Norwegian Escape Review

Norwegian Escape...Not So Great

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barney74
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Aug 2016
Cabin: Aft-facing Balcony Stateroom

Not So Great. I've been on 19 cruises and this was probably the worst experience i have ever had on a ship. I've been on numerous royal caribbean cruises, a few Princess cruises, a few Celebrity cruises, and a few Norwegian cruises, and i disliked this one the most. The Ship is beautiful and there is a lot to do onboard, and the food was really good, (with the exception of the desserts...the pastry chef needs to step it up!), however, those are probably the only good things i can say about it. Now for the BAD. The ship is huge and there is way too many people onboard. It always felt crowded, always bumping in to people everywhere you go, elevators take forever, and don't even get me started with the breakfast buffet!! The first morning i made up a plate of food and walked around the entire buffet a few times, for 15 minutes, trying to find a table inside to eat at. I finally gave up and abandoned my plate of food. There was spilled food under the tables and chairs and it was really hot and smelly in the cafe. There was tons of kids screaming and crying and running around in the cafe too.

WORST SPA EVER!!!

I spent $468 on 2 weekly spa passes for use of the thermal spa. Biggest waste of money!! There was nothing relaxing about this spa at all. People are in and out of the steam rooms and saunas and having full on, loud conversations the entire time. Who the hell wants to listen to a bunch of loud woman talking about nonsense??? The spa should not be Co-Ed. I really didn't enjoy having my relaxing time interrupted by all those chatty women in the spa. And the area where the hot tub and thermal pool is located is even more loud and ridiculous. People are literally yelling in there to be heard over the noise of the whirlpools. The thermal beds are in this same area and all you hear while laying on them, is people talking and yelling. Horrible Spa!!! The Worst!!! Don't waste your money buying the weekly pass!!!

Cabin Review

Aft-facing Balcony Stateroom

Cabin B1

cabin was nice. Balcony was very nice with great view and 2 lounge chairs and table and 2 chairs as well. only negative about the cabin is the useless couch that is backed up directly to the closet, making it very difficult to access and hang clothes in the closet. annoying actually!

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