November 2013 14 day Panama Canal cruise.
Norwegian Star Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America
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Sail date: October 27, 2013
Ship: Norwegian Star
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 8656
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 11 years ago
Review summary
Just completed a 14 day cruise on NCL Star through the Panama Canal. Nice ship, good food and dining room service. Very good evening entertainment. Discovered it is a training "new staff" ship, therefore, the steward was adequate but not well versed in little things. The ice bucket was hit or miss on being filled. No bathmat, lotion or notepaper. When we requested these items, we were told they were not on the kit. The supervisor supplied the items. The question is, were they missed by the stewart or not provided as we were in an oceanview stateroom not a balcony room? We, as an older couple, did not find enough activities to keep us busy during the day. We don't make crafts or play cards. Sports, this time, were not an option. Became a bit bored. Ports of call were fair. Did not get off the ship in Cabo San Lucas or Punta Arenas in Costa Rica. Did enjoy other ports except we were in Cartagena on a holiday (theirs) and many attractions were closed. If booking with NCL, call them and ask about amenities. We probably will use other cruise lines in the future as we have cruised on Holland America, Princess, and Cunard with much better cruising experiences.
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Eat in the dining room. Great service and not crowded
Ports of call
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California Did not visit port
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Did not visit port
Puerto Chiapas (Tapachula), Mexico
Puntarenas, Costa Rica Did not visit port
Miami, Florida Did not visit port