First, booking through was very easy and we got a great deal. The cruise itself was disappointing! Two of the ports were canceled and guest were offered next to nothing for it. The ship and shows were fun but the staff were not always pleasant.

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 3.9
Author: jj74075792

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

jj74075792

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 16, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 9240

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

Fun times on the ship but a bust when it came to the cancelled stops with very little in the way of compensation.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

quick and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The complimentary food was decent and there were lots of choices. The specialty restaurants were excellent!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

The upper decks were closed due to winds there were very few pools or hot tubs.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The main theater shows were excellent! The comedians were average and the various other entertainment options were mediocre.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

My 13 year old loved the teen club and was always there!

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

The stateroom attendant (Andy) was awesome! The restaurant workers seemed weren't always cheerful and seemed like they didn't want to be there.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Everything was clean and well kept.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Good bathroom size with a tub. Room seemed a bit small for a "Club Balcony Suite".

Ship tip

Book your specialty restaurants very early. The spots fill up fast.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

The port was just for embarkation. No excursion.

Thumbs Up 0

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

One of the best ports with many excursion options. We booked the all-inclusive Mr Sanchos Resort....awesome!

Thumbs Up 0

George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port

cancelled due to weather

Thumbs Up 0

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5

No excursion. Constant marijuana smell everywhere and constant begging from panhandlers.

Thumbs Up 0

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

cancelled due to weather

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Quick and easy.

7 Comments

Other reviews of this sailing

Goodbye Norwegian!

Lovely ship. Attentive Crew member and excellent food. Constant entertainment, if you get bored, it's your own fault.

A Caribbean cruise that was mediocre.