Good. Not great like the other cruises on Norwegian

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 77

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Norwegian Escape

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 18, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 14673

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Favorite part was the specialty restaurants. Food republic was superior. The rest of the trip was mediocre. We had high expectations from our last Norwegian cruise. Sadly, all the entertainment and the vibe were sold out despite being 5 of 21 to board and going directly to sign up for them. Too many people to accommodate the shows,hot tubs, lounge areas. Go for a smaller ship. The service is better and the entertainment from the piano bars are better. It was a serious disappointment despite being a beautiful ship. By the way, do not use the infirmary unless you have an extra couple grand lying around-moral: get the travelers insurance! Buffet was about the only thing that didn't disappoint. And offer tiered pricing for top shelf liquor-what was once included in the beverage package now no longer is. So between missing shows from being sold out, not able to get "the vibe" for even one day, kids taking over hot tubs in all areas, top shelf liquor extra and free entertainment was mediocre (piano man), I'd say this isn't really worth the cost. Go for a smaller ship. Oh and the cruise director was not really good. Offer more trivia at afternoon times. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Room was great but didn't have towel animal every night. Looked forward to it.

Ship tip

Bring extra money. Extra patience. Go for a smaller ship.

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
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5 Comments

ProfDen    7 years ago

Did you discuss your concerns with Washy Washy Happy Happy? Few know this, but he is actually in charge of everything.

capeman    7 years ago

It's tough to be on a ship for seven days and be unhappy,  over crowding is a sin of the company it self, but you have to be willing to find the light each day regardless of surroundings.  Better luck on the next cruise. 

blessed5    7 years ago

klcarr    7 years ago

I'd say you just stay home next time!!!

juliadornick    7 years ago

When did you sail? The escape isn't listed in your past cruises.

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