Below standard

Item: Norwegian Star
Rating: 3.9
Author: dougiew

Norwegian Star Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

dougiew

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 2

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

12 Night Europe: Spain Portugal & Canary Islands (Lisbon Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 12, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Star

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11596

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

Adequate cruise spoiled by itinerary change (missed Morocco and Madeira) and poor food and entertainment on board.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Only passable as food in the buffet. sometimes barely warm in the main dining rooms

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Very comfortable, though poorly designed wardrobe location

Ship tip

DON'T, until NCL get their act together.

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Ports of call

Lisbon, Portugal

5 out of 5

Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands

4 out of 5

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

5 out of 5

Aquarium a must visit. can walk from ship.

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Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands

5 out of 5

visit fire mountain.

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Portimao, Portugal

3 out of 5

Gibraltar (U.K.)

5 out of 5

Malaga, Spain

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

stayed on ship until the last minute to allow for no lines in the baggage hall.

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