AN OLD SHIP NOT WORTH THE MONEY. SPENT A LOT FOR A FAMILY SUITE AND WAS GIVEN A ROOM FOR THE HANDICAPPED. IT HAD A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE BATHROOM AND ESPECIALLY NO BALCONY. THE COMPLIMENTARY RESTAURANTS ELIMINATED STEAKS FROM THEIR MENU

Norwegian Star Cruise Review to Transatlantic

ROBTMIA

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 64

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

Verified Review

15 Night Transatlantic (Rio De Janeiro To Barcelona)

Sail date: March 19, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Star

Cabin number: 12532

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Not worth it. I was cheated. Spent lots of money in an uncomfortable cabin with a bathroom not suitable for normal people. Additionally, it had no balcony. That certainly was a new one for a suite. The internet or lack of it was the worst I have ever encounterd on a cruise ship. The quality at the main dining sites Versailles and Aqua was lower than previously experienced in other Norwgian cruises. They eliminated the NY steaks and sirloins from the menu. Unless one buys the specialty dinners you will not be pleased They were serviong smaller portions and of whic

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

MAIN DINING AT THE AQUA AND VERSAILLES ARE NO LONGER A VIABLE OPTION. STEAKS WERE LEIMINATED FROM THE MENU AND FOOD PORTIONS SMALLER AND SAME QUALITY OR INFERIOR TO BUFFET.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

NEEDED MORE VARIETY DANCE AND SING SHOWS. EXCEPT TONY AND EXCEL INDIVIDUAL MUSICAL PERFORMERS WERE NOT GOOD ENOUGH.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

AN OLD SHIP SHOWING AREAS THAT NEED MAJOR REPAIR

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

SPENT A LOT FOR A FAMILY SUITE AND WAS GIVEN A ROOM FOR THE HANDICAPPED. IT HAD A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE BATHROOM AND ESPECIALLY NO BALCONY.

Ship tip

AVOID THIS SHIP

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Ports of call

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

4 out of 5

Salvador De Bahia, Brazil

4 out of 5

Porto Grande, Cape Verde Islands

2 out of 5

Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands

4 out of 5

Funchal, Madeira

4 out of 5

Malaga, Spain

4 out of 5

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

A BIT CONFUSING

Traveler Photos

handicapped bathroom in family suite, not requested.

11 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Oops sorry 😞

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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NCLARRY 1 year ago

Sounds like you booked a Guarantee cabin. You save money but you can as you know get a handicap room. Did any of your documents show you were booked in a balcony room. Next time pay attention to the details.

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InnocentDaz 1 year ago

I’m sorry to hear that this cruise did not meet your expectations. However, I sailed on Star last year and I thought the ship was superb for its age and they did a great job on its refurb. I’ve never seen steaks on there MDR menu so I think you may have gone into the cruise expecting more than you thought.

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your details. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

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BryantAZ 1 year ago

After your first review of NCL in which you stated you 'felt betrayed,' I find it shocking you'd put yourself through that again. You know what they say, fool me once...

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Mmjay 1 year ago

I loved the itinerary for this cruise. Maybe a different cruise line would be better? Thanks for your review.

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Shh813 1 year ago

If you weren’t happy on your first Norwegian cruise and possibly another according to your review, why would you go again? Cruising definitely isn’t for you. I doubt cruising will ever be what it was before Covid, but it’s still the best vacation ever!!

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CruzeFan 1 year ago

Based on your 2 reviews, cruising may no longer be for you. It’s not what it used to be and there are lots of other travel / vacation options.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Wonderful itinerary, but lots of complaints

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RetiredRay 1 year ago

All lines have reduced size portions, both to reduce waste and save money, but expect for Carnival, you can get as many servings as you want. I wonder how much of your dissatisfaction is a result of the phone booking company? They sometimes move rooms to accommodate profits.

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