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Great vacation for ALL ages by
Michele B from CT Sailing date: Feb 2012Pros: Always something to do and the food was deliscious Cons: Disembarking needs to have a little more organization Overall a nice, friendly, active ship Ship QualityExtremely clean, easy to get around Dining/FoodThere could be more dinner restaurant choices that are included but all food was very good Stateroom QualityI had an inside stateroom which is fine because I was never in the room. Beds were comfy, pillows on the other hand were awful. Ship Staff QualityStaff was so friendly and usually right there when you needed them. Very hard workers on that ship. Entertainment & Activitiesthere was plenty to do all day and night. Game shows and nightly shows in theater were top knotch. What a blast! Children's ProgramsNeed more activities for the 10-13 range. My son is 11 and couldn't participate in the activities he wanted like the basketball or ping pong terminates. That is an age that they don't want to hang with 6 year olds. So I would recommend adding the preteen activities.  0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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  great cruise by
maryann b from New York, NY 10301 Sailing date: Feb 2012Pros: easy travel from nyc Cons: sick b4 arriving in florida great food, great service and the ports the best.. the excursions could be cheaper seeing that you can do them on your own at cheaper rates. Ship Qualitygot lost a few times but the staff were there and they helped with directions Dining/Foodexcellent choices Stateroom Qualitytowel animals super Ship Staff Quality
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It's gonna be hard to top this one!!! by
Tara B. from Voorhees new jersey Sailing date: Jan 2012Pros: The food , the employees, and the entertainment Cons: We didn't port at stirrup cay on the private island , we stayed at sea all day so we only got to spend one day in the Bahamas and that day was cloudy :(. The day we were supposed to spend on stirrup cay was beautiful :( The ship was breath taking and so clean !!! Ship QualitySpoofing clean !!! Dining/FoodThe washy washy girls made my day every day !!! Stateroom QualityIt had everything we needed !! The room was sooooooooooo dark at night for sleeping it was perfect !!! Perfect size , lots of space for hanging up clothes and drawers ... Perfect !!! Ship Staff QualityDan the man really is the man !!!! Entertainment & ActivitiesDan the man organized the greatest entertainment ever !!! Jean Pierre the comedian musician was awesome and so funny ... I couldn't wait to plan out each day and night of our trip !!! Children's ProgramsI felt safe at all times !!! The staff was great !!!! I loved every moment of everything !!! 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Amazing cruise!!! by
Amanda B. from New York Sailing date: Jan 2012Pros: the food, service, and cleanliness Cons: the dj at the club played the same music I thought the ship was very nice and clean. The service was very, very well and everyone was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and very well prepared. Freestyle dining is definitely a lot better than having a set time to eat. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodFreestlye dining is very convenient and the dining rooms are very well decorated. Stateroom QualityThe inside cabins were pretty roomy, the bathroom was a decent size and the shower had a actual shower door unlike carnival cruises. Ship Staff QualityThe staff was very helpful, for example, i wanted to have some more soft rolls at dinner and our waitress called the other main dining room to check for more bread to bring it back to us. Entertainment & ActivitiesThe duo elegia show was outstanding!! they should have their own show in vegas or ny. The comedy/magic show of JP was also outstanding and he should also have his own show headlining in a major city. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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An amazing first time experience! by
Ayesha N Ansari from Brooklyn, NY Sailing date: Dec 2011Pros: I loved the food, shows, the wide selection of activities, as well as the staff ESP Sarah! (SHE CLEANED VERY WELL, HAD AN AMAZING PERSONALITY, AND WAS ALL AROUND VERY WELCOMING AND IMPRESSIVE) My overall impression of the ship was just amazing. I have never been on such an amazing ship before. It was everything I dreamed and more. The only thing I didn't like was that we never got off the boat to go to the Great Stirrup Cay and there really wasn't an appropriate explanation for that. I feel that we're paying to get off the ship and spend time on the island and we were deprived of that and I was very disappointed but it certainly did not ruin me trip. ^_^ Ship QualityShip size, layout, condition of public areas, decor, cleanliness, accessibility...STUNNING, AMAZING, A DREAM. Dining/FoodThe food was amazing. I really ate my heart out. The restaurants were exceptional and I honestly can't think of any meal that I ate that I didn't absolutely love. I loved the food!!! There was always a wide selection of foods, fruits, breads, YUM!! Stateroom QualityMy mini suite was very impressive. I don't believe the picture on the ncl website gave it any justice. My room was very spacious, the bedding was comfortable and clean. Everything was great. Ship Staff QualitySarah was amazing. The first day we got on the boat and were going to our rooms she greeted my boyfriend and me by our first name. I thought that was very impressive and it really made a huge impact on me. She was very welcoming, sweet, patient, and just seemed to be an over all amazing person. She was the best. In addition the overall staff was just amazing. Very friendly, helpful when needed, lively, and they really made me feel like I was at home. I loved it. Entertainment & ActivitiesThe shows were amazing. I have never had a love for dancing and singing until I went to the shows on this boat. Duo Elagia was amazing and Cirque Bijou was also amazing. Those were my two favorite shows. 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Good for families. by
A Traveler from Albany, NY Sailing date: Nov 2011Pros: food, entertainment, customer service Cons: too many kids, not much to do during at-sea days, small and noisy pool area This is a great cruise for families with kids, but I do not recommend it for singles or younger couples. Kids EVERYWHERE.
For a ship of this size, I would've expected a larger pool area and more than 4 hot tubs. There was a sign next to the small pool that said "adults only", but it was never enforced. Music blared through the PA system or by a DJ near the pool. If you wanted quiet, you had to go up 2 floors to the "quiet deck." I would have preferred a separate quiet pool area just for adults. There was also no indoor pool area, so there wasn't much to do on cooler days.
Unfortunately, we couldn't go to Great Stirrup Cay because of high surf, so we had an extra at sea day. The staff did what they could to entertain during the at sea days, but it was still boring. Florida and Nassau were fun though.
That being said, the food and shows were great, as were the staff. Ship QualityThe decor was a little cheesy, but everything was clean and laid out clearly. Norwegian is big on cleanliness; there are antibacterial wash stations everywhere and "washy washy" girls who spray your hands when you enter the buffet. Dining/FoodThe food was great, both at the buffet, dining rooms, and cover charge restaurants. I especially recommend Teppanyaki ($25) for an awesome hibachi show. Make your reservations as early as you can, as Teppanyaki fills up fast! Le Bistro ($20) was also delicious. The chocolate buffet was disappointing; a lot of the desserts seemed pre-packaged and not fresh. Breakfast room service was also disappointing, as you can only get breads and fruit, not hot food like eggs. Stateroom QualityI had an interior stateroom, which for the size, had everything I needed. Big comfy bed, nice sized closet, bathroom, the works. My tall travel companion had a difficult time using the toilet, as there wasn't much room. Ship Staff QualityAll staff we encountered were courteous and willing to help with anything we needed. Entertainment & ActivitiesThe evening shows were outstanding! There was a stand-up comedian, magician/comedian, and an acrobatic duo. The cruise dancers/singers were also great, and the cruise director and his staff did a funny skit on the last night. It was cute. During the day, activities were lean. 
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Nassau, BahamasDon't Miss: Visit Dolphin Cay at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island! So amazing! Port Canaveral, FloridaI went to Cocoa Beach, which I only recommend if it's warm enough to swim. The beach itself is gorgeous, but the surrounding town is not particularly interesting.
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Good first cruise by
A Traveler from Ny, ny Sailing date: Oct 2011Pros: Entertainment Cons: Bad slots payouts overall good value for first cruise, met expectations for price point. Had non English speaking in laws for whom some activities would have been appreciated. Ship Quality
Dining/Foodfree style dining very convenient, wait staff sometimes uneven, monotonous after day 5. Stateroom Qualityokay for what I paid Ship Staff Qualityhousekeeping very good, fitness room and library good, food wait staff uneven Entertainment & ActivitiesEntertainment excellent, fitness classes uneven, casino slots payout seemingly very low
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Nassau, BahamasCommercial area near docks very touristy. Buys tour had heavy traffic
Port Canaveral, FloridaTypical beach town, cape canaveral your may be only unique experience.
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Great Cruise by
Irv B from Port Washington, NY Sailing date: Oct 2011Pros: The service and food were exceptional. Cons: The excursions were just a little short and I always felt rushed through. The ship was really beautiful with plenty of ammenities. The staff was exceptional from house keeping to the waiters to the entertainment. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodThe main dining room food was excellent but some of the other restaurants were a notch better with better ambience. I avoided the Buffet which never really looks appetizing to me. Stateroom QualityWe had a room with obstructed view but it was mid ship which was very comfortable. The obstructed view didn't bother me as you're not spending that much time in the room but I did want the light which was plentiful. Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & ActivitiesThe entertainment director and his assistant were top notch.
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Portland, MaineAnother very cool town. We hiked all over where we saw a lot of great restaurants and shops. Some of the light houses we saw were really in beautiful settings with great views wherever you turned. Would also recommend seeing the Portland Tower.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaThis is a great city with a lot of nice restaurants and shops. Wish we had more time to walk around. The Citadel and public gardens were nice stops as was the trip to Peggys Cove.
Sydney, Nova ScotiaThe country side and Alexander Graham Bell museum were good, The port itself is not that nice and the town needs to have some money poured into it. A lack of nice shops and restaurants.
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completely average by
Jen M from Philadelphia, PA Sailing date: Sep 2011Pros: service staff and specialty restaurants Cons: all incusive food/buffet Not recommended for the 20-30 age group, not much going on for us on the ship itself Ship QualityLoved our suite with balcony! The ship appeared new and was very clean! Dining/FoodThe buffet was terrible as was the all inclusive dining rooms, but the specialty restaurants were great. We loved the sushi and hibachi Stateroom Qualitysuite with balcony Ship Staff QualityThey were fabulous Entertainment & Activitiesnot much entertainment for our age group or nightlife as far as chillin at the bars around the pools
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Nassau, BahamasWe took a taxi to Atlanits and did the waterpark! We loved it, but you need to wear your flip flops, we made that mistake and burned the c... out of our feet. Be prepapred to be amazed at the slides, they are nothing like the states, they take it to the next level of fun!
Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), Bahamasthe island leaves much to e desired, but is currently under construction. We didn't care too much because we spend the entire time in the water...it is beautifu!
Don't Miss: It is worth just spending time in the clear, blue water Port Canaveral, FloridaWe went to Universal adventure area with the Harry potter rides. We had fun there and were glad we did it! We love rollercoasters and they didn't dissappoint. The Hulk was a bit of a headache, but the rest were good. We ate at Mythos and it was so good, definitely recommend it!
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not what I was hoping for by
LZC from nyc,ny Sailing date: Aug 2011Pros: didn't have to make beds or plan meals Cons: WAY TOO CONGESTED! Practically sitting on someone elses lap around pool, couldn't walk freely around with so many chairs set up, cabin hallways congested with linen carts. Thought Norwegian would be a step up from others cruises. Ship QualityGarbage strewn about outside pool area, debris floating in pool. Pools themselves much too small (we prayed for rain just to clear out the overcrowding) Dining/FoodFood was plentiful but average. Waited 1/2 hour to be seated for "speciality" restaurant even though we had reservations and then we were rushed through the meal. Stateroom Quality
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Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), BahamasWait until reconstruction is completed before using this as a "beautiful" beach excursion. Getting off water taxi and stepping into a war zone wasn't pretty. TOO congested for a "private" beach experience.
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