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Living large: Inside the swanky suites on the new Norwegian Escape
Oct. 24, 2015Updated Nov. 3, 2015, 7:29 a.m. ET
Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Escape, features some of the most elegant suites at sea, including its four 900-square-feet The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Norwegian Escape's The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites are part of a private area of the ship called The Haven that has its own pool, sun deck and restaurant.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite have a separate living room with dining area.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe master bedroom in Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites features large glass windows overlooking the ocean.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYPassengers in The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites receive complimentary butler and concierge service.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe master bathroom of a The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite has a vanity with two sinks, a bathtub and walk-in shower.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe master bath in The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites has a tub with views of the ocean.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe master bedrooms of The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites feature large walk-in closets.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLocated at the top of the ship, The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites have large balconies.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites have a second bedroom with a double sofa bed.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe second bedroom in The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites has its own bathroom.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites also have a half bath off the living room for visitors.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSmaller than Haven Deluxe Owner's Suites but still grand are the Norwegian Escape's four Haven Owner's Suite.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYpart of the exclusive Haven complex, Haven Owner's Suites on the Norwegian Escape measure 475 square feet.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLike other suites in The Haven complex, Haven Owner's Suites come with complimentary Nespresso coffee makers.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYHaven Owner's Suites have separate bedrooms with king size beds.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe bedrooms in Haven Owner's Suites open onto a large balcony that also is accessible from the living area.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYHaven Owner's Suites face the front of the ship and feature large balconies.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYHaven Owner's Suites feature large walk-in closets with extensive room for hanging clothes.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYHaven Owner's Suites feature double sinks, bathtubs and separate showers.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYHaven Owner's Suite bathrooms feature separate toilet areas.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe showers in Haven Owner's Suites are larger than most on the Norwegian Escape.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe living area of Haven Owner's Suites boast plush sofas, a coffee table, chair and desk area.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAmong the more upscale accommodations on the Norwegian Escape are its 13 The Haven Spa Suites, which are part of the ship's exclusive Haven complex.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa suites come with complimentary access to the Norwegian Escape's thermal spa area.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Suites have a hot tub built into the bedroom.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa suites feature a large built-in armoire near the entrance.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Spa Suite armoire has room for hanging clothes and comes with an umbrella for passenger use.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Suite bathrooms have a sleek, contemporary design.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa suite bathrooms are large with double-faucet sinks and walk-in showers.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLike other suites in The Haven complex, Haven Spa Suites feature upscale Bvlgari toiletries in bathrooms.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Spa Suites have built-in miniature refrigerators, a feature found in most cabin categories.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAmong other large suites on the Norwegian Escape are its 26 The Haven Penthouses, which measure 390 square feet not including the balcony.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Penthouses have a separate living area with sofa and dining nook.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Penthouses have bedrooms with king size beds.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Penthouse bedrooms have built-in storage areas on several walls.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYStorage areas in Haven Penthouse bedrooms aer built with flat fronts and are almost unnoticeable when closed.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYWhen open, built-in storage areas in Haven Penthouses reveal lots of room for hanging clothes and shelving.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Penthouses features large bathrooms with double sinks, tubs and separate showers.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Penthouse bathrooms have tubs with a view of the ocean.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Penthouse showers also have windows overlooking the ocean.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Penthouse bathrooms boast a small built-in grooming station.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven Penthouses have large balconies that are at least 30 square feet in size.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLike other Norwegian ships, Norwegian Escape has an exclusive 'ship-within-a-ship' suite area called The Haven.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven's private, magrodome-covered pool area features lounge chairs and a private pool.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven also has two hot tubs.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYOne of two indoor lounge areas found within The Haven on Norwegian Escape.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Haven has its own lounge and bar accessible only to passengers staying in a Haven suite.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Mini Suite
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYMini Suite (accessible)
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYMini Suite (accessible)
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYMini Suite (accessible)
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYMini Suite (accessible)
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYMini Suite (accessible)
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYStudio
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYStudio
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYStudio
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYStudio
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYStudio
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Norwegian Escape has 407 windowless "inside" cabins, many of which have pull-down bunks to create sleeping spots for four people.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYInterior cabins on the Norwegian Escape measure from 130 to 150 square feet.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYInterior cabins have a single narrow built-in storage unit.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe built-in storage unit in interior cabins has room for hanging clothes.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAn Interior cabin bathroom.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe shower in an interior cabin bathroom.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Norwegian Escape also has Oceanview cabins (cabins with windows but no balconies).
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYMost Oceanview cabins on Norwegian Escape measure 160 square feet. Forty-eight larger "family" Oceanview cabins offer 220 square feet.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYOceanview cabins have two beds that can be pushed together to create one larger bed.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAn Oceanview cabin bathroom.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAn Oceanview cabin shower.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYIdentical in size to the Norwegian Escape's Balcony cabins are 16 Spa Balcony cabins that come with access to the thermal suite in the ship's Mandara Spa.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThere are just 16 Spa Balcony cabins on the Norwegian Escape, a tiny fraction of the ship's 1,168 balcony cabins.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLike standard Balcony cabins, Spa Balcony cabins have a large armoire for storage.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe built-in armoires in Spa Balcony cabins have room for hanging clothes, shelving and a personal safe.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSpa Balcony cabins have 30-square-foot balconies.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYHair dryers are tucked under the desk area in many of the standard cabins on the Norwegian Escape.
Gene Sloan, USA TODAYWhile the bathrooms in top suites have upscale Bvlgari shampoo, soap and other toiletries, most cabins feature a more basic liquid cleanser.
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