This was our first time sailing with Norwegian but not our first cruise. As most first-timers, we were excited to be going on a ship we’ve never been on, so we began this lovely vacation with bright and fun attitudes.
Embarkation: We were afraid that embarkation would take a while since we arrived at the terminal around 1 p.m., which is prime time to get on any ship, but we were wrong. Embarkation was a breeze, and I’d say it took a maximum of about ten minutes to board the ship from the security checkpoint at the beginning of the terminal! It was very hassle-free, and despite the plethora of people there, the lines moved smoothly and quickly.
The Ship Itself: Despite the ship’s age, we found the décor to be delightful, relaxing, and having a very Caribbean-style feel to it. Yes, the ship is old, and no, that’s not an excuse for the décor to be lacking, but none in our party thought it was tacky or outdated. Besides the décor, the ship was very clean. There are sanitizer dispensers all throughout the ship and workers throughout ready to spray your hands with sanitizer whenever necessary. Like I said, despite the ship’s age, it is very well-maintained.