Mediocre Norwegian Experience

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 3.6
Author: ReviewPal

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

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7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 23, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13708

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

Overall, I was rather disappointed. The food was mediocre, even at the specialty restaurants, and the entertainment was ABOMINABLE. The staff members, and the Spa experience, saved the day, but I do not think that I will be cruising on Norwegian again in the future unless they offer some massive incentives.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

All of the staff members were amazing, but the buffet food choices were mediocre at best. Very little seating and staff helping made it very frustrating. I quit trying after two visits and stuck with main dining.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

The fitness center was average, but the Spa was the best part of the cruise. The staff members were spectacular.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

I have cruised 15 times so far, and this was the absolute worst in terms of entertainment. Where did they get the performers? I realize that cruise ship entertainment is not Broadway or top billing artists, but this was profoundly bad. I walked out of multiple shows and performances.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Waiters, stewards, and staff members were kind, helpful, and VERY positive. Very friendly and hard working.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Size was a bit cramped for the money I spent, but it was nice and clean.