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Norwegian Pearl Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 10
Helpful Votes: 174

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Norwegian Pearl

10 Night Panama Canal & Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 19, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Pearl

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 15000

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Loved everything about the Christmas cruise. the ship, crew, state room and ports. WE would do this cruise again next year if it is offered. We even have another cruise planed on the Pearl out of NOLA this year

Embarkation

5 out of 5
No issues at all. My only suggestion would be to make to reception area larger.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Never had any issues with food or drink. Food was great and so were the drinks. The bar at the rear of the ship is the best place to watch the sunset and have a drink.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Pool, hot tub and spa area. most were crowded but worth the wait

Entertainment

5 out of 5
most shows were really good and the seating was above average

Children's Programs

We had no childern traveling with us

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
the service at all venues was above the rest of the cruise ships and the staff were always friendly and ready to help.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
no issues at all with design or cleanliness

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
our cabin was the best. we had booked it once before and will do so again. The room steward and butler were the best we have had!

Ship tip

Learn the ship the first day you get on the ship. Sounds simple but it will make your sailing much nicer since you will not have to spend time getting lost in the days that follow.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Miami, Florida Did not visit port

flew in to late to do anything in Miami
Thumbs Up

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
loved the town and the shore excursion was great. We snorkeled on the Antillia ship wreck
Thumbs Up

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5
the town was interesting with the history of it and the old walled city part. we took the party bus and toured the city on it.
Thumbs Up

Colon, Panama

5 out of 5
it was unique to wake up christmas morning and be in the canal. we did not do any excurions there, wanted to watch the ship go through the canal
Thumbs Up

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

4 out of 5
not much to do there besides shop at the pier market. did not go on any excursions
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Piece of cake.
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