Norwegian Panama Canal & Central America Cruise Reviews

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Super small suites

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

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Paul1228
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Nice ship, very different layout, not sure if I really like it. What I really do not like is the size of the suites they are super small. Bathroom have as well been reduced in size completely. I should mentioned we paid for a mini suite and boy this could not be minier. Closet space in the suite is increadably small it is so small that I cannot fit my cloth in it an I’m a man who travels ...
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Sail Date: May 2018

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Large Balcony


Take an extra plate for the throw away of uneatable food.

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

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carolheidi
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

New destinations were the best part, through the panama and all the stops. The ship was very smooth. Most of the outside entertainment was superb. The food was so bad, and the deserts looked wonderful, and most often tasted like rubber. Even the chocolate was altered, (maybe brown food dye?) Every meat entree was too tough to chew. The spinach pie was paper and no cheese, ? STINGY ON ...
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Sail Date: April 2018

Cabin Type: Inside


Cabin 9523 , Cabin 5553 and tender boat loading

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Star

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3388su
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

I chose this itinerary because I wanted to see the Panama Canal. I made reservation during Thanksgiving time, so I got a good price. I paid Category 1X guarantee. I did not expect to have a luxury cabin, but a peaceful and restful cabin. I was assigned Cabin 9523. When I checked in the ship and went to the 9523, it was noisy, shaking and vibrating, very uncomfortable. I went to customer service to ...
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Sail Date: April 2018

Cabin Type: Inside


DISAPPOINTING SHIP

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

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pamelagravestock
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

It was my partners bucket list to see the panama canal. We saved for our once in a lifetime cruise. We will never return to america as we usually cruise the mediterranean. We have used ncl before but never have we had anything like this ship. refurbishment was going on from day one even though the ship was going into dry dock after the end of our cruise. Hazardous dust and fumes were on the ship ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Family Inside


The cruise from HELL

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

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jadeluck
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

I chose this cruise because of the Panama canal and Mexico. This was the absolute worse cruise I have ever been on. Construction was going on the whole time while the cruise was going. Painting, jackhammers, fumes and flying debris. Some of the treadmills were out of order and the jogging track was closed most of the time due to construction. Most of the areas on the ship were closed off for ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window

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Panama Canal Cruise construction chaos

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

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JOxford
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We thought the destinations looked terrific on this cruise and it would have been wonderful, were it not for the construction work beautifying the ship throughout the two week cruise. Jackhammers, sanding, drilling, dust, strong chemical smells meant that a gloom descended over us, however hard we tried to make the best of things. Fantastic locations and days off the ship were great, and it was ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window


Beware of NCL !!

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

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BOONCL
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Just spent a small fortune on a long ago planned trip of a lifetime through the Panama Canal. The ship was undergoing major work during the trip with many areas closed for the entire duration with some rolling closures. The deck areas and casual dining that were open were overcrowded as a result. Often ended up in my room eating. NCL did not advise us in advance nor discount our fares. We paid a ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Balcony


A cruise that NCL should be ashamed to put passengers on

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

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Ozcruiser28
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We were looking forward to the cruise from Miami to Los Angeles as a luxurious couple of weeks visiting some exotic ports in Central America as well as going through the Panama Canal. Boarding was relatively quick and easy, taking less than an hour. We ate in the buffet while the rooms were being prepared and then wandered around looking at the facilities that seemed quite good. We could get ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window


Health hazard on board

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

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Pzurcher
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

While service and food was great, the ship was under renovation while we were at sea. Sanding dust and paint fumes bothered the passengers. We NEVER had full use of the ship. Large sections were cordoned off. One restaurant was permanently closed. Safety violations galore such as evacuation deck partially closed, flammable materials stored on deck, exit doors locked. Several passengers indicated ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window


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