My wife, 5 year old, and 2 year old cruised with me leaving Nola on Feb 27, 2013. A bit apprehensive based on some reviews here, but cruised with NCL before in 2007 on the Pride of America in Hawaii. So we were uniquely aware of freestyle cruising and lower food expectations.
Embarkation and disembarkation were smooth. As Latitudes members, we had shorter line getting on around 12 noon, but not much of a wait for all. Loved the fact that you have a choice when to disembark. Had a 5 pm flight backs to NY, so we chose to hang around until
9:30 am. Had to leave the cabin by 9 am. You even have option to depart first if ou carry out our own luggage!
Great mini suites! Roomy, ice bathroom! Pillows not great. Room service limited options.