Norwegian Escape - Canada & New England from New York

4.1(2,994 reviews)

via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026

|7 Nights|5 Ports|1 Sea Days

Norwegian Escape sails a fall-foliage loop from Manhattan that packs five ports into seven nights, pairing Canadian Maritimes stops in Halifax and Saint John with New England classics Boston, Portland and Newport.

Scenic CruisersPort LoversFirst-Time CruisersHistory Buffs

Price Range

Budget

DepartureNew York, NY

Dress CodeCasual

MealsIncluded

WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Norwegian Cruise Line before booking.

Ship Details — Norwegian Escape

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Year Built

2015

Tonnage

164,998 GT

Passengers

4,266

Crew

1,733

Decks

Class

Breakaway Plus

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

Aqua Park

Ropes Course

The Waterfront Promenade

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

Casino

Spa

Kids Club

Multiple Pools

Specialty Dining

Fitness Center

Escape the Big Top Show

District Brew House

Aqua Park with five multi-story waterslides

Largest ropes course at sea at launch (three levels, zip tracks, over-water planks)

The Haven luxury suite enclave with private courtyard, pool and lounge

Margaritaville at Sea (Jimmy Buffett-themed dining)

The District Brew House craft beer hall with 24 draft beers

Tony Award-winning Broadway shows (After Midnight, Million Dollar Quartet)

Cagney's Steakhouse

Moderno Churrascaria

Le Bistro

Teppanyaki

Mandara Spa and thermal suite

Multiple pools and hot tubs

Kids and teens clubs (Splash Academy, Entourage)

Cruise Highlights

Watch the Bay of Fundy's massive tides at Saint John

Walk Halifax's waterfront boardwalk to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Lobster rolls and lighthouse tours in Portland, Maine

Gilded Age mansion tours along Newport's Cliff Walk

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Norwegian Escape

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Norwegian Escape sailing. Based on 9,000 discussions.

Norwegian Escape is a Breakaway-Plus class megaship built for fun, packing in more dining, entertainment and outdoor activities than its Breakaway-class predecessors. The vibe is energetic and family-friendly, anchored by a sprawling Aqua Park with five waterslides and the three-level ropes course that was the largest at sea when the ship debuted in 2015. With NCL's freestyle approach there are no fixed dining times or dress codes, giving the ship a relaxed, do-your-own-thing feel that appeals strongly to first-time and casual cruisers.

What People Love

Standout activity deck - the multi-story Aqua Park with five waterslides plus the three-level ropes course (largest at sea when it launched) keep families and thrill-seekers busy all day
Strong, varied dining roster; reviewers single out Cagney's Steakhouse and Moderno Churrascaria as highlights, and freestyle dining means no fixed times or assigned tables
Top-tier Broadway entertainment for a cruise ship - Tony Award-winning After Midnight and Million Dollar Quartet draw consistent praise

Common Complaints

Crowding is the most common complaint - pools and hot tubs are frequently packed and hard to get into on sea days
Main dining room menus repeat night after night, pushing guests toward pay-extra specialty restaurants for variety
Specialty restaurant and add-on upcharges add up quickly, and some feel nickel-and-dimed by upselling

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