For months we looked forward to our honeymoon cruise on the Norwegian Star. Many reviews had been read and we went into the cruise with an open mind.

Prior to boarding the Star, we had spent 4 days in the Seattle area and arrived at the pier around noon for boarding. Boarding was a fiasco to say the least. There was no sense of direction from either the Port staff or NCL staff, it was mass confusion with three x-ray machines but no lines, and everyone crowded into one area. Once beyond all the security checkpoints and on the ship, all was great. When you board they will try to shuttle everyone up to Deck 12 to the buffet but keep in mind, the Versailles is OPEN for lunch! There was hardly anyone there and we were able to enjoy a very quiet and relaxing lunch before heading off to our cabin.

STAFF: The staff of the NCL Star was wonderful. Our room steward was amazing in he was always having to wait for us to leave the cabin in the AM or evening for him to do his job. Never a negative word out of him. All our wait staff in the restaurants were amazing as well. They learned who we were and were constantly cordial. Read more