We really enjoyed this cruise - just the right combination of port days and sea days, each port was unique and had something special to offer. Service on the ship was always great, we were able to get all the reservations that we wanted. Food was excellent, view from the room was great, coffee on the balcony each morning was a perfect way to start the day. Ice Cream in the buffet was too good and too easy to get at any hour - oh well!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Fast and efficient, the new NCL terminal in Miami is very comfortable and well organized.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
We ate a few dinners and breakfasts at Taste, the main dining room and all the meals were very good. Cagney's and Teppanyaki were both outstanding. Buffet was also good, probably stopped by for too many snacks!
Teppanyaki
5 out of 5
Teppanyaki is always so much fun - the food is great too, but it is so entertaining. Highly recommend this.
Cagney's Steakhouse
5 out of 5
Cagney's never disappoints. My wife and I both had delicious steaks, cooked perfectly. Service was spot on.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
The adult pool area (Spice H2O) was great - not crowded, a couple of hot tubs and a shallow pool area with waterfall. The main pool area was very crowded so we didn't stay there. Ropes course was fun, and tried out the basketball court. Trivia games, Q&A, other atrium activities were fun. This was our third cruise with J.C. Sanchez as the cruise director and he does a great job - we saw him frequently, and he always greeted us like old friends...and made sure everyone was having a great time.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Velvet in the Spiegel Tent was awesome - well worth the extra money for dinner and a show. Six and Burn the floor were also great shows. Enjoyed the magic show, a couple comedians, and some atrium music. All really good.
Spice H2O
5 out of 5
Much less crowded than the main pool area. 2 hot tubs and a shallow "pool" area with some waterfalls to cool off in. Never had to wait at the bar in this area.
Children's Programs
No kids
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Did not have a bad experience the entire cruise. Bar service was quick, room steward was great, wait staff was right on point.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Nice layout, very clean. We really loved the waterfront - great space to relax and enjoy.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Great location, typical balcony cabin - small balcony, compact but comfortable room. Really appreciated all the storage space - tons of shelves to unpack and organize. The bathroom also had lots of storage which was nice.
Ship tip
There are some great comfortable chairs on the waterfront area - awesome place to relax and watch the ocean.
Had a great dinner at La Ventana in Miami Beach, spent a day walking around Miami Beach and enjoying the ocean. The free trolley makes it easy to get around.
Was also on this cruise and agree with everything. Although, we had an excursion through NCL on disembarkment day to see Miami. Getting off the ship was rather easy for us because of the excursion.
*Cruiseline.com is not a booking agent or travel agency,
and does not charge any service fees to users of our site. Our partners
(travel agencies and cruise lines) provide prices, which we list for our
users' convenience. Cruiseline.com does not guarantee any specific rates or
prices. While prices are updated daily, please check with the booking site
for the exact amount. Cruiseline.com is not responsible for content on
external web sites.
Contact us
Submitting...
Need help from a personal vacation planner?
Loading...
Find the perfect cruise with weekly tips and cruise deals for as little as $30/night!
Sign up for weekly cruise deals
Join other subscribers and get the best
cruise deals of the week in your inbox every Thursday.
