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Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 39

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Norwegian Escape

7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 24, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9860

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

No fault of the cruise line but I wouldn’t cruise out of New York in winter again, felt like we lost too many warm days.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
NYC port was not clearly marked. Many Staff members were not friendly. Lines were long.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food and drink was great across the ship. Especially loved Teppanyaki! Service at restaurants was wonderful.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Kids loved the ropes, basketball course, arcade (too pricey), mini golf, ping pong and water slides.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Enjoyed many great shows. Whole family loved escape from the big top game.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Room steward was so friendly and helpful. Service in the dining room was great. Staff went out of their way to keep us happy and smiling.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship was spotless. Staff was constantly cleaning; walls, railings, common areas, etc. The layout was fine, just crowded on day 1 when rooms werent ready and it was cold in NY.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was exactly what you would Expect. Our steward was the best.

Ship tip

If you have kids, consider the arcade package. The cost per game is up to $2. Adds up quick over 7 days!

Ports of call

New York, New York

3 out of 5
The port was not clearly marked from parking to get to check in. Got off elevator and staff directed us outside to check bags. Was crowded and unorganized.

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5
Had fun snorkeling and the beach was beautiful.

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Went to Atlantis and it was a great day!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Did self carry and it was a breeze getting off the ship!
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3 Comments

jerry1125    5 years ago

The arcade package is a card with unlimited game plays, don’t let them see the kids sharing the card.....shhhhhhhhh

sullik3    5 years ago

Could you purchase the arcade package on board? Thinking of waiting to see what NYC weather is like before committing to the package. Also, can you buy one package and share among more than 1 kid?

bonitapr4843c67    5 years ago

I agree I live in Florida love it but have family NJ they leave NY and they have been involved in some scary situations leaving NY with weather.

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