SNJCruisers Posted July 17, 2017 #876 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm one of those "loyal Royal" cruisers.... and I'm headed to the NCL Escape in a few weeks.... I doubt that I'll be a convert but I really hope it's as great as Yorkvillian and CruiseLifeRick have said.... Sandy It is.....September will be cruise # 30 for me and for the third consecutive time I'll be cruising on the Escape. It'll be the only ship I have sailed three times on, with three different itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted July 17, 2017 #877 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thanks for your reports Rick. I'm a month and a half late to the party, but your information is very very helpful for our first foray into the world of NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted July 17, 2017 Author #878 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thanks for your reports Rick. I'm a month and a half late to the party, but your information is very very helpful for our first foray into the world of NCL. My pleasure. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzqueen518 Posted July 17, 2017 #879 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I have learned so much. Not only about this NCL ship and LFK... I learned what Chubbies are. And I just did a google on Yeti. Walmart carries a knock off yeti called Ozark Trail just as good a 1/4 of the price at $9.97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted July 17, 2017 #880 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Is it pretty apparent which queue at Headliners is for Vibe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted July 18, 2017 Author #881 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Is it pretty apparent which queue at Headliners is for Vibe? Haha, yes. You go into the forward door for Vibe. They will be handing out the numbers there. The rear/aft door is for restaurant reservations. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted July 18, 2017 #882 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Haha, yes. You go into the forward door for Vibe. They will be handing out the numbers there. The rear/aft door is for restaurant reservations. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscruiser44 Posted July 20, 2017 #883 Share Posted July 20, 2017 you are a legend, so for our september cruise, i'm selecting to do hk in belize but dh is signing up for the beer challenge. Forget the vibe line, he's heading to the brew house. Sent from my ipad using forums beer challenge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscruiser44 Posted July 20, 2017 #884 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I've been on breakaway twice, getaway, epic, jewel and star....looking forward to Escape in December.We are also going on Anthem to Bermuda in August. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I will be on the escape at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted July 20, 2017 #885 Share Posted July 20, 2017 beer challenge? At the brew house on the Escape there is a contest to see who can drink the most different draft pints, bottles and cans of beer over the course of the cruise. There is a leader board for that week and all time. I think the high number was around 85, but I'm sure I will be corrected if wrong. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscruiser44 Posted July 20, 2017 #886 Share Posted July 20, 2017 At the brew house on the Escape there is a contest to see who can drink the most different draft pints, bottles and cans of beer over the course of the cruise. There is a leader board for that week and all time. I think the high number was around 85, but I'm sure I will be corrected if wrong. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app I do have the UBP(free upgrade so awesome) and mom bought us the 3 meal dining package as well as a Christmas gift. So it has to be different beer bc I can easily drink 85 beers total on a 7 day cruise. Might be hard to do if different beers because I'm not a fan of ipa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted July 20, 2017 #887 Share Posted July 20, 2017 It is different beers, and remember the drafts are pints, not 12 oz bottles, so that adds 1/3 more volume and of course they do have many IPA's. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted July 20, 2017 #888 Share Posted July 20, 2017 It is different beers, and remember the drafts are pints, not 12 oz bottles, so that adds 1/3 more volume and of course they do have many IPA's. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app There are also several that are over the package limit - Chimay comes to mind - so you may have to "invest" to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted July 20, 2017 Author #889 Share Posted July 20, 2017 There are also several that are over the package limit - Chimay comes to mind - so you may have to "invest" to win. @thedougout is boarding on Saturday, so the leader board may never be the same. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted July 21, 2017 #890 Share Posted July 21, 2017 @thedougout is boarding on Saturday, so the leader board may never be the same. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Nice to hear that Doug is going "home". Will there be a sequel to his first Escape journey and live report? Will a certain person take more or less naps this time? Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscruiser44 Posted July 21, 2017 #891 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Thanks for the heads up guys. love reading and watching all of your reviews. Definitely helped me make my decisions. I actually just booked the Norwegian Dawn on March 25th out of tampa. Makes it easy bc I live here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscruiser44 Posted July 21, 2017 #892 Share Posted July 21, 2017 looking forward to another doug review. I will be on the escape in Dec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydreamer49 Posted July 21, 2017 #893 Share Posted July 21, 2017 looking forward to another doug review. I will be on the escape in Dec We will be on the Escape December 16... Looking forward to read more reviews Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted July 21, 2017 #894 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Nice to hear that Doug is going "home". Will there be a sequel to his first Escape journey and live report? Will a certain person take more or less naps this time? Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app My wife and I dug up Doug's Escape review from January after reading about it here. I, for one, hope he decides to do a sequel. His writing is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outta My Work Clothes Posted July 21, 2017 #895 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Thankx for entertaining review... went on Escape last Feb, totally enjoyed the Vibe. Have heard rumors that they will be boarding differently, just getting there early will not get you a #1. Priority boarding will be given to Upper Latitude Levels. This will make it even harder to get Vibe Passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted July 21, 2017 Author #896 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Thankx for entertaining review... went on Escape last Feb, totally enjoyed the Vibe. Have heard rumors that they will be boarding differently, just getting there early will not get you a #1. Priority boarding will be given to Upper Latitude Levels. This will make it even harder to get Vibe Passes. Upper tier Latitude members already get priority boarding, which allows them priority access to Vibe passes. This is nothing new. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscruiser44 Posted July 21, 2017 #897 Share Posted July 21, 2017 We will be on the Escape December 16... Looking forward to read more reviews Sent from my iPad using Forums I'm on the same cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted September 27, 2017 Author #898 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Kicking off the next cruise with some other well known Cruise Critics. Come join us if you dare cross over to the Royal pages! HARMONY LIVE - Yorkvillain, A&L_Ont, CruiseLifeRick & maureencruiser (9/30/17) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2548081http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2548081 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted September 27, 2017 #899 Share Posted September 27, 2017 me too....I like the patriotic shorts! Actually, this former boy scout remembers flag etiquette....and flag clothing is against that code....see: https://www.legion.org/flag/code, #8J, respect for the Flag, or http://www.military.com/flag-day/flag-ettiquette-dos-and-donts.html, which states Quick list of Flag Etiquette Don’ts: Don’t use the flag as clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLifeRick Posted September 27, 2017 Author #900 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Actually, this former boy scout remembers flag etiquette....and flag clothing is against that code....see: https://www.legion.org/flag/code, #8J, respect for the Flag, or http://www.military.com/flag-day/flag-ettiquette-dos-and-donts.html, which states Quick list of Flag Etiquette Don’ts: Don’t use the flag as clothing. I can promise you my shorts were never an actual American flag. I think that is the gist of the rule. Otherwise, 90% of the US population is in violation on Independence Day. FYI...I was also a Boy Scout and will continue to represent my country proudly by wearing Red, White and Blue. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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