fun in the not so sunny western Caribbean

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 4.5
Author: sandramac04

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

sandramac04

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 87

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 20, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 11405

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

The ship is a lot of fun and many options to keep you busy or there are places to just sit and relax and watch the world float by. The staff for the most part are friendly and helpful. The food was good in the main dining room but could have been hotter. The buffet was well staffed and kept very clean. The entertainment was good with lots of different shows and venues.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

We had to wait for over an hour in the hall and on the stairs going outside before they opened security and the embarkation process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Main dining rooms, buffets and Cagney's were excellent. The food at the buffet was always fresh and the area kept very clean. The main dining room the food was always very good although at times it could have been hotter. The staff isn't as attentive as they used to be in the ships main dining rooms.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

There were many varied activities on going on board however I felt the cruise director was almost invisible and his staff just wasn't as energetic as they have been on other cruises I have been on.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

excellent as usual

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

the wait staff wasn't as available as before the free at sea beverage pkg. I often had to go up to the bar myself to get a drink. Room steward was very quiet didn't see much of him however the room was always tidy and clean. Cruise director staff not as engaging and fun as I have experienced on other cruises and cruise lines.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

everything about the cabin was excellent except there is no longer any drawers. There is only shelving in the closet and the shelves are very narrow and my clothing would fall off the shelves onto the closet floor which is dirty.