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Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 3
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Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Norwegian Escape

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 23, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9214

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

Lots of fun! Do the zip line in Tortola. You will have to be able to climb a ladder and walk-up hills. Bring a go-pro camera. You will have to leave your things in a locker. Do the island tour that you can pick up at the dock with beach on St. Thomas. Would have liked to spend longer time in each port to do more than one excursion and explore the islands. Pack a disposable "rain gear" just in case. The drink package is great.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
A bit confusing, Need more signs outside, ast to where to go.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Specialty Cagney's was Great. Turkey was dry at one restaurant one night. Buffet had so much food. If you can't find something you like, you have a problem, not them. Desserts are fantastic. Bartender at Mixx (Leo) is the greatest.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Places to sit by the pool were always taken. That is the problem with so many people on board.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The game shows were fun to watch. The Choir of Man was great. There was more than enough to do. Sometimes there were things I wanted to do in more than one place at the same time.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All of the staff were really great. They need to tell us up front that the bartenders don't share in the daily amount we are charged so we can tip them daily.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The rest rooms were usually well stocked. Occasionally they needed extra care. Like after a show would get out at the theatre.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Disappointed that there was not a coffee maker in room, like the photos.

Ship tip

Print out the map and walk the ship to find out where things are right away. Always carry your daily schedule with you.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5
Fine, we live in Florida so no need to go on excursion.

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

Sea was too rough so they didn't stop. We were disappointed since we were planning on that as our beach day, to unwind.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
It was nice that we had extra time in port. We were able to come & go more than once on the ship & see a lot more. Island tour that you pick up at the dock is great. Add the beach to it. They are constantly picking people up, so no worry about not getting back. Prices are posted at dock, all charge the same. The jewelry store people are very aggressive in trying to sell you something. Never pay the asking price and have cash for the best deal if you are planning to buy. The more you say no the lower the price will get. They will add in "free" stuff too. Stores on other islands too and the ship.

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5
We went zip lining. It was so much fun. An item off the bucket list. Not long enough in port. We wanted to see more. Should be all day in this port.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5
Spent the time in the shopping and pool area. Not enough time in the port. since they leave so early and just sit at sea part of the night. They should spend more time there so we could have gone places on the island or done an excursion and go to the pool and shopping. That area is nice & new and well taken care of.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We took our own luggage with us for early depart. Lots of walking. Very organized. Went smooth.
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9 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     5 months ago

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maer17     10 months ago

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Sogmoore     10 months ago

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Gwbigdog     10 months ago

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bubbles60     10 months ago

Wonderful review

javawoody     10 months ago

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Ruby13     10 months ago

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cruising2004     10 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful time on your cruise! Thank you for your review.

Niavlys     10 months ago

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