Outstanding production shows on new ship
Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: January 30, 2016
Ship: Norwegian Escape
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 9846
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
Norwegian Escape is new ship but not very luxurious......bland colors and small atrium area. 2 production shows were outstanding.....very entertaining and professional. Food was good and plentiful but not offering much variety......wait service was poor and waits for food and service was long in all complimentary restaurants. The Manhattan Room was very noisy with banging water storage cabinets....need door "softeners". Dance floor very small and not accessible except to those seated close to band. Casino was "generous" compared to most ship casinos. A good getaway cruise but lots of "nickel and diming" during the cruise for services such as room service and add-on's for fitness classes. Good cruise director. Very limited pool space and lounge space. Helpful and courteous staff outside of restaurants. Good on-board offer for future cruises. Disembarkation was very lo-o-ong....a one hour wait in line meandering thru the restaurant for those disembarking with their own luggage......not caused by customs. Could not discern the cause of the long delay. Overall, an enjoyable cruise that could be an awesome cruise with just a little effort on the part of NCL,
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Ship tip
Although ship held 4200 passengers, we did not encounter lines or problems getting on and off at ports except for disembarkation (over an hour wait). The only issue with crowds was with activity in the Atrium and around the adult pool......lounge chairs everywhere.
Ports of call
Tortola, British Virgin Islands