My 83 year old mother and I booked this cruise based on itinerary. It was my 2nd cruise ever, and my mom's 11th or 12th.

My mother has some mobility issues, and while she can walk short distances, she moves pretty slow. She uses a walker or a cane for balance. She has problems with steps and uneven surfaces. We arranged for handicap services for her throughout our journey. This review will show how we were able to have a great time despite some pretty major challenges.

We flew into Marco Polo on our departure day, and arranged our transfer through NCL. There are only two skycaps on duty at Marco Polo, so it was a bit of a wait to get off the plane and to our luggage. Since there were so many people in need, at the baggage claim, we gave up the wheelchair they provided and let the skycap go to pick up the next person. Mom waited on a bench while I waited for our luggage: one large roller bags and two small roller bags. Read more