Just back from the Escape .... great time!

[MMOMOM]

We sailed 4/1 through 4/8 and got in late last night. We drove from GA to Miami and the drive down went better than the one back, but we made it! We mostly cruise RCCI and this is only the second time we've been on NCL. Last time was the Epic and although we had a nice cruise, we weren't crazy about the ship. Very different on the Escape. She's an amazing ship. Getting on and off went smoothly and quickly. Cabins ready by about 1:30 and although we are used to something larger, it was quite comfortable. We had a mini suite mid ship. Our Cabin Attendant kept everything clean and made great towel animals. We thought the entertainment was top notch and thoroughly enjoyed everything. We saw Brat Pack and After Midnight and thought they were both excellent. We saw the Levity Comedy shows and some of the other musicians in the Headlines ... all good. Loved Andre the Cruise Director, he was hysterical. Also Jackie (can't remember his last name), but he did a lot of the shows and games in the Atrium and he was so funny as well. Great entertainment going on all the time in the Atrium too which was nice. All the Staff were helpful, friendly, professional and just generally great. We thought the food was great. We ate Breakfast and Snack/Lunch in the Buffet and dinner in the Manhattan Room and Taste. Also saw a show and had dinner in the Supper Club one night. Show was good and dinner okay, but liked the dining rooms better. We're not much for hanging out at the pool, so were a little disappointed when we thought we'd sit for a while on the really comfy looking couches for a while on the Waterfront .... people are saving those now with books, towels, etc.! So we never did get to enjoy that. My husband did the slides and said it was great. We did our own excursions and made it to the Baths in Tortola ... great time, but pretty crowded and the short time the ship was in Port really wasn't long enough to not feel rushed getting back. But, we still had a good time. Although we like a slightly more port intensive cruise with less sea days, we booked this as the deal and timing was good and we just enjoyed everything we did. All in all, it was a wonderful week ... weather was great and we both ate entirely way too much! Awesome ship and cruise.

[Two Wheels Only]

We're not much for hanging out at the pool, so were a little disappointed when we thought we'd sit for a while on the really comfy looking couches for a while on the Waterfront .... people are saving those now with books, towels, etc.! So we never did get to enjoy that.

 

Sorry to see/read that. The Waterfront was one of the best places to hangout in peace and quiet (with a great view).

 

Glad that you had fun.

[canadadreamer]

Sorry to see/read that. The Waterfront was one of the best places to hangout in peace and quiet (with a great view).

 

Glad that you had fun.

 

I am disappointed about this as well! That was where I planned to spend a lot of time.

[LrgPizza]

Sorry to see/read that. The Waterfront was one of the best places to hangout in peace and quiet (with a great view).

I love the way people see a book and can't figure out a way to overcome it. If the seat is so important to you, I'd be willing to bet that book doesn't weigh 3 tons.

[MMOMOM]

I love the way people see a book and can't figure out a way to overcome it. If the seat is so important to you, I'd be willing to bet that book doesn't weigh 3 tons.

 

That's true LrgPizza, but we also don't want to rude too! ;p

[MMOMOM]

oops meant to say 'be rude' too!;)

[RedRover96]

oops meant to say 'be rude' too!;)

Simply move the book, etc aside and if/when they return give up the seat. Say an hour or so goes by that might be a different story.

[sportscruiser]

Even better, just for fun, you could put the book just a bit out of sight and see if the owner would even know which chair they had saved in the first place :p

[kruisekrazy90]

I was just on the same cruise and loved it as well. Andre was amazing, and I think his name was Jackie Keng. The whole staff (Sharon and Tahani) were wonderful!