Ninth cruise. Previously sailed Disney, Princess, Holland, Carnival, Celebrity. This was first time with Norwegian. Sailed week of October 4th through October 11th 2014. Eastern Caribbean to St. Martin, St. Thomas and Bahamas. This was a family cruise of 18 passengers with 6 cabins. 5 with balcony on deck 9 and one inside family room deck 5.

Arrived at port 11:50 am, embarkation was super fast. We were checked in and on board within 20 minutes. Stateroom was immediately available with no waiting. The roses I ordered for my wife (beautiful) were in the room when we arrived. Extra clothes hangers provided upon request. The cabins were smallest we have seen. Balcony also very tiny. Counter and storage very tight but manageable. Some of the ladies complained about minimal lighting in the bathroom. The family cabin on deck 5 was more spacious and easily accommodated family of five. All of us on deck nine near our room 9894 (aft) were routinely awaken by banging and clanking from nearby service elevator.

Cleaning staff for cabins did a mediocre job. All common areas on board were well maintained and quite clean. Hand sanitizer squirted on everyone returning to the ship and when entering dinning areas. In the buffet area sanitation was emphasized. Dirty dishes were promptly removed from tables. Using clean dishes for return trips to serving line was enforced. Read more