My friend and I have taken many cruises with Norwegian Lines and the same ship The Pearl which is our favorite due to the spa area and the entertainment on board. I love the formal sit down dinning area. This cruise was mostly for the time away and time to enjoy the spa. There was nothing exciting about the excursions. We were delighted that this cruise had a crew that was interested in the cruise members and made an effort to remember who we were and what we delighted in. There was a noticeable difference in the service and attitude of the staff and crew from the Cruise to Alaska we took in March, 2015 on the same ship. I enjoy the thermal suite and hope that they will continue to improve that area.

The food was excellent and served with style. The drinks have improved and makes the trip more enjoyable. We had a lot of fun with the on board activities and wish there was more then just the twice a night entertainment and gambling. The smoking keeps me out of the gambling areas and some of the smoking areas outside. I look forward to smoke free ships one day soon.

It would be better if the piano bar was not open to the loud Japanese restaurant during performances. Jim the Piano entertainer was packed in the Champagne bar area. He had a big following every night. They need to put him in a place where there are more seats. More of the fun and less of the gambling would be great.