Leenie313 Cruise Review on Norwegian Escape on Aug 05, 2018

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review

Leenie313

Contributor Level: Purser

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 16

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5 out of 5

Sail date: August 05, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Reviewed: 6 years ago

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Amazing Ship! This was my second cruise and my first time to Bermuda, and I loved every second of it. I was there with a large party (18 people), but my husband and I don’t have any kids, so we took full advantage of everything the ship had to offer. Ship: 1. The ship is massive, but there are a lot of people, so it can still feel a bit congested at times, especially after dinner in the atrium. 2. The ship is so so clean. There are staff members everywhere picking up trash, cleaning the banisters, etc. Amazing! 3. There is so much to do. We went in the hot tub, tried the ropes course, played mini golf, checked out every bar (highly recommend the Wiki Rum Punch from Sugarcane on deck 8 and the Mango Meltdown at the pool bar), went on the water slides, and went to some shows. 4. The only down side I can think of is that there is only one pool. Well, two - one for kids and one for adults. And the pool is not that big. For a ship of that size with that many people, it should be much larger, or there should be another one. It was okay, though, because we discovered the hot tubs on the decks above, and it was much less crowded and very quiet. Stateroom: Our room was surprisingly large for the two of us. We had a midship balcony room on deck 11, so it was the perfect distance for us to walk down to the atrium on deck 6 or up to the pools and buffet on deck 16 if the elevators got a little crowded. The room was very clean and well-equipped with storage. Again, there were only two of us, so I could see how it would be tight for three or more, but that is to be expected for any cruise ship. Staff: The staff made this trip a truly memorable experience. From our cabin steward to the workers in the dining hall to the entertainers, there wasn’t a single person who wasn’t incredibly cordial and helpful. Kudos to the staff of the Escape - you guys are the best!!! Food: 1. Like any buffet, some items were hit or miss, but we could always find something we liked. 2. We had great experiences for breakfast and dinner at both Taste and the Manhattan Dining Room. On two nights, we went to dinner with our large party of 18. They were very accommodating, and the food was great. They did not make a single mistake with anyone’s order on either night. 3. I HIGHLY recommend Teppanyaki and Le Bistro. Teppanyaki is $30 per person, but it is a ton of food - soup and salad (both small, but still...), grilled veggies, tons of rice, main course (large portion), and dessert. Le Bistro was absolutely superb - our favorite meal of the entire trip. White glove service, outstanding food. We felt like royalty. And for two soups, an appetizer, two entrees, two desserts, and two coffees, we paid $70 WITH the tip. Super reasonable. Entertainment: 1. Pay the extra $20 a person, and GO SEE CHOIR OF MAN. Absolutely beautiful singing, really entertaining show, food and beer included. 2. The comedians were great. The woman who hosted was atrocious (we thought she was the act and almost got up and left), but then we realized that there was a headliner, so phew... 3. After Midnight was a pleasant surprise! Amazing singing and dancing - loved the tap dancing especially - and it was complimentary! Bermuda: 1. Snorkel Park Beach “Day at the Beach” was totally worth the $, especially if you have kids. There’s a lot to do, and there are bathrooms, a bar, and a place to eat right there. 2. We did not go to Horseshoe Bay. After doing the money math (transportation, renting beach chairs and maybe an umbrella, etc.), it would have cost us at least $70 to go see some pink sand. No thanks. 3. The Frog and Onion Pub - a little pricey, but excellent food and beer! 4. Hamilton was very cute with lots of shops, but they were all fairly expensive. 5. We went to a great place for lunch in Hamilton - The Devil’s Isle. Again, pricey, but one of the best meals we had during the trip. 6. Bermuda, in general, is expensive. They have the highest cost of living in the entire world, so be ready to spend a lot on souvenirs, food, rentals, etc. Overall, thank you so much to Norwegian and the staff of the Escape - we LOVED it!

Leenie313 Cruise Review on Norwegian Escape on Aug 05, 2018

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