Let me start by saying I have been on 6 NCL ships and have NEVER had or experienced the problems I had on the Pearl. I saved the worst for last.
1) Lack of coordination for embarking due to flu outbreak ( we called it contagion). Delays is a understatement, I was not notified of outbreak and delays prior to arrival on pier. Packing of all passengers into common areas for hours was not only hazardous but very uncomfortable. Rooms were not ready for hours after embarkation and delayed sailing departure by 4 hours.
2)The contagion precautions became dreary and a overbearing part of the cruise.
It was great until it flooded and smelled horrendous!!!!