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Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Norwegian Escape

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 23, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 14218

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

For a spring break cruise it was pretty awesome. We had an amazing time with Norwegian. Everything went smoothly the whole trip. We had no major issues and no major complaints. It was definitely a busy and crowded cruise but considering it was Spring Break that's to be expected. If your not wanting a lot of kids on your trip the month of March is to be avoided. We cannot wait to plan our next cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was absolutely amazing. Port Canaveral is so efficient and fast. We were through the whole embarkation process from start to finish in 20 minutes tops. They are kind and very well organized

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The ships food was perfect. The drinks and variety were top notch as well. The Cagney was absolutely amazing and delicious. Their French Onion Soup and Prime Rib are mouth watering good. The Manhattan Room was a nicer and more upscale restaurant. The food was great. LeBistro had a great selection of food. Their chicken was very tender and flavorful. Taste and Savor were our go to restaurants on nights and mornings we had time for a good sit down meal. O'Sheehans was great for a late breakfast and a quick lunch. American Diner was a great place for a quick lunch. Their hamburgers were fantastic. The buffet was great for a quick breakfast, lunch, and snack. The omelet bar is out favorite.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We had fun every night for the different themed parties. We absolutely love 80s, 90s, and The Glow Party. The game shows were fun. It was absolutely amazing and fun. The deck parties and entertainment were a fun time.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Choir of Man was absolutely amazing and fantastic! It was a fun and engaging show. The guys really know how to sing and put on a performance. DJ Joboy was awesome at every party in Spice H2O. He played awesome music and kept the energy up.

Children's Programs

My son never participated in Entourage. He prefers to spend quality time with me.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room steward Liza was absolutely wonderful! She was so sweet and a joy to see every day. She always had a smile on her face and an awesome personality. We had great service from all of our waiters. Vinish was our favorite restaurant manager. He always kept a table for us and we always got the best tables.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
I think the layout is similar on most Norwegian Ships so it was pretty easy to navigate. Every once and a while we had to see where we needed to go but for the most part it was set up pretty similar to other ships. The only negative I can think of is the smoking in the casino. I wish there was a way to eliminate the smell. I have migraines and I am extremely sensitive to smells. So we avoided the casino area as much as possible.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
For some reason our bed was made into two twins. I think our cruise planner requested it that way. My son prefers it to be together because it's bigger. We just asked for it to be put together and the staff came and fixed it for us. The bed was big and comfortable. Our room was clean and well maintained. The shower was big and spacious and the bathroom as a whole was spacious. We loved our balcony. We loved all the fun sweets they brought to us almost daily.

Ship tip

Make a check list of what floor things are on. It makes it easier. Expect long elevator wait times especially during peak times such as port days. Enjoy your trip.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5
This port was super fast and super efficient. We enjoyed how little time it took to get on board. The debarkation process was also very organized and pretty efficient.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
This was a different port than I had been on previously. It was smaller and less of a walk. We really liked it. It was nice and neat. We went to Mr. Sancho's on our own. It was a fabulous place for a beach day. We got a private cabana and massages on the beach. I loved getting my hair braided on the beach.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
We really liked the port. It had a lot of food options and several shops and vendors. We did the Turtle Sanctuary on our own because NCL was sold out of the excursion. We enjoyed snorkeling with the sea turtles. It was a great place to spend the day.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

5 out of 5
It was a small port but was easy to navigate We went to the Dunn River Falls and Dolphin Cove through NCL. We absolutely loved the Dunn River Falls. It was a great place and we had a great tour guide.

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

We couldn't tender in due to 40 mph winds.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
It was fast and stress free. We enjoyed not taking our own luggage off. It was much easier for us.

Traveler Photos

Glow Party Choir of Man 90s night
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