Norwegian Star Review
Crew Shines Brightly on the Star - Great Trip!
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Summary: Everyone in my group of 6 adults was very happy with the cruise, and especially pleased by the efforts of ALL crew members to be friendly and appreciative of our business. Would I go on this same cruise again? Absolutely. Based on this experience, would I consider Norwegian again when making plans for another cruise? Absolutely.
Background: My wife and I have cruised 10+ times on Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian. Our friends have cruised 3 and 2 times respectively. We are all in our mid-50s.
Be aware of my bias: I'm amazed by people who manage to find something to complain about. A situation can be 99% right and they'll focus on the 1% that's not perfect. I've done enough traveling to recognize there is no such thing as a perfect trip. Deal with it in a positive manner and move on.
Cabin Review
Mid-Ship Inside
11611 - Comparing this inside cabin to what we've had on Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Celebrity, it was definitely smaller. I would describe it as being on the verge of being too small. If you are an average size person, it's OK. If you are a large person, look for a larger cabin.
I can't recommend this room due to the noise factor. There is a service hallway behind or above this cabin, and every morning, early, a heavy cart would be rolled down the service hallway, sounding like thunder, waking us up. I heard the same comment from our friends who were in the two adjacent cabins - 11613 and 11615.
I was also surprised by the poor sound insulation between rooms - it's the first time I've been able to clearly make out conversation in the adjacent room without trying.
If you take away the noise factor, the location of the room was excellent. That is, up one flight of stairs to the buffet and pool.
Bottom line: I would not choose to stay in this room again.