Norwegian Star Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Very disappointed! To the point of exploring looking into a class action suit. I’ve never been so upset to have something I’ve look forward to and paid dearly for. Pulled out from underneath us. I’m not sure how you rated my response as a 3.8 stars out of 5? I m thinking more of 2 stars

Norwegian has dropped a bit in quality since its pre-covid days.

Embarking on an Antarctic cruise is a journey like no other, and my recent expedition with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to the icy continent proved to be an unforgettable adventure. Here's we choose NCL stood out as the ideal choice for this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Exceptional Weather and Smooth Sailing Our two-week journey was blessed with extraordinary weather, experiencing the "Drake lake" instead of the notorious "Drake shake," which made our voyage remarkably smooth both ways. The visibility on our first day along the Antarctic Peninsula was an astounding 100 km, allowing us to behold the continent in all its majesty. Although we missed the Falklands due to rough seas, it didn't detract from the overall exhilarating experience. Impeccable Service The service onboard was impeccable. Every crew member, from top to bottom, was in great spirits and eager to assist, ensuring minimal waiting times at bars and restaurants despite the cruise being sold out. The cabin stewards provided turndown service, and despite a crowded buffet occasionally, the ship felt spacious and comfortable. Diverse and Delicious Dining Options The food variety catered to all tastes, from buffet offerings to fine dining in the Main Dining Rooms (MDR) and specialty restaurants. While some dishes in the buffet were a bit overcooked, the Indian cuisine and noodle soups were consistently delightful. Specialty dining, particularly at La Cucina and Cagney's, was exceptional, offering delicious options like Bolognese lasagna and filet mignon. Entertaining and Educational Experiences The onboard entertainment was diverse, catering to a wide range of preferences. Highlights included the mesmerizing "Paradis" show and a tribute to Burt Bacharach. Additionally, the presence of expert lecturers on wildlife, geology, and history enriched our understanding of the Antarctic region, making the sea days both educational and engaging. This made our reports for the kids school easy to put together The education seminars kept our kids entertained Seamless Embarkation and Disembarkation Boarding the ship was a breeze, and disembarking took no more than 15 minutes, exemplifying NCL's efficiency in handling logistics. Unmatched Amenities The thermal spa pass was a worthwhile addition, offering a tranquil space for relaxation and access to gym classes. The gym itself was well-equipped, complementing the outdoor activities with a surprisingly large track for running. For families, the Splash Academy provided an exceptional childcare experience, with a range of activities catering to children's diverse interests and languages. Comfortable Accommodations Our balconies were spacious and comfortable, providing a cozy retreat after days filled with exploration.

Great cruise for Antarctica. Breathtaking views. Entertainment on board was worst ever. Food was standard ship cuisine, not bad but could have been so much better.

It was a great cruise overall. The staff on the ship make up for the areas that lacked. Everything from Norwegian is an upsell and they don't give you any true feelings. The extra $1500 for Premium Plus felt like a scam because everything we paid extra for ran out about halfway through the cruise. The "unlimited" internet is limited by the ship's bandwidth. We had a blast and it was a memorable trip, but there are many areas for improvement.

This was a wonderful cruise for the holidays. The only thing that the Norwegian Star needs to fix is the internet. Basically, non existent. They do not have Star Link and should not even sell packages. That being said, they did refund those packages. Antartica was a breath taking trip.

Have an open mind, tone down expectation, and then relish every moment of the cruise. Everything is different, experience varies from place to place. Take it all in. Enjoy the blessing that is this vacation. There is so much to be grateful for - that is how I felt it. 11 days is too short. The clientele was diverse but well-mannered

The weather was rainy all 9 days and the ride was quite bumpy, but lots of memories were made and I loved every minute of it.

This was an excellent itinerary which lost 2 ports due to a massive storm. Captain did a fabulous job keeping us safe and still getting port days. Miraculously we only had one extra sea day. Guest services and Shoreex came through with replacement tours and the weather while in Port cooperated. Highly recommend this cruise.

due to weather we were unable to disembark in two of our scheduled ports. The excursions were informational but short. The cabin was very disappointing. Sewer smell from toilet we deducted the trap was draining and sewer gas was the issue. Very loud in our cabin couldn't sleep a couple nights

Please be advised that if you travel on this ship after the autumn equinox, there is the potential of weather disrupting your travels. If there is a hurricane in the Caribbean, those winds and rains will travel up through Ireland the following week. The first three ports of our trip were canceled. a little disappointing but safety first .

My compliments to the Captain and crew for avoiding a hurricane. This meant we missed 3 ports of call. Norwegian refunded our missed excursion costs and port costs as they had to. In exchange they offered a measly $50 non refundable on board credit per person and a 10% discount on a future cruise. One guest I spoke with said he doesn't get out of bed for 10%. Another cruiser said he had missed a port on an Iceland cruise and got 50% off a future cruise. Public relations wise this led many people I spoke with, even loyal Norwegian cruisers to say they will be considering other cruise lines for their future cruises. Although no one can do anything about the weather, it was like corporate did not care about trying to do any damage control for public relations. We only ended up with one tender port in Dublin and it was a disaster trying to get back on the ship, Excursions left late and arrived back around the same time. There were about 1000 people trying to get on tenders to return to the ship. we were in line about 1 hour. It was like no one in operations spoke with the excursion people. Very disappointing experience as the tender blamed the passengers for waiting to come late at the same time. The only problem with that brilliant idea was the people in line were coming back from excursions. Very Poor Job!

We missed the most important ports we were interested to visit in Ireland and instead spent 5 days at sea! We made a big mistake to book this cruise too far in advance-NCL dropped the price several times, but they did not adjust/reimbursed us.

This is a nice itinerary especially if you do not want to do these places in tow separate cruises. But I think it is slightly long and with most places looking kind of similar, you may get some "Fjord fatigue" towards the second half when you go to Icelandic Fjords. There are 6 ports that use tendering boats to get ashore and is always a pain especially when there is high winds. We skipped two ports due to bas weather. While no one was complaining as safety was the primary concern..

boring and uneventful. There is not much to see in these ports and most towns are closed on Sunday. Excursions are over priced and not economical for a family. Food was good but not great. Would rather fly in and rent a car to drive.

Iceland and Norway are great places to visit, at least once in a lifetime, but do it on some cruise line other than NCL! The hot springs and waterfalls are numerous and many are spectacular. Each of the small towns are unique and interesting. The larger cities have some very interesting sites to see, both in the city and in their surrounding areas.

I booked this cruise to experience the midnight sun and to go to Longyearbyen ( the farthest north I could cruise). The other ports were not important to me (although my other reason in booking this cruise was to go to Greenland, which was cancelled. That was extremely disappointing.)

glad we saw Iceland & Greenland, overall cruise cost on the very high side.

The cruise met our expectations for a NCL cruise. Staff was helpful, friendly. Embarkation and disembarkation at ports was not as well organized as could be. Buffet was always crowded and had to share tables most times. The complimentary dining food was very good, but wait times were a bit long, if you did not arrive early. Overall, it was worth the money for the experience.

Disappointed for a once in a lifetime trip to Iceland and Greenland. We have been long time NCL customers, and we will not be using them on our next cruise. We paid extra gratuity fees having a suite, but we got the same service that a regular stateroom received.