kznrz
If you are looking for very casual cruise and looking to just get away and relax this ship is for you. This is not a mega ship where you are bumping into people everywhere you walk. Also if you are a drinker there is enough bars on this ship to quench your taste!!! If you need a good nights sleep stay away from Cabin 5104 too noisy!!!
AlBSure
Be prepared to wait a very long time when entering the US at Orlando. Bring food and a phone.
lydell653
Don’t do it
anyajames
Do not waste your time in Lotus Garden and your money in Cagney's.
streckerron
Select the drink package
Grahammerscott
Invest in the thermal spa
meldi61
Get involved with the activities, they are so much fun.
screpetto
Check the comfort of the bed immediately, if you require a firmer mattress. It’s a tough first night sleep if you need a harder surface on which to sleep.
Ginishere
Make sure to explore all of the included dining rooms.
azheartnurse
We loved deck 11 and midship was best due to the fairly rocky seas during our trip.
aud120
Use Guest Services, they're super helpful.
Britain22
Don't miss a chance to sail on the Pearl. It is a really nice ship and never seems crowded
jollyjoan58
They smoke in the casino. Disgusting
sslinde
Based on other reviews I had read prior to my cruise, I was quite disappointed in comparison to my experience with Carnival. It does appear that The Pearl periodically does get lower scores during distinct periods of time, which makes me question whether NCL uses it periodically for training and I just happened to pick the cruise NCL was training. As you typically select a cruise months if not a year advance, not sure that you can avoid this.
wsmoth
Be prepared to understand that “freestyle cruising” really means totally unorganized with little to no direction or instruction on any activity they are conducting.
kerrid10
they no longer let you bring water on the boat.
smagnercruise
Do not order dinner packages. The regular restaurants were all great
wburto
I would not sail out of NOLA again, find a similar cruise out of Florida. On the way back into port on Saturday night we had a near collision with a freighter on the Mississippi and had to make emergency maneuvers to avoid it. Many injuries and broken glassware and bottles as the ship lurched sideways.
skiprrr
Realize that you won’t be able to easily communicate with other members of your party by txt or phone without paying ridiculous prices. Consider bringing a set of walkietalkies.
alexwcheney
Don't sail on the Pearl. Find another ship...or spend a little extra and sail on a different cruise line.
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