NCL Escape

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 4.3
Author: daveyboy700

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

daveyboy700

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 02, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 9792

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 months ago

Review summary

We had fun. Both of us came home sick. She got COVID and i don’t know what I have. I guess it’s inevitable when you have a party with 4000+ people. Going to do it again next year!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Walked on the ship about 1:15pm. Virtually no wait at security or registration.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Specialty restaurants were good. We also enjoyed the pub and main dining rooms. I think eating a bit earlier in the main dining areas provided a better quality meal. The buffet is not for us. Way too much chaos. However we did stop their twice for a quick bite and I was happy with the quality and selection of foods.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Didn’t partake.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Loved the band at the Pour House. Dueling pianos and comedian at Headliners were good. We enjoyed Choir of Man. Note: the tall chairs at the back of Headliners are uncomfortable due to no place for your feet.

Children's Programs

No kids. They must do ok though because we didn’t see a bunch of kids running around.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Never met our steward but that’s fine. He did a good job. Servers were excellent wherever we went.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

I think it’s good.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was nice. Double sink is a nice amenity.

Ship tip

Arrive early to the Pour House.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Transportation was late. The resort was nice. Food acceptable. Service great.

Thumbs Up 0

George Town, Grand Cayman

4 out of 5

My wife wasn’t a fan of the tender process. We went in and walked around and ate.

Thumbs Up 0

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5

Transportation was terrible. We lined up at the Manhattan room at 10:15. We didn’t get on a bus until 12:15. We then waited again at Dunns River Falls. Felt like we wasted an entire day for 45 minutes of fun. The guide and videographer were excellent.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Walked off at 730 with no wait. Customs was also quick. On the road by 8am.

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