Nickel and dimed to death BUT 5 star food
Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: December 10, 2016
Ship: Norwegian Escape
Cabin type: Suite
Cabin number: 12196
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 7 years ago
Review summary
We are food snobs, my wife is a gourmet cook, so very critical. The food on this cruise was 5 star from start to finish, selection, quantity, quality was absolutely superb. HOWEVER, from the minute you arrive until you leave they are nickel and dining you to death and it just takes the fun out of. Worst excess in that regard in the past eight cruises, will not ever cruise with Nor. again. Lesson learned. The need for reservations for all of the entertainment is irritating, were cruising its supposed to be laid back, not structured, get it together guys.
Finally the Frankie Valley review was another five star show, truly professional with outstanding talent............tried six nights to get a reservation, glad we persevered because it was worth it. Do believe with better organization they could eliminate the need for reservations, but its just easier to manage, well nice for them, not so nice for us. Only able to see one show in a week. Great cabin steward, the entertainment people tried very hard but way too much yelling, grates on your after a while.
We were supposed to stop at three ports, they only stopped at two and gave us 50.00 back, 5 days cruising is a little much and 50.00 doesnt cut it.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
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Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
simply dont. all of the other cruise lines that we have sailed with give you a better bang for you buck and dont nickel and dime you to death 24 - 7. If your on your first cruise that isnt such a big issue but when your more experienced you realize just how bad they try to get into your wallet
Ports of call
Tortola, British Virgin Islands