havanadaydreaming Posted December 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 19, 2019 How do you rank the NCL ships that you've sailed? Who rates the highest? Any surprises? Here's mine: Escape Epic Sky (2x) I must admit I liked the Epic considerably more than I expected. The Escape was my first NCL cruise and will always get a half-grade higher from me than perhaps it's warrants, but that's the same with every first ship I sail per cruise line. Really liked the Sky our first sailing where we had 3 ports on 4nt - it wasn't as awesome when we had a four nighter with only one port. The recent upgrades were fantastic but I was itching to do something different or get on dry land. Still, it's a fine ship and one which I recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langham1865 Posted December 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2019 I've never had a bad cruise. I usually look at dates/itinerary/cost first... but all other things being equal Megaships Escape Getaway/Breakaway tie Epic Large ships Dawn Sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greek Boss Posted December 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Like most, I have cruised on the same NCL ships multiple times. I am planning on changing it up in the future though! The NCL ships I have been on are: Gem Breakaway Sky Encore My favorite is the Gem. Maybe it is more of a sentimental pick just because it was the first NCL ship I have sailed on and it was the one that got me hooked and committed to NCL, but at least until now, it is my favorite (and most fun cruise). The Sky is really small and we will be sailing on her again for New Years in a few weeks. Breakaway has been a good ship as well. I was on the Encore Inaugural in NYC for 2 days and my first impression was it seemed to be a bit overwhelming - but I grew to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bam1957 Posted December 19, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Escape Bliss Breakaway Getaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted December 19, 2019 #5 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Best Gem, Jewel Liked Spirit, Sun, POA Won't sail again Breakaway, Getaway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzydiver Posted December 19, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 19, 2019 SS Norway Jewel Escape Jade Norwegian Sea Breakaway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted December 19, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Very difficult, as so much relates to experiences you had onboard, rather than the ships themselves. I’ll have a go though. I’m sure that it would be different if I did it again tomorrow. Spirit Escape Jade Breakaway Getaway POA Epic Star Pearl Dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckah Posted December 19, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Breakaway Pearl Jewel Dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinaS Posted December 19, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Gem - #1 and our all-time favorite. Dawn - we would do this again. Escape - never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langham1865 Posted December 19, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 19, 2019 53 minutes ago, Greek Boss said: Like most, I have cruised on the same NCL ships multiple times. I am planning on changing it up in the future though! The NCL ships I have been on are: Gem Breakaway Sky Encore My favorite is the Gem. Maybe it is more of a sentimental pick just because it was the first NCL ship I have sailed on and it was the one that got me hooked and committed to NCL, but at least until now, it is my favorite (and most fun cruise). The Sky is really small and we will be sailing on her again for New Years in a few weeks. Breakaway has been a good ship as well. I was on the Encore Inaugural in NYC for 2 days and my first impression was it seemed to be a bit overwhelming - but I grew to like it. OH MY... I can't believe i left off the SS Norway, my very first cruise. What an amazing ship!!!!!!!!!!! a true Ocean liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC5240 Posted December 19, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Haven't cruised many NCL ships, but have cruise many times on the same! With that said, here's my ranking: 1. Getaway. Although the sister ship to Breakaway, it has a slight edge over the Breakaway for me, but to be honest I can't really pinpoint why (perhaps the memories?). Will be sailing on this ship for a third time in May 2020 for my honeymoon cruise! 2. Breakaway. The first ship I've ever cruised on EVER! Fond memories, and it still had that new ship smell. Will be sailing on her again in May 2021 for, also, the third time haha. 3. Bliss. Gorgeous ship, but just not for me with the laser tag/go-karts. At least it still has Spice H20 (for now). Will be sailing on the Pearl in February for our bachelor party cruise! We'll see how it stacks up. We're big fans of the megaships, as long as they have the things that we enjoy doing (ropes course, thermal spa, slides, and plentiful deck space). We also absolutely love the waterfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakman58 Posted December 19, 2019 #12 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Not a fan of the big ships. Here's my ranking Jade (3 cruises) Star (2 cruises) Dawn Epic Breakaway My number one favorite ship is from a different cruise line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted December 19, 2019 #13 Share Posted December 19, 2019 S.S. Norway SUN Jewel EPIC in that order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeahawkSiren Posted December 19, 2019 #14 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Bliss (a beautiful ship; The Waterfront is so awesome along with many other places on the ship!) Spirit (loved Raffles Terrace at the back of the ship) Sun (the best aft mini suites ever!) Pearl Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatParts Posted December 19, 2019 #15 Share Posted December 19, 2019 From favorite to not our favorite. EscapeGem DawnJewelBreakaway SkyLooking forward to Bliss in February!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR24 Posted December 19, 2019 #16 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Sun Getaway Epic Got the Escape this time next year. Trying to fit another cruise in before summer or adding one the week after the one we have booked already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted December 19, 2019 #17 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Wow, the Escape gets alot of love, I will definitely have to check it out for the future. We've only sailed NCL twice (Dawn, POA), but they were both great cruises, a ton of fun, great service, both cruises rank as two of our favorites, probably only our Alaskan cruise on Princess tops them. We would love to do Alaska again on NCL. Edited December 19, 2019 by Beachiekeen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex-de Posted December 20, 2019 #18 Share Posted December 20, 2019 (edited) Dawn Breakaway Pearl / Gem / Jewel Spirit Majesty Edited December 20, 2019 by trex-de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjay9 Posted December 20, 2019 #19 Share Posted December 20, 2019 #1 Breakaway - Love the Boardwalk & Spa #2 Epic - unpopular opinion, but I love the Epic, feels like a second home, but I also mostly travel solo & like to hang out in the spa, so the weird staterooms/bathrooms don't bother me at all. If it had a Boardwalk it would be my #1. #3 & #4 Jade / Jewel - They are basically the same ship & it's been soo long since I've been on the Jade I can't really pick between the two #5 Dawn Looking forward to maybe getting on the NCL Bliss this coming Spring, and my bet is that she will win first spot once I've had the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miataman19 Posted December 20, 2019 #20 Share Posted December 20, 2019 SS Norway (13 sailings) Escape (#2 coming up) Getaway Starward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina03 Posted December 20, 2019 #21 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Escape Pride of America Pearl Breakaway Jewel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted December 20, 2019 #22 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Breakaway x's two Sun x's two Epic...never again Upcoming Escape...hoping it lives up to the hype and ranks up there with our Breakaway experiences... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herdingdogmom Posted December 20, 2019 #23 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Jade & Jewel Gem & Pearl Sun Escape POA Sky Dawn & Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galagirl5 Posted December 20, 2019 #24 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Escape(ta coming up for the second sail) Gem(loved the size) Dawn(great lounges) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galagirl5 Posted December 20, 2019 #25 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Spirit Breakaway(Nope) Crown Whoops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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