Rare devinelaw Posted September 17, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2016 My son and fiancée will be cruising on Sept 24 for the honeymoon trip we gave them, where do you go to get Vibe passes on Escape? Are they still $99 each? If they get to port at 8:30 is that early enough? My wife and I had them on the Getaway, and the kids are wanting to get them when onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 17, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Passes are very, very limited and they need to be one of the first to board. Go to headliners. Map you path from the gangway down to headliners if you really want a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted September 17, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Getting there at 8:30 is should definitely be good enough unless they're taken up by Haven and VIP passengers. I've had luck arriving much later with boarding group 26, but was stressing about it. Escape has a bigger Vibe area than BA and GA because they eliminated the cabanas, but it's still limited. Unless the embarkation changes, you come in on deck 7, and immediately head down the stairs and walk past the atrium and guest services and you'll see Headliners. Good luck! Edited September 17, 2016 by SuiteCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare devinelaw Posted September 17, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullytheBFG Posted September 17, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 17, 2016 We got them from guest services on the Escape they were handing out numbers. People were running to guest services when they boarded! We were early on as we were on a B2B. Worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted September 17, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana60 Posted September 17, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Passes are very, very limited and they need to be one of the first to board. Go to headliners. Map you path from the gangway down to headliners if you really want a pass. Does everybody in the room have to purchase the past or can just one person get a pass? Sent from my SM-N910T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted September 17, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Does everybody in the room have to purchase the past or can just one person get a pass? Sent from my SM-N910T using Forums mobile app Only the individuals who intend to use Vibe need to purchase the Vibe passes. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYKAY121 Posted September 18, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 18, 2016 We got to port @ 10:00-10:30. We could have gotten vibe but chose not to. They will be fine if at port by 10:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ks Posted September 18, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Getting there at 8:30 is should definitely be good enough unless they're taken up by Haven and VIP passengers. I've had luck arriving much later with boarding group 26, but was stressing about it. Escape has a bigger Vibe area than BA and GA because they eliminated the cabanas, but it's still limited. Unless the embarkation changes, you come in on deck 7, and immediately head down the stairs and walk past the atrium and guest services and you'll see Headliners. Good luck! Haven guests do not need to buy Vibe passes as they have their own private area similar to vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted September 18, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Haven guests do not need to buy Vibe passes as they have their own private area similar to vibe. Some do, to escape the kids in the Haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted September 18, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Haven guests do not need to buy Vibe passes as they have their own private area similar to vibe. Nobody "has to"....some just "want to". :D VIBE for Haven guests just ensures that there will be a sundeck with a hot-tub that is without children and a bar that's just steps away. The Haven on Escape doesn't guarantee that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzinbabe06 Posted September 18, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) On our sailing this past May, we left our downtown hotel at 9a. At the port by 930a. No lines or crowds. Porters took our bags and we were directed to an agent to check in. No one checked our boarding time which was for 1130a. After checking in, you head to the waiting area where you are given a Group boarding card. They handed my husband 3 and I got the last Group 1. :D We were not walking side by side. I was ahead of him somewhat. There was complimentary beverages. The place was mostly empty. We saw where most folks were sitting and sat with them. Slowly place start filling up. Around 1030a, people start lining up. So did i. Hubby was becoming a bit agitated, because I was rushing him all morning. He kept saying, we don't need Vibe, what is Vibe, that's too much money, and so on.:rolleyes: As you're waiting, you strike up conversations. And it was really comical, because most of the men said, my wife says we have to hurry and get these passes. We're just doing as we're told. Hubby lightened up a bit after the laughs. Around 1130a, we saw people starting to board. Basically, we followed the crowd. Most folks heading to Headliners. There was a guy handing out numbers. First come, first serve. We loved it! It made our cruise! I only got off the ship in St Thomas and Tortola. So I spent all my time there. I love to read on cruises and bought 6 books off of Amazon from my favorite authors. Most of the time, the place was empty. Go figure.:confused: They learn your names quick up there. The funny thing is, i would order breakfast, sit on our balcony, enjoying the ocean. Hubby hollers, ok see you later, with his Vibe card in hand. It was a godsend not having to wake up early and go look for deck space. When i walk in, who's sitting at the Vibe bar laughing and socializing. Hubby said it was one of our best cruises. We loved the Escape! Vibe, UDP, SDP, loved Food Republic, dining candlelight in the evening on the Waterfront, our nice balcony cabin on deck 13, made this one of our top 3 cruises. We're looking for a cruise to book second week in Dec. I laugh at hubby, as I'm going over different ships and prices, first thing he's asking, do they have the Vibe. If we book the Escape, we'll definitely be at port around 9a.:) The earlier the better. Edited September 18, 2016 by Cruzinbabe06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted September 19, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 19, 2016 We got to port @ 10:00-10:30. We could have gotten vibe but chose not to. They will be fine if at port by 10:00. Not sure they will be fine as each cruise is different. They MAY have a chance that late, but many people are reporting 9:00. I wouldn't chance 10:00-10:30. We are sailing soon so I will report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted September 19, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Not sure they will be fine as each cruise is different. They MAY have a chance that late, but many people are reporting 9:00. I wouldn't chance 10:00-10:30. We are sailing soon so I will report back. A lot of times they wont even let you in until 10am and they discourage a line in front of the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted September 19, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 19, 2016 My son and fiancée will be cruising on Sept 24 for the honeymoon trip we gave them, where do you go to get Vibe passes on Escape? Are they still $99 each? If they get to port at 8:30 is that early enough? My wife and I had them on the Getaway, and the kids are wanting to get them when onboard. Check out my video of the Vibe.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXeroHJikWI&ab_channel=LaszloBagi Yes, you should arrive by 9am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted September 19, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 19, 2016 A lot of times they wont even let you in until 10am and they discourage a line in front of the door. I will report back complete with time we arrived at port, what group # and any other info necessary. Each cruise is different! Many people have reported getting to port around 9:00 and not having any issues with standing by steps leading up to the doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted September 19, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Check out my video of the Vibe.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXeroHJikWI&ab_channel=LaszloBagi I miss it so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted September 19, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I miss it so. You and me both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StlGal Posted September 19, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 19, 2016 DH and I are staying in the Haven next June to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We want to have a relaxing trip. Since we have read mixed reviews about the Haven pool/deck and since school will not be in session for most... we are thinking about getting Vibe passes. We want to have a Plan B in case the pool area is overtaken by kiddos. Not that we don't like kids, but we really want to have an adult only experience. Has anyone who has stayed in the Haven had any luck with pre-reserving Vibe passes through the butler or concierge? If so, how did this work for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlreze Posted September 19, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 19, 2016 So do you go to Guest Services for VIBE passes or Headliners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted September 19, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 19, 2016 So do you go to Guest Services for VIBE passes or Headliners? Last report was at Headliners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpletequila Posted September 20, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I should be getting to the port around 9, 9:30 based on my flight so I am praying I have a shot at Vibe passes. How far of a walk/run is it from when you get on to board to Headliners? Is it up and up those glass gangways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted September 20, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I should be getting to the port around 9, 9:30 based on my flight so I am praying I have a shot at Vibe passes. How far of a walk/run is it from when you get on to board to Headliners? Is it up and up those glass gangways? You enter on deck 7 , have to go down to deck 6. At least that was the last report from pax. As we all know NCL can change the location to buy them as it was Guest Services then Headliners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper35 Posted September 20, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Getting there at 8:30 is should definitely be good enough unless they're taken up by Haven and VIP passengers. I've had luck arriving much later with boarding group 26, but was stressing about it. Escape has a bigger Vibe area than BA and GA because they eliminated the cabanas, but it's still limited. Unless the embarkation changes, you come in on deck 7, and immediately head down the stairs and walk past the atrium and guest services and you'll see Headliners. Good luck! Hi Suitecruiser, Everyone is raving about Vibe so I guess it is a good thing. Apart from the exclusivity of the place, what other perks does it offer? Food, drinks, pool?? Can you summarize? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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