A Floating collection of cheesy Airport style Shops, Bars and Restaiurants
Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: December 31, 2016
Ship: Norwegian Escape
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 9726
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 7 years ago
Review summary
Boring cruise while at sea. Had to fight crowded decks to find a lounge chair. Every show seems to be built as a cliché of real entertainment. Loud music on pool deck all the time was a constant annoyance. Crowded pools and Jacuzzi's. Prices for Spa services are double to triple what they are on shore. A couple of the premier restaurants were decent, but the bars were sterile and boring.
You're then "nickel and dimed" by the staff repeatedly. Everything is some upcharge even if you bought the premier meal and drink package. The excursion options were good but expensive compared to booking them yourself.
All told you should skip the cruise and simply put the money to hang out on St Thomas or St John. Will cost the same or less and you'll have a far better time.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ports of call
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
5 Comments
glomarrone 7 years ago
ctav 7 years ago
" All told you should skip the cruise and simply put the money to hang out on St Thomas or St John. Will cost the same or less and you'll have a far better time.". You think so huh? OK, pay the money for a hotel on St. Thomas or St. Johns THEN add the prices of air, entertainment and food. Then realize you are only visiting ONE island. No comparison!
Don't forget those drink prices in those hotels in their budget.
CrusinTim 7 years ago
" All told you should skip the cruise and simply put the money to hang out on St Thomas or St John. Will cost the same or less and you'll have a far better time.". You think so huh? OK, pay the money for a hotel on St. Thomas or St. Johns THEN add the prices of air, entertainment and food. Then realize you are only visiting ONE island. No comparison!
ctav 7 years ago
Boring cruise while at sea. Had to fight crowded decks to find a lounge chair. Every show seems to be built as a clich© of real entertainment. Loud music on pool deck all the time was a constant annoyance. Crowded pools and Jacuzzi's. Prices for Spa services are double to triple what they are on shore. A couple of the premier restaurants were decent, but the bars were sterile and boring.
You're then "nickel and dimed" by the staff repeatedly. Everything is some upcharge even if you bought the premier meal and drink package. The excursion options were good but expensive compared to booking them yourself.
All told you should skip the cruise and simply put the money to hang out on St Thomas or St John. Will cost the same or less and you'll have a far better time.
Maybe cruising isn't for you.