A great cruise over such a breathtaking itinerary

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 4.8
Author: traveldoc2013

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 8

Helpful Votes: 91

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

7 Night Canada & New England (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 27, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

Our first time in Haven which, goes without doubt, offers such a heightened experience. The itinerary was beautiful, particularly the Maine stops and the history of Halifax. We will definitely visit some of these places again (....probably on a cruise!)

Embarkation

4 out of 5

We were booked into Haven, however, the lounge was overcrowded so we were sat in an overflow area. Took forever for the 2 staff to check in all the passengers individually. Not a very relaxing start!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The Haven Restaurant

5 out of 5

We ate at the Haven Restaurant most evenings. All the waiting staff were amazing, plus so cheery and friendly. Leah who was the hostess was so professional and remembered all the guests names when they arrived for a table.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

A large folk group had hired out various venues so we found it a little off that Choir of Man was repeated in the theatre twice during the week, usually a different show each night. Nonetheless all very professional.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Our Haven suite was lovely. Very spacious and a great butler and housekeeper keeping us in check. I personally didn't use the in-room hot tub but my partner did and enjoyed.

Ship tip

This is a BIG ship so come prepared, prebook your restaurants and shows if you can. We noted such long queues for the non-Haven eateries.

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Ports of call

Saint John, New Brunswick

4 out of 5

Very foggy and wet so not a great day.

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

We were so lucky to have booked our own tour with Paul (see: https://halifaxtitanictours.ca/historic-halifax-tour) Honestly one of the best tours we have even taken. Highly recommended!

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Bar Harbor, Maine

5 out of 5

Do the Gilded Age walking tour. Great way to see the old town and walk off some calories!

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New York, New York

5 out of 5

Portland, Maine

5 out of 5