Disappointing, crew deserves a better ship
Norwegian Star Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America
15 Night Panama Canal Eastbound (Los Angeles To Miami)
Sail date: January 04, 2015
Ship: Norwegian Star
Cabin type: Suite
Cabin number: 11516
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
First and probably last cruise on NCL ship, certainly never again on the "Star"!
Ship in need of many more repairs than are going to be possible with the upcoming two week dry dock that we found out about while onboard. Cabin design and furniture both outdated and in poor repair as was pool area. Non-smokers and children unavoidably exposed to smoke in many areas such as pool area and outside BarBQ area. Specialty restaurants, some entertainment and crew were highlights. Crew deserves a better ship to work on.
Took cruise to go through Panama Canal which was definitely the highlight of the cruise. Most port stops were uninteresting at best.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Specialty restaurants well worth the package price. Should offer for breakfast as well. If early risers the served breakfasts are a good option - later dining in the open cafeteria style restaurants depressing - food OK, but eating on plastic with feet sticking to the floor from spills not enjoyable
Ports of call
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
Puerto Chiapas (Tapachula), Mexico