We left Sunday December 28th from Port of New Orleans. The weather was a chilly overcast day, if I had only realized this was a sign from above.

We had Cabin number 11512 a "mini suite". First off our cabin steward Jerome was one of the ONLY bright spots on the ship.

As always we get a balcony so my "other half" can smoke. For some unknown reason NCL didn't inform ANYONE in our group of there new NO smoking on balconies policy. They said the new rules went into effect on Nov 1st, why not tell people who paid EXTRA money for the purpose of smoking (mind you we didn't pay extra for balcony)?? Instead of being told once you've boarded the ship. First major hiccup. Read more