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Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 2
Author: jcrabbie40

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

jcrabbie40

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 34

Overall rating:

2 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 01, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 12645

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The cruise started off good and it appeared there would be lots of to do however; the cruise was lacking. The ship itself is beautiful. The staff were impersonal and cold. The entertainment was nothing to speak of it was hard to know what was available and when. By the time you found out it was already booked. I would have liked to have enjoyed the supper club however could never get a reservation. The language in the entertainment venue was embarrassing. The food was good and that is the most positive thing I can say. I had looked forward to this cruise for a year and was sorely disappointed.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

very impersonal

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin itself was nice. The room attendant was rude.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

20 Comments

adwaitc 8 years ago

@stephenroth28 awesome thanks!

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texanjlc 8 years ago

Oops sorry spelled it wrong. I meant where not wear :(

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texanjlc 8 years ago

Wow apparently you don't know how to research what you've book. Or follow instructions give several times before boarding and every day in the daily schedule. The schedule that's delivered to your cabin the day before showing hourly what to do and wear.

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kdlovescruising 8 years ago

It's too bad you didn't your cruise.

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capeman 8 years ago

Just jump on line at NCL.com under entertainment, Restaurants or what ever else you need to make a reservation for.

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stephenroth 8 years ago

@adwaitc They won't open up the online restaurant and entertainment reservations until 90 days before your sailing.

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stephenroth 8 years ago

As with many negative reviews on here, I'll say this; DO YOUR RESEARCH! There's no excuse to not know when the various entertainment shows are as that is all available to you online. In fact, you can make reservations to these shows a full 90 days before your sailing. And yes, if you try to make a reservation once you're on the ship, you're too late.

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adwaitc 8 years ago

How do you make reservations in advance? My cruise is on May 27, 2017 therefore I have plenty of time. Thanks!

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echohun 8 years ago

I always do my research before cruising. I have never cruised NCL however I'm well aware that it is highly recommended that you book or make reservations for specialty restaurants and shows far in advance.

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maureenlm 8 years ago

We are sailing in 44 days and my dinner and shows have been booked for quite a while. Can't wait.

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askoleern 8 years ago

You have the correct name ,we also were on in September

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paulajb 8 years ago

I was on the Escape Sept 24 and loved every minute

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joeytruck 8 years ago

Good one Nick!

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lizab 8 years ago

I had similar experience jcrabbie40..some ship are for some and not others.

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jmark1982 8 years ago

The entertainment also tells you even on the website which shows are for adults (who will not be embarrassed by language)

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jmark1982 8 years ago

Ditto maddibeckm!!!

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maddibeckm 8 years ago

You might want to consider having a reservation before you embark on the cruise.

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s1116 8 years ago

Wow I was just on the Escape in September and thought the shows were outstanding especially After Midnight! Didn't have time to do ever on board or eat at all of the venues. You must have gotten on a different ship or something?? Have already booked again for April 2017. Not one complaint from me!

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batch123 8 years ago

Lol

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iraimabehar 8 years ago

Wow!

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