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Norwegian Escape

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Norwegian Escape debuted in 2015 and was refurbished in 2022. It carries 4,266 passengers and 1,733 crew members. Highlights include the District Brew House and Norwegian's wine bar, The Cellars. Guests can choose from a total of 18 dining venues, including 11 specialty restaurants.

When it comes to activities, the ship appeals to multiple generations. Children can play in age-appropriate clubs or in the kids aqua park, while adults can sip cocktails or get treatments at the Mandara Spa. Nighttime entertainment includes live musicals, acts at the Headliners Comedy Club and table games at the casino.

Accommodations are just as diverse, ranging from Studio staterooms designed for solo travelers to Inside, Oceanview and Balcony cabins. There are also larger Club Balcony Suites, as well as The Haven (exclusive cabins that offer elite perks like 24-hour butler service and access to a private sundeck). 

Norwegian Escape departs from Miami , Orlando ,  New York City ,  Rome , Barcelona and Venice , Italy for sailings in Bermuda , Canada, the Caribbean and Europe.

Pros & Cons

Ship offers a brewery on board

Somewhat slow service in the main dining rooms

• Expert Rating » 3.5
• Traveler Rating » 4.1
• Health Rating » 5.0

Norwegian Escape ranks # 6 out of 19 Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings.

• # 6 in Best Norwegian Cruise Line
• # 19 in Best Cruises for Groups
• # 27 in Best Cruises for Families
• # 38 in Best Cruises to the Mediterranean
• # 46 in Best Cruises to Europe
• # 46 in Best Cruises to the Caribbean
• # 53 in Best Affordable Cruises

Norwegian Escape offers a wide range of accomodation options. Browse cabins to find the stateroom that suits your needs.

Norwegian Escape contains 16 decks. Find out which features are available on each Norwegian Escape deck.

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• Norwegian Escape Review 2024 + Cruise News [Podcast]

Doug Parker

• August 21, 2024

Doug Parker discusses a recent cruise experience aboard the Norwegian Escape with guest Frank, who shares insights from his nine-night Mediterranean cruise.

Staff writer Richard Sims provides updates on significant developments in the cruise industry. Topics include Disney Cruise Line’s fleet expansion, environmental protests against cruise ships in Amsterdam, and crime reports within the cruise industry.

Richard also discusses incidents involving crew members and passengers overboard, stressing the importance of safety measures. The episode concludes with a developing story about a fire on an Asian cruise ship and a tribute to a beloved cruise director stepping down.

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• Disney Cruise Line Expansion (00:00:38) : Richard Simms discusses Disney’s plan to expand its fleet from 9 to 13 ships by 2031.
• Protests in Amsterdam (00:02:16) : Protesters block cruise ships in Amsterdam, highlighting environmental concerns and overtourism issues.
• Crime Report Update (00:04:18) : The latest crime report reveals 36 incidents aboard cruise ships sailing from US ports, with Carnival leading.
• Man Overboard Incident (00:07:38) : A tragic man overboard incident on a Norwegian cruise ship is discussed, with unfortunate outcomes.
• Missing Crew Member (00:09:43) : A female crew member from Carnival Dream is reported missing, presumed overboard after failing to show up for work.
• Farewell to a Cruise Director (00:11:01) : The departure of popular cruise director Chris Williams, known as the Flying Scotsman, is announced.
• Fire Incident on a Cruise Ship (00:16:14) : Breaking news reports a fire on a cruise ship in Asia, with injuries reported among crew members.
• Trip Insurance Importance (00:18:03) : Discusses the necessity of trip insurance for travelers going on cruises or other trips.
• Cruise Review Introduction (00:18:57) : Doug introduces Frank, who will share his experience aboard the Norwegian Escape.
• Pre-Cruise Thoughts (00:19:16) : Frank shares his motivations for choosing the nine-night cruise to Europe.
• Cruise Itinerary Highlights (00:19:54) : Frank describes the itinerary, including ports in Italy, Spain, and France.
• Embarkation Experience (00:20:16) : Discussion on embarkation speed and Frank’s pre-cruise stay in Rome.
• Impressions of Rome (00:21:06) : Frank expresses his awe and satisfaction with his time in Rome.
• Cruise Ship Experience (00:22:27) : Frank shares his impressions of the Norwegian Escape during this sailing.
• Cabin Experience (00:23:43) : Details about the club balcony suite and its amenities during the trip.
• Dining Experience Overview (00:25:55) : Frank discusses his dining experiences, focusing on breakfast at the buffet.
• Main Dining Room Experience (00:27:07) : Frank shares his experience dining at the Manhattan Room and menu changes.
• Specialty Dining Venues (00:28:31) : Frank reviews his experiences at various specialty dining venues on board.
• Entertainment Overview (00:31:25) : Frank discusses the entertainment options available during the cruise and their quality.
• Ship Capacity and Crowds (00:34:43) : He shares insights on ship capacity and crowd levels during the cruise.
• First Impressions of Norwegian Escape (00:34:55) : Discussion on the ship’s capacity and vibe beach club experience.
• Casino Experience (00:35:25) : Light gambling experience and observations about smoke in the casino.
• Port of Call: Naples (00:36:03) : Highlights of a bus tour to Sorrento and Pompeii, including shopping and sightseeing.
• Exploring Sardinia (00:38:08) : Tour the countryside, visit a winery, and meet new friends.
• Mallorca Excursions (00:39:48) : Walking tours featuring flamenco dancing and tapas.
• Beach Day in Ibiza (00:40:59) : Relaxing beach day experience at a Hard Rock hotel.
• Barcelona Cooking Class (00:41:00) : Engaging cooking class experience, making paella and enjoying wine.
• Monaco Casino Adventure (00:42:39) : Experience at the casino in Monaco, including entry challenges and F1 race track.
• Overnight in Livorno (00:46:13) : Extended stay allowing excursions to Florence and Pisa.
• Florence Highlights (00:46:32) : Visiting notable sites, including the statue of David and stunning Tuscan scenery.
• Pisa Photo Opportunity (00:48:24) : Capturing the classic photo of holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Perfect Weather Throughout (00:49:00) : Discussion on the ideal weather conditions during the trip.
• Seamless Departure from Rome (00:50:19) : Smooth disembarkation process and leisurely breakfast before leaving the ship.
• Smooth Boarding Experience (00:50:55) : Discussion on the Norwegian Escape’s quick and efficient boarding process.
• First-Time Tips for Cruising (00:52:08) : Advice on booking Norwegian excursions for a stress-free experience during the cruise.
• Highlight of the Cruise (00:53:00) : Waking up in a different European city each day was the trip’s main highlight.
• Final Thoughts on Norwegian Escape (00:53:30) : The ship felt spacious despite full capacity; a recommendation for future bookings.
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Norwegian Escape

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• Miami (Florida)
• New Orleans (Port NOLA Louisiana)
• Barcelona (Spain)
• Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida)
• New York (NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn)

Norwegian Escape current position

Norwegian Escape current location is at Adriatic Sea (coordinates 43.59912 N / 15.31295 E) cruising at speed of 19 kn (35 km/h | 22 mph) en route to SPLIT,CROATIA. The AIS position was reported 6 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Escape current cruise is 11 days, one-way from Trieste to Barcelona . The itinerary starts on 21 Aug, 2024 and ends on 01 Sep, 2024 .

Specifications of Norwegian Escape

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Norwegian Escape Itineraries

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The 2015-built Norwegian Escape cruise ship is the 1st of all four Breakaway Plus-class NCL vessels - together with the sisterships Norwegian Joy (2017), Norwegian Bliss (2018) and Norwegian Encore (2019). This class of liners are approx 7000 GT tons larger in comparison to the previously biggest vessel of the line, Norwegian Epic . The NCL Escape ship cost USD 920 million to build (October 2012 ship order rates).

The vessel (IMO number 9677076) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311000341) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a subsidiary company of the shipping corporation Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH). NCL was founded in 1966, headquartered in Miami (Florida USA) and publicly traded (NASDAQ) company listed on NYSE ( NYC ). NCLH's major shareholders are the corporations Apollo Global Management (American), Genting Group (Malaysian) and TPG Capital (American). In 2017, the brand NCL had a worldwide cruise market share 8,7% (passengers) and 8,4% (revenue). NCLH (shipowner) owns the brands NCL , Oceania and RSSC-Regent .

The 4300-passenger ship Norwegian Escape received her name in a USA TODAY contest. Guy Harvey was the lucky man chosen in 2014 to paint Escape’s hull art. Norwegian Escape has the innovative features found on Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway , as well as a number of new interactive experiences. The new 4,200-passenger miracle by NCL features an expanded Haven – the line’s concept “ship within a ship”. This space (accessible only by keycard) boasts an outdoor terrace, private restaurant, courtyard area with retractable roof pool, whirlpools, spa treatment rooms, separate sauna, private sundeck. Other differences from the Breakaway-class NCL vessels are more Haven Suites (42 to 55), 26 additional Penthouses, 14 Spa access suites, more Studio cabins (59 to 82).

Decks and Cabins

Norwegian Escape staterooms (2174 total, in 42 grades) include 1717 outside, 407 Inside, 82 Studios (single cabins). Most staterooms are sized 160-170 ft2 (15-16 m2). Balcony cabins are 1168, Oceanviews 114, Inside 407. Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 47. The largest accommodations are The Haven Deluxe Owners Suites (900 ft2 / 84 m2, with wraparound terrace sized 190 ft2 / 18 m2).

The 82 Studios (designed for solo travelers) are with virtual views and exclusive access to Studio Lounge. The ship also features many family cabins (connecting staterooms) across most categories.

The boat has 20 decks , of which 16 are passenger-accessible and 12 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

NCL Escape ship's a la carte dining provides passengers with the freedom to savor gourmet dishes, various tastes and the flexibility to choose the number of courses. The signature at-fee restaurants include Le Bistro, La Cucina, Cagney’s and Moderno Churrascaria (steakhouses), Bayamo. Guests can always choose the ship's 11 complimentary dining options.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Escape restaurants and food bars.

• Private Room at Taste (100-seat, group private dining venue)
• Savor Restaurant (forward Dining Room, complimentary)
• Taste Restaurant (forward Dining Room, complimentary, with Your Time dining)
• Le Bistro (French dinner-only restaurant; reservations-only; US$20 cover charge)
• Teppanyaki (Japanese Hibachi restaurant, reservations-only; US$25; open for Lunch and Dinner; features live cooking demonstrations)
• Manhattan Room (aft-location Dining Room; complimentary; Freestyle dining, Dinner only)
• O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill (sports bar, with 24-hour American cuisine - burgers, steaks, desserts; complimentary)
• Shanghai’s Noodle Bar (Asian cuisine complimentary restaurant inside O’Sheehan’s Pub area)
• Food Republic (via partnership with Pubbelly Restaurant Group) is a specialty restaurant open for lunch through dinner, with international cuisine and iPad ordering system.
• Pincho Tapas Bar (Latin dishes)
• Wasabi (sushi bar)
• Cagney’s Steakhouse (specialty dinner restaurant for prime steaks and gourmet seafood specialties; reservations-only, US$30 cover charge per person and free Kids Menu)
• Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse; reservations-only; US$20 per person cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
• La Cucina (Italian restaurant; reservations-only, US$15 cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
• Bayamo Restaurant (Cuban/Latin seafood restaurant by Jose Garces)
• Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville At Sea (debuted in Southampton on October 27, 2015, as a complimentary fast food restaurant; however, in November 2015 NCL confirmed that the first-ever Margaritaville at Sea aboard Norwegian Escape, will operate as a specialty a la carte restaurant, due to "crowd-control reasons")
• Garden Cafe (complimentary buffet restaurant with various cuisine stations).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The honor to serve as the Escape’s godfather was given to the musician known as Pitbull (Armando Christian Perez). “Mr 305” was officially announced as a leading performer during the ship’s christening ceremony on November 9, 2015. On the NCL Escape ship is served Pitbull’s signature vodka brand “Voli”, mixed also in specialty cocktails (“Mr Worldwide”).

The Escape vessel features an expanded 55-Suite Haven, a spacious sundeck, 2 whirlpools, private dining and specialty restaurants, an expanded courtyard, outdoor terrace, Thermal suite, treatment rooms (14 – suite Heaven SPA) and a fitness center.

Entertainment options also include the NCL's FIREWORKS show (on each voyage), "Rock of Ages", "Cirque Dreams", "Illusionarium" (magicians show). Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hr Room-Service, Supervised Kids Program ("NCL Kids"), Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Escape lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Escape Theater (900 seats; features Broadway-style musical productions; two grand shows per night)
• The Supper Club (theatrical entertainment dining venue, with grand-style aerial acrobatics; surcharge $30-40 PP)
• Atrium (3-deck midship hub area - “678 Ocean Place”, with a big-size LED screen, dance area and live entertainment)
• Atrium Cafe & Bar (specialty tea & coffee bar)
• The Library; Card Room; Internet Cafe (24-hour)
• Headliners Comedy Club & Lounge
• Mixx Bar (live piano music; pre-dinner cocktails); Bar 21; 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar; Tobacco Road Liquor Bar; The Humidor (cigar lounge); The Cellars Wine Bar; Sugarcane Mojito Bar; Prime Meridian Bar; Studio Lounge; Svedka (ice bar), Shaker's
• Carlo's Bake Shop is a premium patisserie/bakery by ‘the “cake boss” Buddy Valastro.
• Art Gallery
• Escape Casino is a premium gaming lounge with both smoking and non-smoking areas, large-size LED screens, a separate Escape Casino VIP Room (high-stakes gambling room) and is served by Skyline Bar.
• Skyline Bar offers cocktails before dinner. Guests can meet friends after a show or press their luck with the bar-top poker screens.
• Bliss Ultra Lounge & Nightclub
• The District Brew House (craft beer hall featuring a keg room, 24 draft beers on tap and 50 different bottled beers; via a partnership with Wynwood Brewing Company, Miami)
• Dolce Gelato (Italian ice cream)
• Atrium Boutiques (tax-duty free shops, among which are 2 new, exclusive for NCL boutiques - Carolina Herrera (designer fashion clothing, bags, purses, perfumes) and LACOSTE (designer shoes, clothing, apparel, leather goods). Each of the new onboard stores is "first at sea", and designed specifically for NCL Escape. In addition to exclusive boutiques, the Escape ship also has retail shops from name brands like Bvlgari, Hublot, Tissot, Uno de 50. The ship also introduced the Ulysse Nardin watches and a hand-picked Columbian Emeralds collection.
• Photo Gallery & Shop
• Waterfront Promenade (1320 ft/402 m long; open-air dining and entertainment venues)
• Aqua Park (3-deck, with two pools, 2 racing twist-slides and 5 waterslides)
• Kids venues, club lounges (Kid’s Aqua Park, Splash Academy for kids 3-12 yo, Guppies Nursery for kids 6 months to 2 years old)
• Mandara Spa & Fitness (Thermal Suite, Snow Room, Salt Room, Medi Spa, 24 Treatment Rooms, Beauty Salon, Barber Shop, fitness classes)
• Spice H2O (adults only; served by Breezeway Bar & Grill)
• Entourage Teen Centre (jukeboxes, table football, video arcades, teen disco)
• “The Haven” (Suite- and Villa-passengers only complex; consists of The Haven Courtyard, The Haven Restaurant, The Haven Lounge)
• Rock Climbing Wall; Jogging Track; Sports Complex (Spider Web - enclosed 24ft/7m tall kids' climbing wall with a spiral slide, Bungee Trampoline, 9-hole Mini Golf course, the largest at sea Ropes course, Zip Line, The Plank - 8ft/2,5m extending platform)
• Vibe Beach Club (deck 19) is an adults-only relaxation area (surcharges per day apply) with cantilevered whirlpools, sunbathing area with sun loungers and luxury chaise lounge chairs, outdoor bar, private cabanas.

Itineraries

Norwegian Escape itinerary program is based on roundtrip Eastern Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from Miami Florida , with feature port destinations Saint Thomas USVI< Tortola BVI and Nassau Bahamas.

Since April 2018, NYC New York becomes NCL Escape's new homeport in the USA, with roundtrip departures from Midtown Manhattan. Becoming the largest ever cruise ship homeported in NYC, NCL Escape was repositioned to NYC from Miami to operate on 7-night roundtrip itineraries to Bermuda (through September 2018) and also on 7-night and longer itineraries to Florida-Bahamas and other Eastern Caribbean destinations.

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Norwegian Escape Wiki

NCL Escape ship design changes ("Breakaway" compared to "Breakaway Plus" class) include 1 more passenger deck, increased number of Heaven Suites (from 42 to 55), expanded Haven and Courtyard areas, 26 more Penthouse Suites, more Studio cabins (single occupancy rooms - from 59 to 82). Fun fact is that the "Norwegian Escape" name was selected through a Facebook contest with 10 potential names options. The contest was traditionally called "Norwegians Name Their Ships", and included NCL FB fans votes. The same way company's fans picked the names of Breakaway and Getaway . Escape ship's hull theme is by Guy Harvey (marine wildlife conservationist).

On September 18, 2015, started vessel's 24-hour long conveyance along Ems River (from the shipyard in Papenburg Germany to Eemshaven Holland ). Liner's christening ceremony was on November 9, 2015, lead by godfather Pitbull (rapper Armando Christian Perez). The naming ceremony was attended by NCLH's CEO Frank Del Rio. The opening act featured acrobatic Parkour performers (helped by hidden trampolines built into the stage). Then Froggy ("Elvis Duran Morning Show”) introduced various performers and VIP guests, among which was Carlos Gimenez (Miami-Dade County's Mayor). Pierside at PortMiami, the rapper Pitbull performed a live concert with some of his best hits, including “Don’t Stop the Party”, “Fireball”, "Give Me Everything”. Followed DJ-led sing-alongs.

Ship's Inaugural Cruise (maiden voyage) started on October 29, 2015. The 11-day Transatlantic crossing was from the UK to Florida ( Southampton to Miami ). On March 1, 2016, NCL announced that Escape's scheduled departure time from homeport Miami will be changed - from 4 pm to 7 pm (3 hours later). This change allows NCL cruise passengers later flights (arrivals in Miami) and applies to all the ship's 7-days Eastern Caribbean itineraries out of Miami scheduled for the period May 7 through December 31, 2016.

NCL Escape has the world's biggest marine scrubber system, consisting of all 5 units produced and installed by Yara Marine Technologies. These units clean the engines' sulfur oxide emissions by 99%. At max cruising speed, the ship's engines consume ~11 tons of diesel fuel per hour. In March 2015, Yara Marine installed its latest technology scrubber system on the Brittany Ferries ship Normandie.

The ship was built with new "scrubbers" (exhaust gas cleaning systems). The new technology reduces the equivalent of approx 1500 tons of the poisonous gas Sulfur Oxide. These in-line scrubbers (5 units) are lightweight and able to operate in a dry mode, as well as in open and closed loops.

In 2018 (starting April), NCL Escape was homeported in NYC New York , with departures from Midtown Manhattan. Currently the largest NYC-homeported cruise ship, Escape was repositioned to NYC from Miami for 7-day roundtrips to Bermuda (through September 2018) and also 7-day and longer itineraries to Florida-Bahamas and other Caribbean destinations.

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Norwegian Escape® offers the ultimate playground at sea for all ages. Take hanging out to new heights on the ropes course and dare to walk the plank, which extends eight feet over the side of the ship. Swoosh down waterslides and splash around the Kid’s Aqua Park. Then slow things down in the Spa Thermal Suite. Dine oceanside along The Waterfront where every table boasts the best views. Roll into good times at the casino, rock out to live music and catch amazing original productions. And that’s just the beginning. Serve up all that excitement and relaxation with a wide selection of delicious cuisine, from fresh seafood dishes at Bayamo by Ocean Blue to Italian at La Cucina and Le Bistro’s elegant French dishes. Then let the good times flow at one of our unique bars and lounges. Norwegian Escape is ready to whisk you away to the Bahamas , The Caribbean from Miami and the Mediterranean from Rome. Get ready for the ultimate escape with Norwegian! Bahamas , 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 specialty hand-crafted cocktails.--> --> View Sailings -->

• Ship 164,998 Gross Register Tonnage
• Guest 4,218 Guest Capacity double occupancy
• Length 326 m Overall Length
• Width 55 m Max Beam
• Year 2022 Refurbished Year Built 2015
• Crew 1,733 Ship Crew

Norwegian Escape CRUISE SHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Broadway Entertainment

Every night will be music to your ears with the entertainment on board Norwegian Escape. Perfect your dance moves and clear your pipes as you go on an incredible audible journey with Tony Award®-winning musical, After Midnight. And when you want to hear something just a little bit different, the laughs bursting out of Headliners Comedy Club will surely do the trick. With the entertainment on board, Norwegian Escape is hitting all the right notes.

NEW! Starlink High-Speed Internet

Starlink provides fast Internet service at sea and is now available on Norwegian Escape. Using advanced low earth orbit satellites, SpaceX's Starlink delivers industry leading broadband internet connectivity, which will improve the capacity, speed, and reliability of Internet on board.

The Choir of Man

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 favourites. Leave your worries behind and toast to a memorable night at this feel good show!

A Variety of 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.

• The Waterfront

Connect with the sea on The Waterfront, our quarter-mile oceanfront promenade. Discover a new restaurant or bar each day and night! Pull up a stool at The Cellars Wine bar, offering the ultimate wine experience. Dine oceanside at La Cucina and enjoy delicious lobster fettuccine. Or simply bask in the ocean air and watch the sunset with your friends.

Bars & Lounges for Every Taste

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!

Wide Range of Accommodations

Our exceptional range of Staterooms and Suites is unlike anything else at sea today. Enjoy stunning views on your private balcony. Keep your family connected with comfortable adjoining staterooms. Indulge in a luxurious and spacious suite in The Haven.

• 678 Ocean Place

Located at the center of our newest ships is 678 Ocean Place where you’ll find three decks of non-stop action. Discover a new bar or lounge. Shop in a designer boutique. Try your luck in the casino. You’re at the center of it all – and loving every minute.

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See Escape STATEROOMS

• Club Balcony Suite

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.

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.

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.

Experience comfort all around you. These stylish staterooms feature fine appointments, which are highlighted by nice touches and clear views of the ocean.

Relax in lively style and smart sophistication. Our modern inside staterooms are highlighted with appointments like a TV, sitting area and more.

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.

Experience WHAT’S ON BOARD

• Speciality Dining
• Bars & Lounges
• Entertainment
• Onboard Shopping

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When you want some "me" time, look no further than Mandara Spa®. Relax with a hot-stone massage, one of over 50 speciality treatments offered. At our onboard spas, treatments range from the classic to the luxurious. Let our pampering professionals soothe and rejuvenate you with facials, massages, acupuncture and a full menu of services.

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.

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