We ( my sister and I) were on the Norwegian Star Jan 31 to Feb 7.
The size of the ship was perfect. She is in beautiful shape. A little wear and tear but when I looked at her wall of plaques it made me smile and have a little more respect for her.
Right from the embarkation to debarkation 7 days later,we both enjoyed the whole vacation. We disconnected from the world and took the experiences of the ship, salt air, sunshine and ports and decompressed. I look at cruising from a slightly different perspective, I worked on cruise ships in the 90's in the cruise staff dept beginning as a cruise staff, to assistant cruise director to cruise director. I started cruising as a passenger a few years ago and get to relive my former life each cruise. I see how the staff and crew do their utmost to make each guest really enjoy their time, and when the cruise ends prepare themselves mentally to begin the process again. Fresh and polite as if its their first cruise.