Pearl exceeded expectations
Norwegian Pearl Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America
12 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: October 23, 2016
Ship: Norwegian Pearl
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 9152
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
Though it is due for refurbishment in Feb, 2017, the Pearl is still in great shape. What made the cruise special was the quality of the crew and the food. Both are quite good and better than I thought it would be. Their freestyle approach really works. Not once did we have to wait for a table and we went to eat at the main dining rooms both early and late. The food selection and quality were better than anticipated and there was a tremendous selection in the MDR's each night.
Additionally, the entertainment was better than we thought it would be. Dancers and singers were very good, comedians were terrific and there was even a hyponotherapist that did several shows and was quite entertaining.
The only port that could/should be passed by is Santa Marta in Columbia. Ugly and dirty are the descriptors that enter my mind when thinking of this port. All of the others were good to very good.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
We found the specialty restaurants of Cagney's and Le Bistro to be particularly good. If you want a romantic meal go to Le Bistro. The room is beautiful and the service is excellent.
Ports of call
Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)
Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
4 Comments
MrChocoholic 8 years ago
Le Bistro is romantic and pretty--OVERPRICED faux French with superb service. Cagney's is typical steakhouse fare, hardly up to the quality of Peter Luger or The Palm or...Nothing about my cabin. Clean, dusted and spic and span. The entertainment on the ship was horrible--unfunny comedians, wacked out hypnotist? Ridiculous. A violin player at a sports bar? INSANE.