Norwegian Escape - December 23, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Norwegian Escape
Port Canaveral, F
Puerto Plata, Dom
Charlotte Amalie,

Norwegian Escape - December 23, 2026

The December 23, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Escape departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Escape sets sail on Wednesday, Dec 23rd and returns on Wednesday, Dec 30th.

7nights

December 23, 2026

Dec 23rd - Dec 30th

Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Escape - December 23, 2026

7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic

from Port Canaveral, Florida

Norwegian Escape Size Infographic

Norwegian Escape

168 k
tonnage
1,069 ft
length
2015
year built
2,175
cabins
4,266
passengers
1,733
crew

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.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Escape Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Norwegian Escape - December 23, 2026 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 22ndPort Canaveral, Florida
2Dec 23rdAt Sea
3Dec 25thPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic
4Dec 26thCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
5Dec 27thTortola, British Virgin Islands
6Dec 27thAt Sea
7Dec 29thGreat Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas
8Dec 30thPort Canaveral, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Norwegian Escape sails on December 23, 2026 for a 7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Dec 30th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Norwegian Escape will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 232026
D:3:00 PM

You won't find many places where nature exists in harmony with technology, but it does in Cape Canaveral on Florida's Space Coast. Visit the world-famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or, on the same land, check out the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find pristine beaches, fabulous fishing and great golfing all within driving distance of Florida's biggest attractions.

Day2
DEC 242026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 252026
A:8:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Puerto Plata is located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. It is known as the Amber Coast because of its rich deposits of the fossil resin. The province sprawls out over 70 miles of coast, white sand beaches, protected coral reefs, coconut groves, coastal lagoons, and crystalline waters. In the city, you can visit Mt. Isabel de Torres, a national park and botanical garden.

Day4
DEC 262026
U. S. Virgin Islands
A:10:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Charlotte Amalie, is the capital of the United States Virgin Islands and the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean. Named for a Danish Queen, the city features pastel houses that are heavily sprinkled against a background of emerald hills. Colorful sloops dock along the waterfront, and a few steps back, down alleyways lined with old Danish warehouse buildings, is a world-famous shopping center.

Day5
DEC 272026
British Virgin Islands
A:5:45 AMD:1:00 PM

Day6
DEC 282026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
DEC 292026
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Join Norwegian Cruiselines on the private island of Great Stirrup Cay. Four square miles of white beaches and coconut palm trees. Great Stirrup Cay features great swimming and snorkeling. Enjoy a barbecue Bahamas-style or do some shopping at the straw market to make your island experience complete.

Day8
DEC 302026
A:6:00 AM

You won't find many places where nature exists in harmony with technology, but it does in Cape Canaveral on Florida's Space Coast. Visit the world-famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or, on the same land, check out the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find pristine beaches, fabulous fishing and great golfing all within driving distance of Florida's biggest attractions.