Great Panamá canal cruise

Norwegian Pearl Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Norwegian Pearl

14 Night Panama Canal Eastbound (San Diego To Tampa)

Sail date: October 21, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Pearl

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9638

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Overall, we were very satisfied with Norwegian, great friendly employees and staff. Some miscommunication about tender service for handicap. Was told our friend couldn’t get on tender in cayman, but we all went down anyways and he was able to go on with his scooter. The transfer from airport to ship and from ship to airport was disappointing. Had made plans to have van both ways, but only buses where available. Friend couldn’t get up bus(one leg). Had to fine a van both ways ourselves, which we paid for. Had prepaid for transfers. Should be reimbursed. Great intertainment, food, and friendly staff. Had a great time.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Very friendly employees

Ports of call

San Diego, California

4 out of 5

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

2 out of 5

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

3 out of 5

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

3 out of 5

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

3 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

4 out of 5

Tampa, Florida

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
Was supposed to have vans at both ports, traveling with handicap friend (one leg), unable to get in bus. No van either place so had to get transportation from port to ship and from ship to airport ourselves. We had paid for transfers in advance. Should be reimbursed.
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