What a fabulous itinerary, but what a disappointment with the whole NCL cruise experience. Embarkation went quite smoothly, and the glass of bubbly when we arrived on board was a nice touch, but that was one of the best things about this cruise!
Seeing some really superb sights (sailing into Venice will stay with me forever) barely makes up for 12 days of feeling that we were being ripped off, and constantly hassled to spend even more money.
First the good things about the cruise. We had opted for an outside cabin with balcony, and this was quite roomy with plenty of storage. The cabin staff were always friendly, and the little animals folded from the towels they left us occasionally were a nice touch. The sailing was always smooth - even when the weather was a bit rougher, and the beds were comfortable. The time of year we had chosen meant that there were few children on board, so we didn't have the same problems with youngsters that other reviewers appear to have had. The food, on the whole, was good, but that is where the good things end.