We have sailed on this ship 4 times along with sailing on the Norwegian Star around Hawaii 3 times. The renovations have really made a difference with nicer outdoor furniture and more outdoor covered spaces to protect from the strong Hawaii sun. The Pride of America singers and dancers were terrific along with the singers in Oh What a Night.

The food in the main dining room is much improved so we no longer feel we have to eat in specialty restaurants, although we did eat in 4 of them this time. The itinerary cannot be beaten. Wonderful way to see the islands.

The American crew are terrific, too, however not as welcoming in the buffet as in other places. The balconies are a little small, but they worked if you sit sideways. We know this is not a 5 star cruise line and, having sailed on NCL 8 times before, we did expect it to be 5 stars, however, it exceeded our expectations tremendously. Read more