My wife and I have just returned from our 4th cruise and first and last on NCL. We cruised the Western Med which we were very much looking forward to with great anticipation but sad to say, were under-whelmed by NCL.

Hmmm, where to start? Let's do the cabin first. We always prefer the aft facing cabins with balcony because of the quiet and the great views to both port and starboard. Of the 4 cruises we have been on this was by far the smallest cabin of the 4 cruise lines we have been on and the most expensive. The one positive was our cabin person who tried his best to make us as comfortable as possible. The toilet and shower are split on either side of the doorway with opaque sliding doors which means that if you are in either and someone opens the cabin door, those outside can see you, blurry maybe, but still see you.

Food - I would give a generous 2-3 rating. Lack of variety seems to be an appropriate description. No seafood on any buffet unlike our other cruises. Portions are small in the two main dining rooms...one evening I ordered "surf 'n turf" and got a small steak maybe a half inch thick and three popcorn shrimp. Specialty restaurants, i.e.; sushi bar and pizza are an extra charge unlike other cruise lines. Read more