Norwegian Star Review
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We recently sailed the Norwegian Star from Tampa on January 13th, 2012. The itinerary consisted of a day at sea, followed by port calls at Roatan (Honduras), Belize City, Costa Maya, Cozumel, followed by a final day at sea.
The concierge and butler were out of this world. (Especially Gary the butler). The suite (12510) was great. Very secluded, mostly quiet, nice ample balcony, clean, etc. My wife is a light sleeper and complained of noise (most likely pressure washing) on the deck above her. If we had it to do over again, we'd ask for an 11th floor deck, so that we'd have another cabin, vs. the outside deck, above us. (Of course, we could get noisy people in that cabin, which could be worse!) Our shower was luke warm, though acceptable. The fact that the bathroom sink water was scalding added to the annoyance, but I'm sure with that many people on board, it's tough to get a shower as hot as home.
The piece de resistance was an in-room espresso maker. It used the little cups, and you could set it to make a syrupy shot, double shot, or full "Americano style" coffee. It was well used! The suite experience spoiled us and we will never go back. You get to embark and disembark first, get priority seating almost everywhere, and have a personal butler and concierge shared among just a few suites. You truly feel "important." And the room is somewhere between a large hotel room and a hotel suite in size and comfort.
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Penthouse with Balcony
The concierge and butler were out of this world. (Especially Gary the butler). The suite (12510) was great. Very secluded, mostly quiet, nice ample balcony, clean, etc. My wife is a light sleeper and complained of noise (most likely pressure washing) on the deck above her. If we had it to do over again, we'd ask for an 11th floor deck, so that we'd have another cabin, vs. the outside deck, above us. (Of course, we could get noisy people in that cabin, which could be worse!) Our shower was luke warm, though acceptable. The fact that the bathroom sink water was scalding added to the annoyance, but I'm sure with that many people on board, it's tough to get a shower as hot as home.
The piece de resistance was an in-room espresso maker. It used the little cups, and you could set it to make a syrupy shot, double shot, or full "Americano style" coffee. It was well used! The suite experience spoiled us and we will never go back. You get to embark and disembark first, get priority seating almost everywhere, and have a personal butler and concierge shared among just a few suites. You truly feel "important." And the room is somewhere between a large hotel room and a hotel suite in size and comfort.