Relaxed, explored and had fun!

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 4.8
Author: burkeejimgold2

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

burkeejimgold2

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 21, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 10427

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This is our first cruise and we were pleased with our experience. It took a bit of exploring and time to figure out how things worked and we are so looking forward to another cruise in our future.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Lots of waiting, but it went smoothly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was excellent and we had many great choices. Cagneys is outstanding.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Pool, bingo, art auction, bocci ball and mini golf.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The Choir of Man was spectacular.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone was very helpful and friendly. They were there for all of our needs.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

High quality of design and cleanliness.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

It's a bit small. Wish we had a place to sit besides the end of the bed. Drawers would be a good idea.

Ship tip

Take your time about the ship,keep an open mind, and pack your patience! Enjoy the whole experience of being on the water.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Very busy, but organized.

Thumbs Up 0

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Beautiful port. City highlights and beach excursion was perfect.

Thumbs Up 0

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Beautiful port. Beach excursion was very nice.

Thumbs Up 1

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5

Port was nice. Beach excursion was amazing!

Thumbs Up 0

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

Unfortunately the waters were too risky to tender. Disappointed in this, but I know safety is a top priority for the ship.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Our luggage was not where it was supposed to be. No indication of where the purple tagged luggage was.

3 Comments

Other reviews of this sailing

it was just ok

NCL Escape 1/21-28

Had a great time!