Fifth cruise, first time on Norwegian

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 3.1
Author: robertchampion

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

robertchampion

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 31

Overall rating:

3.1 out of 5

Verified Review

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

Sail date: February 11, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 10230

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

My wife and I were very disappointed in the cruise. Food was uninspired and bland. The Buffett reminded me of my college cafeteria days. Shows were amazing. Pool area was small and very over crowded. We will not be repeating with Norwegian

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Arrive early, registered in advance but had to wait in a line the length of the ship. Once on check in was fair fast but not informative.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

The most disappointing experience of the cruise. On par with food found at a large amusement park.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Pool is the size of a bath tub, water parks rarely if ever was open

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Great entertainment some of the best we have experienced.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Room steward was amazing, but others appears were over worked so service was spotty.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Stale smoke smell through out the main area from the casino. Poor design.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ok size. Clean but not real comfortable. Balcony could use better chairs and table.

Ship tip

Choose another cruise line or at least ship.

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Ports of call

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

3 out of 5

More time in this port would me nice little time to enjoy.

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Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

3 out of 5

Food was cold and bad.

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

8 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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BiddySue711 1 year ago

Thanks for the review, hoping my cruise is a better experience

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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sunsetswizzle 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing. I agree with your review.

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Sorry you were disappointed. Appreciate your feedback.

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DessertSteaks 1 year ago

Thanks for posting a review

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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CruzeFan 1 year ago

Sounds like the typical Norwegian review recently.

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