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Norwegian Escape Cruise Review to Transatlantic

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Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Norwegian Escape

16 Night Transatlantic - Eastbound (New York To Rome)

Sail date: April 08, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 14726

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 months ago

Review summary

NCL Escape is a beautiful ship with many amenities. Overall, we enjoyed every aspect of our voyage (itinerary, service, food, cleanliness, ship layout, and entertainment). We were blessed to experience such an awesome adventure on this bucket-list cruise!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We walked 2 blocks from our hotel to the pier. Handed our luggage to the porter at the entrance to the terminal. The embarkation process was very organized and moved quickly thru each step of the process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food & drink at all restaurants were exceptional and exceeded our expectations. Service was professional & friendly. Food options were varied & high quality. Something to satisfy everyone.

Le Bistro

5 out of 5

A very enjoyable dining experience! Food was perfectly prepared and delicious along with a very nice tableside presentation.

Tobacco Road Liquor Bar

5 out of 5

The bartenders (mixologists) were exceptional; friendly & professional. It was a relaxing spot to enjoy a tasty cocktail before or after dinner.

The Manhattan Room

5 out of 5

This was our favorite MDR option. A beautiful atmosphere offering a relaxing & upscale dining experience. Service was awesome and all meals were delicious.

Moderno Churrascaria

5 out of 5

Exceeded our expectations! The meats were absolutely delicious and seasoned perfectly. The buffet was huge with high quality food. The options were varied and very good.

District Brew House

5 out of 5

Great selection of beer! Really enjoyed the NCL branded beer. All the IPA's were delicious too.

Bayamo by Ocean Blue

5 out of 5

Excellent seafood and professional service!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We enjoyed the many activity choices, especially the fitness center & ropes course.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Entertainment was great. Choir of Man was fantastic! We enjoyed everything (musicians, magician, DJ's, and the 3 comedians).

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
We experienced exceptional service from everyone. All staff provided professional & helpful service with a smile!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship was very clean & well-maintained. The ship layout was easy to follow and passenger friendly.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was perfect! Comfortable bed and ample storage. Large bathroom & very nice shower. Really appreciated the shower with a door (instead of a flimsy curtain). Balcony was a good size. Cabin was very clean & well maintained by our steward,

Ship tip

We especially enjoyed H2O (an adults-only aft area that offers serenity, peace, & tranquility). The top deck also has a quiet area with hot tubs & offers great views.

Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5
A great embarkation port! Organized & quick access.

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5
No excursion. Walked around the beautiful port and enjoyed the area.

Ponta Delgada, Azores

5 out of 5
Absolutely gorgeous! Walked around the city and explored the points of interest, etc.

Lisbon, Portugal

5 out of 5
Loved this port. We ventured on foot and rode the #28 Tram. Will return to Lisbon for a longer visit to discover further.

Cadiz (Seville), Spain

5 out of 5
We did the excursion to the White Villages & Sherry Tasting @ Tio Pepe. A very enjoyable tour!

Malaga, Spain

5 out of 5
A lovely port! We enjoyed walking thru the old city area with all the beautiful sights and architecture.

Ibiza, Balearic Islands

5 out of 5
Beautiful island! Walked the lively town and enjoyed all the sights, restaurants, & shops. Looks like the highlight of Ibiza is the nightlife, which we did not experience due to ship's time in port.

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5
Freixenet Cellars excursion was interesting & informative. The tasting at the end of the tour was delicious & relaxing. Bus ride thru Barcelona on a quiet Sunday morning was very nice to capture the essence of the city.

Cannes, France

5 out of 5
Another beautiful port! Walked around the town & climbed the Red Carpet. Cannes has a lot of character and hidden gems.

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5
We did the Tuscan Countryside & Wine Tasting at Vialto (family farmhouse). This tour was exceptional & exceeded our expectations. The luncheon was awesome (cheese plate w/truffle honey, homemade bread, homemade pasta with red sauce & a Bolognese sauce, lemon olive oil cake, and pitchers of red & white wine). Afterwards we stopped at their shop to sample more goodies (truffle honey, limoncello, etc.). They offer shipping to the U.S.

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5
No excursion. We took a quick ride on the shuttle bus to the Civitavecchia train station enroute to Termini Station. We extended our trip with a 6-night stay to explore the Eternal City of Rome.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
No issues. Quick & easy.
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8 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     5 months ago

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Sogmoore     6 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog     6 months ago

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cruising2004     6 months ago

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

javawoody     6 months ago

Appreciate the detailed review

natelorip     6 months ago

Thanks for the detailed review. Glad you had a great time.

bubbles60     6 months ago

Wonderful itinerary. Love the positive review.

HeavySeas     6 months ago

Awesome.....thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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