Only mediocre.

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 3
Author: dinad3933

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

dinad3933

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 11, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11158

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Too many slide and not enough pools. Food is only fair and the extras a extremely overpriced. Must use key card in the room to turn on room lights and power. Unfortunate, I forgot my key in the lights switch and locked myself out of my room a few times. Bad design. The shows are mediocre, almost cheesy. I've been on many cruise ships and this is my least favorite.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Main dinning only changed a few dishes each night. Lazy chef. Food was most often cold and not quality, as I expected.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Low budget entertainment. Now up to par.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Extra tight. Large sofa took up most of the room, which wasn't needed. The twin beds were so tight, it was difficult to get in and out of the bed. The only way to turn lights on is to insert your keycard into the slot, which caused me problems, as I left it in the room no got locked out several times. Poor design.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

3 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Traveler Photos

11 Comments

DFromATX 7 years ago

Yes, you can use any card and even Carnival does that. I've heard about the extras. I've priced escape cruises and it's fairly low (with the exception of the Haven of course) but it seems like they get ya with the extras.

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Nassau 7 years ago

This will be our second trip on the Escape have always had a blast. Enjoy

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bkharrington 7 years ago

I disagree. NCL, RCL, Carnival, Disney and Hawaiian America (no longer in business) all had good and bad. The slides were great for our 10, 9 and 7 y/o and my husband and I did the spa package for a private adult area pool not crowded- we also paid port, drink packages, tips and all other expenses up front to keep costs transparent. If you don't like slides I would recommend the NCL Pride of America- there are not any-

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i4golf 7 years ago

There is always someone to complain u make what u want on a cruise. This our 10th and they all have been fantastic.

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sjohnson44 7 years ago

I used an old Norwegian Sky key card in the light switch...any ship or card can work by the way...this way if you forget to take it out you have your Escape keycard with you regardless; just food for thought for upcoming cruisers. I had no issues whatsoever...food was great including the Buffet...entertainment and shows were awesome. I am definitely going on the Escape again.

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summerincayman 7 years ago

tngirl12 I'm going on the same cruise! My kids love water slides so at least they will have fun.

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Brandyjade 7 years ago

Exactly! Take reviews lightly because thousands of people that do enjoy the cruise never post the great reviews. I think people sometimes overly expect things but it is a ship. I personally love carnival cruises and this will be my first time on Norwegian. I know I will have a great time and I can't wait!!

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imdaring 7 years ago

tngirl, we sailed this ship last feb. and we had A BLAST you will love it to take bad review to heart my opinion it people that just like to complain about everything. you make your vacation what it is not what others say

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Yashu 7 years ago

tngirl12 Don't take this review to heart. it is just her opinion. wait till you go to build your own opinion. I've been on a couple of cruises and loved them all even though many others had bad things to say about them.

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tngirl12 7 years ago

I'm so disappointed to hear this... I am cruising April 15th on this ship and have been looking forward to all the different shows and variety of food options.

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imdaring 7 years ago

you can use any card to turn the lights and power on. even a standard library card would have worked

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