Ashley Madison Leak - Live from Escape 5/27

[tripleboom]

Your photos of LFK have really further whet my appetite to get there. It's finally only 25 days until we board the Escape! And by God we will have our Vibe passes or There Will Be Blood. ;p

 

Excited to see your photos and hear your thoughts of Harvest Caye!

[Virtopia]

Ok I have questions Rick [emoji4]

 

First, is the Waterfront just for paid restaurant guests or can anyone eat there buffet style?

 

Also, I'm a huge NBA fan and I'll be going during the start of playoffs. Is there a sports bar to watch the games? When I was on Norwegian Sky in 2010 I believe, they had the perfect bar and atmosphere to watch games and I'd love to have that again.

 

 

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[ohbuckeye]

Thanks so much for posting this Rick! You've made another Loyal Royal look at NCL- do you know if there is smoking in the casino? Royal's slots can be a bit tight- any idea how the slots are on the Escape??

[nancydow]

I can chime in on the casino - most is smoking, but there is a non-smoking area near the Skyline bar. I was on the Escape in March and while I did pretty well, my friend hit $20K and $12K on successive nights on the slots (88 Fortunes and Fu-Dao-Le)!

 

 

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[wolfganghowell]

<GASP> I feel so dirty being here. Although I confess I have thought if I cheated, it would be to try the Haven on Escape. Now Rick is really making me think about it. He really might get on a NO SAIL list if he keeps this up.

[CruiseLifeRick]

For those not on the book! This is dedicated to TheDougOut.

 

 

 

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[LrgPizza]

Ok I have questions Rick [emoji4]

 

First, is the Waterfront just for paid restaurant guests or can anyone eat there buffet style?

 

Also, I'm a huge NBA fan and I'll be going during the start of playoffs. Is there a sports bar to watch the games? When I was on Norwegian Sky in 2010 I believe, they had the perfect bar and atmosphere to watch games and I'd love to have that again.

The dining tables on the waterfront belong to specific restaurants. There are also some couches and things scattered about. I suppose you could get your food at the buffet on deck 16 and take it down to deck 8 to eat it on a couch. Or you could simply eat it at an outside table at the buffet.

[CruiseLifeRick]

NBA games are played on the TVs in O'Sheehans. No issue not catching a game.

 

 

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[Tminish]

Quick question...

While in HC today, were you able to use your ship key card for purchases in the restaurants, shops, etc? I understand the UBP doesn't work there, but I'm curious to know if you can swipe your key card! I've heard mixed answers on if this is possible or not.

I'm enjoying your review. It's getting me so excited!

Thanks so much!

[TheDougOut]

This is dedicated to TheDougOut.

 

 

 

 

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[CruiseLifeRick]

Quick question...

 

While in HC today, were you able to use your ship key card for purchases in the restaurants, shops, etc? I understand the UBP doesn't work there, but I'm curious to know if you can swipe your key card! I've heard mixed answers on if this is possible or not.

 

I'm enjoying your review. It's getting me so excited!

 

Thanks so much!

 

 

Yes, key cards can be used on HC for purchases.

 

 

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[Virtopia]

The dining tables on the waterfront belong to specific restaurants. There are also some couches and things scattered about. I suppose you could get your food at the buffet on deck 16 and take it down to deck 8 to eat it on a couch. Or you could simply eat it at an outside table at the buffet.

 

 

 

NBA games are played on the TVs in O'Sheehans. No issue not catching a game.

 

 

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Both answers get two thumbs up!!

 

I'm really excited now and it's a bonus that traveling from Toronto to New York will be a breeze and cheap!!

 

Time to find the roll call [emoji4]

 

 

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[shepherdqueen]

We have only sailed NCL (Gold level) but are trying the Anthem this year. I saw you were just on the Anthem. Is there anyplace to get wings like you get in O'Sheehans? I know we will miss the Thai wings they have - they were a daily staple on our cruise last year.

[CruiseLifeRick]

Okay, ready for some Harvest Caye pictures?

 

Overall, a nice place to stop if you like a good beach/pool break. Personally, I think the Bahamas private islands are nicer, but I wouldn't hesitate coming back here.

 

I spent the day in the pool at the swim up bar, but there are kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boats and a zip line if you are wanting to do an activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[CruiseLifeRick]

For the person that asked about elevator access to Vibe. I misspoke earlier in my thread. There is ONE forward elevator that will take you to Deck 19.

 

 

 

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[CruiseLifeRick]

For the person that asked about elevator access to Vibe. I misspoke earlier in my thread. There is ONE forward elevator that will take you to Deck 19.

 

 

 

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[NaeMarie]

He is playing good stuff, so I'm not complaining. We have Gyptian blasting as I type.

 

 

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Definitely love me some Gyptian!!

 

 

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[snownow]

Thanks for the Harvest photos, We love the Bahamas private islands and are looking forward to this one.

[gamecockmom]

Great pictures of HC !!! Thanks for sharing [emoji4]. I'm really enjoying your review !!!!

 

 

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[Gigi1068]

Awesome review! Fantastic pics! I am booked on the Escape B2B in October and again September 2018. Your review has me super excited!!! Thanks [emoji4]

 

 

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[AliceIn]

Okay, ready for some Harvest Caye pictures?

 

I spent the day in the pool at the swim up bar, but there are kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boats and a zip line if you are wanting to do an activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I see some really bad sunburn happening there at the pool bar. <Note to self: make sure you reapply multiple times!>

 

 

Thank you for posting the pool cabana pictures. We sprang for one for our group for the day. I figure our kids will want to be in the pool the majority of the day - it gives us a base with some respite from the sun. Do you know how close to the pool they are?

[miataman19]

OK Rick, I"m not sailing until July 15...... This Thread is killing me. All I can do is hope my sailing will be as fun as yours..:cool:

[mauitiki]

There's a song here somewhere...

Is that a Canon G7X? Forgive the newbie trying to learn here. I saw a pic of Ricks gear and thought I was responding.

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