LIVE from the Norwegian Escape – Western Caribbean May 14-21, 2023

[BirdTravels]

Join the Bird for a Western Caribbean holiday, featuring port calls in Honduras, Belize, and Mexico. Last year, The Bird was booked on an Escape voyage that was cancelled after she grounded herself leaving the Dominican Republic. So, a little over a year later, The Birds are completing a springtime escape on the Norwegian Escape. 

 

On November 11, 2015, The Bird was on the inaugural voyage of the Escape from Miami after her christening by godfather Pitbull. This will be The Bird’s 5^th voyage on the beautiful Norwegian Escape. The Escape has a double occupancy capacity of 4266 passengers in 95 Haven staterooms, 308 Club Balcony staterooms, 1168 Balcony staterooms, 114 Oceanview staterooms, 408 inside staterooms, and 82 studio staterooms. She has approximately 1700 hardworking crew members to ensure that we have a wonderful cruise. She was the first Breakaway Plus class ships followed by the Joy, Bliss and Encore. 

 

Come along with The Bird to the Western Caribbean on the stunning Norwegian Escape. 

 

Sun May 14 Miami Depart 5:00 pm

Mon May 15 At Sea

Tue May 16 Roatan 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed May 17 Harvest Caye 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu May 18 Costa Maya 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri May 19 Cozumel 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat May 20 At Sea

Sun May 21 Miami Arrive 7:00 am
 

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[disneylover89]

Following along!  Have a wonderful cruise!!

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The Pearl of Miami, NCL’s new Terminal B. 

 

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The Arcturus Adventure 

 

 

Inside Cabin

 

Sun Deck

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If you are in the Haven, check in with the shore staff outside the terminal door. You will be escorted to a private elevator, Haven security screening, and the haven waiting lounge. 

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

If you are in “regular” rooms, follow the signs to the right line for check in. 
 

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Then it’s time to take that perfect embarkation photo to start off your cruise!

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And wait for embarkation to begin. 
 

[zounds]

Thanks very much, Bird !  I always appreciate and trust your posts.

[BirdTravels]

It’s 10:45 and there are still long lines of people snaking down the gangway and down to Customs. According to the shore staff, CBP is doing a “good screening” of disembarking passengers. (The Bird doesn’t think that our boarding will start on time at 11:00 am). 
 

We’ll see a bunch of posts on how NCL’s disembarkation made them miss their flight. When CBP is actually doing their jobs today. 
 

 

 

 

[BirdTravels]

The Escape is waiting for us to board. 

[www3traveler]

Have a wonderful cruise.

Can not wait to read your postings.

[BirdTravels]

Although The Bird has not seen this before on the Escape…. Probably has to do with the fact that staterooms are not promised until 3 pm. 

 

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by BirdTravels

[NayRN]

I’ll be following! I board the Escape 3 weeks from today! This will be my first time sailing out of Miami in the new terminal - so I appreciate all the signage pictures! Have an amazing time!!

[catgags]

Have a wonderful cruise!!

 

[laudergayle]

We’re eyeing this itinerary for 2024…so I’ll be paying special attention to your review.  Thanks for taking us along.  Please share occupancy # when you hear them.  TXS.

Edited May 14, 2023 by laudergayle

[BirdTravels]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

Although The Bird has not seen this before on the Escape…. Probably has to do with the fact that staterooms are not promised until 3 pm. 

 

 

Not well utilized. 

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[Seas2mountains]

Thank you for doing this live review. We board the Escape in two weeks on May 28th so I appreciate the dailies and your updates. What time did they begin boarding?

 

Have a wonderful cruise! 

[BirdTravels]

What shows require reservation. What shows are first-come-first-serve. 

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Day 1 Main Dining Room

[sid_9169]

56 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Not well utilized. 

I think I'd just opt to drag my bag around until rooms were ready... This definitely doesn't look "secure" by any means...

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Who is in charge around here? 

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

The Birds booked in the short period that water was a perk. So we got 4 small latitudes water and 12 1-liter free at sea water.