This was our first time cruising. Can I just say that I am glad we sailed with NCL?!

The trip was phenomenal. I read many reviews prior to going on this trip and I have to say that I was a bit worried. Getting on and off the ship was a breeze. It took us no time to embark and disembark. Besides, we are patient people and understand that it takes a lot of organization to move all the people sailing. The freestyle option of cruising was great. I am not a person that likes to get dressed up on vacation; I already have to do that at work. So I was glad to be able to wear shorts to the restaurants and eat whenever we pleased.

The ship was great. Plenty of space and I never felt too crowded. The Cruise Director and his staff were awesome. They made sure that everyone had fun. I would skip out on the casino and the art auctions though. They were boring. But we probably just aren't into those things. The live music was great and the drinks were always good. (except for that one long island iced tea I had that was just liquor.) The Ultimate Beverage Package is worth it. Read more