This was my first NCL experience and I had read all the horror stories about this ship so I was prepared for the worst. My intention on this cruise was to just use as floating Hotel, with food included, for the trip around the Islands. It was not perfect by RCL standards (I am a Platinum member there), but it really fit what I wanted and we were happy.
Embarkation-Arrived about 1 PM and was on the ship in 15-20 minutes...a breeze. I was a little nervous as I did not have the usual ticket in hand. This was a true e-ticket and all worked well.
Food-Average at best. The buffet choices were limited and repeatable. They did not label so some times what you had was a mystery. Main Dining room again was average. Little Italy was outstanding. Lazy J's got mixed reviews. Mine was excellent, but DW filet was cold and by the time we got condiments for potato, it was cold. Did not do the other pay restaurants. Make reservations early. If you like Italian do Little Italy a couple of nights. Be sure to book main dining room right away for Tuesday night (Lobster tail). Heard people who did not waited up to 1:45 for seating.