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Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Escape is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship of the Breakaway Plus class, in service since 2015. She measures 164,998 gross tons and carries 4,218 guests with a crew of 1,733. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries.
About Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Escape was the first Breakaway Plus-class ship, built larger than the original Breakaway pair at about 165,000 gross tons and 4,218 guests at double occupancy. Meyer Werft delivered her in October 2015, and the rapper Pitbull christened her in Miami that November. Her top decks hold a ropes course, mini golf, the Aqua Racer slide and a Kids' Aqua Park, and she was last refurbished in 2022. Over the years she has been based in Miami, New York and Port Canaveral; through 2027 she sails Caribbean and Bahamas cruises year-round from Port Canaveral, Florida.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Port Canaveral, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Norwegian Escape sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. The airport is Orlando International (MCO), with 6 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Plaza Premium LoungeMCO Terminal C4.7 ★
- The Club MCO (Airside 4)MCO Terminal B4.5 ★
- American Airlines Admirals ClubMCO Terminal B4.0 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Escape is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line and belongs to its Breakaway Plus class.
How big is Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Escape measures 164,998 gross tons and 326 metres in length, with 20 decks.
How crowded does Norwegian Escape feel?
Norwegian Escape has a passenger space ratio of 39.1: 164,998 gross tons for 4,218 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Norwegian Escape feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Norwegian Escape carry?
Norwegian Escape carries 4,218 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,733 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Norwegian Escape enter service?
Norwegian Escape entered service in 2015 and was last refurbished in 2022.
Where does Norwegian Escape sail?
Norwegian Escape sails Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Port Canaveral, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Escape sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fly into Orlando International (MCO), which has 6 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Norwegian Escape; this page links to Deck plans.
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