Trip from "Hell"

Item: Norwegian Spirit
Rating: 3.2
Author: reneehatlelid

Norwegian Spirit Cruise Review to Europe - Western Europe

reneehatlelid

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 72

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

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10 Night Canary Islands & Morocco (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 25, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Spirit

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11586

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

As I said that I won't cruise on Norweigan again due to the salty food, and a man jumping off the boat causing us to miss a port that we paid to see. There was no compensation from the ship to make me want to try another cruise.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

a little slow

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

The food was way too salty. The people in my group had ands and feet that were swollen the whole trip. I have been on many cruises and have never had such salty food that was almost impossible to eat. Someone said that maybe the ship put salt in the food to make the guests drink more. One of the ladies in our group went home on an emergency due to a heart attack.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

The 3 amechies singers and the gymnasts were great. I didn't care for the rest of the shows. They were too obvious.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All of the waiters and staff that we encountered were very accommodating

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

The bathroom and the dressing table needed more storage for a ladies makeup and hair products, etc.

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

same as provious answer

Ship tip

I will never cruise on Norweigan again. Due to the salty food, not the best entertainment. small rooms with no storage for 2 people

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Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

Casablanca, Morocco

5 out of 5

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

5 out of 5

Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands

5 out of 5

Funchal, Madeira

5 out of 5

Malaga, Spain

5 out of 5

Alicante, Spain

1 out of 5

We didn't get to go to this port because a 35 year old man jumped from the ship at 2:30am on April 2nd. We did not get to se the port because the ship was looking for him for 12 to 24 hours. There was no compensation form the boat duo to not being able to see the port that we had paid for.

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

fast

11 Comments

jonax0013 6 years ago

Lopaka, are You daft? I was being sarcastic. I've been on 20 cruises, and a few weren't perfect. I've missed more than 1 port on a cruise. It happens. But when someone complains about the Capt being a decent ,responsible human being, I have to clown them...and if You thought I was being serious, you need to relax and get a sense of humor...

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Lopaka 6 years ago

Really @jonax0013: You think the Capt. was "selfish" for rendering assistance? Are you aware that a ship's Master is obligated under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea: “A master of a ship at sea, which is in a position to be able to provide assistance on receiving a signal from any source that persons are in distress at sea, is bound to proceed with all speed to their assistance.”

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jonax0013 6 years ago

I feel really bad that You had to miss a port because a human being jumped off the boat and the ship's Captain decided to forgo your excursion to try and find him. What a selfish Capt. And salty food? Unforgivable. If I were you, I'd take My business where they are a bit your speed. Like maybe a cruise line that has ships like the Titanic...🤘😂.... As fa as entertainment goes, You are the best!!! ( at being a heartless Trainwreck of a human being)

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stuward 6 years ago

As you won’t be travelling on NCL again I’m glad we will never meet. Heartless post, complete rubbish.

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cluppi915 6 years ago

Personally I thought the original poster’s terminology and attitude were not only disgusting but heartless as well

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Tawsy 6 years ago

Lopaka your terminology and attitude is disgusting!

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Lopaka 6 years ago

So do you think people don't fall off of other cruise line ships? So you blame NCL for a nut that jumps? That's like blaming the gun instead of the shooter.

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Tezd 6 years ago

Agree with oceanwaver.

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onlysail 6 years ago

Heartless comment and there is never compo for missing a port. You should read T&C . No port is guaranteed

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terriesanchez 6 years ago

Seriously?

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snoop721 6 years ago

Omg bad experience😢

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