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Pearl disappointment
"Pros:
Drink package upgrade for Veuve anytime
Magnums bar, wine selection
Cagneys food and service excellent
Thermal suite is spacious, relaxing
Breakfast in Summer Palace
Balcony room/steward excellent
Cons:
Uninformed and unhelpful guest services, actually brusk and unfriendly
Internet upgrade worthless as nonfunctional Internet every day
Le Bistro missed on 2 occasions.No outreach to us regarding our new Latitude level...."Read More
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Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
emerwarn
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We always wanted to cruise Panama Canal and were excited about the itenerary. We are long time NCL cruisers but oir experience fell below our seasoned expectations. We have always loved NCL.
The ship was recently renovated and we miss the wine bar. Decor is nice.
Pros:
Drink package upgrade for Veuve anytime
Magnums bar, wine selection
Cagneys food and service excellent ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2022
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
PegBK
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise for a couple of reasons. Number one, it crossed off one of our bucket list items, the Panama Canal. Number two, we were cruising on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
We had a mini-suite. We have learned from other cruises that we want to be mid-ship or a bit forward. Why? The smoke stack leaves soot on the balcony when your ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
dodah
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We embarked from Miami on an 11 day Panama Canal cruise, following a day of exploration in that beautiful city. Our embarkation was fast and easy, the embarkation crew was well practiced and friendly. The ship was in good repair and had been well prepared in a short time for our arrival. Our cabin was clean, comfortable and was kept that way throughout the cruise by an attentive steward. The ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2019
Cabin Type: Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
JH2468
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We went on this cruise because we were joining my brother & sister-in-law for their anniversary. We are in our 50's and traveling without children. We were not really impressed with this cruise. We've been on others that were larger ships and they had so much more to offer.
The staff were very good, friendly, and hard working. We didn't read the fine print that there'd be a corkage fee of ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2019
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
raider7
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
From a 6 time Norwegian cruiser, who will probably be looking more elsewhere.
Biggest problems were getting on and especially getting off. Getting on, the boarding process was very unclear, and few knew. A sign explaining the order would have helped. Also put some bakery items, and drinks in the waiting area. Getting off was a total zoo, as wife not a US citizen. Told everyone to go ot the ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2018
Cabin Type: Inside
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
leemanpa
10+ Cruises • Age 20s
“‘Twas two weeks before Christmas and all through the Pearl;
The seas were so rough that it made the CREW hurl….
The Shoppies & Steiners were snug in their beds,
While visions of Revenue danced in their heads….”
We sailed on the Pearl on the Dec. 9th sailing out of Tampa on a 2-week ‘Panama Canal’ cruise. This was our ‘retirement’ present to ourselves, having just sold our business ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2018
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
ChristyandAriel
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s
I went on this cruise with my 8 year old daughter. I choose this cruise because it was port intensive, 9 ports in 14 nights. This was our first time on a 14 night cruise and our first time on NCL. We took this cruise in late November so unfortunately there were not a lot of kids on the ship maybe 10-15 total out of 2300 people.
SHIP
This is an older ship and well-kept up. All the common ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2018
Traveled with children
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
mailgal2018
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise because we thought it would be fun and interesting. Traveling with four other people, two of which were in our suite. The suite was smaller than suites on other cruise lines but our cabin guy was very helpful and fun.
Embarkation seemed slow but manageable, but disembarkation was ridiculous. It took us 2 1/2 to 3 hrs to clear customs. After all that a piece of our luggage ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2018
Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
SailorToCruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
Overall, the cruise was pretty much nice. Most of the shore excursions, not so much. The package price and "Five for Free" and all that foofraw was intriguing until analyzed, and then not so much. Entertainment on ship was great, it was clean and well-maintained and had a smiling crew. The "suite" cabin was marginally better than a standard and nowhere close to my experience with other ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2018
Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Pearl
jimhiegel
2-5 Cruises • Age 80s
Hours in line in the hot sun waiting to get on the ship without any communication from NCL was an unacceptable condition. Total confusion and chaos with 2300 people attempting to disembark based upon meanless time slots. Being directed to lines that go nowhere. We went home with a bad taste in our mouth. The on and off process is difficult but this cruise had no communication and control of the ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2018
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
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