There were 10 of us in our party (inc 2 children) We have only ever cruised with Royal Caribbean International before so thought this mini cruise to France would give us a feel for NCL (and also persuade our friends that cruising is a great way to spend a holiday!) The price was great and NCL upgraded us all to BB balcony staterooms (no complaints there)
Arrived at the port at around 11.00 and was on the ship within 1 hour (everything very easy at Southampton, parked the car in the official car park- 10 minutes walk from the terminal)
Complimentary champagne was a nice touch on entering the ship (have to pay on RCI) Read other reviews and took lunch in Grand Pacific dining room - fairly swift service but portions were very small! As there were 10 of us asked if we could have a large table or 2 pushed together - they refused and we had to eat on 2 separate tables (not the end of the world but nevertheless would have been nice to sit together)