We booked this cruise with NCL directly. We have a 1 year old and a 2 year old. Yes, we were brave enough to start them cruising early! We were forced to obtain a balcony cabin, since there were no inside staterooms left that accommodated 4 (less worries of a balcony).

We traveled with a group of 15 people. The stateroom was much smaller than expected. We were really tight. They put in "2 cribs" in our room, only one fit (really a pack and play). The sofa can turn into a bed and you could ask for a bed rail, which worked out for our 2 year old. The balcony was really not a huge concern since the handle is purposely is made that the handle is moved up instead of down to prevent toddlers from opening it themselves. Additionally, there is a lock lever on the top which prevents any accidents. The toilet and the shower were separate. I think I liked this, or not sure if I did not care either way. The sink is in the stateroom in front of bed. Don't wash your mouth and then dress without shoes, you'll have wet socks.

The "Freestyle" cruise is not impressive at all. Although they state that the entertainment on board was "EXCELLENT", I couldn't disagree more. No kidding....I must say that 90% of the cruise, my group was like...ok, it's 9:30 pm..what are we going to do. The shows MUST be booked ahead of time, and you need reservations. We never could book the show on the same day, and even harder for the same time for not even 1/2 the group. They make a big deal about how you need to book only one time slot (free shows) and that if you do not arrive 10 minutes before, your ticket will be forfeit. Makes you think "Wow, high demand, must be a must see show". The Legends Concert was "ok", with some look a likes. The Blue Man Group.......Zzzzzzz. In the Blueman show there were one or two things that made you say, ok...that is somewhat cool. 80% of the show you are saying "Ok, I know they are going to wow me any minute". Wait sitting. Boring show. The Comedy Magician show was a guy with card tricks. That's all. Read more