Should have just canceled the cruise

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 2.2
Author: bard01010

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

bard01010

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

2.2 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 08, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 15780

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Left feeling like my money was stolen due to how crappy the cruise was overall. Would not recommend to anyone.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

It was okay, just your typical embarkation. However it was delayed by several hours.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Specialty dining left a lot to be desired. Buffets were ok but main dining rooms were excellent.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Most the outside activities were closed due to rough seas.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

All were pretty well lacking.

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Most the staff were great but guest services were terrible.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Boat design was ok but the cleanliness left nothing to be desired. The place was spotless.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Our cabin was very nice. No qualms at all.

Ship tip

Don't do it.

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

2 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Did not visit port

Port was canceled.

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San Juan, Puerto Rico Did not visit port

Port was canceled.

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Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas Did not visit port

Port was canceled.

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Disembarkation

2 out of 5

Typical disembarkation proccess

14 Comments

bee2667 2 years ago

NCL has provided a statement well in advance of possible entertainment cancelation and itinerary changes due to cancelations from the ports, because of covid. So, this being a surprise tells me you probably didn't take the time to read what the provided everyone. I'm sorry, you had a bad experience. This cruise next week will be our 10th cruise and we have the mind set that this one will NOT be like the others.

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Mapcruise 2 years ago

I know people have the right to their own opinion but cruising right now, but we all take the chance of ports closed etc

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bud4dale 2 years ago

Really? Was on same cruise and understand January in the Atlantic can be rough but the Islands canceled we’re not the Cruise line’s fault and was ample things to do and the food was perfect for us. We just enjoyed what we could and oh welled the rest.

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Curt34 2 years ago

Thanks for the review.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Appreciate the review

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations. Appreciate your feedback.

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rcwaldrop 2 years ago

Good for you. If you hated it you should be able to say so without being shamed. All of these reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. It does matter if it’s written by Grumpy Gus or Pollyanna it’s very subjective.

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cjscheck 2 years ago

NCL has no control over the weather. Outside activities closed for your safety. Funny someone on the same cruise gave them 5 stars.

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izrgreen 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately a lot of activities are nonexistent due to Covid.

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hollysmomtravel 2 years ago

Going in with Negative thoughts will definitely end with a negative review.

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CruzeFan 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. Cruising during Covid requires patience, flexibility and lowered expectations. It is not like it was pre-Covid and may never be exactly the same again.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing. Maybe cruising isn't for you during covid

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nclcruzr 2 years ago

Not surprised about your review especially if you were doubtful from the start.

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cruising2004 2 years ago

Yep, sounds like you should have canceled.

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