We had to line up for hours outside the terminal in NYC in freezing temps, I saw an ambulance take away an elderly man who collapsed.
The food in the main dining areas was sub-standard, we paid the excess to eat at the better quality restaurants, and there was a massive difference in quality.
We booked a stateroom with a balcony when we arrived it wasn't cleaned, there was dust and human ...
We chose this cruise because it was one the first 14 day cruises available post CDC clearance and because of NCL's policy of 100% vaccinations for passengers and crew. We've had four cancellations in the past two years and were anxious to get back on the water.
Several topics to note: 1. The Covid testing procedures at the terminal were an inconvenience but pretty efficient and well worth ...
Excellent large ship, although I find the smaller ships to be much more enjoyable because they seem so much less crowded. Experience was typical of my expectations for NCL.
Ship's officers and crew were very welcoming, which notably helped enhance the experience. Particularly noteworthy service was received from Vanessa O (bar waitress), Wayan R (Waiter), Minellie P (bar waitress), and I Kadek ...
We choose this cruise for the drink and dining packages. Great value. Specialty dining was awesome. Food was excellent and service was exceptional . Main dining was typical. Service was slow and wait staff unattractive. Nice variety on buffet. It was fresh and well maintained. Norwegian does lack in late night dining options. Only one 24 hour food option for the whole ship. Hard to get into dining ...
had terrible service at bars. bar tenders worked hard, but needed help to keep up.
Drink package extremely too high. traveling friend did not drink, but was forced to pay $1,700 for both if interested. I just didn't drink that much on cruise. Just ok service at restaurants, even the specialty ones (3). Both cabin beds felt like they had nails poking out of them. Had to take pain pills to get ...
Having been on many cruises with almost all of the lines we usually choose a cruise based on itinerary first then the cruise line secondary with the exception of Carnival which we will never cruise on again. This cruise offered great ports of call and many free extras such as the booze package, internet, discounted shore excursions at an excellent price, onboard credits plus a low deposit. ...
First day was a bust due to tragic circumstances beyond Norwegian's control: Breakaway was engaged in search and rescue operation of man overboard from a cargo ship and then had a medical emergency on board. However Norwegian gave each person $75 credit for food that day and then refunded us the first day of the cruise.
Got on board 1:30 a.m. for muster drill at 2:30 a.m. checked Norwegian ...
Late leaving out of NYC due to multiple medical injuries and weather threats. Waited until almost 2am to board ship. We weren’t given water or food during Wait. Average age on ship was 70-80. Very deserted in public areas and venues after 10. Did not receive my my complementary birthday cake until restaurant closing and my friends had left. The staff said that they forgot. Waitstaff did not sing ...
we chose this ship because we had never sailed on a "mega" ship before. this was our 26th cruise and our fifth on Norwegian. we are both in our seventies and avid cruisers. we took a cruise aboard the Star two years ago and had a very good time. however, this particular ship we would never sail on again.
it started out with norwegian contacting us the day before when we were taking the ...
A day late leaving New York - boarding was a total mess, muster at 3am may have amused the children ? Ship stunk like the bottom of an overfull ash tray ! They allow smoking in the casino which permeates throughout the ship...... YUK ! Food was boring and very average, staff in main dining under trained or just inept.
Swimming pools were unbelievable small deep and very inaccessible by the ...