Norwegian Pearl Review
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We are Mike and Suz and we live 30 minutes away from the Seattle cruise port. We got a ride there and back, so no hotels or parking in this review. There was one and only one negative to this entire trip and that was when we first arrived at the port. Normally we get to a cruise early and stroll right through but circumstances had us arriving at close to 12:30pm and it was a madhouse. Huge lines everywhere and no porters in sight. I left my wife on a line and went looking for answers and finally found a porter for our check ins. Then off to find out where we should be... there were 2 HUGE lines and I sure didn't want to be on the wrong one. Finally we arrived at the check in window and from that point on... everything was smooth sailing freestyle!!!
This was our very first cruise with Norwegian and the preceding cruise was on Oasis OTS so they had a lot to live up to. We were not disappointed at all. The ship was beautiful. Our 161 sq ft cabin was laid our brilliantly and frankly, the shower put the Oasis shower to shame. And then there was Veneir our cabin attendant. His service was impeccable but more importantly, he was a really warm friendly person who was a joy to wake up to each morning and to have brief chats with during the day and evening. Norwegian... Veneir does your brand proud.
I have superlatives to dish out to almost all the staff we encountered all week long. Julie the CD was lovely and her staff whom we got to know a little we very sweet and outgoing. From Jillian to Omar and my brother from a different mother.. Archie !!!! Hope we didn't scar you too badly during QUEST... (we won!) All were just great. The entertainment, while not approaching the level of Oasis, still left nothing to be desired. We laughed till we cried, were wowed by awesome dancing and singing and our favorite... the comedy magic of Jeff Hobson was spectacular as was the Elton John tribute by Larry. Meeting any of the entertainers offstage was always a pleasure and they were all forthcoming and friendly. I can't say enough about the staff... top notch and once again, Norwegian... they all did your brand proud.
Cabin Review
Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window
Cabin 5572 is an outside port hole view 161 square feet. The bathroom is roomy especially the shower which was the best of any ship we've ever been on. There is endless amounts of storage space and very ample closet space with lots of hangers. A large safe works with a code that you select. 2 available AC outlets one on either side of the cabin but none at the back of the bed. Bring an extension although we were offered one by our attendant. The mattress was uber comfy. One desk chair and one cushioned stool. Room light, desk light and night lights. We were very pleased with this cabin.