Day 1:

Arrived in NYC, drove in. Parked on pier 88 where NCL was departing from. Boarding process was smooth and staff was friendly. Got to room and began reading the "freestyle daily" paper that was left on our beds. We reserved 2 adjoining rooms with a door between... which was locked. Placed a couple calls to housekeeping and one of the attendants came in about 30 minutes to open the door. As we began to unpack, we noticed that there were hand prints on the back of the door and some kind of dried food drippings on the small table near the sliding door going out to our balcony. Only here 2hrs and already underwhelmed.

Lunch time. Had an adequate meal in the Grand Pacific dining room. Food was ok: salmon salad roll, burger, cheese steak sandwich and a chef salad for the four of us. It was fine, but nothing to write home about...but the staff was very good, polite and attentive. Explored the ship's decks and attended the welcome show in the Stardust Theater. Kinda lame show, but the comedian was decently funny. Dinner was the buffet. Great selection and good food. There certainly was an abundance. Turned in early to rest from the travel day. Read more