RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We are sailing on Escape this week (May 28) in a Haven 2 Bedroom Suite. I won't be posting a room number as trip is paid for and don't want to swim home if things go bad... Kidding.. I will say that we are on the dreaded 18 floor and will have first hand review of deck chair noise... Guess I should have checked CC before I picked the room.. We have been on RCCL Oasis, Freedom, independence and Carnival Dream Had a bad suite experience on RCCL last time so we are trying out the Haven. Thanks so much to the CC members and Gambee and all his photos. His review pretty much covered it all. I will fill in a few Haven updates and post photos as long as the wifi is good! They are replacing the wifi by July so if you are on Escape after that you hit the Internet jackpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 Author #2 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I will say this as Oasis class is amazing . This was the carnival Dream parked next to it. We can't wait to try the Escape and see how she compares... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deladypilot Posted May 28, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Cant wait to read your review and see the wonderful photos. Good luck with the Wifi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kackles Posted May 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Yay! Another review to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breezer Posted May 28, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Yes! So glad for another review to follow. Was sad for Gambee's to end and need another fix until October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetheCubs Posted May 28, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We are sailing on Escape this week (May 28) in a Haven 2 Bedroom Suite. I won't be posting a room number as trip is paid for and don't want to swim home if things go bad... Kidding.. I will say that we are on the dreaded 18 floor and will have first hand review of deck chair noise... Guess I should have checked CC before I picked the room.. We have been on RCCL Oasis, Freedom, independence and Carnival Dream Had a bad suite experience on RCCL last time so we are trying out the Haven. Thanks so much to the CC members and Gambee and all his photos. His review pretty much covered it all. I will fill in a few Haven updates and post photos as long as the wifi is good! They are replacing the wifi by July so if you are on Escape after that you hit the Internet jackpot. Just got off the May 14th dailing in 2 bedroom deck 18 Haven. I only heard the deck chairs twice. Once early morning and once mid day. Wasnt too bad for us so hopefully wont be for you. We were 18104 and loved the location and proximity to Haven ammenities. If Michael is your room steward he is FABULOUS!!! He makes awesome towel animals too haha! ENJOY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Found the ship... Found a small food table.. In a very small check in room. Got here at 9:45. Bags off and parked in under 15 min. Checked in at 10 am into small wait area. Moved to a little larger area about 10:15. Waiting to board with horrible cell service. I think they are preparing me for how bad the ship is... Let's hope not.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertamom Posted May 28, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'm SO excited for your review! We have to wait 9 months for our Escape Haven experience, so can't wait for a little taste through you! Have a fabulous time!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Ok. I promise not to make it non stop food but this is lunch in Haven. It was very good. Believe what they say about maybe skipping a few specialty places.... We boarded at 11:30 and went right to the Haven lounge and in 5 min were released to our room. By far the easiest and quickest embarkation in our 10 or so cruises. Great start to say the least... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted May 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Another live review! Nice! Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmom1962 Posted May 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Can't wait to read your whole review. Thanks....I will be on the escape July 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Some Spa pics.. We added the Mandara spa for $199. It's $209 if you don't prepay.. For the Haven peeps there is a Sauna at the back of the pool in the Haven... We did not know that. Haven Sauna The snow room was broke a few weeks back but it is plenty cold now and yes it snowed about 6" overnight... Skis will not fit btw... Ship was broke already. Replacing glass in port.. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Haven courtyard is just amazing. Can't wait to try it later.. Panorama.. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted May 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Ship was broke already. Replacing glass in port.. That's a panel for the roof in the Haven. It's for a part of the roof that doesn't retract so the operation of the roof was normal while that panel was cracked. Easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted May 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Following, thanks! Would strongly recommend dropping image size when you get on ship wi-fi, large files will be especially killer with the latency of a sat connection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted May 28, 2016 A couple room panos.. And the coffee maker is pretty awesome... Since this is my first review expect me to jump around. I am more than happy to scout and answer questions as wifi allows.. Haven "mustards" as my kids say in the theater... Very organized and brief 15 min and we were out of there.. Not nearly as hectic as Oshehans or the Atrium.. Everyone was seated .. "A" mustard group is the one to get.. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Some views from a walkabout... The children's pool is pretty big. Better than the main pool in my opinion. But alas there is not much seating for parents.. The Big screen is pretty nice in H2O. And the grotto is pretty cool but not sure how it will work with the actual pool area far away. But if guests start running though there on the Glow night ... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Daily and Haven Dinner Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapet Posted May 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Looking forward to cruising along with you this week ... as a preview before we board next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchiumento Posted May 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Just got off the May 14th dailing in 2 bedroom deck 18 Haven. I only heard the deck chairs twice. Once early morning and once mid day. Wasnt too bad for us so hopefully wont be for you. We were 18104 and loved the location and proximity to Haven ammenities. If Michael is your room steward he is FABULOUS!!! He makes awesome towel animals too haha! ENJOY!! We will be in 18104 in September. I am nervous about the deck noise but I am hoping the location will make up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger719 Posted May 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Was in the Haven on Escape in February and the Getaway 2 weeks ago...looks like the Haven dinner menu has just been changed slightly .... They removed the 1.5 lb cold water lobster and replaced it with a lobster tail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFan Posted May 28, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Yes only lobster tail... We will suffer through.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trestar21 Posted May 29, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Everything looks great so far!!!!! Enjoy!! Can't wait to read more about your travels. DCL Platinum ~ Ready for Norwegian Escape September 17-24 2016! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetheCubs Posted May 29, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 29, 2016 We will be in 18104 in September. I am nervous about the deck noise but I am hoping the location will make up for it. I would book this exact same room again if that puts your mind at ease! In a heart beat! It was not anything that was disruptive to us at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 29, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Will be following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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