Eight of us sailed on NCL Spirit out of NY on 8/13/06. There was a mom with two pre-teens in one cabin, three female friends in another, and two friends, male and female in the third. We all had balconies. We travel together regularly and consider ourselves to be seasoned cruisers.

Let me say this first: two years ago we were on the Dawn, and loved that cruise so much that we decided to try NCL again. Mostly we cruise on Carnival.

Embarkation was the smoothest I've experienced in NY. As past passengers, we were seated separately and we able to board before the others. Unlike the experience of other reviewers, no one came around with any refreshments, and they would have been welcome. However, we were pleased to be on board so early. Read more