TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #476 Share Posted February 3, 2016 4:21pm Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darn88 Posted February 3, 2016 #477 Share Posted February 3, 2016 4:10pm - just had that awful sinking feeling that this will inevitably come to an end. This sail away experience is unbelievable. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app No no...that will come when the disembarkation instructions come tonight or tomorrow morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #478 Share Posted February 3, 2016 4:24pm Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aklarsen Posted February 3, 2016 #479 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) This review has been great. Getting me through my week, until I board Saturday. I was pretty shocked that they charge for lobster in the main dining room, when other lines include it. I'm starting to worry about the nickel and dime everyone refers to. Edited February 3, 2016 by aklarsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted February 3, 2016 #480 Share Posted February 3, 2016 One other thing noticed while waking along the pier today. Even though it's an older ship, apparently the Spirit advertises more inclusive spa treatments. NCL Spirit... NCL Escape... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I once saw a boat named "Happy Ending". I wonder what would happen if it got near the Escape. :eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #481 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I was pretty shocked that they charge for lobster in the main dining room, when other lines include it. I'm starting to worry about the nickel and dime everyone refers to. I boarded with UBP, SDP4, prepaid gratuities and $0 on onboard credit. I've been spending freely all week - eager to try all that's offered. Quite honestly, I'm spending more than normal because of the fun I'm having with this thread. I just popped open iConcierge, and on Day 5 my current balance is $159.30 - this includes the $79 charge for tomorrow's tour. Let's not open a debate about it in this thread - but from my perspective, I've had a huge return on my investment. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #482 Share Posted February 3, 2016 4:50pm, and the island show is winding down as the sun starts its descent. The sooner I get ready for Cagney's at 6pm, the sooner I can hit the Brew House. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted February 3, 2016 #483 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I panicked during the Miami sail away when I lost cell coverage and switched to the ship's wifi, as it was then that I realized NCL was blocking the tinypic app (which was used prior to sail away). I tried several other similar apps - all blocked. My on-the-spot & panicked decision - to download the "ImageSize" app, which allows you to resize your photos locally on the phone, greatly reducing the file size before praying that the ship's wifi is happy happy enough to upload it. The app has worked great, and I'm sure there are many more out there, some of which may even be more suitable. So I take a shot, jump into ImageSize, reduce it, jump into the CruiseCritic forum app, import the reduced file, then go! Utilizing the original, full-sized files would have been near impossible. When I get home, I'll be interested to access the thread using my typical devices to see how the photos have come across. I'm hoping much isn't getting lost with the reductions. If CruiseCritic wanted to encourage more live threads, an app-embedded image reducer would be an interesting enhancement. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Thanks so much! Going to give it a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #484 Share Posted February 3, 2016 5:19pm and on the go... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #485 Share Posted February 3, 2016 5:23pm - Evening sun soaked brew house. 14 people up at the bar, a couple of stools free. Plenty of room at tables and on the couches. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #486 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Stopped by O'Sheehans and asked if I could grab a photo of the seafood basket special. These people think I'm crazy. I gotta say this looks pretty damn tasty... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #487 Share Posted February 3, 2016 5:32pm Cellars Can't grab a menu photo, all interactive... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #488 Share Posted February 3, 2016 5:36pm tapas Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #489 Share Posted February 3, 2016 5:42pm and Sugarcane is happening Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #490 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Time for Cagneys. 5:53pm - sitting at Prime Meridian bar. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #491 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The group is talking ship motion. It can really be felt here. We agree - it feels like the top of a domed Jello mold. More of a wiggle than anything else. It feels mechanically induced rather than in response to sea conditions. Has anyone speculated on a balancing issue? Originally we had inside rooms about 4 decks above our current location at Cagney's. I wonder if they're being rocked to sleep at night... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #492 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine2U Posted February 3, 2016 #493 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Loving your review. Have been following since the airport. Will be sad to see you have to leave - but then again that makes it closer to my turn! Thanks for everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahama_mama Posted February 3, 2016 #494 Share Posted February 3, 2016 You review has been great and very informative! We are going on the Escape in July and have the drink and dining package. Question about the dining - do you happen to know if there are still charges to dine if you have the package? We are supposed to have 4 dinners in the dining package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatYourBoatSince2003 Posted February 3, 2016 #495 Share Posted February 3, 2016 This review is so fun and yet...educational! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #496 Share Posted February 3, 2016 6:22pm - Course #1: Butter Parfait (not serious) Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #497 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Grey Goose and Tonic and Sam. Will switch to Cabernet for surf and turf. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #498 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Crab Cake Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleon Oysters Rockefeller Shrimp Cocktail Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAYL Posted February 3, 2016 #499 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) One other thing noticed while waking along the pier today. Even though it's an older ship, apparently the Spirit advertises more inclusive spa treatments. NCL Spirit... NCL Escape... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app No happy endings on the escape? [emoji23] Edited February 3, 2016 by RJAYL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted February 3, 2016 Author #500 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) When I go on the Dawn in November, if Sue allows me to go "live", I may have to walk around the ship with one of those lights. The food would photograph amazingly well under them! Hope the food porn is coming across okay., as it's rather dim in this spot. That's my new thing. - scoping tablecloths for the brightest spot from above. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited February 3, 2016 by TheDougOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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