This was a great cruise; it needed a few more touches to be excellent, but all in all a wonderful time.

The buffet was great; the staff were attentive and friendly. The food selection was varied, and the layout made for easy navigation and less congestion. Food quality was very good; everything the temperature it should be, and there were some tasty dishes.

The main dining rooms were struggling just a bit. Magenta always seemed quite hectic, and from the time you were seating to actually placing your order was always a little interesting as the waitstaff decided who should be pouring water, getting bread, etc. The food quality in the dining rooms left something to be desired. With the rise of the popularity specialty restaurant, it seems Norwegian has taken some attention off of the old school dining rooms. Read more