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Get ready to sail on one of the most exciting ships on the seas! Norwegian Escape is ready to whisk you away to The Caribbean from Miami and Orlando, Canada & New England from New York, and the Mediterranean from Rome. Indulging in every whim is what unforgettable vacations are made of. Get ready to chase sunsets on The Waterfront. Build a pink sandcastle in Bermuda. Sip on some of Napa's best blends at The cellars, A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar. Or try our unique speciality hand-crafted cocktails. Discover a new world of freedom and flexibility on Norwegian Escape.
Background Information This was our 3rd Norwegian cruise (38th ocean cruise overall for me, 39th for my husband) - we'd previously sailed Norwegian Viva in 2024 and Norwegian Sky more than 10 years ago. We really enjoyed the Prima class but wanted to try one of the Breakaway Plus class ships. We'd also never sailed out of New Orleans, so this itinerary on Escape was highly appealing. Travel to Embarkation Port We flew into New Orleans one day early and took Lyft ($46) to our hotel. Day 1 - New Orleans Embarkation Used Lyft to get to the port. Cost about $11. Free hotel shuttle only if spots available after hotel/shuttle package guests confirm spots. We arrived about 10:35am for our 10:30-11am embarkation group. Traffic getting to Julia St terminal was quite congested - in the future we would walk with our bags from a nearby hotel or get ride share to Riverwalk and walk to terminal from there. Check-in complete by 10:45am and Boarding Group 6 onboard by 11:15am. Couldn’t go directly to cabin to drop off hand luggage. Deck 14 cabins were not ready until 1:45pm. Luggage was delivered by 3pm. Sailaway was at 4pm. The transit down the Mississippi River out to the gulf takes several hours and because you are still in US waters during this time, a couple things of note - drinks are charged sales tax, shops remain closed, but casino was open (I guess because gambling is legal in Louisiana?). Cabin Our Family balcony cabin -Cabin décor & size - ~207sq ft plus 32sq ft veranda. -Cabin location & proximity to ship features - Our cabin was on port side of deck 14 midship/aft. Convenient for access to Garden Café buffet and aft recreation venues on deck 16. Cabin steward was Estrella (Philippines). -Cabin features - - Comfortable king bed with plush linens - Sitting area with sofa - Desk/mini fridge with a fabric stool that slid under the desk. Chair would have been more comfortable. Had one wall-mounted shelf above the desk. - Desk had 1 European power outlet and 3 US power outlets. Two storage areas - one with 3 shelves and 1 with 2 shelves. Mini-fridge locked. - Suitcases fit under the bed. Each side of the bed has a nightstand with two shelves. Each side has a wall-mounted lamp with 1 USB-A port. - One closet: Right side was full-length hanging. Left side had five shelves with safe on one shelf. This cabin category does not provide bathrobes. Awkward to get to hanging closet portion as there was very little clearance between sofa and closet. - Bathroom was well designed with a large glass door shower (no tub) and plenty of storage along the side and below of the large sink/vanity, and under the sink. - Two heavy duty mounted hooks on the wall outside the bath. - Small flat screen TV. Usual limited selection of live TV channels - BBC News, Bloomberg, CNNi, FOX News, Sport 24, Prime One, Favorite Shows, and two Favorite Movie channels. Quality of audio/video was often poor - really dated system that pales in comparison to other cruise lines. - Balcony has no light - can’t recall this being the case on any other ship. Ship Information Biggest ship of fleet in terms of guest count according to cruise director. This cruise we had 4781 guests (under 21 was 788). Crew count 1599. Layout/venues - The Waterfront on Deck 8 is a big focal point of this ship class - outdoor dining areas for several of the restaurants/bars. Felt that Syd Norman's was a larger venue than on Viva. Very few of the bars/lounges were in enclosed or semi-enclosed areas. Internet - We each had a 150 minute internet package as part of our booking perks. But we decided to upgrade one to the Unlimited WiFi package for $109 which we took turns sharing - switching between devices was easy. Speed/reliability was on the slower side. Norwegian app - Lacks some key features that Celebrity/Princess/MSC has including ability to change dining reservations, posting main dining room menus, and sending reminder notifications of favorites events. Definitely the weakest app of the major cruise lines we've sailed. Food availability times have some definite warranted criticism. Soft serve is not available during hours that Garden Café is not serving food. Pizza is only available in the buffet and therefore not available late night as buffet stops serving at 9:30pm. O'Sheehan's is the only venue available for any late night food. Casino is non-smoking and I assume there was a separate enclosed room for smokers. Wish all cruise lines did this! Dining Lunch - O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill - I had the tomato soup, Scott had the grilled sausage sliders, and we shared the pretzel bites and buffalo chicken wings. Snacks - American Diner - Smoked fish dip Dinner/Dessert - MDR - For starters, I had the cheese ravioli, Scott had the shrimp cake, and we both had the bruschetta. For entrée, Scott had the chicken piccata and I had the sautéed shrimp scampi. For dessert, I had the honey crème brûlée and Scott had the warm chocolate lava cake. Day 2 - At Sea Activities Walked 1.5 miles around the jogging track. Track is less than ideal - small, crowded with non-walkers and joggers, and portion goes by a smoking area. Attended Latitudes Rewards (Silver and above loyalty levels) cocktail party. 1860 Latitudes members: 461 Silver, 227 Gold, 166 Platinum, 77 Sapphire, 26 Diamond, 9 Ambassador. Played bingo - Game 1 $380. Game 2 $440. Game 3 $650. Alas we were not winners. Entertainment Listened to piano player James William in The District. Attended production show The Choir of Man. Description: "Pull up a chair at The Choir of Man and raise your glass to high energy dancing and hit songs that flow as freely as the beer. You'll feel right at home in The Jungle, the rockin' English pub where the talented cast performs everything from classic rock hits and pub tunes to sing-along favorites." This is NCL’s highest rated show, and it’s obvious to see why. Not just because free beer is given out in stage before the show! It’s a rollicking high energy show. Not to be missed. Dining Breakfast - Garden Cafe Lunch - Garden Cafe Dinner/Dessert - Food Republic specialty dinner - Cover charge $50pp. You could order 4 items per person. We ordered Spicy Korean fried chicken (the only miss of the meal - wasn’t double fried and crispy like it should be), Pork belly & scallion potstickers, Peruvian beef skewers, Pork belly bao, Tuna pizza, Blazing shrimp Roll, Crispy salmon roll, and Kimchee fried rice. You order via a tablet and the user interface is more awkward than it should be - they greatly improved the approach with Indulge Food Hall on the Prima class ships. Service was good and overall food was excellent and completely filling. Day 3 - Costa Maya 1-8pm Activities Attempted to play bingo but there weren’t enough players to make it financially viable. Enjoyed reading on deck 8 The Waterfront (aka Escape’s promenade deck). Ship excursion: Ancestral Mexican Treasure: El Maiz 3.5 hrs $159pp 1:30-5pm Description: "Embark on a vibrant journey to discover the profound significance of corn in Mexican culture and daily life." 16 person tour; Luis was our tour guide and Manrique was our driver. About a 10 minute drive to the excursion location. Cooking location in a covered outdoor building. We were split up into tables of 4. We started with esquites- we were given a bowl of roasted corn and we added the toppings of our choice for our starter item. We participated in a Nahual Blessing Ceremony and then picked out our vegetables/spices. We formed and hand-pressed our own corn tortillas - red (achiote), white, and blue. We added cheese to make the tortillas into mini cheese quesadillas. Then we were provided with a variety of toppings and sauces to complement. In total, we each had 3 quesadillas plus a huarache repared for us. It was a culturally informative and interactive culinary experience. We enjoyed the excursion very much. Entertainment Attended the Syd Norman Rumours production show. Description: "Syd Norman's cast brings Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album to life - performed in full with the gripping true tales behind the music." Another highly entertaining not-to-be missed show. We saw it on Norwegian Viva in its original format in the Pour House. The show has proved so popular NCL decided to move it to the theatre. And that allows a lot more people to see the show. But it does sacrifice the intimate experience and we think the cast on Viva was better overall. Still enjoyed it and will plan to see again every NCL cruise it's offered. Dining Breakfast - O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill - I had the breakfast sandwich, Scott had the corned beef hash, and we split the seasons fruit salad. Lunch - Garden Cafe Snacks - On shore Dinner/Dessert - Bayamo by Ocean Blue (Seafood) specialty restaurant - This was the first of the 2 meal specialty dining package booking perk. With the package, each person gets to choose an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. We both had the pan-seared scallops w/ caramelized pork belly appetizer. I had the grilled sea bass and Scott had the grilled tuna. For dessert, I had the key lime meringue pie and Scott had the vanilla cheesecake “in a jar”. Food was very good and well presented. But it’s a pretty limited menu so this will be a one and done for us. Day 4 - Roatan 8:30am-6:30pm Activities Ship excursion: Mangrove Canal Experience & Seafood Boil 3.5 hrs $139pp 11am-2:30pm Description: "Cruise through placid waterways lined with mangrove forests and enjoy a bountiful lunch of locally sourced seafood." We drew the short end of the stick apparently for pier space so we had to tender. We arrived at theater at 9:45 and didn’t get to shore until 10:45. Tour area was packed and somewhat disorganized with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian tours intermixed. Tour guide was Janae and driver was Alex. 1st stop was the brand new Carambola Chocolate Factory near Mahogany Bay. We've done the chocolate factory tour/shop with a few excursions so the novelty has worn off. 2nd stop was 45 min Mangrove boat ride followed by a seafood boil lunch. Boat ride was very peaceful and educational. Lunch was delicious - large shrimp and red crab legs with corn, sausage, and potatoes. 3rd stop was a coconut farm/gift shop. Could have done without this stop. Tour ran late and we returned to pier around 3:15pm. We really enjoyed the boat ride and the lunch was fantastic. Entertainment Attended Syd Norman’s Rock the Pour House show. We didn’t see this on Viva so we wanted to make sure we didn’t miss one of these on Escape. Loud and rocking! Dining Breakfast - Garden Cafe Lunch - On shore Snacks - American Diner (Smoked Fish Dip) Dinner - Garden Café (Ribs & Crepes special future) Dessert - Dolce Gelato Day 5 - Harvest Caye Belize 7am-2:30pm Activities Got off the ship around 8:30am. This was our first time visit to this port. We headed to the pool and spent most of the morning there. Like our other private island experiences, the pool gets progressively more crowded as the day goes by. It’s very large (sign said bather load is 1000) and very beautifully landscaped. It’s not heated though so it was rather chilly getting acclimated. We walked over to the far end of the beach area and had a couple drinks and Caribbean shrimp ceviche at Manta Ray’s Bar & Grill. Then we did the free walkthru Wildlife Experience - they have a few birds, reptiles, and a butterfly house. Headed back to ship about 1pm. Harvest Caye is a pretty island with a nature focus. But the criticism people have of it is well justified - drink package isn’t accepted, no free island BBQ lunch, cruise card not accepted for charges (must bring cash or credit card), and all food & drink is extra and not inexpensive. Played bingo - Game 1 $200. Game 2 $250. Game 3 $400. Not a winner. Dining Breakfast - Garden Cafe Lunch - Garden Cafe Snacks - On shore Dinner/Dessert - Pinchos Tapas Bar specialty restaurant - Cover charge $40pp. You could order 4 items per person. We ordered 6 items to share: Charcuterie board (chorizo, jámon serrano, manchego, goat, and granny apple slices to dip in a dulce de leche sauce), gambas (shrimp) skewers, vieriras (scallop) skewers, brochetas de ternera (beef) skewers, patatas bravas, and cangrejo (blue crab salad). We each had a gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) because one doesn’t share this dish! Dessert is provided - crème catalona. Outstanding meal - tapas were delicious! Pinchos is only on Escape so do not miss this! Day 6 - Cozumel 9am-6pm Activities With 6 other ships in port, we opted to stay onboard for a manufactured sea day. Spent the morning at the main pool. Was very quiet and no problem finding a shaded lounge chair. Relocated to Spice H20 (adults only area until 7pm) to check out the water grotto feature. Entertainment Attended Syd Norman’s Rock the Pour House show - different show than the one we saw earlier in the cruise. Equally as high energy and engaging. Attended the Glow Party (rebranded White Night Party) in Spice H20. Dining Breakfast - Garden Cafe Lunch - Garden Cafe Dinner/Dessert - La Cucina (Italian) specialty restaurant - This was the second of the 2 meal specialty dining package booking perk. With the package, each person gets to choose an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. For appetizer, I had the mozzarella caprese and Scott had the spaghetti carbonara. For entrée, I had the gamberi fra diavolo and Scott had the beef lasagne al forno. For dessert, I had the tiramisu and Scott had the panna cotta alla vaniglia. Very good food and service. Day 7 - At Sea Activities Did a 2 1/4 mile walk around The Waterfront (deck 8) - closest thing to a Promenade deck. Better experience for walking than being on the Jogging Track. Played morning bingo. Game 3 $200 consolation. Not a winner. Played afternoon bingo. Game 1 $650. Game 2 $750. Game 3 $1127 consolation - unlike Princess they don’t give the jackpot away with unlimited numbers. Not a winner. Watched the Packers-Bears wildcard game at Spice H20. Dining Breakfast - Garden Cafe Lunch - MDR - For appetizer, we both had the Italian Wedding Soup. For entrée, Scott had the fish cake sandwich and I had the chicken flautas. For dessert, we both had the milk chocolate cheesecake. Dinner/Dessert - MDR - For appetizer, we both had Seared Atlantic scallops. For entrée, I had the shrimp fettuccine alfredo and Scott had the 3 cheese ziti. For dessert, I had the Nutella crème brûlée and Scott had the seasonal fresh fruit plate. Day 8 - New Orleans Disembarkation We left the cabin at 7:30am (required to leave by 8:30am). Had breakfast in MDR. Our disembark group (10:30am Gray) was called at 9:25am. We were through customs by 9:45am - New Orleans has the facial recognition scanners. After walking through Riverwalk to get out of the Julia Street cruise terminal chaos, we took Uber ($13) to our post-cruise hotel. We were staying an extra 3 nights in New Orleans before flying home. Service Overall we had good service. Cabins are only serviced once a day unless you're in The Haven. Service in dining venues was good - specialty venues tended to be very good. Tips & Tricks - Pincho Tapas Bar is exclusive to Escape and is not to be missed. - Sugarcane Mojito Bar made excellent drinks. We didn’t try them until the last day and wished we would have tried sooner in the cruise. - Walking around Deck 8 (The Waterfront) was more pleasant than walking on the very small & crowded jogging track. Final Thoughts - Had some excellent dining and entertainment on Escape - would consider sailing another one of the Breakaway Plus ships. - Comparison to Prima class: Given our personal preferences, we'd favor the Prima class over any other class. We felt Prima class was a more premium experience with regard to cabin design, ship venues, and dining choices. - CruiseNext is probably the best future cruise program of all the cruise lines - offers the best incentives with double and triple up promotions, no expiration date, flexibility to use personally or give to others.
Background: My husband and I booked this cruise with our BIL and SIL - It was their 39th Wedding Anniversary. My husband and I are experienced cruisers, mostly on NCL. This was our first time on the Escape and we really liked the ship. The layout was intuitive and there were enough dining/entertainment venues so that there was always something to do. I've read some reviews complaining about the ship being in need of repair and cleanliness, but I didn't see it. There were always people cleaning. We have done this itinerary three times before. It is one that we enjoy. We especially like the fact we can drive to NOLA in a day and avoid flight issues/costs. I adore sea days and we had a couple. Embarkation: This was a hot mess, but it was not entirely NCL's fault. As usual, people ignored their assigned times and everyone showed up early, so the people who actually had early times wait in long lines. Also, they were directing everyone (but Haven) to one line as you entered - not a standard and a priority line. In reality there was a priority line, but no signage. We were told, after we waited about 30 minutes, we could have joined the priority line as we entered the terminal - Live and learn. Next time I will ask. Cabin: Our cabin was a typical balcony. Enough room for us, but not much to spare. I brought my usual magnet hooks and bathroom door organizer to make things easier. Our attendant was great and kept it spotless. We did have one issue with a slow shower drain, that overflowed into the bathroom. I used every towel we had to soak up the excess water and then called Housekeeping. Our steward brought all new towels within 15 minutes and maintenance cleared the drain that afternoon. Worked great after that. These things happen and I was pleased with how well/quickly they took care of it. Dining: I should start of by saying I am not a picky eater and enjoyed every meal I had. We had five specialty meals (Sapphire Latitudes). Moderno - Delicious, as usual - Don't miss the pineapple! Cagney's - I dream about their truffle mashed potatoes :) Bayamo - First time - Very tasty grilled seafood platter Food Republic - Asian Fusion small plates - I wanted to try everything, it was so flavorful. Teppanyaki - SIlly fun as usual and my steak was cooked perfectly! Buffet - I usually had a salad there in the afternoon with some dahl and a protein. This was the only place that I felt there was a lot of room for improvement. The salad bar selection was smaller than other ships and lacked variety :( The dahl was first rate. Taste /Savor/Manhattan Room - These all share the same menu and everything was good. The grilled porkchop on the lunch menu was a great way to start the cruise. Entertainment: DON'T MISS - Syd Norman's or Choir of Man. Very Good - Icons of Rock, Welcome Aboard Show There were lots of activities all the time, but I really wanted a quieter experience this cruise. Thermal Suite: I booked a pass for the week ($309). Yes, it's a bit pricey, but this is my happy place - therapy pool, hot tub, heated loungers, etc.... It was never too crowded, extremely clean and calm. I went every day for at least 3 hours. Ports: Costa Maya - We usually go to Maya Chan, but because of last minute port changes they were already booked. We just got off and wandered around. It's a nice port for a beach day, but my husband doesn't like the water. Roatan: Tender port (very smooth procedure) - We took a private tour w/Rony's. I highly recommend the company. Our driver Cameron, was a retired cruise ship employee. Great Time! Visited Roatan Brewery, grocery store, scenic bay overlook, souvenir shopping and Manawakie Park. A private tour is such an bargain here (compared to ship tours). Cozumel - We got off, shopped, had nachos and a fancy drink, saw some amazing break dancers and wandered for a bit. I've been here several times and didn't want to be ashore too long - the Thermal Suite was calling! LOL Harvest Caye - I prefer this island to Great Stirrup Cay. I like the pool with the swim-up bar and no tendering. I always have to get a fancy drink and play in the pool. Debarkation: Super Smooth - We did carry off. We arrived in NOLA three hours early and were on the road home before we were scheduled to even arrive!
I was on the Norwegian Escape to the Western Caribbean last week, over New Year's. Before our trip, I read a lot of reviews here that made me anxious because many contained complaints. Now that it's (sadly) over, I think the old adage holds true: only people who have something to gripe about leave reviews, but those who are perfectly happy—which is very likely the vast majority—don't leave reviews. So I'm here to change that. I've been on more than 10 cruises and almost always enjoy them. Hence, this is my first review :) I'm leaving this review to alleviate the concerns of anyone who has already booked the Escape or is considering it. We had an absolutely awesome vacation (and this was during the busiest week of the year, the week between Christmas and New Year's)! I would not hesitate to book it again. Despite being an older ship, the Escape is in very good condition. Our stateroom was immaculate. The entertainment areas (theatre, atrium, casino, clubs and lounges) were all very nice. The entertainment on this ship (especially Choir of Man) was some of the best we've seen on any cruise ship. I also didn't find a single staff member who wasn't friendly and attentive (even if they were a bit overworked, again it was the busiest week of the year). If I have to leave a gripe, the only thing I can complain about is the food; it was just average. There were plenty of options in the dining rooms and on the buffet, but taste-wise most of them were really just average. I can't speak to any of the specialty dining rooms. Overall, if you’re considering the Escape, don’t let the negative reviews scare you off. We had a memorable, fun, and thoroughly enjoyable vacation!
I have to preface this review with the fact that we stayed in a 2-bedroom suite in the Haven. This will be a Haven-centric review. Had we not been in the Haven, my overall rating would be much lower. Embarkation--Extremely easy despite all the negative reviews I had read about leaving from New Orleans. We parked at the Julia Street deck. Someone loaded our luggage onto the shuttle for us and took us right to check-in. No waiting around for the shuttle. Couldn't have been easier, and I'm glad we did this rather than drop off our luggage and then park. We could have been on the ship as early as 10:30am but got on just before 11am. We had lunch the Haven restaurant and had access to our rooms fairly early in the afternoon with luggage arriving mid-afternoon. Room --Absolutely wonderful. King bed was incredible. Second bedroom small but works fine for two kids. My 15 year old slept in the main room. He wasn't comfortable the first two nights but slept much better after putting the mattress on the floor after that. IMMENSE amount of storage space. We were just about the closest cabin to the Haven front desk. Zero noise, and it was incredible being so close to everything. It made the lounge and pool area feel like our living room. Highly recommend. Dining--Haven restaurant was excellent for lunch and breakfast. Dinner was extremely slow, so much so that it would put me off having more dinners there. Dinner entrees weren't all that enticing to me but that's a matter of personal preference. Quality was excellent. We only had one meal in the main dining room. It was rather salty but perfectly fine and tasty. I'd probably try to hit the main dining room twice next time. We are at three specialty restaurants. Teppanyaki was great--super high energy performance with tasty (but VERY salty) food. Bayamo was pretty darned good, and I'd return. La Cucina is a sorry, pitiful excuse for Italian. My husband is vegetarian, and they basically said pizza was his only entree option because there were not regular vegetarian entrees which is nuts considering how easy it is to make vegetarian Italian food. The pizza was so bad. I've had better frozen pizza and genuinely enjoyed the buffet pizza more. Speaking of buffet, I only had one real meal there which was tasty enough (Asian food). Their pizza was good. Unfortunately, we couldn't find a decent burger on the ship the entire time. Service--Very mixed. On the whole, more stand-off-ish and less friendly than other cruise lines (we most sail Disney and Royal Caribbean). Had a harder time getting vegetarian accommodations which was surprising given how common it is for people to forego meat occasionally these days. Open and obvious solicitation for tips by one of the Haven waiters which was weird. Our butler always seemed put out by anything we asked for even though we barely asked for anything all week. The staff overall just seemed tired and not overly engaged. I think this may be management or top-down problem in the Haven restaurant stemming from the head waiter who seemed wholly uninterested in his job and unhelpful for the other staff. On the bright side, our room steward, Richel, was lovely, and the concierges, especially Teo, were wonderful. Ship--The Haven was outstanding and wonderful although the hot tubs were barely warm. Public areas outside the Haven not so much. The main theatre is very bare bones and not visually appealing at all. The midship atrium area is overcrowded and a strange open venue to hold events in because of noise and overall distractions. The casino is open-air midship making the surrounding areas constantly stink of cigarette smoke. There's no real quiet place to congregate and hang out. It's all bars or restaurants or the crowded pool deck. Personally, it would not have been for me at all without the Haven. Ports--We did Lucha Libre wrestling show in Cozumel. Very fun and recommended with kids. We got a private beach villa in Harvest Caye which was beautiful but unfortunately, it stormed literally all day and we didn't get to use it as much has we would have liked. Still, it was a beautiful island (better than I was expecting based on reviews), and I would go back and get the villa again even at the price point. Entertainment--Too much emphasis on paid event like Bingo and Deal or No Deal. Choir of Man was OUTSTANDING. I hope NCL does go too cheap and replace it with something totally awful. Debarkation--Couldn't have been easier but that of course, was related to being in the Haven. Overall, I can only recommend this ship if you're in the Haven. The ship itself outside the Haven doesn't have much going for it although overall, the food was better than expected. Kids clubs were barely open and not at all while we were in port which was disappointing. Be prepared for some nickel and dimming, but that should be well-known to anyone boarding a Norwegian ship what that entails.
The Haven
Hidden at the top of the ship, The Haven features our most luxurious, well-appointed accommodations as well as 24-hour butler service, concierge service and private sundeck.
Club Balcony Suite
Whether it's the two of you or your family, our mini-suites are accented with the finest touches. And enough room to make memories forever.
Spa
Pampering begins here. The Haven Spa Suite, Spa Mini-Suite and Spa Balcony provide a more pampering spa experience at sea with easy access to the Spa and Fitness Centre. Complimentary access to the Thermal Suite can be enjoyed during regular business hours.
Balcony
Soak in breathtaking views together or with the family. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your own private balcony. Stylish and sophisticated appointments accent these modern rooms.
Oceanview
Experience comfort all around you. These stylish staterooms feature fine appointments, which are highlighted by nice touches and clear views of the ocean.
Inside
Relax in lively style and smart sophistication. Our modern inside staterooms are highlighted with appointments like a TV, sitting area and more.
Studio
Specifically designed and priced for solo travellers, our Studios feature a full-size bed, separate bath area and access to the private Studio Lounge - no single supplement required.
More than 25 Dining Experiences
Dine like nowhere else at sea with all of the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Dining. Travel somewhere new with familiar favourites and unique additions from around the globe at Food Republic. Or indulge in premium cuts with a side of delicious Parmesan dusted truffle fries at our American steakhouse, Cagney's. Whatever you're in the mood for, we have something for everyone.
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, our complimentary dining options include three main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, our Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.
Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in our three main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to our chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
SPECIALITY DINING
Enjoy a night of gastronomic proportions at one of our many speciality restaurants. Find your inner foodie at Bayamo by Ocean Blue, featuring delicious seafood eats. Bring a hearty appetite to our Brazilian steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria. And see shrimp fly at Teppanyaki. Whether you're dining inside or oceanside on The Waterfront, our speciality restaurants feature the tastes you'll crave.
Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices. Enjoy delicious comfort foods as well as more exotic choices from our many complimentary dining options. Or widen your palette further and choose from our speciality restaurants for a cover charge or á la carte. Whether it's a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are. And if you book a Speciality Dining Package, you can savour an array of our speciality restaurants for one special price.
Listen and learn in a lecture held by a guest speaker, Norwegian Cruise Line ships have much to offer to enhance your learning and senses.
14 Bars & Lounges
Pull up a stool at The Cellars, Norwegian's first ever wine bar. Let your hair down in the District Brew House, offering more than 50 different bottled beers and 24 draft beers on tap. Sip on a hand-crafted mojito at Sugarcane. Or reminisce about the good 'ol days at Miami's oldest bar, Tobacco Road! Grab your glass, make some new friends, and let the good times roll!
With so many bars and lounges to discover, finding your favourite may take a few days. Pull up a stool on The Waterfront and pair your favourite vintage with soothing waves at The Cellars - A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar. Sip on a hand-crafted mojito at Sugarcane. Or Let your hair down in The District Brew House, offering more than 50 different bottled beers and 24 draft beers on tap. Whether you're looking to meet up with friends or make new ones, there's always an opportunity to mix it up.
Entertainment
When it comes to the entertainment on Norwegian Escape, you won't believe your eyes or even your ears. Pull up a chair at The Choir of Man and raise your glass to high energy dancing and hit songs that flow as freely as the beer. Or tickle your funny bone at Headliner's Comedy Club by Levity Entertainment Group's roster of top-notch comedians.
Activities
From top to bottom and from bow to stern, Norwegian Escape has enough onboard activities to fill every minute of your cruise. Think you're brave? Splash around at Aqua Park with Free Fall - the fastest waterslides at sea. Or visit our multi-level Sports Complex and walk The Plank, which extends 8 feet over the side of the ship. Wanna get lucky? Bet it all at our award-winning Casinos at Sea®. With so much excitement, you'll have to come back for more.
Onboard Shopping
Forget to pack something? No worries! Our gift shops onboard carry everything you'll need for fun in the sun. Shop from a variety of souvenirs, cosmetics, clothing, snacks and sundry items. Treat yourself at our duty-free shops full of fantastic savings on fine jewellery, accessories, perfume, liquor and tobacco. Norwegian Escape is the first at sea to have acclaimed brands LACOSTE and Carolina Herrera. These are the first boutiques to be designed specifically for a Norwegian Cruise Line ship.
Feel free to follow your spirit, whether that takes you to a superb fitness centre, a sun lounger by the pool or to the serenity of a luxurious spa. Get the adrenaline soaring by conquering the climbing wall or ropes course high above the ocean. Flex your muscles on the sports court or treat yourself to something special in the boutiques. Catch a fun, informal lecture. Take the plunge in the Aqua Park.
Families play better together on Norwegian. From dodgeball to cupcake decorating, there are lots of activities all over the ships. Plus, with complimentary youth programmes, kids can learn to juggle at Circus School in Splash Academy and teens have the coolest themed parties in Entourage. Add exclusive NickelodeonTM entertainment at sea for kids of all ages – even the grown up ones – and your family holiday gets awesome. While the kids are having fun, so can you, indulging in a spa treatment, enjoying a leisurely meal or just switching off. And when it comes to bedtime, family-friendly accommodation gives everyone the elbow room they need. Night, night.
