Norwegian Escape · CruiseFans

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

58Beats 46% of ships

Dining

86Top 15% of ships

Entertainment

81Top 15% of ships

Activities & Thrills

80Top 19% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

78Top 27% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Dining — scores 86/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 81/100

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 80/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineNorwegian

Ship NameEscape

Maiden voyage2015

Physical

Year Built2015

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2018

BuilderMeyer Werft

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

164,998 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

325.9 m

Width/Beam

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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 ShipThe 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

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks15

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,733

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.5

Total Cabins2,174

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins47

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

4,266

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

38.677

Amenities

Restaurants25 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 - Paid18

Restaurants - Included7

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools4

- Pools - General Access2

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive1

Outdoor Pools3

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs8

- Hot Tubs - General Access4

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive4

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges14

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

Thermal SuitesFlat fee

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingNo

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaVibe 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 AmenitiesRopes course, Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee), Adult Only Relaxation Area (free), Escape Room, Sports Square

Ropes courseIncluded

Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee)Flat fee

Adult Only Relaxation Area (free)Included

Escape RoomFlat fee

Sports SquareIncluded

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$20.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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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 Restaurants20

Restaurants Price: Included3

Restaurants Price: Premium15

Restaurants Price: Exclusive2

Restaurants Type: Sit down15

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve5

Restaurants Type: Buffet0

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6BR3

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9677076

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311000341

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas