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Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 56

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Norwegian Escape

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 09, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11874

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This trip was so amazing. It was our very first cruise. No more driving on land for us to get rid of the stress. This is the way to unwind from life!! From the moment we booked, till the day we got home, it was fantastic. We can't wait to go on a another adventure. We met so many great people. Everything was top notch. Definitely recommend the unlimited drink package because you're gonna need it. Our favorite place on the cruise was Tortola and going to Cane Garden Bay Beach. Our favorite excursion was the Sea Trek in St. Thomas. Definitely want to stay within the Norwegian family for our adventures. We absolutely felt like king and queen of the ship. By the end we were all like family with the crew. I miss the people already. Memories that will last a lifetime for sure. Especially want to say "Thank You!" to Kevin Davis for all of his help in booking our trip. I highly recommend him when booking your vacation. 

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
So much room. We were so happy with our accommodations. Always fresh towels, the beds were always made, restroom was clean, and as a nice little surprise, animal shaped gifts on the bed made from the towels and wash cloths. Reina was amazing. Sunset and sunrises are amazing from this room.

Ship tip

Just have fun. Get to know others because you will make new lifelong friends. The crew love Please and Thank You's. Don't be in a hurry to do everything in 1 day. Go to at least 1 party. Do dress up at dinner. Definitely check out the Art Gallery. Get to the port early before sailing.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
Go to Coral World Ocean Park and definitely do the Sea Trek. It's Amazing. Coki Beach is overcrowded so avoid it.

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5
Cane Bay Beach was FANTASTIC!!!! Worth the trip to go this far out away from the city. If you see a lady named Tamara, be sure to say Hello. She makes a great drink.

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5
Stay away from Cabbage Beach. Always someone in your face trying to sell you something. if Going to the Straw Market, bring lots of cash and don't forget to bargain with them.
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15 Comments

WeCruiseToo    8 years ago

Thanks for the review, glad you loved your first cruise! Where do you want to go on your second cruise?

Barb87    8 years ago

Do any of u that just got off The Escape know if Bong the bartender is still there at the Mojito bar ? He's awesome!

Nanax2    8 years ago

I'm glad you loved your Cruise..they are a lot of fun.. Going to be our 6 th one in Nov on the 1st NCL...so excited specially when I get on here on the morning and see the days count down... 108 Togo...woohoo....we are planned to go to the Coral world park..

sippintime    8 years ago

Cruising isn't for everyone, but it is soooooo for us!!!! Got hooked on my honeymoon 15 years ago....We've been on 40+ cruises since then, now we cruise for free all the time, lol!!! The Escape is a very beautiful ship, we were on her in May of this year :)

Koolkat    8 years ago

We just got off the Escape on Sunday! Amazing ship, awesome crew. We loved it!

luv2cruise4    8 years ago

Cruising has also been our favorite vacation. We were on the Getaway last October and can't wait to be on the Escape this October!

CelticCruise    8 years ago

Cruising is definitely addictive. My favorite type of vacation. I am glad to hear the Escape is a great ship. I will be sailing on it in November. It will also be my first NCL cruise.

Barb87    8 years ago

Thanks ! Enjoy!

bdonovan17    8 years ago

I will be on the Getaway for Thanksgiving, though. Can't. Flipping. Wait!

bdonovan17    8 years ago

No, I have not. Sorry.

Barb87    8 years ago

Have u been on The Escape since February?

bdonovan17    8 years ago

Yes, Bong was on there back in February. He was at the Mojito Bar for most of our trip. I did see him at the pool bar a few times as well.

nuknuk    8 years ago

Did you have any problems with mosquitos?

Barb87    8 years ago

My husband and I love it ! We're going on The Escape in September. We were wondering if u went to one of the bars on the ship n there was a bartender named Bong there ? OMG , he was on The Getaway when we were on there . He's amazing! He's on The Escape now . Thanks

twangster    8 years ago

Welcome to cruising, it's easy to get hooked isn't it? 😀

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