Overall had a nice time on our first cruise. Ate, drank and slept too much, but it was super fun!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Traffic getting to the port was AWEFUL, so allow plenty of extra time to get to the terminal!
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
All of the food was delicious! We did two specialty restaurants (Ocean Blue seafood restaurant and Le Bistro French restaurant) and both were wonderful. But even the food offered at the Garden Cafe buffet was always fresh and yummy.
Onboard Activities
2 out of 5
Main pool deck was crowded. We paid the extra for the Vibe Beach Club top deck and it was well worth it! A quiet and relaxing retreat at the top of the ship with great views and even better service!
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Choir of Man was super fun! And the Beatles show was really good, too. Also enjoyed the comedians and the various bands and DJs.
Children's Programs
Did not bring kids
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Top notch service from all staff! Most were from Philippines, which made me feel right at home since I am half Filipino. Others from India. All were very nice and attentive!
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Very nice ship. No idea how they keep it so clean.
Cabin / Stateroom
1 out of 5
Nice cabin. Anthony our room steward kept everything very clean and tidy. Balcony has a table and two chairs and was private and nice to sit on and enjoy the view. I would definitely spring for a room with a balcony.
Ship tip
Try to get a room that is not right below the pool deck, as it can be loud at night. If you are traveling without children, get the Vibe Beach Club passes. You will not regret it!
We stayed at a hotel the day before embarkation, so we had plenty of time to explore South Beach, have a nice dinner, and get a hotel shuttle to the ship. I definitely recommend arriving at least a day or two ahead of time to cut down on the travel stress and not risk missing your ship!
We did the Damajaguas Waterfalls and Buggies excursion. It is definitely physically challenging, involving a 40-minute hike up a mountain and riding natural waterslides down and jumping from 20+ feet platforms into the river, but it was totally worth it! An amazing once in a lifetime experience!
St. Thomas is beautiful! We did not do an excursion, and instead took a taxi to Coki Beach. It was a little crowded, but very pretty with plenty of food and drinks. I hear Magens Bay and Sapphire Beach are nice, too. Maybe next time.
We took a sunrise snorkeling excursion to the Virgin Gorda Baths. It was gorgeous and very fun. I wish we would have had more time there, but overall it was a great experience! The shopping at the port is not the greatest.
We tried to get jet skis, but they were all booked. It was still nice to hang out in the beach and eat some fish tacos and drink some cold drinks. The water is crystal clear and beautiful. Again, we would have liked more time to spend on the island. The tendering boats to get to and from the ship took up a lot of time. It would be nice if they would build an actual port to make getting on and off the island quicker.
Great review I’m sure you will be cruising again
After my first on ncl I was hooked
They said they are going to be building a double pier in GSC and should be done sometime in 2025
Thank god I’ve been there 3 times now and does take time away from more enjoyment on the island
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