Great cruise and pretty much smooth sailing

Norwegian Star Cruise Review to South America

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Reviews: 2
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Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
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Norwegian Star

14 Night South America (San Antonio To Buenos Aires)

Sail date: January 01, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Star

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 5092

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Nice cruise, lots of tendering. Shows we're great.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Good and quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was very good.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Used the fitness center, no need to pack bathing suits or sandals bring good walking shoes.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Entertainment was excellent and locals were brought in to demonstrate tango dancing.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
As usual, they always try to do their best and help you with whatever you need.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Areas were well maintain.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Good choice.

Ship tip

Shows we're great, staff too!

Ports of call

San Antonio, Chile

5 out of 5
Arrived two days in advance and did excursions on our own.

Puerto Montt, Chile

5 out of 5
Recommend you get out and visit the volcano.

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

3 out of 5
Not much to see at this port.

Punta Arenas, Chile

5 out of 5
Did an excursion on our own for less than half the price the cruise ship was asking.

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

5 out of 5
Did an excursion on our own much cheaper than offered on board.

Cruise Cape Horn

5 out of 5
Not a port, you just see the island, too early for me to get up and enjoy.

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

5 out of 5
You can see the area on your own. There is a bus that will take you to see some penguins for $20.

Puerto Madryn, Argentina Did not visit port

Bad weather

Montevideo, Uruguay

5 out of 5
Great place to visit, hired a taxi and took us to “Punta del Este,” not offered by the ship, worth visiting.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

5 out of 5
Yes, hired a taxi for an entire day. Museums are closed on Monday's.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Good
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