ronfmoore

My favorite part of the trip was the tour, lunch and wine tasting  at Chateau Siuarac.   This trip was really all about the wine.  I would definitely recommend this cruise to my friends looking for a relaxing, safe vacation with very attentive service.  I would recommend a three day visit to the Loire Valley either before or post cruise, to see the great Chateaux of France. 

Ports of call with the exception of Frederica Germany were excellent and provided an opportunity to sample the culture and sights of Scandinavia & Russia.  More time could have been allotted in Amsterdam and Berlin with less in Copenhagen. The ship itself was a perfect size enabling everyone to move around and disembark without confusion.  Service and Food was good with several choices.  Cabin size adequate.  House band "Top Notch" outstanding although nightly show entertainment poor as it included local talent and "circus quality" performances.  Shore excursions very expensive.  Shopping on board adequate with the addition of some new "high end" shopping. Independent research on ports of call and private touring should be explored after booking.  On the whole a very good cruise to take for someone who hasn't visited this area previously.

Never bored nor rush!  Always had an interesting activity available with plenty of free time to just relax and take a deep breath. Daily lectures, line dancing, ball room lessons, pub trivia contests, great shows, refined upscale dining and casino 24/7.  What's not to like?

Well appointed ship, good service and variety of dinner selections.  Entertainment for the most part, especially guest entertainers was excellent.  Cruise director outgoing and interesting.  Ports of Call could use some changes.  Havana rather then Grand Cayman.  Weather outstanding.  Some administrative difficulties to include failure to assign table requested prior to boarding; credit from cruise line was not applied; incorrect status resulting in incorrect billing and missing perks(Select rather than Elite assigned).  Captain Club's hostess, Maila,  was impersonal, indifferent and rude.

While the ship was well appointed it lacked the necessary staff to properly handle the number of passengers.  In addition common spaces in lounges and bars were insufficient, despite their number, to accommodate the crowds especially in the after dinner hours.   Dining experience in the dining room was good for those of us who made our reservations in advance.  Portions were larger then those on other cruise lines although many choices were repeated.   The Garden Cafe was overcrowded and it was extremely difficult to find seating.  Entertainment was good but the variety of shows was limited.  This was our second sailing on Norwegian Cruise and doubt we would ever return again.