Rocky ride, missed port, windy but still good

Item: Norwegian Escape
Rating: 4.2
Author: patrob

Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

patrob

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 45

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 20, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13272

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

I'd think twice about booking ANY cruise that has a tender port. Weather and ocean conditions can cancel plans fast, even if not tendered. We enjoyed our vacation as a couple. Casino is small and too much smoke, machines are older in the non smoking section. The shows were EXCELLENT but one venue in particular, Syd's, was too small for what they offered. We were never early enough to get in (even one hour early).

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Great. Lines but moved quickly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Main dining was good, buffets had mostly same items daily, Steakhouse was good, Brazilian Steakhouse was ok but undercooked Filet turned us off.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Shows were good. Only bad venue was Syd's as it was too small.

Children's Programs

no kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Great service from everyone but Excellent from service staff on lido in buffet.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

venues for shows in Syd's was TOO SMALL

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Location WAS EXCELLENT! right off the elevators and easy to find, size was perfect, bathroom bigger than most new ships, bed was the most UNCOMFORTABLE ever (needed replaced), balcony was perfect spot and size but chairs were small and not lounge worthy.