We arrived at the pier around 1 pm. Since this was an 11 day sailing we purchased the 1 month parking pass for $180.00. We checked in our luggage and headed inside the terminal. We were greeted with extremely long lines which were at a complete standstill. We felt the entire process was a mess and needs major improvement. Our entire time on line was over an hour.
We boarded the ship and of course we amazed by how beautiful and colorful everything was. Not the drab colors we had always been use to. You cannot get a full appreciation of the colors from pictures but really have to see for yourself on board the ship. We took many pictures around the ship but the true richness of the different colors could not be captured as with the human eye. Even as we walked around during the entire cruise we noticed everything being scrubbed down and cleaned day and night inside and out. Amazing. We were VERY impressed by the hand sanitizers at the entrance of every restaurant. Never saw that before. We even were served by employees wearing gloves in the buffet which is also a great idea to prevent germs from being transferred. NCL gets an A+ for cleanliness and hygienic practices.
The Mini-Suite cabin was more than roomy enough for the both of us. It was the nicest cabin we had sailed in by far. Comfortable sized balcony. I could even stretch my legs out with no problem (I'm 6'3"). Perfect size for two people.