Norwegian Escape
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The Norwegian Escape ship is one of the largest and most innovative vessels in the fleet of Norwegian Cruise Line. She entered service in October 2015 and was the first ship in the Breakaway Plus Class, an enhanced version of the earlier Breakaway design. Her sister ships include Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Encore.
Measuring approximately 326 metres in length and carrying over 4,200 guests at double occupancy, the Norwegian Escape ship blends large-scale resort features with NCL’s Freestyle Cruising concept, which allows flexible dining and relaxed dress codes. Over the years NCL Escape cruises has sailed itineraries across the Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and New England, and the Mediterranean, typically departing from ports such as Miami, New York and various European homeports depending on the season.
With nearly 1,700 crew members on board, the NCL Escape ship is designed to deliver a high standard of service, diverse dining, impressive entertainment and a wide choice of accommodation suited to different travel styles and budgets.
Restaurants and Bars on Norwegian Escape Ship
Dining is one of the strongest features of the Norwegian Escape ship, with more than 25 places to eat and drink. Guests can choose between complimentary dining rooms, casual venues and speciality restaurants for an additional charge.
Speciality Restaurants
Cagney’s Steakhouse
A classic American-style steakhouse serving premium cuts of beef, fresh seafood and indulgent sides. It is a popular evening venue for guests celebrating special occasions.
Bayamo by Ocean Blue
A contemporary seafood restaurant offering refined dishes inspired by coastal and Latin flavours, with an emphasis on quality ingredients and elegant presentation.
Moderno Churrascaria
A Brazilian rodizio-style dining experience where grilled meats are carved at the table. Guests can also enjoy fresh vegetables at the salad bar and other traditional sides.
Teppanyaki
An interactive Japanese dining experience meant to entertain. Skilled chefs prepare meals on a hot plate with a lot flair in front of guests, combining entertainment with freshly cooked cuisine.
Le Bistro
A French-inspired restaurant serving classic dishes such as French onion soup, escargot and rich desserts with wines in a more intimate, romantic setting.
Complimentary Dining
The ship’s main dining rooms and the Garden Café buffet provide varied menus that change daily, offering international dishes and familiar favourites. O’Sheehan’s Bar and Grill is a 24 hour venue that serves comfort food in a relaxed pub-style atmosphere.
Bars and Lounges
The NCL Escape ship has a wide mix of bars and social spaces with each offering something different:
- The District Brew House offers an extensive range of beer selection with a live music ambience making it a perfect area to socialise while enjoying a pint or two.
- The Cellars Wine Bar allows guests to experience curated tastings and wine-focused experiences, perfect for wine lovers looking to try wines from different countries and ports.
- Skyline Bar combines speciality cocktails with interactive gaming screens, bar top poker and dancing, making it perfect for gatherings and pre drinks.
- Poolside bars are perfect for daytime drinks while lounging in the sun.
These variety of bars and lounge areas ensures guests can enjoy quiet spaces, lively nightlife or scenic outdoor areas throughout their cruise.
Accommodation on Norwegian Escape Ship
The Norwegian Escape ship has just under 2,200 staterooms, offering options from budget-friendly cabins to luxury suites. These are the cabin options available on NCL Escape ship
Inside Cabins
Inside cabins are a comfortable and the most affordable option making them ideal for guests who plan to spend most of their time exploring the ship or going ashore.
Oceanview Cabins
NCL Cruises ocean view cabins are similar to the inside cabins except they feature a picture window for natural light and scenic sea views.
Balcony Staterooms
Balcony staterooms are one of the most popular option that provides floor to ceiling windows and a private outdoor space to relax and enjoy ocean views.
Mini Suites
NCL cruises mini suites offers more interior space than standard balcony cabins with enhanced bathroom facilities and other updates for added comfort.
The Haven by Norwegian
The Haven by Norwegian Cruise Line is a private luxury enclave located at the top of the ship. Guests staying in The Haven enjoy exclusive access to a private restaurant, lounge, courtyard and sundeck along with other extras like butler and concierge services.
Studio Cabins
NCL Cruises studio cabins are designed specifically for solo travellers. Studio cabins includes access to a private Studio Lounge that is shared with other solo travellers allowing for a sociable yet independent cruising experience.
This wide range of accommodation options makes the Norwegian Escape ship suitable for couples, families, solo travellers and larger groups alike.
Entertainment on Board NCL Escape Cruise Ship
Norwegian Escape ship offers spectacular entertainment for all ages designed to beat land based resorts. Enjoy some of the best waterslides at sea, including tandem inner tube slides and the incredible Free Fall slide. Try out all manner of sports and experience the thrills of the ropes course as you zip over the ocean.
Theatre Performances
The Escape Theatre hosts a variety of high-quality stage productions some of which features live music shows, professionally choreographed performances and impressive staging.
Live Music and Comedy Shows
NCL Cruises are popular for headliners Comedy Club that showcases stand-up comedians while other venues feature live bands, tribute acts and themed parties throughout the cruise. Spice H20 will spice up your cruises and is tailored to adults looking for a different experience on adults only cruises.
Thrill Attractions
The Aqua Park onboard the NCL Escape cruise ship includes multi-storey waterslides and splash areas for families. The ropes course is located high above the deck for a more adventurous challenge.
Casino and Nightlife
A full-service casino offers table games complete with slot machines. Late-night venues like the casinos, clubs and other areas keeps the atmosphere lively well into the evening.
Spa and Fitness
During the day, guests can also get pampered at the Mandara Spa, work out at fitness centre, or play a game of basketball or tennis at the sports complex. The Waterfront promenade allows al fresco dining and scenic sea views along the ship’s edge for a relaxing evening.
Norwegian Escape Cruise Deals
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Norwegian Escape Ship Facts
Norwegian Escape was launched in 2015
The gross tonnage is 164998
The width of Norwegian Escape is 41 meters
The maximum speed of the ship is 23 knots per hour
The length of Norwegian Escape is 326 meters
The currency taken on Norwegian Escape is USD
Norwegian Escape has 1733 cabin crew members
The ship has 16 decks
Norwegian Escape has 2174 cabins on board
It also has 47 wheelchair cabins on board
What's Included with
Norwegian Cruise Line
Sail with confidence when you book with NCL Cruises. Everything from breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks from various dining venues to world-class entertainment, the use of swimming pools, hot tubs, leisure facilities, return flights, and more are included when you book a cruise adventure with Norwegian Cruises.
Accommodation
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in a choice of included dining venues
Entertainment throughout the day and evening
Use of swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centre and leisure facilities where available
Return flights included from a choice of UK airports (fly cruise bookings only)
Youth programmes for 3-17 year olds
Complimentary shuttle service from ship to port where available
Selected hot drinks, iced tea, lemonade, juices, and water in selected venues
Porterage of luggage from port to cabin
Adult only areas
Theme nights and deck parties
A daily programme of activities
Norwegian Escape
Frequently Asked Questions
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Taste / The Private Room at Taste
Serving a wide variety of cuisine, Taste offers a stylish and contemporary atmosphere. Plus, with a menu that changes daily and carefully selected wine recommendations, you'll experience a different culinary adventure with every visit.




Excursions
GO LOCAL TOURS
Authentic multicultural experiences await on a Go Local Tour with NCL. Explore how people in cities around the world live, work, eat and play on unique tours designed for guests who thrive on culture-connecting and unforgettable exploration.
ADVENTURE RUSH
Start by letting your imagination run wild. Mush your way across an ice field in Alaska. Surf in Kaua‘i. Soar through the sky on a zipline on Harvest Caye. Go tubing in Belize or even airboat through the Florida Everglades. Your adventure awaits.
HISTORIC TIMES
Get up close and personal with places you’ve seen only in pictures. Then take some of your own. Stand in the shadow of the Colosseum. Tour a medieval castle. Unravel the mysteries of the Mayan ruins. Or catch a glimpse of the revered Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace of Bangkok. Take a history lesson like no other.
WONDERS OF NATURE
Hang with the locals in Australia. Or pack your camera and enjoy majestic humpback whales near Hawai‘i, glaciers in Alaska, the soaring cliffs of Greece or the golden foliage in New England. They’re all naturally wondrous scene-stealers.
LAID-BACK LEISURE
Sometimes you just want to soak in the sun — and your surroundings. So find that perfect secluded beach and take it all in. Or shop the local markets for great bargains and take home a little something to complement your amazing holiday.
SELFIE TOURS
Get your smile — and your mobile device — ready for a tour like no other. With NCL’s Selfie Tours, we will take you to picture-perfect places to fill your feed. Many of our tours are guided by a selfie expert who will show you how to perfect your angle, use a selfie stick and more.































Aqua Park
Grab an inner tube, find a challenger and get to racing at Aqua Racer. Scream all the way down as you take the plunge with Free Fall - the fastest waterslides at sea. Get the whole gang together and give the Family Slide a whirl. Or call it a lazy day and lounge by the pools and hot tubs with a frozen drink in hand. However you like to make a splash, Aqua Park is overflowing with ways to do so.





Mandara Spa & Salon
Step into the world-renowned Mandara Spa and Salon®, where time slows and tranquility takes over. Indulge in signature massages, high-performance Biotec facials, and ancient healing through acupuncture-or rejuvenate your skin with advanced Med Spa treatments. Complete your transformation in the salon with expert hair styling, precision barber services, and flawless nail care, leaving you refreshed, radiant, and ready to sail.




Kid's Aqua Park
They'll splish. They'll splash. They'll definitely have a blast. Whether they want to zoom down a tube slide or get drenched by tipping buckets or water cannons, kids will have the best of times at our new interactive Kids' Aqua Park. This watery wonderland has something to keep the kiddies entertained all day long.
*Size and weight restrictions apply and vary by ship/activity.
Deck 20
- Sun Deck
- Free Fall Slides
- Ropes Course
- Aqua Racer
Deck 19
- Vibe Beach Club
- Sports Complex
- Hot Tubs
- The Haven Courtyard Sun Deck
- Public Sun Deck
- Aqua Racer
- Free Fall Slides
- Zip Line
- Ropes Course
Deck 18
- The Haven Restaurant (Private Access for Guests of The Haven Only)
- Ropes Course
- Mini Golf
- Sun Deck
- Family Slide
- Aqua Racer
- Free Fall Slides
- The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
- The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Balcony
- The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony
- The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony
Deck 17
- American Diner
- Spice H20
- Vibe Beach Club
- Entourage Teen Lounge
- Video Arcade
- The Haven Spa
- Hot Tubs
- Pool
- The Haven Courtyard
- The Haven Lounge & Courtyard
- Waves Pool Bar
- Sun Deck
- Sun Deck Bar
- Family Slide
- Free Fall Slide
- Aqua Racer
- Jogging/Walking Track
- Water Grotto
- The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
- The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Balcony
- The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony
- The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony
Deck 16
- Garden Café
- The Haven Lounge (Private Access for Guests of The Haven Only)
- Aqua Park
- Kid's Aqua Park
- Mandara Spa & Salon
- Pulse Fitness Centre
- Spa Salt Room
- Spa Thermal Suite
- Snow Room
- The Marketplace
- Sun Deck
- Hot Tubs
- Pool
- Waves Pool Bar
- Pool Deck Bar
- Family Slide
- The Haven Deluxe Suite with Balcony
- The Haven Spa Suite with Balcony
- The Haven Penthouse Suite with Balcony
Deck 15
- The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Balcony
- Family Club Balcony Suite
- Spa Club Balcony Suite
- Club Balcony Suite
- Sail Away Club Balcony Suite
- Spa Balcony
- Aft-Facing Balcony
- Family Balcony
- Balcony
- Sail Away Balcony
- Inside
- Sail Away Inside
Deck 14
- The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Balcony
- The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
- Family Club Balcony Suite
- Club Balcony Suite
- Sail Away Club Balcony Suite
- Aft-Facing Balcony
- Family Balcony
- Balcony
- Sail Away Balcony
- Family Oceanview
- Oceanview with Picture Window
- Sail Away Oceanview
- Family Inside
- Inside
- Sail Away Inside
Deck 13
- The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Balcony
- The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
- Family Club Balcony Suite
- Club Balcony Suite
- Sail Away Club Balcony Suite
- Aft-Facing Balcony
- Balcony
- Sail Away Balcony
- Family Oceanview
- Oceanview with Picture Window
- Sail Away Oceanview
- Family Inside
- Inside
- Sail Away Inside
Deck 12
- The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Balcony
- The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
- Family Club Balcony Suite
- Club Balcony Suite
- Sail Away Club Balcony Suite
- Aft-Facing Balcony
- Balcony
- Sail Away Balcony
- Family Oceanview
- Oceanview with Picture Window
- Sail Away Oceanview
- Family Inside
- Inside
- Sail Away Inside
- Studio
Deck 11
- Studio Lounge
- The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Balcony
- The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
- Family Club Balcony Suite
- Club Balcony Suite
- Sail Away Club Balcony Suite
- Aft-Facing Balcony
- Balcony
- Sail Away Balcony
- Family Oceanview
- Oceanview with Picture Window
- Sail Away Oceanview
- Inside
- Sail Away Inside
- Studio
Deck 10
- The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Balcony
- The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
- Aft-Facing Club Balcony Suite
- Family Club Balcony Suite
- Club Balcony Suite
- Sail Away Club Balcony Suite
- Aft-Facing Balcony
- Balcony
- Sail Away Balcony
- Family Oceanview
- Oceanview with Picture Window
- Sail Away Oceanview
- Inside
- Sail Away Inside
- Studio
Deck 9
- The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Balcony
- The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
- Club Balcony Suite
- Sail Away Club Balcony Suite
- Aft-Facing Balcony
- Large Balcony
- Balcony
- Sail Away Balcony
- Family Oceanview
- Oceanview with Picture Window
- Sail Away Oceanview
- Inside
- Sail Away Inside
Deck 8
- Bayamo by Ocean Blue
- Food Republic
- Modern Churrascaria
- Cagney's Steakhouse
- La Cucina
- Pincho Tapas Bar
- Prime Meridian Bar
- Sugarcane Mojito Bar
- The Cellars - A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar
- Tobacco Road
- The District Brew House
- The Waterfront
- Bvlgari
- Carolina Herrera
- John Hardy
- The Photo Gallery
- The Marketplace
- The Pour House
- Dolce Gelato
- Carolina Herrera
- Tradewinds
- Lacoste
- Sandbar
- The Beauty Shop
- The Jewel Box
- The Tides
- The Time Zone
- The Humidor
- The Bake Shop
- Club Balcony Suite with Larger Balcony
- Club Balcony Suite
- Sail Away Club Balcony Suite
- Balcony
- Sail Away Balcony
- Inside
- Sail Away Inside
Deck 7
- The Manhattan Room
- O'Sheehan's Neighbourhood Bar & Grill
- Skyline Bar
- Escape Casino
- 678 Ocean Place
- The Choir of Man: Main Theatre
- Escape Theatre
Deck 6
- Savour (Main Dining Room)
- Taste (Main Dining Room)
- The Private Room at Taste
- Teppanyaki
- Atrium Café
- Le Bistro French Restaurant
- Headliner's Comedy Club
- Mixx Bar
- Atrium Bar
- The Supper Club
- Perspectives Studio
- Professional Portraits
- The Card Room & Library
- Internet Café
- Guest Services
- Escape Theatre
- Card Room
- The Library
- Art Gallery
Deck 5
- Guppies Nursery
- Splash Academy
- The Private Room at Taste
- Family Oceanview
- Oceanview with Picture Window
- Sail Away Oceanview
- Inside
- Sail Away Inside
Norwegian Escape Cabins & Suites





Family Inside




Family Oceanview






Aft-Facing Balcony












The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
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