Spring Break 2016

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 42

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Norwegian Escape

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 12, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 9202

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

I was skeptical with the cruise because of past reviews but it was a blast.  We were with 5 other families and the only crowded areas were directly around the pool area.  Kids had so many choices to keep busy with the ropes course, putt putt golf and their favorite ping pong.  Bathrooms were always clean and never a wait which I thought was amazing because of all of the people aboard.  Food in every restaurant was delicious.  The only disappointing part of our cruise was we were not able to port in the Bahamas.   There was a medical emergency the during the night  which we had to go way out of our way to get the person to a helicopter by Puerto Rico.  We had plans on meeting a group of people at Atlantis but we had to stay at sea to get back on schedule for our cruise.  Hoping the person who was in need is alright though but a little sad we couldn't stop at that destination.  That was one of the reasons we booked the cruise.  

The only complaint I have is the daily charges.  I would rather pay for that when you pay for the cruise rather than getting the additional charges for us was $284 at the end of the cruise.  Seeing the charges as the trip goes on makes you a little more not wanting to spend money on other items.  We had the food and drink package which was nice.  All Inclusive destinations are more in my favor because it seems like you are nickel and dimed all week on the cruise.

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our steward was terrific. Our room was always just right and loved the towel animals. Location was perfect at mid ship. This shipped rocked more than the other ship we cruised on prior but never got sea sick.

Ship tip

The only complaint I have is the daily charges. I would rather pay for that when you pay for the cruise rather than getting the additional charges $284 at the end of the cruise.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5
Didn't get to see it.
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4 Comments

LadiesCruisin30    8 years ago

Additional charges of $284?is that the gratuities charge?

alexkatpac    8 years ago

You have the option to pay that charge prior to the cruise at ncl. Com

eburke0731    8 years ago

You are able that the extra charge in advance.

teddygoogs    8 years ago

Thank you for the review. Many first timers would be scared off by some of these people with crazy expectations

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