This was our 5th cruise with NCL. Loading and unloading went smooth as normal. Our room steward was great and kept our room neat and clean with some new towel animals.
entertainment was way below par from previous cruises. Do not order the rack of lamb from Le bistro. The other dining was great. The manager from tepinyakia is the best from all of our cruises. We had a big issue with the Asst Cruise Director. I would fire her if she worked for me Very Rude not helpful and a very bad attitude. Overall the Staff was very good. If you have the money order the Spa package the best thing we have ever done. We had some issues with the online booking of one of our excursions so we didn't go on any on this cruise. Aruba and Panama were great. We took cabs in Costa Rica and Columbia. They were very reasonable in both places. The Pearl is heading to dry dock in 2017 can't wait to she what will be added. We carry hand radios which help a lot when we go shopping in different directions. We have gained life long friends for this cruise from other passengers and staff. If you get a chance talk to the staff a lot of them have been away from home for the first time and enjoy having family on board. As to the Cruise Director we never saw him unless it was at one of the shows that is the first time that has happened on NCL
Great Mattress was getting worn but still comfortable