This is one of the best cruises ever. The weather was just right for 10 days highs in the low to mid 80s. We saw about 20 minutes of showers during the day for the entire trip. Water is cool but is quite swimmable and refreshing. The ship is great for this itinerary. I would NOT try to eat in the VENETIAN as your reservation is meaningless - tried it twice over two cruises. You will be asked to wait in line for you reservation? And the service and food is not really that good - buffet is better. The specialty restaurants are much better and we ate mostly there. The Gatsby's Bar is the BEST!!! The staff was incredible. Really everything was great it was an adventure for sure. There are a lot of ports, which can wear you out. So be careful as they all are great. Only two seas which are early.
Embarkation
3 out of 5
There was a good bit of confusion and NCL did not follow their own check in schedule!
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Gatsby's Champagne Bar IS THE BEST!!! Specialty restaurants all good except one night at Los Lobos. The Venetian is A DO NOT DO.. They do not follow their OWN reservations. You can wait 30 minutes to be seated with a reservation - while they allow walk ups in first. The staff will tell you that the reservation means you have a table???????? Not my definition.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
All were good.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Most were good. However the solo guitar player really felt like karaoke by him.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
All was good - however I still am waiting to actually meet my steward. The room was clean and everything was good - but not sure when it became ok to not meet your steward. I wish I could tell you his/her name but have NO clue.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Storage is sparse but is is well designed and the shower is large with glass doors not the curtains you find on some ships.
Ship tip
Gatsby's Champagne Bar was the best on any ship for us. The bartenders were superb though most are moving off the ship very soon.
It was very windy but awesome. We did resort for a day at the RIU. It was pricey but it was incredible. The food available was way above even a cruise ship. The swim up all inclusive bar was great and the beach is beautiful.
It was a great port. You can walk to downtown and a beautiful waterfront. We hiked to Seven Sisters Waterfall in the Rainforest. It was difficult and somewhat strenuous but worth it. Saw people diving - we only swam.
Beautiful - Catamaran sail to the Pitons. Wow. We went to the Volcano and had lunch at a local restaurant nearby - also the botanical gardens and snorkeling - this was a great excursion.
Wonderful - this one was a surprise. We loved it. We caught a ride to Copacabana Beach and spent the day and snorkeled with the turtles and rays and lots of fish at a ship wreck. This is just off the beach - but you take a very short boat ride and tour.
Beautiful Island - We took a shuttle to Nevis - saw Hamilton's house (not really a big deal) But spent time touring the island - went to the hot springs very nice then spent some time at a beach with lunch. Great!
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