Norwegian Escape Review

An Amazing Anniversary Trip

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Norwegian Escape
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barbie2272
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Jun 2017
Cabin: Mid-ship Mini-Suite with Balcony

This was our first time on Norwegian and only our second cruise. It was for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We sailed out of Miami. We booked a MiniSuite Balcony room - mid ship. It was a great room. If you have never stayed in a balcony room you must!!!! Our room stewart was Mr. Kasmani he was amazing! Thank you for all of the towel animals!!!! So cute! Okay for the high points!!!! Cagney Steakhouse - AWESOME. You must have the 8 oz. filet. So good! Porterhouse was cooked well and flavorful, but we are from Texas and it was not very thick. My husband was a little disappointed. MINE WAS GREAT! LaCucina - also amazing!!!!! The Churrascaria - food was good but there was just too much of it. I have never ate so much meat at one setting! The all-inclusive restaurants were also pretty good. Loved their soups!!!! We had the drink package so I drank my weight is Cosmopolitans!!! SO YUMMY!!!!! Spice H2O was awesome. That is where we layed out the most, as it was all adult until the evening. Our bartender there most of the time was Shane and he was so awesome!!! Thank you for those MANGO MELTDOWNS!!!! Oh so good!!!! And the mudslides weren't too shabby either!!!! I have to say, all of the bartenders and wait staff were pretty awesome!!!! Always eager to help and please. Now for our Cruise Director Tyler and his assistant Jackie - so awesome!!!! From the 80's party, to the Glow Party, to the Battle of the Sexes the last night (I was chosen to participate and had the time of my life). GIRLS WON by the way! Tyler was everywhere and always making sure everyone was having a blast!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

Now as you know everything has negatives, and so I will touch on those for just a second. The excursion - Champagne Catamaran in St. Thomas to St. John - well it says a beach and snorkel break but honestly by the time we got to the beach and off of the boat we did not have much beach time. We literally got off of the catamaran, went to the bar, purchased a beer and sandwich; went back to the beach got a chair, ate the sandwich and it was time to leave. When I pay over $100.00 a person for a beach break I expect to be able to lay out on the beach. Sorry. Also, our excursion on the last day (Parasailing in the Bahamas) was canceled due to weather. Of course that was not the ship's fault and they immediately refunded our money to our account. I have to tell you about an excursion you MUST do! It is the Catamaran to JOST VAN DYKE. We took this and it is WELL WORTH THE MONEY. The catamaran is the Rebel Yell and the crew, well they were simply awesome! We had 2 1/2 hours on the beach and SOGGY DOLLAR BAR is so fun. You must have a painkiller. That is their signature drink. We were so impressed, my husband and I are going to plan a trip back just to stay on Jost Van Dyke. The Soggy Dollar has some beach bungalows you can rent. My overall rating of this cruise was A++++ 100%. Selection - awesome. Amenities - Awesome!!!! WOULD DEFINITELY DO THIS CRUISE AGAIN!!!!!

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Mid-ship Mini-Suite with Balcony

Cabin MA

Cabin was awesome. The bathroom is full size with a full size shower. Lots of storage space!!! Was delightfully surprised. Also, more than enough space for all of our clothes and shoes (well, mine - lol!). Bed was pretty comfy!!!

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