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Pearl disappointment

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

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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 ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


Nice ship, sad itinerary

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Star

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cregger57
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I am a Sapphire level cruiser with NCL. I have enjoyed cruising with them for years. I chose this cruise because I was in Brazil at the time and the cruise departed from Rio de Janeiro. The ship was recently refurbished and was in excellent shape. It is a smaller, older ship, and has few whistles and bells. It was kept immaculately clean. The crew were phenomenal, always friends and caring, ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony


Transatlantic Crossing on the Norwegian Star

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Star

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NJa416
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

This November/December, my partner and I (age 40 & 32), along with my parents (age older) were fortunate enough to spend two weeks on board the beautiful Norwegian Star as she transversed the Atlantic on her repositioning voyage from Lisbon to Rio De Janeiro – our first transatlantic crossing. While we had our reservations embarking upon a cruise with so many sea days, we had a wonderful time and ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony


Not to my expectation

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Star

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Greyhorse
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I chose this Latin American cruise because I had a very memorable experience with Gate1 Discovery guided tour last year and I wanted to re-trace my path with my wife from Buenos Aires to Strait of Magellan in Chile, with extension to P. Chacabuco, Puerto Montt and Santiago. With the other cruise ships I have luxuriated myself with Steam and Dry sauna free of charge. NCL Star on the other hand ...
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Sail Date: February 2020

Cabin Type: Obstructed Oceanview


Mixed Feelings

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

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Notgonnalie
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This cruise experience was truly a mix of positive and negative impressions. Our biggest frustration was that the Joy changed our itinerary without explanation less than a week before taking off. They eliminated a stop in Santa Marta, where we had planned to meet family members. We don't think it is fair to offer no explanation for changes of this magnitude. This is a newer ship that is spotlessly ...
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Sail Date: February 2020

Cabin Type: Concierge Family Inside


Good thanks to the crew.

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

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Bruges
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 3rd cruise with NCL, 15th in total. We choose this cruise for the itinerary. I must say, being European and living in a mediëval city our expectations are high. You can not surprise us with a 19th century church. So history/culture and nature are the things we want to see. (CC why no history/culture in "Which of the following apply to your review?") We booked a balcony on deck ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Balcony


Good Time - but not a luxury cruise

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

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BWCW3885
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My husband and I chose this cruise because of the itinerary. Although we have cruised about 20 times (about 6 with NCL - we are latitudes silver because two of our cruises were from the 80's before they had a loyalty program), there were numerous ports on this cruise we had not seen before. And it's a great time of year to get out of the winter for three weeks. We got a good deal on the ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Balcony


Just so-so

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

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beachcomberbill
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

PART I : PORTS OF CALL We wanted to leave the cold northeast for the month. This itinerary seemed to fit the bill. We’re Platinum level members. This was our eighth cruise with NCL. We chose to fly from NYC where we live to SF in order to get the air travel over at the beginning. The air was included in the cost of the cruise, so I guess you can’t complain too much about “free”. However ...
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Sail Date: January 2020


Second time is not a charm

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

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BerkshireBob
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We had done the Panama Canal cruise a couple of years ago from New Orleans to Seattle, this time we opted for San Francisco to New York. The canal itself is still fascinating, but most of the other ports leave much to be desired. We had done several of the excursions before and the don't seem to ever change. We were actually more interested in three seeks of warmth and that was the best part. ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony

Traveled with children


Disappointed

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

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KathnBri
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The Panama Canal transit was something I rely wanted to do and as a bonus this cruise sailed from San Francisco. We booked with a 2 night stay there before we sailed and that was well worth it. Embarkation was quick and the luggage was soon delivered to the cabin. It is probably the smallest cabin we have had compared to other cruise companies though we look on it as just somewhere to sleep. ...
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Sail Date: January 2020


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