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Norwegian Star Cruise Reviews - Tips
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Xena769
Hopefully your trip is better than mine.
djkolp
Pack only half of what you think you will need.
keeley28
Enjoy every minute!!! Take advantage of all the entertainment and activities that are provided.
BJsins
Sign up for the specialty restaurants ahead of time or when you first board.
michaelfu888253
do'nt go it is too big and you need long line to eat and too much noise to sleep.
BobStarr
Avoid the Specialty restaurants Don't book shore excursions with the ship..you can get the same thing done with the locals at a portion of the price. Example; on of the shore excursions is seeing the sea lions which is a boat that travels to a rock with sleeping sea lions. Orrrr you can walk ashore to the end of the pier where there was a boat ramp and give the local a dollar for fish parts and the sea lion will come up and take it out of your hand while you pet it. Then pay that same local $20 to take you in his boat for the same tour the ship does and then drop you off at the private beach. You choose but for my family of 5 this would have cost me over $500 with the ships so called shore excursions. You do the math. If you're into giving your money away, keep a stack of dollar bills and give it to the local kids that approach you looking to sell their goods. Id give them a couple bucks without buying anything just to see their smile. It truly makes their day ....and mine. I saw a little boy playing with little wooden toys at one of the shops...I bought him the toys. You can go anywhere in your allotted time. There is always someone asking to give you a ride to anywhere you want to go. My family of five took city tours, went shopping, to the beach, for less than $15 to anywhere we wanted to go. When at the shops, Always haggle prices. Never pay the listed price. When they say they cant go any lower just walk away and wait for the real deal to happen. At one jewelry shop i negotiated a sculpture down to 1/3 of its original cost, got an additional sculpture at no additional cost, a free fire opal ring and a free silver bracelet for my wife. If you're approached by those poor souls on the beach....you're screwed. I would haggle with some but my heart went out to most of them. The better solution here is to give the poor souls a couple of those dollars I mentioned earlier. Always bring small bills to the beach. There is no change for $100 bills.
HawgDriver10
Don't do it!!! Go on the other ships. Norwegian is our cruise line of choice but the Star is the worst ship in the fleet.
estebanpate
Do not download the Concierge App and do not pay the $10 for the useless texting/calling service.
Fountain77
Take lots of hooks. Magnetic ones, over door ones, etc. An over door shoe holder is handy for all kinds of stuff. Be aware there is a 300 dollar hold on your card for on board expenses. I didn't know what it was until I asked on board after checking account. Check with your cell phone plan on international rates. Always have phone in aurplane mode so no accidental roaming charges. You'll wajt to ensure you have a lanyard if you don't want to buy one onboard. You will want to have your room card always on you. Purchase ultimate beverage plan when it's on sale. It's worth it. Book excursions, they were awesome and be SURE to be at meeting time on time or early for first boats to shore. And do NOT miss times to be back at boat. Take a reusable cup. And plan to dress nicely for dinner. Make sure you take pants, a hat of some kind, an extra pair if sunglasses in case you lose a pair, sleeves and a light jacket. Some days were chilly. And sometimes it can be chilly on boat and at night.
dave777
Enjoy it! Even the worst cruise experience is usually better than the best day at work.
superbee69451
Make sure that you reserve Specialty restaurants BEFORE embarkation. I was told by Reservation Desk person "that's what SMART passengers do".
mjlorea2002
Bring lots of money. Almost every activity that was worthwhile had a fee attached in order to play.
keithr55
Wait till after the refurbishment, this was cruise 3 with Norwegian. This ship was confusing and confusing layout
Brownd3max
Don't.
jimali
Tours and not good in certain ports. Better off getting together with another couple and paying an independent taxi driver to take u around. Some tours specially in Costa Rica we were given 5 minutes at a church because the ship wanted us back early
hawgreen
If you're a pool lover, you'll need to eat breakfast early in order to grab a prime lounger on the pool deck. You snooze, you lose.
khausteen
it's an older ship and it shows
phedgpeth
If you want to feel pampered forget it
cegelisf
Enjoy the hospitality and get to know some trivia
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