Families can triple their fun with expanded three-story Ropes Course with Sky Rails; Largest Aqua Park at sea; Nickelodeon and
more
The ship will feature the largest ropes course at sea, a three-story multiplex of heart-pounding challenges complete with two planks and five Sky Rails, zip tracks that allow guests to soar through the air.
Norwegian Escape’s Aqua Park will be the largest at sea and includes a new Aqua Racer slide, while the expansive sports complex boasts a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle miniature golf course.
Adding to the family fun, Norwegian Escape will also feature an expanded Kids’ Aqua Park; entertainment from Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids; along with the line’s first dedicated nursery for young cruisers two and under.
“Building
on the tremendous success of our Breakaway-class ships, we are
delivering bigger thrills and more action-packed
activities for our largest ship to date,” said Drew Madsen, president
and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “From the
extraordinary Sky Rails on the expanded Ropes Course to the exciting
Aqua Racer slide, guests sailing on Norwegian Escape
will have the family adventure of a lifetime. We can’t wait for our
guests to experience these incredible new activities.”
Sports Complex and Aqua Park
The Ropes Course soars to new heights on Norwegian Escape and dares guests of all ages to conquer
99 different elements. The three-story elevated ropes course will span the entire
width
of the ship with features on both the port and starboard sides. The
course tests the mettle of guests with two Planks, six-inch wide beams
that extend eight feet from the side of the ship. The course’s
exhilarating Sky Rails will put the wind in guests’ hair
and smile on their faces as they glide through the air on zip tracks,
with the longest one bringing guests out over the side of the ship,
offering a bird’s eye view of Norwegian Escape that is a must-see. There
are three Sky Rails on the main Ropes Course
and two on the Kids’ Ropes Course, which offers kid-size fun,
challenges and feats.
The
Aqua Park on Norwegian Escape will be the largest at sea and feature
four multi-story water
slides, a dedicated Kids’ Aqua Park, two pools and four hot tubs.
All-new on Norwegian Escape is the Aqua Racer slide, the newest tandem
waterslide at sea where
competitors
can race side-by-side on tubes as they twist and turn to the finish
line. Back by popular demand, Norwegian Escape will also feature the
Free Fall, which first debuted on Norwegian Breakaway. These
side-by-side slides offer adventurous guests the chance to
literally free fall, as the floor drops from underneath, propelling
them into a thrilling loop. For those who prefer a more relaxing ride,
there is a family-friendly open-flume body slide.
Norwegian Escape will also bring the Kid’s Aqua Park to a new level, with enhanced attractions, an enclosed tube
slide and a two-story climbing
structure for kids to explore. This watery wonderland offers an
incredible array of new features for kids including a multitude of
interactive
wet elements such as water cannons and elevated buckets that deliver
surprise drenchings. Cranks and spray features, along with a
multi-story tower, a rope bridge and lookout platform, equal endless fun
for children and are sure to leave the littlest guests
delighted.
Both kids and kids-at-heart can test their skills on the new nine-hole,
Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rooftop 9, miniature golf
course. Inspired by the Nickelodeon hit-animated television series, this
first-of-its-kind miniature golf course will have guests saying “turtle
power” when they sink a hole in one alongside
favorite characters Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.
Norwegian Escape’s sports complex will also include a full-size basketball court for family-friendly
competition and a new bocce ball court, a first for the line.
Nickelodeon™ Entertainment
Norwegian
Escape will be the sixth Norwegian ship to offer Nickelodeon branded
entertainment, which will delight
families with the latest in Nickelodeon activities and events that kids
of all ages will enjoy, including an opportunity to meet SpongeBob
SquarePants, Patrick Star and Dora the Explorer, among other favorite
Nickelodeon characters; as well as participate
in a variety of exciting interactive Nickelodeon experiences.
At the
popular Nickelodeon Pajama Jam Breakfast, kids will have the opportunity
to enjoy an action-packed experience with their favorite Nickelodeon
characters; and at Dora’s Dance Party, young
cruisers will sing and dance to their favorite songs with Dora the
Explorer and Team Nick. Rounding out the fun, additional activities will
include Story Time with Dora and Nickelodeon arts and crafts.
Youth Programming
In
a first for the line, as part of the Guppies program, Norwegian Escape
will offer childcare services for children ages six months to three
years. The nursery will include an active area for play time and
age-appropriate activities and a separate space for
napping. In addition to the nursery services, Norwegian Escape’s
Guppies program will offer a dedicated open play area for parents and
babies to play together, featuring sensory-based games, interactive
media and themed activities hosted by an early years
coordinator.
Norwegian Escape features a centrally-located, expansive Splash Academy complex on Deck 5,
offering age-appropriate supervised activities for children ages three to 12.
It
is also adjacent and easily accessible to the ship’s family-friendly
oceanview staterooms, accommodating up to five guests. As on all
Norwegian vessels, when parents
enter
they will utilize Norwegian’s e-Youth tablet-based electronic
registration system, which allows them to swipe their keycard to
register their children and input a password for additional safety to
sign in and pick-up their children. Once children sign-in
at the colorful and welcoming reception area, a forest-themed play zone
offers space for creative games and play time, while an interactive
dance space with a corresponding large video screen encourages lots of
activity in this central space.
Splash
Academy, the ship’s youth program, will once again have spaces for
specific age groups, along with a Nickelodeon
themed night and activities. New on Norwegian Escape, children
participating in Splash Academy will enjoy an enhanced version of the
popular Circus program, with additional skill options and an innovative
grand finale. Children will also have an opportunity
to participate in Officer Snook Theme Day, an expansion of Norwegian’s
current program that will share an interactive environmental message
through games and activities.
Three
to five year olds can explore in their own space decorated with
vibrant, engaging colors, along with child-sized
furniture and open space for active games and an activity center to
encourage creativity. Magnetic white board walls will keep little hands
busy in between organized programming.
In
a separate area decorated with fun graphics to captivate children’s
imaginations, the six to nine year olds will
enjoy a “hang out” area for lounging with new friends that also
features dedicated gaming stations with the latest video games. An
activity zone will have space and supplies to create cool arts and
crafts.
Children
ages 10 to 12 years old will also have their own hangout, with access
to the central multipurpose visual
dance space and corresponding large video screen, open space for active
activities and comfortable bean bags for lounging. In addition, within
this space are dedicated stations for video games for individual or
group competition.
Rounding
out Splash Academy is a cool and comfortable “open zone” lounge area,
with sofas and chairs in vibrant colors
creating the perfect atmosphere to chill out, and a separate full-size
cinema and bean bags for casual lounging and viewing favorite flicks.
Entourage,
located on Deck 17, is Norwegian’s high energy, exclusive teen zone for
ages 13 through 17. This hip area
gives teens their own unique space that includes trendy lounge
furniture and a central gaming station. Complete with sleek, neon
lighting, the space also includes favorites like air hockey and
foosball. In the evening, Entourage transitions into a teens-only
nightclub featuring a nightly teen theme complete with team challenges
and giveaways. Entourage is conveniently located adjacent to the ship’s
video arcade.
Norwegian Escape
Currently
being built at Meyer Werft in Germany, Norwegian Escape will sail weekly
seven-day cruises from her year-round homeport of Miami to the Eastern
Caribbean beginning on
November 14, 2015. The 164,600 gross ton ship will be the largest ever
to home port year-round in Miami, carrying 4,200 guests to tropical
Caribbean destinations including St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands;
Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.
Norwegian Escape’s signature hull artwork is designed by marine
wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, Guy Harvey.
Accommodations
include the company’s signature luxury ship–within-a-ship complex: The
Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo
travelers; and many options
for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more.
Norwegian
Escape’s dining and entertainment will include outposts of several
popular land-based outlets, including the first-ever floating Jimmy
Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant
and Miami’s oldest and most legendary bar, Tobacco Road. Norwegian
Escape will also feature the 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar, a music venue and
outdoor bar on The Waterfront that will feature live nightly
performances where guests can enjoy the sounds of the tropics.
To book a cruise on Norwegian Escape, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit
www.ncl.com.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian
Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 48-year history of
breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the
introduction
of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving
guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian invites guests to
“Cruise Like a Norwegian” on one of 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising
ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy
a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most
contemporary ships at sea. Recently, the line was named “Europe’s
Leading Cruise Line” for the seventh consecutive year, as well as
“Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” for the third time
and “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” for the second year by the
World Travel Awards.
The Company
recently took delivery of its most innovative ship to date, the
4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway in the first quarter of 2014. The
largest ship
to homeport year-round in Miami, Norwegian Getaway boasts 28 dining
options, including seafood restaurant Ocean Blue by famed New York Iron
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and a branch of Carlo’s Bake Shop by Buddy
Valastro, star of the TLC series “Cake Boss.” The
entertainment lineup includes Broadway shows Legally Blonde and Burn
the Floor and a unique magical theatrical experience, the
Illusionarium.
Norwegian Getaway’s sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway,
was named “Best New Ship of 2013” by the editors of Cruise
Critic and “Best Rookie Cruise Ship” by the readers of Travel Weekly.
Known as New York’s ship, Norwegian Breakaway is the largest vessel to
homeport year-round in the city. The Company currently has four vessels
on order at Meyer Werft for delivery in fall
2015, spring 2017, spring 2018 and fall 2019.
Norwegian
Cruise Line is the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins/Sun Life
Stadium, The New York Knicks and Legends in Concert; and the official
cruise
line partner of The GRAMMY Awards and is an official partner of the
Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall.
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