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Norwegian Star Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

MatthewMalok

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 10, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Star

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11618

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This was our 4th Norwegian cruise, and it was probably our most relaxing. From the time we boarded until we departed the ship, we enjoyed every minute. The food was delicious and healthy (we ate exclusively at the Market Buffet so we could get exactly what we wanted), the weather was gorgeous, and the ports we visited were very interesting. Also the entertainment was top notch every night. We love to walk, and so we were able to jog 2 miles every day on the jogging deck. Nothing like being out at sea and breathing that fresh air. The crew and service on board the Norwegian Star are fantastic. We especially liked having the Ultimate Beverage Package since we are avid wine drinkers. All in all, we had a fabulous time and look forward to our next Norwegian outing.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was roomy and comfortable. We were even able to keep the door open to the balcony occasionally to hear the waves.

Ship tip

Nice to be mid ship. Nice smooth ride. Loved walking on Deck 7, but wish smoking were totally prohibited. Maybe Norwegian should have a total ban on smoking on certain ships.

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Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

3 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

The Cozumel museum downtown was very interesting and only $4.

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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

The Mayan ruins at Chacchoben were incredible. Great tour!

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Belize City, Belize

3 out of 5

You need to take the tender from the ship into port. We didn't spend much time here.

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Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Carambola Botanical Gardens were very nice. You get to sample the fruits that are growing at the end of your visit.

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Traveler Photos

View from ship of the port of Roatan Honduras.

Here we are at the Chacchoben ruins in Costa Maya with our Mayan tour guide.

28 Comments

charie71 8 years ago

I am also going on the same cruise in march. any suggestions on where to go, what beach to visit, to just relax. not wanting to do excursions besides one in cozumel.

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tracydwheeler 8 years ago

We are cruising out on March 20th. First NCL, sixth cruise.

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garythack 8 years ago

bored now

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garythack 8 years ago

But not on your last one eh

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chadley77 8 years ago

Lol. Thank you kimmid96.

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kimidd96 8 years ago

actually Norwegian does have ships with the screens. we were on the breakaway last may and they did.

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garythack 8 years ago

norwegian don't if you done some research

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chadley77 8 years ago

And yet most of the cruise ships show movies on the big screen on the Lido deck during the day and at night and many people watch them.

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garythack 8 years ago

P's it's a public forum don't have to be asked

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garythack 8 years ago

I also said it's only a movie that's all its a cruise not a movie theatre

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kimidd96 8 years ago

comments elsewhere garythack. I made a simple statement about one thing the ship didn't have. I never said we didn't have a good time.

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kimidd96 8 years ago

why don't you take your condescending

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garythack 8 years ago

erm get over your own self it's just a movie ya mong

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chadley77 8 years ago

Nobody asked your opinion.

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chadley77 8 years ago

I enjoyed watching a movie under the stars on my last 2 cruises. I also did many other things on the cruises. Get over yourself.

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garythack 8 years ago

holy crap bummed because you can't watch a movie !!!!! Lots of free entertainment every night OMG

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chadley77 8 years ago

Well that is a bummer.

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Lrsmith 8 years ago

Annedave, we too will be on the Star March 20th!

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kimidd96 8 years ago

there is no large screen on the ship. the only movies they show are in the theater area. this is a smaller ship that is lacking a lot the larger ships have on them. I was bummed they didn't have one

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chadley77 8 years ago

Do they show movies on the big screen on the pool deck at night? We are sailing on the Norwegian Star April 10th. We have cruised Carnival and Royal Caribbean and they show movies at night like that.

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garythack 8 years ago

Just back home after cruise on star from Jan 10th had a ball will def be booking Norwegian for November

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bobhayes 8 years ago

we did the Sun on this itinerary in 07 with the kids and are also going on the Star (no kids) on Feb 21!

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kimidd96 8 years ago

Mr. Sancho's in Cozumel is a must. $50 all inclusive beach/resort. all you can eat, drink, showers, bathroom facilities, swim up bars in beautifully clean pools. we booked it thru TripAdvisor

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annedave 8 years ago

we did the same cruise in November of 2014 on the Norwegian Sun, we are going on the Star out of Tampa on March 20 to the same ports. can't wait.

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kimidd96 8 years ago

Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City and Roatan

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annedave 8 years ago

What ports did you go to?

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kimidd96 8 years ago

we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise on the Norwegian Star also. we cruised from Jan 10-Jan 17th. it was our second cruise with NCL. We are already planning our 3rd :)

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annedave 8 years ago

I'm so happy to hear a great review.

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