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Item: Norwegian Pearl
Rating: 3.4
Author: tkarkar99

Norwegian Pearl Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

tkarkar99

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Canada & New England (Boston To Quebec City)

Sail date: September 01, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Pearl

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4574

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We enjoyed the port excursions booked privately, the food at the upscale restaurants was so so. The Garden Cafe on the Pearl was our go to for the healthy selections. You have to stand for two hours to get on in Boston, an hour to return.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Very difficult, in line for over two hours

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

The best healthy selection was in the Garden Cafe buffet

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Library, walking area deck7, outdoor dining, fitness center was too crowded, spa service

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Mostly singers and comics,

Children's Programs

did not bring the kids

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Service at the spa was uneven, waiters were always good

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Elevators were a concern, the cafe sprayed your hands upon entry, carpeted areas smelled

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

The toilet always smelled even after cleaning, but the cabin was okay otherwise

Ship tip

Not up to par yet after covid

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts

4 out of 5

Bar Harbor, Maine

5 out of 5

Great excursion to Acadia,

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

Walking tour

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

4 out of 5

Bell museum, tour of countryside, walk in downtown

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

5 out of 5

Great walking tour

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La Baie, Quebec Did not visit port

not on itinerary

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Quebec City, Quebec Did not visit port

not on itinerary

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Disembarkation

2 out of 5

Norwegian port workers are grumpy, hard to find bags

3 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Appreciate the review

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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