Embarkation: Barcelona port is well laid out; less than 10 minutes and I was on board. Have your one page pre-cruise registration ready and you are good to go. After check-in, you will notice a few shops located post check-in where you can pick up some last minute necessities &/or souvenirs, to include the alcohol kind, prior to boarding.

Cabins: Booked an inside cabin and got an upgrade. Nice room; standard for NCL, very quiet and a great mattress.

Dining/Food: The ship offers a variety of restaurants, but the only free (no extra charge) are the two main (Grand Pacific and Alizar) dining rooms, the buffet, and the small light menu "Blue Lagoon." For breakfast I recommend the Blue Lagoon for a quiet cup of coffee, but it has a limited menu; I love eating breakfast there and watching the ocean. The buffet for lunch has a nice variety. For dinner I ate all by two of my meals at the "FREE" main dining rooms and rotated between the two. The food was average with some nights better than others. For a special treat I ate at "Le Bistro" (French cuisine) and "Cagney's" (upscale steak+) and paid the surcharge; Superb both nights! Read more