Norwegian Escape - 9/26/2026
The September 26, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Escape departs from New York, New York. On this 16 Night Transatlantic: Spain & Azores (New York To Barcelona) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Escape sets sail on Saturday, Sep 26th and returns on Monday, Oct 12th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Escape cruise ship departing September 26, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,611 ($101 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,652 ($104 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 3%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Norwegian Escape - September 26, 2026 - 16 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26th | New York, New York |
| 2 | Sep 27th | At Sea |
| 3 | Sep 28th | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 4 | Sep 29th | Sydney, Nova Scotia |
| 5 | Sep 30th | At Sea |
| 6 | Oct 1st | At Sea |
| 7 | Oct 2nd | At Sea |
| 8 | Oct 3rd | Ponta Delgada, Azores |
| 9 | Oct 4th | At Sea |
| 10 | Oct 5th | Funchal, Madeira |
| 11 | Oct 6th | At Sea |
| 12 | Oct 7th | Gibraltar, U.K. |
| 13 | Oct 8th | Motril (granada), Spain |
| 14 | Oct 9th | Melilla, Spainsh Morocco |
| 15 | Oct 10th | Ibiza, Balearic Islands |
| 16 | Oct 11th | Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands |
| 17 | Oct 12th | Barcelona, Spain |
The Norwegian Escape sails on September 26, 2026 for a 16 Night Transatlantic: Spain & Azores (New York To Barcelona). The ship will depart the port of New York, New York at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Oct 12th at 7:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the Norwegian Escape will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
Cruise Ship
Norwegian Escape
NORWEGIAN ESCAPE SIZE
The Escape has a construction date of 2015 and a total size of 167,725 gross tons. The ship measures 1,069 feet (326 meters) in length. Norwegian Escape is included in Norwegian’s Breakaway Plus Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Escape holds 5,999 passengers. That includes 4,266 cruise vacationers and 1,733 staff members. The Escape total number of staterooms is 2,175.
Norwegian Escape Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:167,725 GT
- Length:1,069 ft (326 m)
- Beam:136 ft (41 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2015
- Years Served:2015 - Present
- Capacity:4,266
- Crew Members:1,733
- Total on Board:5,999
- Total Staterooms:2,175
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:920 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Escape age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
New York, New York, offers docking at Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Travelers explore Statue of Liberty and Central Park. Excursions include Broadway shows. Local markets sell bagels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures skyscrapers and Hudson River vistas. Dining onboard includes pastrami sandwiches, a New York favorite. Souvenirs, like I ❤️ NY crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lenape history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. New York’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and cultural experiences, making New York an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, offers docking at Halifax Port. Travelers explore Peggy’s Cove and Citadel Hill. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell lobster rolls. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lighthouses and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes seafood chowder, a Nova Scotian favorite. Souvenirs, like Acadian crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mi’kmaq history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal walks. Halifax’s maritime charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic coasts, making Halifax an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, offers docking at Sydney Port. Travelers explore Fortress of Louisbourg and Baddeck’s Bell Museum. Excursions include Cabot Trail tours. Local markets sell oatcakes. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes seafood chowder, a Nova Scotian favorite. Souvenirs, like Celtic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Acadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance trail hikes. Sydney’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal, offers docking at Ponta Delgada Port. Travelers explore Sete Cidades and Furnas hot springs. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell cozido das Furnas. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic lakes and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes bacalhau, a Portuguese favorite. Souvenirs, like lava crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Azorean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance crater hikes. Ponta Delgada’s natural charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of volcanic landscapes and marine adventures, making Ponta Delgada an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, offers docking at Funchal Port. Travelers explore Monte Palace Gardens and Funchal Cathedral. Excursions include levada walks. Local markets sell bolo de mel. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lush gardens and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes espada com banana, a Madeiran favorite. Souvenirs, like embroidery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Madeiran history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance levada hikes. Funchal’s scenic charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of botanical beauty and scenic coasts, making Funchal an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Gibraltar, U.K., offers docking at Gibraltar Port. Travelers explore Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Cave. Excursions include dolphin-watching tours. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone cliffs and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, a British favorite. Souvenirs, like monkey-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Barbary history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rock hikes. Gibraltar’s unique charm offers a vibrant British stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic straits, making Gibraltar an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Motril, Spain, offers docking at Motril Port with excursions to Granada. Travelers explore the Alhambra’s Moorish palaces and Generalife gardens. Excursions visit Nerja’s caves. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for historic tours. Photography captures intricate tilework and Sierra Nevada views. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance palace walks. Motril’s access to Granada offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a blend of Moorish heritage, scenic landscapes, and coastal charm, making Motril an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s rich cultural and architectural treasures in Andalusia.
Melilla, Spanish Morocco, provides docking at Melilla Port. Travelers explore the modernist architecture of Melilla la Vieja and Enrique Nieto’s buildings. Excursions visit Mount Gurugu’s scenic trails. Local markets sell paella ingredients. The peak season, May to September, brings warm Mediterranean weather for sightseeing. Photography captures fortified walls and North African influences. Dining onboard features pinchitos, a Spanish-Moroccan skewer. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melilla’s Spanish-African history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the climate, while comfortable shoes enhance fortress walks. Melilla’s unique blend of Spanish and Moroccan cultures offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortifications, modernist architecture, and coastal charm, making Melilla an engaging destination for exploring a distinctive cultural crossroads on the Mediterranean’s North African coast.
Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, has docking at Ibiza Port. Travelers explore Dalt Vila’s UNESCO-listed old town. Excursions visit Es Vedrà’s mystical rock. Local markets sell hierbas liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures whitewashed streets and turquoise seas. Dining onboard includes paella, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like espadrilles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Balearic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance old town walks. Ibiza’s vibrant culture offers a lively Spanish stop, blending history with island allure.
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, offers docking at Palma Port. Travelers explore La Seu Cathedral and Bellver Castle. Excursions visit Valldemossa’s monastery. Local markets sell ensaimada. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes sobrasada, a Mallorcan favorite. Souvenirs, like pearl crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Balearic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palma’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palma an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region. (126 words)