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Item: Norwegian Star
Rating: 3.8
Author: Pedro42krojas

Norwegian Star Cruise Review to South America

Pedro42krojas

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

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14 Night South America: Argentina & Chile (Santiago To Buenos Aires)

Sail date: March 17, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Star

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11068

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

We were expecting a better experience with NCL, but their sales pitch almost ruined the cruise. They urgently need to improve the on board activities. The staff was very helpful and courteous.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Main dining were boring, almost the same options every other day. Buffers, although always packed, were better options

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Most activities were sales pitch. 14 days of NCL trying to sell you something

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Some good shows, especially the magician and tango dancers

Children's Programs

We cruised without kids

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Not bad for an old ship

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

To tigh for a suite. Very uncomfortable to access the closet

Ship tip

Way too much sales pitch. We paid big bucks for the cruise to feel we were squeezed for money at every moment.

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Ports of call

San Antonio, Chile

3 out of 5

Puerto Montt, Chile Did not visit port

NCL claimed bad weather not to stop there.

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Puerto Chacabuco, Chile Did not visit port

NCL changed the itinerary to Chiloe instead and we liked it.

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Punta Arenas, Chile

5 out of 5

Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

4 out of 5

Cruise Cape Horn

4 out of 5

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

3 out of 5

Puerto Madryn, Argentina

4 out of 5

We did the penguins excursion, but at half the price of NCL option.

Thumbs Up 1

Montevideo, Uruguay

4 out of 5

Great city to visit. We saw a lit and enjoyed our time (short) there.

Thumbs Up 0

Buenos Aires, Argentina

4 out of 5

We stayed five days after the cruise and love it.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

10 Comments

Walshmusic 8 months ago

Thanks for the feedback. I think NCL misnames your cabin. It used to be called a mini-suite, and people complained since it is not a suite. They changed the name to Club Balcony Suite, since it is a balcony, but still not a suite. It is a balcony with a better bathroom. I am staying in one on this ship soon, but because of location, I know it is not a

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byhisgrace 8 months ago

Appreciate your feedback

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earlydawn 8 months ago

Thanks

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Gwbigdog 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Ruby13 8 months ago

Thank you for sharing your review

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HeavySeas 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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karlgrgurich 8 months ago

At least the ports were good

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AuntPinkie 8 months ago

Nice itinerary. Appreciate your feedback. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

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cruising2004 8 months ago

Sorry this cruise was not up to par.

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javawoody 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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