As Big Ships Go - this one is magnificent

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

BTolkin

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 8

Helpful Votes: 224

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 14, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 17720

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Let me start with my only negative "constructive" comment. The Internet is BAD. Do not take free internet if offered as part of a choice of amenities. Take any other choice.

OK - Food is best of BIG ships. Go to the Food Republic - simply outstanding. Far better than a similar concept on Celebrity ships called "Qzine". Food in the "included" restaurants is very good for this class and size of ship. Public spaces are great - brand new ship and water slides are amazing. Norwegian continues with theme of having both inside and outside seating in their specialty restaurants. And - if you can afford to stay in "The Haven" - GO FOR IT" - best suite service for big ships.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Excellent 2 bedroom suite. 2nd bedroom is designed for children (2 children) with it's own full bathroom. Limited drawer space in 2nd bedroom. Master Bathroom is AMAZING with shower and tub (separate) overlooking the sea. Two sinks in Master Bath. Master Bedroom has plenty of drawer and closet space. Living Room with dining area is very nice. Balcony is not big - but big enough for two chairs and coffee table.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Try Resort For A Day (www.resortforaday.com) for a full guest experience at Marriotts Frenchmans Reef Hotel a very short cab ride from hotel

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Tortola, British Virgin Islands

3 out of 5

Internet is terrible on the ship. A local police officer recommended "The Watering Hole" - yes, its a bar, but they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Owned by a British woman. Very nice atmosphere, GREAT internet service and the food was better than expected.

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Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Go to the Atlantis Waterpark - best one in world. I booked it on BahamasDayPass.com.

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Traveler Photos

6 Comments

Samdeb 8 years ago

Going Dec 5 in two bedroom suite can't wait for this been on Getaway a number of time. Not good news about Internet, Getaway had decent internet but no broadband no streaming other than that love NCL.

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Cruisingbreeze 8 years ago

thanks!

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jdukette 8 years ago

Yes but they ran 2 slides for 1 day and then just 1 slide. Only for like 4 hours. First 2 days it was closed for repairs.

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Cruisingbreeze 8 years ago

the drop waterslides were open?

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jdukette 8 years ago

For a balcony room on deck 15

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jdukette 8 years ago

Please tell me the haven main dining was spot on. For the haven prices it should be. $1250 a person before taxes was enough for me.

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