A bit of background- my boyfriend and I are first-time cruisers; I am 25 and he is 30. This cruise appealed to us not only due to its departure from Boston, but also due to the "Freestyle" cruising mantra. In all, we had a fantastic time on our first cruise (hopefully of many!) and definitely plan on cruising on NCL in the future.
Embarkation in Boston was efficient and low-stress. We were dropped off at the pier around 12:15, and we were able to be dining in Windows by about 1pm. Only about 20 other groups were in Windows at this time so I highly recommend heading there rather than to the deck party they try and steer you toward! Rooms were ready at 2pm and we were able to enjoy our balcony as we left Boston.
The sea days en route to Bermuda were fun- we enjoyed the trivia sessions as well as Paul Scally and Friends and "Just Magic" with Jorgos. We also went to the "Newlywed Not so Newlywed Gameshow" which was a riot- the couples selected had been married anywhere from 2 days to 62 years! All in all, the days gave us a good chance to get ready for Bermuda.
Great balcony, efficient space, quiet even though it is right below the pool area