Going through the Panama Canal is a must. NCL is struggling with limited passengers so while service remains outstanding the level of the entertainment and activities has gone downhill since before Covid.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Covid testing was efficient
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Ships specialty restaurants were very good but main dinning was hit or miss with half good and the other half just average.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
The ship itself is beautiful but this cruise was only 1/3 full and had 6 sea days. Aside from an excellent art program the activities consisted of trivia and game shows or reading a book. Pool area is very nice.
Entertainment
3 out of 5
NCL normally has excellent entertainment but it has gone down hil. Jersey Boys and Prohibition the Musical (cancelled after this cruise) were excellent. Most of the remaining were lounge acts they brought to the main stage. Some were excellent like the black female singer who had a beautiful voice and thankfully did two nights and the Beatles cover band but after that it was just an average lounge act on a bigger stage. They had a magician, but he only had very basic tricks like he was limited to what fit in his suitcase. Overall not up to NCLs usual standard.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Service was impeccable everywhere you went.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
New ship with all the newest stuff.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Was able to upgrade to the Club Mini Suite which gives you a giant bathroom. Very nice.
Ship tip
Temper your expectations. It will be different than past cruises with reductions to save money given the smaller number of passengers but on the flip side you don't have to wait for anything as there are no crouds.
Took the wildlife park tour but you drive through and the bus windows were very dirty and then they only give you 30 min at the small zoo which is not enough time.
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