Norwegian Star Cruise Reviews - Tips

arelenew

Feb 28, 2013

Make sure your cabin isn't directly below a bar - loud noises so little sleep. They did change our cabin eventually (after several days) . Not an upgrade and gave us free dinner at one of their specialty restaurants where we found the staff to be especially rude and inattentive.

stugrant12

Oct 23, 2015

you might want to avoid the haven suite area on deck 12. they are at the stern and top of the ship........I understand those guests really had a rough ride through the hurricane. I cant understand why the highest price suites are in the worst ship position. I always prefer mid ships, middle decks.

jdickeysc

Dec 30, 2015

We really enjoyed O'Sheehan's Irish Pub. Had breakfast, lunch and late nite snacks there multiple times. Not reall what I would call an Irish pub though.

UtahCruiser2015

Feb 20, 2015

Try the chicken wings at the 24 hour Blue Lagoon, the ice cream on the pool deck and the Library for reading and relaxing.

Katie781

Jan 17, 2014

Check the deck plan thoroughly before you book a cabin. If you book over the phone be sure to have the deck plan in front of you while they are offering you cabins so you can be sure of the location before you commit. Avoid being under the buffet, any other loud venue, or near the casino (smoke).

Katie781

Jan 17, 2014

Save your receipts from when you order drinks from servers around the pool. You may not recognize the name of the bar on your statement at the end of the week, as you did not go to the bar directly to order the drink. This saves headaches in case there is a purchase on your account that looks fishy.

Katie781

Jan 17, 2014

The buffet gets VERY busy during breakfast. Try one of the main dining rooms for breakfast, room service, or just be very patient. I enjoyed the buffet for breakfast. Make sure to pick your seat first before you go up to get food so your food doesn't get cold looking for a table!

Cardiereview

Mar 11, 2013

We enjoyed eating in the Agua dinning room almost every night.

barnett

Feb 06, 2013

If eating at the inside buffet, sit as far as you can get from from the entrances because you may get very annoyed by the 2 men screaming "washie-washie" the whole time you are eating!

MexicoCruise

Jan 04, 2014

Get a balcony room if you can; it's worth the few extra dollars. The staff is excellent and always eager to please.

daviddwells

Aug 15, 2017

If you don't have to go in the school holidays and want a more peaceful cruise, avoid late July or August. There will be less children and the places visited will be less congested. The only sure way of getting a quiet spot on the ship is to book a balcony cabin! Also you will be less likely to miss a port of call due to not being able to tender because of rough seas caused by the Meltemi winds that prevail between June and September. We couldn't get ashore at Myknosos and had delays tendering at Santorini because of the winds and choppy seas.

lynnc1016585

Oct 29, 2015

Can't really think of anything. Some activities are held in Spinaker Lounge which can be a bit tight since it's not a very large area. And the above mentioned stained carpets. To me the ship had a good layout and lots of open deck areas which I love.

alansilva7

Jan 24, 2015

Use the elavators closest to the bow as they are less busy.

JohnMarion

Jun 23, 2014

Not the new super mega ship - but definitely updated and very nice. If you are a wine drinker - get the wine package. 4 bottles for $88 - no up-charges, corkage fees and they will deliver it to your cabin or the restaurants.

SANTACRUISE2

Nov 16, 2013

get a map, we were just on the Sun and were lost all the time, such a problem to have LOL

Noodlebrain

Dec 30, 2012

Room Service breakfasts are great. Try them.

LTCEdwards

Apr 11, 2013

The Aqua and Versailles Rooms had nice sit-down meals in a more formal atmosphere. We did not go to any of the specialty restaurants, since the incurred an additional charge.

Thumbs up 1

Klaus

Jun 18, 2013

The hot tub and exercise room were great.

Thumbs up 1

Diane67

Jul 09, 2013

Be sure to eat in the specialty restaurants for the good food. We loved the steak one which is Cagneys, and Teppanyaki the Japanese restaurant. The Aqua restaurant was great too. Stay away from the Market Café which is the buffet type and the food was only ok.

Thumbs up 1