Overall- a great cruise

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 46

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
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Norwegian Escape

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 24, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 12425

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Overall a super cruise with a variety of interesting things to do or see- Food and Service were excellent and our accommodations were quite nice as well. The ship is beautiful and is well maintained.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Much easier than many other cruise lines- was quick and efficient.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Buffet is above average- they have many varieties of different foods that appeal to most people. Service staff is also helpful and friendly.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
lots of activities for all ages, fitness center is well maintained and clean- pool was nice albeit a bit crowded at times.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Most of the shows are Broadway quality. There were a few that were typical cruise ship cheesy.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Steward was A+ and general staff is cordial, helpful and professional.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship is clean- appears to be very well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
We like the interior cabins as they are centered about the ship and tend not to move so much- plus they are dark, which allows for great sleeping. Bed and linens are very good- shower was mostly great with a few instances of water pressure or temperature just a tad bit lacking.

Ship tip

Arrive early on deck to get a deck lounger as they're in short supply on sea days. Our favorite area is deck 18 forward.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

3 out of 5
Outside of the cruise terminal the town is a bit downtrodden and poor. Locals tend to throw trash out onto the street with little regard.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5
Been here before- but the place seems to be cleaner and felt more safe this time.

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5
Locals are friendly and the entire island is well kept and clean.

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5
Really nice beach and ammenities- good beach day.

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
This was a complete disaster- long wait times and needs to be improved. This was the only real glitch in an otherwise great cruise. Pro tip, get an early dimembarcation color code (Red/ Pink) and avoid the lines and hassle of trying to find your luggage.
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4 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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