Norwegian Escape
Norwegian

Norwegian Escape

84
SCORE
Dining 86Entertainment 81Activities & Thrills 80Pools & Relaxation 78Space & Comfort 58Value / Cost 38
Line
Norwegian
Built
2015
Guests
4,266
Tonnage
164,998 tons
Length
325.9 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 86/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 81/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 80/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Norwegian
Ship Name
Escape
Maiden voyage
2015

Physical

Year Built
2015
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2018
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
164,998 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
325.9 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
46.5 m
Ship Within a Ship
The Haven by Norwegian — a keycard-access-only two-deck suite complex (Decks 17-18) with 55 suites, private restaurant, courtyard pool with retractable roof, spa treatment rooms, sauna, private sun deck, and 24-hour butler/concierge service
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
20
Passenger Decks
15
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,733
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.514
Total Cabins
2,174
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
47
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
4,266487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
38.6772128

Amenities

Restaurants
25 dining options total, including complimentary venues (Garden Café, O'Sheehan's Bar and Grill, Savor, Taste, The Haven Restaurant, The Manhattan Room, The Private Room at Taste) and specialty/paid venues (Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Bayamo, Teppanyaki, Los Lobos, Food Republic, and others)
Restaurants - Paid
18
Restaurants - Included
7
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
4
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
3
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
8
- Hot Tubs - General Access
4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
4
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
14
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Vibe Beach Club — an 18+ adults-only sun deck retreat with an oversized hot tub, chaise loungers, private cabanas, a full-service bar with complimentary drinks, water spritzers, chilled towels, and fruit skewers (day pass or full-cruise pass required)
Special Amenities
Ropes course, Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee), Adult Only Relaxation Area (free), Escape Room, Sports Square
Ropes course
Included
Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee)
Flat fee
Adult Only Relaxation Area (free)
Included
Escape Room
Flat fee
Sports Square
Included

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price
$3.00
Domestic Beer Price
$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)
$109.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
20
Restaurants Price: Included
3
Restaurants Price: Premium
15
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
2
Restaurants Type: Sit down
15
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
5
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6BR3
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9677076
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311000341
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas
83.7
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 86
Entertainment 81
Activities & Thrills 80
Pools & Relaxation 78
Space & Comfort 58
Value / Cost 38