you would like a name, give me your email address. I'm definitely interested in learning more, my email address is christopherbarnouski@gmail.com thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legion3 Posted July 10, 2015 #47 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'm definitely interested in learning more, my email address is christopherbarnouski@gmail.com thank you Private email with full name...not smart. But then again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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