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Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 4.3
Author: lzlindholm

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

lzlindholm

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 50

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 22, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 15732

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

It was hot and muggy and the ship did not offer water stations. I had to go to Deck 16 buffet or purchase big water bottles that you would have to carry around. The pool bar did have water offered. Your stateroom did not have free water either. First time cruisers may not realize that you are charged 14.99 per person, per day for gratuities added to your bill.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The buffet will be very crowded in the mornings when arriving on port cities. Its hard to find a seat. I would've wanted to see more local food offered rather than the typical American buffet fare. The complimentary dining rooms offer the same menu items. They are beautiful dining rooms so you have a different view but know its the same menu items offered.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

The pool was always packed but with a ship that can hold 4000 people and a couple of small pools it's to be expected. We couldn't find seats during sea days. I bought a spa package so I could have peace and quiet but some guests were so loud. They were told once to keep it quiet but got loud again later and were not told to leave.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

It was a relief not to have to pay extra for shows that offered dinner with it.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

I could not communicate at Guest services, shore excursion, etc. It is located in the atrium where they have loud entertainment, games, bands. Even when taking me to a corner, you have to shout to be heard and they also have to shout at you so you can hear them. I called guest services on the phone but no one answers. Do not take this ship If you are hard of hearing or have a hard time speaking loudly.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5

Harvest Caye, Belize

4 out of 5

If you take the Medicine tour, it will be about 6 hours by the time you have to meet at the pier, take a boat, bus and the tour, there is no food or drinks offered. I was so dehydrated and sick by the time we got back. They do offer one corn tortilla and a taste of chocolate drink by the medicine woman. Make sure to bring food and drinks.

Thumbs Up 2

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

I was surprised how expensive things were considering it was Mexico. We wanted to buy an ice cream bar during our Mayan ruin tour until we found out it was $6.00.

Thumbs Up 1

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

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