The Norwegian Escape truly lives up to its name--it's the perfect getaway packed with fun, relaxation, and nonstop entertainment for all ages. This ship is incredibly family-friendly, with tons of activities and programs for kids and adults alike, so there's never a dull moment. The entertainment was a total showstopper. Choir of Man was absolutely phenomenal and hands down one of the best shows we've ever seen at sea. Everywhere you turned, there was something happening--live music filling the atrium, lively game shows, and fun activities that kept the energy high day and night. The pool area was a blast, complete with waterslides and a super-cool grotto up at Spice H2O that felt like a hidden oasis. When it was time to slow things down, the spa was calm, peaceful, and incredibly relaxing. And let's talk about the Mojito Bar--hands down my favorite spot on the ship! It was the perfect place to sit back, sip a refreshing mojito, and soak in vacation vibes. Food lovers will be in heaven on the Norwegian Escape. There are so many dining options, but Cagney's Steakhouse is a must--the food is absolutely phenomenal. We loved having breakfast and lunch at Taste and Savor, where the menus always felt fresh and delicious. The Garden Café buffet offered an impressive variety, including lots of vegetarian options and even sugar-free desserts. My personal favorite? The spicy spaghetti--so good! Our stateroom was spacious and comfortable, and the balcony was the perfect spot to relax, enjoy the ocean breeze, and watch stunning sunsets glide by. From amazing food and top-notch entertainment to beautiful views and fun around every corner, the Norwegian Escape delivered an unforgettable cruise experience. We had an absolute blast and would sail on this ship again in a heartbeat! read more

This was the boat we took from Miami to Cozumel, Belize and Harvest Cay. The boat is a pretty good size with plenty to do and great food options! This is the boat that had the delicious Asian restaurant that had dishes inspired by a handful of cultures (Korean, Japanese and Thai). There was plenty to do on days at sea. Marc (With a C) was very entertaining and did a great job keeping everyone entertained! read more

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Our family had a great time on the Norwegian Escape for a 7 day cruise to the Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic. The restaurants were very good. My favorite was the hibachi and the steakhouse. But I really enjoyed attending Savor and Taste for our regular meals. Overall, we had great customer service on the cruise ship and we enjoyed the entertainment. read more

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1/18/25: The cabin was a nice size for two people. This was a 7 day cruise. Embarking/debarking wasn't bad. Jay at the Mojito Bar was very friendly and he remembered our names and drinks after the first couple of hours . Made at Mixx bar was another one of our favorite bartenders. We sought him out and enjoyed his friendly attitude. We enjoyed listening to Gravity and meeting Samantha. We did not enjoy having to go to Guest Services each day for the first 4 days to get a cabin phone issue addressed, and a non working remote and/or TV. We ran out of our 120 minutes of WiFi time without actually using it, not sure how that happened. Brazilian restaurant was a huge disappointment. We also had issues with Patrick, our original stateroom attendant. I spoke with Andro, and he had him replaced. Filbert, at Guest Services was friendly and tried to help me as much as he could. Annedolyne at Shore Excursions Staff, was rude and accused us twice of lying, when we were not able to go on our shore excursion in Roatan. She very reluctantly issued a refund, but she was very unprofessional. Cagney's and the Hibachi grill were great, as well as the pizza in the buffet. Adult only areas were nice. Belize was a fail, since it rained the day we arrived at the first port, and the weather was too rough the next day to allow tender boats to operate. Roatan and Cozumel were nice. I appreciated the recognition provided to military personnel and veterans. The welcome package for veterans was a very nice touch. read more

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Usually, I would limit my reviews to restaurants and venues. However, after taking a 7 day cruise, I had to say something. So here it goes: Decided to take the family on a 7 day cruise, and even though my expectations were high after sailing on NCL before, it was met with dessappoinment. The ship (NCL Escape) is to hyped up for what it delivers. First and foremost, you must consider the price of the number of people you are going with. Although a family of 4 would need to be together, you are better off getting 2 rooms to save in the long run or think about lowering the room space. The price was way too much, especially after getting all the add ons. By the end of the cruise, the price would increase drastically. So that you are aware space was limited for 4 in a balcony suite. Really do your homework before doing anything. Speak with a travel agent that has vast knowledge of crusies and the ship you might take so you understand cruising. The upgrade is not necessary, as you will see the price ridiculously increase if you do. The ship is supposed to be new for its time on. However, it needed more maintenance and upkeeping. The food was mediocre, and the taste was salty on the majority of items. Specifically, the specialty dining eventhough I had 4 free dinners, I only did two. Food was just too salty and very repetitive. Some bathrooms needed more upkeep. The ship's legend by the elevator was all over the place with information. Service was excellent on all staff, and they ensured that the professionalism was very spot on. The shows on board were also excellent. Information by the ship's director was excellent, and the navigation was on point. Kudos to the Captain and his crew. Bars drinks were watered down on most of the bars. Drinks were repetitive when it came to menu items. However, the beverage premium package was worth its price. Get water for your room in advance, which also requires an expenditure. Out of all the ports of calls, only 2 were somewhat decent. 1 was a waste of time unless you were a beach lover. The ships" pool area" was too small for the number of passengers and to take advantage please go early. Kids did have plenty of space. On the ship's attractions, there were only ropes course and a waterslide. Didn't even want to use it. On this review, I would not recommend NCL Escape for a 7 day cruise. Perhaps a shortage voyage might be suitable for this ship. Prices do need to be more competitive and comparable, especially for a family of 4. You could take a nice 7 day vacation to Europe or another country, possibly for less. Again, this was my personal experience on this voyage. I know there are other ship's within NCL that easily outbid this one. Happy Crusin! read more

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I love this ship! I had such a great first experience with Norwegian on this ship that my humans I have booked 5 more cruises based from our experience on the Escape! read more

We cruised in Feb 2022 It's great time to cruise bc it's half the occupancy. It's so nice you hardly see anyone , not crowded at all. You have to take the COVID test prior to boarding so stay low key until you travel. Everything is sanitized often. Food - from buffet to sit down dinners - simply the best ( although that's Celebrity cruises anthem) I gained 10 lbs at the end of the cruise! What happens in the cruise, you have to loose n go on a diet after the cruise It's worth going to tepanyaki, and Cagney Drinks. If you drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks a day, it's worth getting the PBP. Excursions- great selections / book early as things get sold out. I've been a cruiser since to later 1990's. NCL does a great job w itinerary n food. You cruise once n you'll be a cruiser for life. read more

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Service is great. Very kid friendly. Lots of things to do. I have used NCL several times. This ship is pretty good. Hard to get an elevator in the mornings and getting off on days at port. Also, it was hard to find a pool chair/space. Lots of things were an up-charge..more than they used to be years ago. The arcade, specialty coffees (espresso, etc.), alcohol, soda, specialty food/resaurants (5-6 restaurants, gelato, cupcakes, fresh squeezed juice, etc.), and more were all additional fees. Plus the room service is much more expensive than it was. The food was good, however, the restaurants that are included with the pricing are the main dining rooms (which all serve the same food), an irish pub, and the buffet. Basically, the last couple days of the cruise, the food was verrrry repetitive. Overall, the cruise was good but it was much too crowded and I feel that they should diversify their included food items and activities. Again, service was incredible. read more

My wife and I went on the Escape with a group of 106 friends. We had "3" major problems First, we allowed NCL to handle our flight from California. Well that was a nightmare. They scheduled us to fly on a redeye to Fort Lauderdale and they figure out for ourselves how to get to Miami. On the way home we had to fly again out of Fort Lauderdale, but we had to sit at the airport for 12 hours because our flight was schedule that way. We asked to change it and NCL told us for another $500 they would. Second, I bought my wife a watch from the "DUTY FREE" store on board the ship. I was told we were in international waters and there was no tax or duty. When we were exiting the ship in Miami we were detained and escorted to a room and interviewed by customs. They requested $400. We paid and were released after 40 minutes, but the cruise representatives told us numerous times that there was No duty. Third, when we returned home we found that there was a charge on our credit card of $2,500 to NCL, but it was not on our invoice. We had to cancel our credit card. We contacted NCL and they did not care about any of the problems. They were very unprofessional. We have been on numerous cruises on other cruise ship lines and we never had any problems. I suggest using other cruise lines. These people don't care about their passengers. read more

Just got back from a 7 day West Caribbean cruise.. we had a great time overall. We boarded the ship in Miami, there are no clear directions on how the embarkation works you just sit and wait with a thousands of people It's a massive ship (4,000ish people) so expect no real personal interaction with the crew members like on smaller ships. We ate at 3 specialty restaurants Teppenyaki, Bayamo seafood and Moderno churrascaría. All put out good food, what's expected on a cruise ship but nothing spectacular. The dining rooms Taste & Savor also had good food, the buffet was hit & miss like most are. You will be asked by every hostess & wait staff if you have food allergies during the entire cruise, nobody puts it on your account like on other cruise lines so you definitely notice the level of personalized attention is not there The shows are a must on cruises, we saw Choir of Man was fantastic, we saw two comedians, a comedy magic show and a couple of other song & dance shows all were very good. The excursions were easy to book but 1. the dune buggy advertised in Cozumel was a chopped VW, and the buffet provided was not good. The snorkel was at a resort it was good. 2. The reef scuba in Belize was boring, hardly any fish or coral and the crew did not engage with the group other then to go over their long list of rules. It was less then one hour of snorkeling 3. Roatan the Jolly Roger snorkel was fun, the coral and fish were amazing, the food was delicious and the rum punch and crew were awesome! 4. Chocchoban Mayan ruins in costa maya were great, our guide Daniel C provided lots of info on the air conditioned tour bus .. definitely worth seeing for all ages The cons: No free water bottles or specialty coffee with any drink packages, $5 for water $6.50 for a tall almond milk macchiato. Pool towels can only be checked out in or out in one place on the ship. People handling food without utensils at buffet and staff didn't stop them. People refilling water bottles directly from the dispenser and no staff member stoping them. To many things have added fees, game shows, events, shows, dining options, coffee, that you feel nickel and dimed. Debarkation is a shit show.. once you grab your suitcase you are on your own .. they tell you exit to the right but the buses to the airport are to the left. There are people in yellow vests who herd you into lines or tell you to go to the wrong place. It's hot people are tired and again no customer service reps to help guide you read more

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Pool deck - there is plenty of activities going on in the pool deck with a hidden cave, fun slides, miniature golf, kids aqua park, and a ropes course. There are slides available for all ages, as well as some slides for the adventure seekers that shoot you straight down at exhilarating speeds. The mini golf is fun and challenging. The kids aqua park is sure to keep your kids entertained. And the ropes course is the real hidden gem with lots of self-guided courses in addition to zip lining that takes you over the ocean. This is a can't miss activity! Fitness room - I was impressed with the number of equipment available in the fitness room. While I'm not a frequent goer, I was able to squeeze in a great workout while on the ship. In addition, there is also a running track that's about 200 meters in length. Although with people walking the track, in addition to other passengers passing by, the lanes felt too narrow and it was a bit of a squeeze to pass people while jogging. Restaurants - With NCL boasting a "freestyle" cruise, it really allows you to eat anytime you like, which was one of the top reasons we chose this cruise line, especially when you have kids with you that need to eat at any time. With several main dining rooms, including The Manhattan Room, Savor, and Taste, in addition to several other complimentary restaurants on board such as O'Sheehans and the buffet at Garden Café, there was never much of a wait to be seated. The service, however, was a bit slow. We often had to wait very long times before getting our food. Entertainment - There were several Broadway quality performances offered on the cruise ship, including "After Midnight" and "For the Record: The Brat Pack". These shows were very entertaining and spectacular productions. In addition to these, there was also an "escape room-esque" game called Escape the Big Top, as well as a performance by The Mersey Boys which included a 3 course dinner all presented in The Supper Club. Cons: Entertainment space - I'm referring to the daily entertainment put on by the staff of the Escape. The entertainment themselves were very entertaining. However, the space they picked out was way too small. Events would often be over packed and always standing room only for people not arriving 30 mins early, especially for the more popular entertainment. They need to create a much large venue that can fit hundreds more people because there would often times be more people having to stand than there were seats available. Restaurants - The speed of receiving food at restaurants was often times excruciatingly slow. Having the kids with us made it even more painful as they would start running around and acting up while we had to wait on the food to arrive. Luckily The Manhattan Room offered live music and a dance floor, as well as a view of the back of the ship that kept them briefly entertained. But even for the adults, you would get hungry in between courses while waiting. Bar tending - My parents had a rewards card for the bar area through the casino, which was supposed to offer complimentary drinks. However, it seemed like every time they went to order, the bartender would not know which drinks were included, which ones were discounted, and which ones you had to pay entirely for. It was a bit of an annoyance, especially when they got a free drink one day and were told it wasn't included the next day. Arcade - Quite simply, the games in the arcade were overpriced. You couldn't find any game under $1. Luckily my kids are too young to leave in the arcade for now. But when they are older and need it as entertainment, my money won't go as far as it used to. Random charges to account - There were a couple of instances where we were charged for something we didn't use, including a specialty drink at a restaurant we did not dine at. The good news is that the front desk was able to credit it back to our account. But it was a waste of time having to wait in line and deal with the issue while on vacation. Service fee - Norwegian charges a service fee of $13.99 per person, per day, for passengers booked in standard cabins and mini-suites for all passengers ages 3 and above. Personally I prefer to provide my own tip depending on how I felt about services throughout the cruise. However, with that being said, I'm sure it makes it easier for the cruise and the staff to split the money more easily by having a standard service fee, and also prevents people from under tipping. For this cruise, the entire staff definitely earned their service fee, and I was very happy with the service provided. But that's from my perspective because I had a great time. Everyone has a different experience, and each cruise has different staff members. So it's hard to say if this model works for everyone. Overall, I had a very enjoyable cruise, and I will continue to consider NCL as a top choice on all future cruises. read more

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My experience on this cruise changed my view of vacationing for life. I will take another cruise every year if possible. Norwegian Escape is so clean and beautiful. There are so many places to eat and experience on the ship. The balcony view is so nice from the rooms. The staff is very friendly in all aspects of the ship. The ropes course and waterslides on the top of the ship are fun! So many activities to indulge in that you will never be bored. We went to the Moderno's Brazilian Steakhouse for a special dinner. WOW it was very delicious. So many choices of meats and delicious dessert. I hope to take th Escape again in the future. read more

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We had an amazing time! From being taken back to the 80's shows and music to the great variety of oldies and modern played by the DJ's! Shows are outstanding except for the Bratt Pack that altho we enjoyed the music, the vulgar language killed its flavor completely for us. The staff made you feel very welcomed. read more

Sailed on the Escape in May of 2017 and had such a wonderful time! I sailed with my now husband, my sister, and my brother-in-law. This was my second cruise (my first with Norwegian), and I'll be sailing with Norwegian again soon next month. The Escape is a beautiful ship with gorgeous hull art by Guy Harvey. We found the Free at Sea promotion to work well for us, as we were able to get the beverage package for just the price of the gratuities with our oceanview room. Room: Went for an oceanview, and it was actually more spacious than expected. Our room steward kept it very clean and tidy. The bathroom was standard for a cruise ship, being a little on the smaller side, but totally fine for my husband and I. Food: The only specialty place we ate was Food Republic, and I would highly recommend stopping there! The food was great, fresh, and offered unique dishes within the ship. We ate all of our dinners in the MDRs (Taste, Savor, Manhattan) and thoroughly enjoyed the food with every meal. Sometimes our dinners took a bit longer than we would have liked (2 hours for a party of four), but nothing too crazy and not a dealbreaker by any means for us. Our favorite breakfast was the open faced smoked salmon bagel, so delicious especially with a morning mimosa! Our favorite lunch spot was O'Sheehan's for some wings. The wait at O'Sheehan's could get a little rough at times, but the wings are worth the wait. Drinks/Bars: Wait times weren't too bad, and we never had issues with drinks being too weak/watered down or anything like that. If you like sweeter drinks, the raspberry guava mojito at the mojito bar was fantastic! Bartenders were always friendly to us, and you'll definitely be remembered if you frequent one bar throughout the time of your cruise. Entertainment: We booked reservations for the two main shows before boarding, the escape room once we boarded, and popped in for various other events listed in the dailies at our leisure. We enjoyed the big production shows, found the escape room to be just ok, and the availability of other activities each day to be plentiful. Service: Always friendly! We felt that everyone we encountered really did want to make each guest's time on the Escape enjoyable. From our servers in the dining rooms to the bartenders to the room stewards to the cruise director and officers, we did not have any issues with service, impoliteness, or disgruntled employees. Other: We never used the pool (it was always very very crowded around the pool) and only used the hot tubs once. The water slide with the clear portion where you could see below the slide was fun (take your GoPro through it!), and the lines moved pretty quickly. The mini golf and ropes courses were fun to go through once or twice throughout our cruise, and again, lines weren't too bad for us. Ports were all enjoyable for us (Roatan, Harvest Caye, Cozumel, Costa Maya), and we did not encounter any issues with docking at the ports. Overall, we really had a wonderful time on the Escape! Maybe I'm just easy to please when it comes to having the opportunity to get away for a week and vacation on a megaship, but between myself and the group I traveled with, we had very few issues over our 7 night cruise! read more

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We went on the Norwegian Escape in January 2017. We went to the Eastern Caribbean to St. Thomas, Tortola & Nassau Bahamas. It was fantastic! Another great cruise with Norwegian! We had a suite with a LARGE balcony again just like we had on the Breakaway.. The room was spacious, the bed was VERY comfortable and housekeeping was awesome! The ship was beautiful, the restaurants were amazing and the Supper Club shows were a lot of fun. We had the all inclusive beverage package and the 4 day dining package and we had 2 nights dining in the Supper Club. A couple thing my husband and I did notice in comparison to the Norwegian Breakaway was the shows were not as great (nothing Broadway like Cirque or Rock of Ages) and the food in the main dining rooms (The Manhattan Room, Savor & Taste) was terrible... O'Sheehan's Pub was okay for a bite to eat at lunchtime. DO NOT come on THIS ship without the dining package where you can go to whatever restaurant you choose. We made the mistake of not getting the dining package on this cruise and the first night we ate at Taste and it was disgusting... NOTHING like the Breakaway. We didn't even finish out meals and complained about the food and they allowed us to have the dining package. THANK GOD... lol The other restaurants were fantastic and we enjoyed each and every one of them! Be SURE to make reservations ahead of time for the week because they book up fast!! Teppanyaki was a lot of fun! Hibachi with a lot of entertainment and awesome food! Cagney's Steakhouse was fantastic! We had intimate outdoor dining and the food was delicious!! Top notch steakhouse! La Cucina Italian restaurant is the place to go for a long, relaxing meal. Again we chose outdoor dining and the service here was amazing and the food was cooked to perfection! Moderno Churrascaria restaurant was great fun too! They came around with so many different varieties of meats... it was endless! The Food Republic was a great spot for lunch. The sushi and pad thai was scrumptious! This was our favorite spot for lunch! (This was NOT included in any of the dining packages). The Cellars Wine Bar was also a great place to have some fun! The wine selections were pretty good too! The Supper Club "Wine Lovers the Musical," ($19.95 per person) Was a great way to escape the sun for a couple hours during the afternoon to enjoy a wine tasting, some laughs and good food! We were seated with a fantastic couple and we actually became great friends. The space for The Supper Club is very vibrant... velvety blacks and reds, intimate seating and dazzling lighting fixtures. (This meal was a set menu) The Supper Club "After Midnight" starring Brenda Braxton (I can't remember the cost) Was just okay in my opinion. It was a set menu and we were not impressed with the bite sized food at all. It wasn't enough to feed a bird and it sucked.. We had to eat elsewhere after the show. The show itself was mediocre at best. I found myself getting bored... As far as the excursions... In St. Thomas we went on a beach excursion and then spent the rest of the time exploring their shops and ate lunch at Greengos (delicious Mexican), in Tortola we did the Bath's excursion... Total waste of time. There were so many people in line to explore the caves (over 2 hour wait) and we didn't even have 2 hours there... So.. Don't waste your money and In Nassau Bahamas we went to Love Beach.. It was a very nice beach, with walls of conch shells. Snorkeling was okay. Didn't see a huge variety of fish. All in all it was a fantastic cruise and Norwegian came up on top again. We are already booked for another Norwegian cruise January 2018! Cannot wait!! read more

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If you're thinking about cruising and considering NCL, I say go for it! This was my second cruise with Norwegian (I went to the Bahamas on the Gem two summers ago). This time, we did a week-long cruise from NYC to Bermuda at the end of April and had a great time. NCL always delivers! I strongly recommend working with a NCL cruise agent to work out a deal that includes the drinks package, specialty dining, room upgrade, etc. We were able to get a balcony stateroom, the drinks package, and specialty dining for a pretty decent price. You will have to pay the gratuity fee, but it's nothing compared to paying full price. Food- The Escape has 5 complimentary restaurants (including the buffet and an Irish pub that's open 24 hours). Overall, the food served in the complimentary restaurants is decent. Some meals were better than others. A lot of people don't realize that the complimentary sit-down restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! I personally preferred having breakfast and lunch at Savor and Taste as opposed to the buffet. O'Sheehan's is great to soak up the drinks after leaving the club at 3 am! Remember to indulge because you paid for it :) Specialty Dining- If you can, get the specialty dining! We were able to get 3 nights of specialty dining as part of our package (we did have to pay for gratuity). We went to La Cucina (Italian), Teppanyaki (Hibachi), and Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian Steakhouse) and they were all SO good. The star of the show for me, however, was Food Republic. They serve small plates and have a global fusion theme and it was so yummy! We paid for this meal out of pocket but it was definitely worth it. Bars- NCL has 10+ bars, including a mojito bar, a brewery, and a wine cellar. Again, we were able to get the drinks package included in our reservation. If you're like me and you like to take full advantage, try all the different bars. I promise you won't be disappointed! *If you have the drinks package, there is a $15 limit on drinks. If you order a drink that's more than $15, you'll pay the difference. Nightlife- Unlike some other NCL ships, the Escape does not have a designated club. Skyline Bar, right next to the casino, becomes the nightclub after 11pm. We had a blast every night! NCL also hosts theme parties at Spice H20. I was pleasantly surprised with the 80s and 90s party! The glow party was okay (they play mostly techno music at this one). Entertainment- There is never a shortage of things to do on a NCL cruise. The Escape has a ropes course and plenty of cool water slides. They also do a great job of planning different activities throughout the day. There wasn't enough time to do everything! I would say there aren't enough hot tubs for a ship that's so large. Most hot tubs were usually full by 11 am (mostly with kids and teens). If you have this same problem, go to Spice H20! It's adults only and has two additional hot tubs. The Escape only has one pool. Since I cruised in April and the weather wasn't warm enough for the pool about 3/7 days, the pool wasn't too crowded. The weather was warm enough for the pool on port days when the ship was mostly empty. However, I can see how one pool for 3,000+ people can get hectic during the warmer seasons. I also wasn't a fan of having to make reservations for all the entertainment. This was new to me considering the shows on the Gem were open to everyone. As you can imagine, the shows filled up quickly. There is a stand-by line, but you have to get there 20/30 minutes before the doors open. Later in the week, they had the same shows in the main theater. The shows in the main theater are open to everyone, so I wouldn't worry about not being able to get reservations for a show. Finally, the service was always great! This is a larger ship, so it didn't always have the warm vibes I got on the Gem, but everyone was very helpful and attentive. The people on these ships work so hard! The $15 per day gratuity charge doesn't even seem like enough. read more

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We sailed on the Norwegian Breakaway out of New York last year, what a pleasure it was to sail on the Norwegian Escape out of Miami for Thanksgiving week 2015! The Breakaway was the design for this ship, everything seemed better on the Escape. From the pool slides, the shows as well as the specialty restaurants, better. I'm not sure where to start on this review, I don't want to write a text book. I want you to sit back, pour yourself a drink and make a decision based on my Yelp Elite review of the brand new Norwegian ship. Cabin- We had a mini suite. Now if your asking yourself why a mini suite, I'll tell you. Didn't I say to have a drink and chill? Our bathroom was huge! We had a full stand up shower that had multiple jets as well as a double sink. The bathroom is the biggest thing you want in a cabin Also, bring at least two bars of soap. What they give you is from a liquid dispenser. Shows- Book your dinner and shows online before you sail. I've seen people with no reservations walk up to the steak house asking to be seated. They were sent away! I left Friday as an open day, I couldn't get into Teppenyaki. Plan ahead! The shows themselves, over the years I've seen a suck fest of musicals. I can honestly say I was blown away by the Million Dollar Quartet and The Tenors of Rock. Simply amazing and well acted. Speciality restaurants- We went to some really cool places all week. I think the Rib eye/Côte de boeuf was better at Le Bistro than at Cagneys Steakhouse! La Cucina IMHO was also very good. What was a standout place was the Moderno Churasscaria. Wowza! Great salad bar and the meats were of high quality. Very impressed. What I was disappointed with was Bayamo Restaurant. We had a nice table on the outside promenade. I had a speciality cocktail, everything should be A+? Nah, for an iron chef he needs this place to pump iron. The shrimps were overcooked and mushy and the dessert was weird. Pass on this place and go to the Tapas place instead. Alcohol- Sure, you can grab a beer by the pool. My son and I started off day 1 like that but when you get a Margarita? They use sucky tequila. Walk over to Margaritaville and get a Mango Margarita as well as a few Landshark beers. That's how we started off day 2. Every day we hit up the The District Brew House. From the Left Handed Milk Stout and funky cocktails, this was the drinking spot for us. I also liked grabbing a glass of different wines at The Cellars while waiting for my wife to get dressed. Pools- We hung in the hot tubs at the adult only side in the back of the ship. Going out to see, we were at the main pool. Packed with people, the hot tubs were backed, the music/DJ was great. Fun fun fun! My wife and I used a two person raft and went down the huge water slide. Highly recommended, don't pass on the water slides!! There are so many other items I'm sure I forgot to touch on, I have to say for me and my family this was one of the best cruise ships we've ever sailed on. I highly recommend the Norwegian Escape read more

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Oh sweet baby Jesus... This was the best 7days ever!!! My boyfriend and I had the most fun and relaxing time. The ship, the crew, the shows, the food, the ports.... EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!!! WE ARE PLANNING OUR CRUISE FOR NEXT YEAR read more

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BEWARE: My 12th cruise and while this ship is big its not more than mediocre. Staff is not very friendly or helpful. The exhaust from the ship comes down on to the back of the ship. There is an out door night club in this area and it is unhealthy, maybe even dangerous. We had a balcony off the back, 12312, and this was apparent at night visually. We could smell it when we went to the night club. This is a Carbon Dioxide poisoning nightmare. NCL is currently shifting as a company, they are more than doubling their fleet so they had us packed on this boat like sardines. Ive never seen such a profitable looking ship in my life. This cruise was about NCL paying for new ships, not us. Forgot to add: They charged me for internet 2x and would not give me my on shore excursion discounts :( guest services is clearly programmed to say "no." You MUST escalate to 2nd manager to get anything done. Wasted 3 hours and got grumpy dealing with guest services. Very frustrating. Note: I met my wife on the NCL Sky, this cruise was a total let down. read more

If I could give me the negative number, I would. We had 24 cabins a little over 50 people in her party. It was my son's wedding. No one out of the 24 cabins had a good meal all week on ship. The Buffay was a little bit worse than Golden corral quality. The service was ridiculous at any restaurant regardless, if it was a paid restaurant or the Buffay. You would order drinks and they would forget to get it. It were meals and nobody would bring it out. Just absolutely awful. They lowered their standards and cleaning. They used to come twice a day and do turn down service in the evening and do stuff like Towel, animals and stuff like that, they cut all those things out. They raise the prices. They raise the tip amount and they lowered the services. I feel bad for the employees because they worked really hard, but they were set up to fail. I will never ever sell Norwegian cruise line again. This was our third Norwegian cruise, and I personally have been on about 15 cruises total. And I guarantee you are going another 15. read more

I went of my first cruise 7 day on the Escape. Worst decision ever, a big ZERO in customer service, it was nothing but problems from the moment we got there. Had to wait 4 hours or more in the hallway for the room to be ready, ordered food to the room and was wrong all three times. It is a big party boat, they advertise huge olypic pools and when you get there it is a 10x20 with no room to swim. All pools were saltwater (so it burned the kids eyes). We tried to use the zip line (shut down), and went to the water slides on our first day and they were closed at 6pm, the food was so so and was not allowed addmittance to Savor restaraunt because I was not wearing a collared shirt (though there were several people inside eating with tee shirts on). All shows were booked through Sunday by the first day (so there was little to no availablity.) My son won a prize in the arcade and it did not drop, the technician the casino manager could have given a care less (after we had spent hours in there and over $400 trying to win him a prize. I was kicked out of my room early on the last day as "they needed to clean for the next people coming on", so we got to wait in the hallway again for another 2 hours. I have never heard so many employees say "it is not my fault or my problem". This was a massive waste of time and money (the only thing that was nice was the off shore excursions). **Note I wrote to Norwegian (Harry J. Sommer CEO Mark A. Kempa Executive Vice President Lynn White Executive Vice President) AND RECEIVED NO RESPONSE AT ALL**** I would tell all customers and potential customers to go on any other cruiseline but Norwegian! They charge through the nose, give horrible service and was a complete waste of time!!!!!! Beware!!!!! read more

The Norwegian Escape is one cool and hot ship! It includes major elements direct from Miami like Tobacco Road and Food Republic, and was christened with champagne by none other than its godfather, Miami-based rapper Pitbull. Its color scheme draws from Miami Vice and the hull art of Guy Harvey; its hotness is affiliated with the Miami Heat; and its coolness is reflected in the sleek water slides that loop around the ship, including two clear tubed chambers that begin with a plummeting 6-second dead drop as a trapdoor springs open that is somewhat reminiscent of the rapid descent experienced by riders in the now departed Tower of Terror at Disney's California Adventure. Then there is Spice H2O at the stern of the ship: late party central; an Aqua Park,; hot tubs and a pool; a salon and barbershop; a large fitness center; a Canyon Ranch Spa featuring one of the best Thermal Suites at sea located on the bow of the ship with 16 heated ceramic loungers looking down on the sea, 16 regular lounges, a Salt Room, Steam Room, Solarium, Sauna with an ocean-view glass wall; a whirlpool and heated aquatic playground with metal rails and a few individual grottos designed for reclining in the swirling hot waters; and even a Snow Room. Many activities occur in the atrium; live entertainment is spread around the ship each night, including a broadway show and magician in the 1,000-seat theater; dueling pianos, comedians, singers, and bands; and besides multiple regular dining rooms and an enormous buffet that spans over 50 yards on both sides of the ship, 10 specialty restaurants are available for guests to enjoy, including Moderno Churrascaria, Iron Chef Jose Garces' Ecuadorian-influenced Bayamo and Pincho tapas bar; the aforementioned Food Republic, Le Bistro classical French restaurant, La Cucina Italian restaurant, the pub food at O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville at Sea, the sophisticated Supper Club that is the site of a Tony-nominated cabaret singer, and Teppanyaki Japanese steakhouse. A bakeshop and gelato emporium are also open for business, and several retail shops. And one of the largest casinos at sea is available for slot play, table games, and even Texas Hold'em poker. The food is great if one is willing to pay extra for most specialty restaurants. Bedding is very comfortable. On my recent sailing, cruise ship staff, including the captain, were almost uniformly friendly, professional, and efficient in carrying out their assigned tasks; and shore excursions I experienced were varied, reasonable in price, and well run. The cruising itself was almost always swift and smooth. What is there not to like on the Escape? read more

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This was my first cruise and I absolutely loved it. Service is outstanding! Find washy washy guy. Food in buffet was good, restaurants (Savor, Taste, Manhattan room) great, and specialty restaurants (Teppanyaki, Moderno, Cagney) outstanding. Upgrade to speciality dining, it is so worth it! Entertainment was outstanding - my personal favorite were the dueling piano shows but there is something for everyone. Recommendations/Tips: If you don't have show reservations there is a standby line that usually gets you in. Internet is awful - don't bother with it. Wine lovers the musical - must see, worth way more than $20 with what you get. Elevators are crowded - if you like sunbathing, the pool, gym, spa, ropes course and water slides stay close to deck 16. If you like casinos, bars, shopping stay close deck 6. That way you can take stairs. If you aren't in a hurry choose the last time slot for disembarkation so that you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast and less crowds. Don't bother getting off the ship in Nassau unless you have an excursion planned. The pool is tiny and single depth. If you like to sunbathe but want a more relaxed atmosphere, go to spice H2O. There isn't a pool but there is a water feature that allows you to cool off. Beware the spa and fitness center are all about selling you really expensive stuff. Don't avoid them but be prepared to say no to the $250 oil :). There is a Starbucks (Atrium Cafe) on deck 6. read more

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Overall the Escape is a good ship, a lot of activities to do, great staff, with better than expected food. A lot of the activities on the boat seems to be either 80s or Pitbull centered! So if you're into those things, this cruise may very well be your thing. I'm going to break down bits and pieces of the trip for yah! Let me start with the Negatives - -The elevators. Why in the world they built a new fancy ship & didn't put in more elevators is beyond me. I've never been on a ship that didn't have midship elevators. Having them only in the front & aft meant taking stairs many times up & down 10 flights. On embarkation & disembarkation days, getting a lift was impossible. Most days the same was true. The elevator situation is just absolutely ridiculous. -Room service has an $8 charge. -The pools. Again, they made a new fancy ship and didn't put in enough pools. The two pools they do have are small, at that. - No separate movie theater -Bingo is more expensive than other ships I've been on with worse payouts. Their cheapest bingo package is $39 and it goes up to $69. -We didn't find the comedian funny at all. I can't remember which we went to see but it seemed like there was more of a reliance on drunk guests laughing at anything than actually writing good jokes. Disappointing. Positives - +Rooms are huge. We had a balcony and it felt bigger than those I've had on Disney & Carnival. +District Brew House! I loved having a beer bar on bar with good craft beers on tap. They would sometimes have trivia, football games or a piano man playing songs. The only negative was that the only food that could be ordered there was at an additional charge. +I never heard noise from other rooms. Either we got lucky with quiet neighbors or they hold noise in well. +Theater wasn't as cold as others ships I've been on. +Food wasbetter than expected! I didn't do any specialty restaurants (except for a couple snacks from Food Republic) and we were really happy with everything we ate, including at the buffet! We all thought the Manhattan Room had the best dinners, usually there was live entertainment there, as well, but service could sometimes be painfully slow even when it was dead. +Music trivia is fun but don't expect big prizes! It's usually luggage tags. +The nighttime parties -Glow Night, Embarkation night party, and the 80s party. We loved every night they did a party at Spice H20. +On that note, Spice H20 was great. The place to escape children made a relaxing retreat during the day and a ton of fun at night. +DJ Fly! He kills it! Middle of the Road - ~The shows! They weren't Disney quality but not terrible either. After Midnight was fun to watch - extremely talented dancers & singers but not much of a plot to the show. For The Record was 80s style & decent. I enjoyed watching but none were anything I'd watch again. ~Howl at the Moon dueling pianos. We were really excited for this as we have them in Chicago. The guys on piano were great even though they wouldn't play any of our hip hop selections. They were fun, played well and did the songs great. However, once the lady joined the mix, we got so frustrated and ended up leaving. She was much more concerned with telling jokes and throughout songs would throw in corny lines and little under the breath comments that just ruined it for us. ~Disembarkation is always a hot mess. It went just about as expected but no direction as to what deck to go on to actually get off and with so few elevators, it was just disastrous! Once we finally got to the right place, the wait wasn't too terrible. It could have been more organized though. Also a lady fell down the escalator and they handled the reorganization of lines terribly. I was set to be next to go down, then ended up being behind 200 extra people because it was handled so poorly. Tips - +O Sheehan's is less busy than the buffet on embarkation day for your first lunch. +The cabin doors are not magnetic. If you are going to decorate, be sure to bring adhesive for your items. NCL decorates doors far less than I've ever seen - I only saw 2 other doors with small decorations while onboard. +If you keep your luggage with you when getting onboard, you can unpack and get settled much more quickly. But....you will be wheeling it around for awhile until rooms are ready! +Even if you have the Unlimited Beverage Package, you will be charged tax for drinks while docked in Miami before departing. These charges aren't extensive (for 2 drinks it was $1.27, $1.75 and $1.36 depending which bar we went to) but still something to keep in mind. +If you want things from the shops and can wait until the last night, that's when all the sales are on. I got a NCL Escape keychain for $1.25! +We didn't do a single specialty restaurant and were happy with everything food-wise. If it's not included in your promotion, no need for the additional cost. read more

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This was a great cruise. I wanted a vacation that was fun and relaxing and that is what I got. Positive: 1. The ship is modern and up to date. Public areas are clean and maintained, makes you really feel like you are on vacation. 2. The spa. Yes, there is an additional charge, however it is well worth it. I can't imagine using the public pool and sitting next to drunk barn animals. 3. The specialty restaurants did not fail. I was not blown away by the food, but they were delicious compared to the main dining halls. 4. I enjoyed the ports and what they had to offer. Do your research for each port, you may want to stray away from the beaches the cruises push on you. I did my research and went to a smaller beach, still beautiful but not as crowded. It felt like we were the only ones on the beach. Comments: 1. The food in the main dining hall was ok, nothing to write home about. The bar food was not good at all. The food looked unappetizing and it was just a mess. 2. Food republic was a gem! Must try. 3. The show Harlem Nights was brutal to sit through. It was just plain awful...2 thumbs down awful. 4. Entertainment was meh. Comedy shows were jam packed, you must plan ahead for sure to get a seat. Parties are kinda cringey (just my opinion). 5. The staff was good. They were not annoying like other cruises I have been on. The staff made an effort for you to have a good time. 6. Balcony room was great but balcony is quite small. Just enough for two to sit. Negatives: 1. Up charges, everything was extra and it adds up quick. 2. Timing. Various smaller bars and snack places were not on time, open late or closed early for whatever reason. 3. No TV channels. The absolute worse programming possible on repeat. 4. Rowdy passengers who stay loaded the whole week. Nobody's fault, just saying you will come across many drunks. 5. Slow elevators. 6. Unattended kids. Overall, I'd say the cruise is a solid 3.5. It was a nice vacation but I'm not dying to get back on the ship. read more

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Such a cool ship! definitely recommend this cruise to anyone. It's amazing! There's different shows, restaurants, activities on the ship you'll never get bored. The buffet is great too. Love getting the crepe and adding ice cream on the top. Shuffleboard is fun too. read more

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We travel a lot. We enjoy cruises and are fortunate enough to live less than half hour (depending on crazy Miami traffic) away from a major cruise port. This can be a blessing or a curse. Sometimes we spot a great, can't pass up deal and we can just hop on board. We're not cruise line snobs and will sail with most lines. We have sailed on the Getaway and fortunately are familiar with the layout. So we didn't have a hard time finding our way around the Escape. The ship is brand spankin' new and it shows. Cabin: We had an interior cabin. Yeah, we be cheap. Actually, choosing interiors, allows us to travel way more. So it's a no brainer for us. But let me tell you, interiors on the Escape & NCL in general are tiny. And storage space is zilch, except for a small closet. No drawers at all, just a few narrow shelves in the tiny closet. The bed & pillows are super comfortable and afforded us 7 nights of restful sleep. That is, until the rude door slammers woke up. Outdoors: The pool, like on all ships is small. Getting a lounge chair on a sea day is practically impossible because of the chair hogs that go up at 6am and place a towel across 4 seats. Then they don't return till about noon. But that doesn't fly with us. The pool dudes in yellow shirts will remove people's crap if someone complains that it's been saved for a long time. Spice H2O is adults only and has a nice grotto to cool off, 2 hot tubs & a bar. Again, chair hogs abound. Ropes course & slides are fun. Crew: Every crew member that we came in contact with was friendly and welcoming. It's great walking into the buffet each morning and being welcomed with tambourines & the "Happy, Happy, Washy, Washy" song. Our cabin steward was great and always had a smile. Our cruise director, Silas, was fantastic and always made time for a chat! Entertainment: The shows are excellent. I enjoy magic/hypnotist/ variety shows, and this ship did not have neither. The Brat Pack show in the supper club is worth the price. The food was blah but you can eat before or after. The comedians were ok but the shows are repeated. Practically to the letter. One thing that I do not like about the Escape & the Getaway, is that they host big shows in the atrium. Your chances of getting a seat for say, the Newlywed game show, Deal or No Deal, etc, is slim to none. The parties at H2O are great fun! I loved the 80s & the Glow parties. Food: We normally do not eat in the main dining rooms on NCL and this time was not an exception. So I can't comment on those venues. We ate a Cagney's 2x, once at both Moderno & Le Bistro. All were good, not outstanding. Food Republic was very good and that Banana Bun dessert thingy was delish. The Pinchos bar was good as well. We had a few lunches in O'Sheehans and everything was good for the most part. The buffet food is, well, buffet food. But actually not bad at all. We always found something to eat. Plus they always have fresh pineapple. Huge plus. Especially since I wasn't wowed by any of their desserts. Oh, and they do have a nice variety of scooped ice cream every day. I am one that was disappointed that they changed Margaritaville to a pay restaurant after it had been advertised as a free option from the get go. Not only because they are charging, but also because they reduced the free outdoor options. Margaritaville is housed in the spot where the Flamingo Grill is on the Getaway. A spot which not only alleviates a bit of congestion in the buffet, but is also a spot for you to grab a bite if you're out by the pool. I wasn't surprised to see it empty all the time. Drinks: Bars galore! We had the beverage package and that was a huge plus. All drinks up to $15 ea. are included. Well, sort of. A 3oz glass of Veuve Cliquot is just $9, but I was told that it was not part of the package. My husband likes Zacapa. On the Getaway last year, the regular glass of straight regular Zacapa was $10, here they jacked it up to $17 so it wouldn't be included. That being said, we did not go thirsty. My husband was the Norm (Cheers) of the District Brewhouse & the Mojito bar (omg, raspberry guava mojito). I loved the Strawberry Caipirinha at the bar between Cagney's & Modernos. The Emperor's Nectar at Le Bistro yum! And my 2favorite NCL drinks Mango Meltdown & Rebellious Fish. Oh, and chocolate martinis! NCL does add a $13.50 pp per day service charge. I prefer to give my gratuities in cash, especially when we dine in different restaurants each day. Plus, NCL also charges an 18% "service" charge on the pkgs. So between the pkgs and regular gratuities we paid almost $400 in "service charges". Plus any extras that we added. The ports are meh. Been there, done that. So we stayed on board and enjoyed a mostly empty ship. Dang! This was longer than expected! I have never gotten a "time to wrap this up" message from Yelp. Sort of like with the Oscar speeches! ROTFLMAO! We had a great time and will sail on her again if something good comes along. read more

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The Norwegian Escape is the newest and the most exciting ship of the Norwegian Cruises Lines. From Broadway entertainment to award winning musicals this is the place to be. Just to name a few of their amenities, " Escape Casino, Pool, Spa & Salon, Shopping Galore, Fitness Center, Video Arcade, Theaters, Kids Aqua Park, Jogging Track, Mini Golf, Bingo, Karaoke, Game Shows, Dance Classes, Cooking Demo, and so much more ! Your choices of dinning aboard the Norwegian Escape are endless ! There are 28 dining experiences aboard this ship. Enjoy an evening at the Iron Chef Jose Garces "Bayamo"featuring seafood with a Latin flare, "Margaritaville "for one of their famous hamburgers. "Teppanyaki" for something Japanese , "Moderno" for all you can eat Brazilian Steakhouse! Plus so much more to chose from. You can't go on a cruise and not have a a drink or two or three........ There are 21 bars and lounges all throughout the ship, indoors as well as outdoors. It's Party Time ! My wife and I happen to be staying in the owners suite in the Haven. The suites were very spacious and so luxurious! When we walked into our suite we were speechless! This place looked like a Million Bucks! There are so many perks to being a guest of the Haven. Having access to private areas where no one else is allowed. (Priority embarkation ) When we first arrived we were sent to a private room to pre register for boarding. Here we had appetizers, coffee and juice before being escorted onto the ship. (Priority disembarkation) We were escorted off the ship through private elevators to avoid the mass exiting. Private concierge ( To take care of any reservations for dinner, shows, activities, ect...) Butler Service ( Available 24 hours a day ) In-suite espresso/cappuccino machine, which I enjoyed having every morning out on the balcony/ Complimentary Gourmet treats delivered every evening to your room. Small refrigerator to keep your beverages cold. Free movies, room service, beverages ) Private bar and lounge. Private swimming pool, sauna, and hot tub ! The Haven restaurant served breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinning at its finest. The staff were very professional and very friendly! The food was outstanding ! In conclusion : Sailing aboard the Norwegian Escape and staying in the Haven owners suite has been the best cruise my wife and I have ever been on ! Norwegian Escape treated us like" VIP" from beginning to the end ! Will we ever return ? You bet-cha ! Sorry, got to run ! My next cruise is calling me ! Bon Voyage ! Special thanks to our butler( Ahmad) and to our Stateroom Steward (Randolf) for making this trip super special!!!! read more

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This ship is huge..big...ginormous. It took a while to checK in but what else to expect with a ship that carries 4,500 people. Sister ship to the Breakaway. It is set up beautifully with So far so good. It is beautifully set up and extremely spacious. This really is a beautiful ship is so much to see and do. There was also something for every age group here starting as young as six months old. I usually take the mini-suite which is a good sized room with balcony and a really large bathroom and shower. The service teams are always top notch and ready to help you with any normal request. I am clearly looking forward to all the specialty restaurants. We have reservations in the French "LaBistro" the Italian restaurant the steakhouse and habachi I really enjoy taking the tours off the ship as I believe you get a good deal and the ship is responsible for getting you back in time. There are so many activities on board this ship that there could be no down time from 9AM until 2:00AM.. There's something for everyone weather bingo, casino, art auctions, trivia dancing and plenty of music. We had the unlimited drink package. A nice add on with all these terrific restaurants. Beer, wine, mixed drinks. Day 2 - Le Bistro for dinner. I really like this restaurant... The size, lighting and setting is just perfect for a quiet dinner with your party. The service here, as well as the other restaurants is always 5 star. As I have been here a few times, I pretty much have my menu down. I like to start with the muscles in a broth or the onion soup. Both are always perfect. Muscles are a good size and you get the perfect appetizer portion. The onion soup is a rich, tasty beef broth loaded with tender onions and cheese. Today, I went past the norm and ordered a rib eye for two to share. It was ordered prepared medium and that's exactly how it came to the table side to be sliced and served. A nice touch here. The steak was exactly how it should be on the bone, full of flavor and extremely tender. Dessert is always the profiteroles and if you like puff pastry, ice cream and chocolate syrup, there is no other dessert to order, but... I would never stop anyone from getting any of these extraordinary items... Go and splurge and make sure you ave some nice wine with the meal.. I did the Norwegian proprietary red blend and was extremely happy with it Day 3 - Cagneys I really like this restaurant too. The overall ambience is just elegant. As always, we were immediately greeted and seated. I like the menu here, it is a true streak house with plenty of variety. I had the crab cake that was an interesting consistency. While it tasted good, to reminded me of tuna fish. The shrimp cocktail was three jumbo shrimp cooked well, a nice 'snap' when I ate it. The lobster bisque hit the mark. A creamy, rich, tasty, with a bit of spice and plenty of pieces of lobster. The double cut lamb chops were perfect. There was a nice char on the outside and very tender meat on the inside. For a table of three, we had 6 sides. I must say that everyone was perfect... A baked potato, truffle mashed, creamed spinach, mushrooms and other assorted delights, all of them was a perfect partner to the meat we were eating. Again, drinking the Norwegian red blend and finalizing the night with a 7 layer cake and Remy XO made the perfect evening! Day 4- Temppanyaki - I really enjoy this restaurant that has been on every ship. It's dinner and a show all rolled into one. The chef not only performs for you.... a little singing, juggling, playing with the utensils, and making cooking your meal look like fun. They give you so much food that I have never seen anyone finish everything. Four shrimp, not eight would be enough. Steak and shrimp, steak and steak, ass't seafoods, something for everyone. I was a little dissaointed that the lobster was off the menu. Actually, I have not sen lobster anywhere. I guess it all went up to the Haven. The more fun your table mates are the more fun you will have here so keep it light and enjoy. Day 5 - La Cugina - Wow....The fried calamari was perfect... I golden brown coating over a very tender calamari. The marinara dipping sauce was OUTstanding; rich, thick and packed with flavor. After I finished dipping the calamari I started dipping the bread, big mistake. There is too much good food to waste your stomach space on bread. My second dish, the beef lasagna was also delicious. Thick, rich and flavorful sauce loaded with meat and noodles. This was also an outstanding dish that they can easily turn into a full plate dinner. Main course was Osso Bucco. There are not enough good things to say about this dish here. An outstanding tender piece of meat surrounded with an rich flavorful sauce. Highly reccomeded to come to this specialty restaurant! Day 6 and 7 we went back to Le Bistro and Cagneys. read more

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Just got off this ship in NY today. I wanted to give a review while everything is still fresh. We thoroughly enjoyed this cruise. There were many great things & many not so great things. Unfortunately right before leaving I had a bad experience with a man named Richard in guest services & he was not the least bit compassionate or helpful, just plain rude. I guess once your cruise is nearly over he felt he no longer needed to be nice. Luckily another employee named Dyan had some compassion & went above & beyond to help me out. The food was just okay, nothing to rave about in any of the included dining rooms or buffet. Some of the wait staff in the dining rooms gave great service, while others did not & seemed in a bad mood. I liked that you could go into the dining rooms at any time rather than set times. The only negative about this freestyle cruise was that the wait staff didn't get to know you or your family's likes & dislikes, but I guess that's the downside of being able to eat at any time you'd like. We enjoyed the on board activities & shows, they were all for the most part fun & entertaining. They're Deal or No Deal game is fun, but gets expensive to play & if you win the photo, which is one of the prizes we won twice, it's a total scam. When you go to claim it, they have no photos that size & you are forced to pay $10 per photo if you'd like the "so-called" free photo that you won. That ticked me off. The Blue Lagoon Island excursion was very nice. We got lucky & the island wasn't crowded the day we were there so it was very relaxing & beautiful. I could see how this island would get crowded though if more ships were in port that day, we were the only ship in port that day. We did the Segway tour which was a lot of fun & the tour guides were very very nice & seemed like they were having fun too. Our port to Great Stirrup Kay got cancelled last minute due to winds so we went straight to Nassau so we didn't get to do our excursion we had planned but we adjusted & it was fine. Nassau is a pretty sketchy area so we didn't do much there because it definitely didn't feel safe wandering the city. There is a public beach there that's descent & we spent some time there. Just watch your belongings because it doesn't feel safe to leave anything on the beach while you swim, I'd recommend you buy a waterproof bag to take your wallet, etc with you. The 2 shows on board that are really fun are The Choir of Man & the Dueling Pianos were so fun. We went to each of those shows more than once because we enjoyed them so much. Overall it was a lot of fun, like with anything there is always going to be some goods & bads. read more

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BEST.VACATION.EVER. One thing I must say about the Norwegian Escape is that it is a Mega ship and it is crowded! Thankfully we had a suite in The Haven so we didn't have to deal with too many crowds. This ship had its first voyage in November 2015; therefore, at this point it's a very new and clean ship. The staff and service is knowledgable, professional, and fun! You will never run out of things to do. Just to name a few options for fun...a ropes course, mini golf, pools/hot tubs/water slides, comedy shows, karaoke, arcade, game shows, shopping, dancing, a casino, spa, fitness center, and so much more that I'm probably leaving out. We were lucky enough to have the meal package and drink package. We enjoyed 4 of the speciality restaurants (French, Latin, Brazilian Steakhouse, and a Hibachi). All the food was excellent! There was not one thing on this ship that I didn't enjoy. There is also a buffet and late night pub open which has snacks for all you night owls. We visited 3 ports(St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau) which all were fun! Overall, we had a blast! If you're looking into your next vacation consider cruising like a Norwegian. read more

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NPS = 10! What a gorgeous ship! It all starts when you see the bow of the ship...a beautiful painting by Guy Harvey! You can't set the mood better than that for a vacation. Stepping aboard the immense ship, you quickly discovery it will take you over 5 hours to truly tour the ship. The rooms look great and if you are willing to spend a little extra, I suggest you look into the Haven suites the ship offers. It gives you enough room for your family and a private area of the ship so that you can fully enjoy your vacation. The ship has 28 restaurants and about the same amount of bars! It was great to see a Margaritaville and a true Miami staple: Tobacco Road on the ship! Tobacco Road lives on aboard the Norwegian Escape! There are also massive water slides and a ropes course. The ship is very catered towards family vacations. It was a great experience boarding the Norwegian Escape. I wish you a great vacation! read more

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Best vacation of my life. Lots of amenities, four star food, pristine but fun, never a missed step. It was my first cruise but I'm guessing it can't get much better than this. This is the new ship of your dreams. One thing though-- there are so many great plays and musicals (with PLOTS), made for small, one-set theaters, I wonder why cruises continue to do endless song and dance stuff with no story? When they could easily produce a play? If they don't want to pay royalties for the rights to an old classic like The Fantastiks, there are many talented new playwrights in NYC producing new shows every day! Just a thought. read more

We recently celebrated my husband's 70th BD. We stayed in the Haven and like Norwegian does we wanted for nothing. We sail quite often on NCL because of the Amazing staff. But this cruise was exceptional. I thank the entire NCL staff. NCL is exceptionally clean, food and drinks are Amazing, there is something for all ages. The Shows are some of the Best I've seen. You have not cruise until you have cruised NCL read more

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Really enjoyed the week onboard. Positives - very clean and modern, of course it's still new. Unlimited drinks! Great food at all the restaurants. Even out inside cabin was trying. Negatives - didn't care for the shows we have seen better on older ships. A lot of additional costs for everything. Spa was priced well over what you can get on land. Overall a 4/5 out next cruise week be on ritual Caribbean. read more

This is my 5th cruise-- first time vacationing with NCL-- and was impressed. The service, entertainment, and food were great! We went on a week-long cruise out of Miami, with four beautiful ports (Jaimaca, Grand Cayman, NCL's Private Island, Nassau). NCL's private Island is absolutely lovely-- if you walk around the Island you'll find some secret quiet, relaxing areas....and as always tons to eat and drink! Food on the ship is plentiful, and there is a wide range of restaurants to eat at; typically there was little or no wait (I think the longest we waited was like 3 minutes). The shows were very entertaining, probably not suitable for children, but for the adult crowd, the entertainment is wonderful! There is tons going on around the ship, so there is really never a boring moment and consistently something to do (e.g., Bingo, Battle of the Sexes, Deal or No Deal, trivia, musical performances, comedians). We got the spa pass, granting us exclusive access to the spa for the week. I would say this is almost necessary, because while the ship provides plenty of activities, it also is typically loud and can be crowded in certain areas and at specific events, thus, going to the spa (which only issues limited passes) is a quiet serene getaway from the party vibes happening on the rest of the ship. There is a small jacuzzi and heated pool with several jets, a steam room, two saunas, a salt room, and snow room (the cold supposedly closes the pores after the heat opens them...) I will definitely consider future trips with NCL! read more

This was my second cruise ever, but my first one with Norwegian. It was an absolute blast... so much happened, I don't even know where to start. Booking was done online, and it was a smooth process. We were able to book any excursions, view our itinerary and buy any packages we wanted at our leisure. Hurricane Irma left things up in the air. The Norwegian Escape had to sail around for days until they got clear to return to Miami. The week leading up to our scheduled departure, the NCL website updated with what was happening. Thankfully, the ship made it back to Miami and my slated departure was on time. The boarding process was smooth... though there were a LOT of people. That's to be expected though, right? As we walked up to the ship, the crew was looking live and celebratory, and I entered my home for the next seven days! If you have been on a cruise before, you know it's a village... you may even call it a city. Two full days were spent at sea, and the ship had plenty to do during that time. Little time was spent in my cabin, which was an interior one with two beds and two bunks that could come out of the ceiling. Room was kept tidy and the towels were in a new shape everyday! As the the rest of the ship itself, the very top had two drop-down water slides, a tubing slide, and another more traditional slide. The drop-down one was SCARY. I had never done that before, and, almost to a fault, the staff were adamant about ensuring safety. For example, I was in line at the time the staff rotated out. I had to get re-weighed for the new staff member, and I had to wait for someone to get stationed at the bottom of it or else I couldn't go. That took a while, mind you... but at least safety is their number one priority. Other fun things to do included a ropes course with ziplining, a miniature golf course, a basketball court, a video game arcade, a teen lounge, a casino, and more! Throughout my time on the cruise, I enjoyed lots of food (since the buffet is available to everyone at any time), and if I didn't want buffet food, I could do a sit-down restaurant and get food made to order. The only food that I didn't enjoy were some of the desserts from the buffet. There were some mousses and pies that ended up being an unexpected gelatinous texture, and they ended up not turning out very well. The flavor was there but the texture was just... wrong. There was also plenty of entertainment, such as nightly karaoke, a (not-so) Newlywed game show, flag trivia, Harry Potter trivia, bingo, live music, and much more. My personal highlights were the dance parties, the liquor tastings, the shops, the Escape Room, and just interacting with the cruise crew themselves. They were all awesome people and it was just a pleasure being able to look at their badges and see where they come from. I don't see a reason to speak on the places we visited (Honduras, Belize and Mexico) since those don't really reflect the ship experience itself. I will say that it seems the cruise crew definitely tried their best to ensure everyone got back on board before it took off. I enjoyed this cruise and I would definitely sail with Norwegian again. Also, big shout out to Raymond, Craig and Clifford who played a big role in taking care of us for the duration of the trip! I loved the staff. read more

I just got off the Escape this morning and it was wonderful! I have been on 9 other cruises (on various cruise lines) and this boat was top notch when it came to service. Everyone from the room stewards to the cruise director made our trip memorable! The cruise director Tyler and his assistant Dave were both hysterical and kept everyone on the ship laughing. If you haven't been on a cruise before, I highly recommend the Escape. It truly set the bar high for future cruises! read more

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The only reason I gave a one because it wouldn't let me give a lower rating. Sailed with Norwegian we left on 19th of August from Seattle and returned on the 26th August. To be fair the crew was great the cruise was great, but we signed port valet and paid for it $54, $27 apiece. Taken out right away from my wife's card on the 20th August. Where your bags are to arrive to meet you at your final destination, we checked several times with customer service about this service and we were told that luggage would meet us at final destination. We dock in Seattle checked with the staff they looked at the sticker and assured us that our bags would meet us at our final destination. When we were arrived at the before flight left we got a call our bags still at the dock, wouldn't be sent to the airport. I told person we paid for that service, and he said he would call back. Never did called him several times he wouldn't answer, tired to reach the ship the Bliss they said we didn't pay for it. My wife and it had been removed from her account after we talked with them. Good thing you can see when it was taken and when it was removed. Had to pay for our luggage to be shipped to us, and we have travel protection. read more

This was my first cruise and I absolutely LOVED it! Everything from the modern decor to the dining options, this ship is top notch. We booked our trip during a promotion so we selected the Free Unlimited Beverage Package and the Free Ultimate Dining Package. See below for details about these! Port: Miami - from drop off at the terminal to on the ship was no more than maybe 40 minutes check in. Room: We decided to get the Mini-Suite to make sure our view would not be obstructed by a life boat. The room was a good size for two. The bathroom had a full walk in shower with spray nozzles all the way down to the feet and a two sink set up, plenty of room to have two people in it at a time. There is a closet to hang clothes along with shelves to place extras - also a safe in the closet. The bed was about a queen size and pretty comfortable. There was also a couch that can be used as a bed for a third guest. The balcony was a good size for two with two chairs to enjoy the view! Entertainment: There was something going on ALL the time! Most of the time we laid by the pool and people watched. There are many sun decks throughout the ship, but the main area around the pool would start to fill up around lunch time, so plan accordingly. Bingo was a scam - only three games and it was $70 with small payouts. The After Midnight and Rat Pack theater shows were very very good - very entertaining and a must do! The casino was huge. Hundreds of slot machines and I would say around 40 card tables or so, took up about half a deck of the ship! Pools: There is only one main pool which is pretty small, but it's an adult only pool until 5 pm which is nice. Always room to jump in for a little bit and relax! The lounge chairs around are nice to catch some sun and also a lot under shade for when it gets too hot. The adult section at the back of the ship (H20) has a rock grotto in it to cool off in with water and lots of sun chairs. Outdoor activities: The ropes course was legit! Some parts a little scary like the zipline that goes over the side of the ship but overall really neat! The waterslides are fun, except the blue and green slides that the floor drops out from under you. Stay AWAYYY - I generally like thrills, but this was a little much! There's also a basketball court, ping pong, and mini golf! The kids pool area is neat - if you have kids you will love this feature! Food: Everything sooo good! There are three dining options that are free. The main buffet which has every type of food possible and is where breakfast for everyone is. The other options for free dining are Savor and Taste - more intimate setting and share the same menu pretty much different places. All the food at the other places were excellent as well - definitely try out Food Republic! Message me if you'd like to know more about the Unlimited Beverage or Food Package as this review is getting long! Absolutely recommend this ship as it's still new, just set it's maiden voyage in November of 2015! read more

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