Good Itinerary/Ship needs work
Norwegian Star Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America
14 Night Panama Canal Westbound (Miami To Los Angeles)
Sail date: February 16, 2018
Ship: Norwegian Star
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 8500
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review summary
It was a 14 day cruise which is a long time. The entertainment was very good from the lounges to the main show room. Food was average in the main dining rooms, above average in specialty dining, and excellent a Cagney's Steakhouse. Bar service was good (we had the drink package). It came with the booking. I think NCL is running a bit of a scam on the packages. They charge $89 a day for each person if you buy it, plus 18% tip. Royal Caribbean only charges $45 plus 15% tip per day. So NCL includes a drink package option when booked. They charge the tips at the time you book based on $89 a day for each person. It's their way to get you the package (you can cruise for less if you don't take it) for less. Of course the price to buy ala carte if terribly inflated. The ship needs fixing. Out of order toilets and broken seats in the theater don't cut it. Overall the cruise was fun and worth itEmbarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Cagney's Steakhouse
It is worth the time and money (part of our package) to eat there. My filet was tender and tasty and done to perfection. My wife had a rib eye that she said was excellent and she is not much of a steak eater. Service is always a cut above in the specialty restaurants too. Kind of like it used to be on cruise ships.
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
I would go on this ship again once it is refurbished. It is a smaller ship by today's standards (about 2200 passengers). It does not offer some of the things the newer ships do. When booking a cruise know what you want. There is no bowling or giant slide on this ship. As a senior cruiser I don't mind that.
Ports of call
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Did not visit port
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California Did not visit port