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Name: John & Jamie Kolley
Email: jkolley@msn.com
Age: 53
Occupation: Teacher/counselor
NumberOfCruises: 6
TravelAgent: No
Ship: NCL-Norway
SailingDate: 7-5-98
Itinerary: Europe
FoodDiningRoom: 95
CruiseDirector: 100
CabinComfort: 98
FoodRoomService: 100
CruiseStaff: 100
CabinAmenities: 100
FoodLidoDeck: 87
DiningRoomService: 100
CabinQuietness: 95
FoodMidnightBuffets: 95
CabinSteward: 90
ShoreExcVariety: 100
FoodVariety: 100
DeckService: 95
ShoreExcValue: 80
GoodForHoneymoon:
CasinoStaff: 100
PrivateIsland:
GoodForFamilies:
LoungeService: 100
TenderService: 90
GoodForSeniors:
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 85
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities: 95
EntertShowLounge: 90
OverallPortsofCall: 100
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 90
CruiseActivities: 92
Casino: 100
AirSeaProgram: 100
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 87
EmbarkDisembark: 95
DiscoNightclubs: 90
DeckSpace: 95
Stabilization: 98
ShopsOnBoard: 95
SpaceRatio: 100
OverallCruiseValue: 94
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 09 Aug 1998
Time: 14:18:39
Remote Name: 153.34.146.111
Remote User:

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We have just returned from a glorious three week holiday in Europe, 16 days of which were spent on the grande dame of the seas, the S.S. Norway.
Since we found this web site to be very helpful in planning our trip, we wanted to reciprocate and help anyone who might be considering the NCL group.
Some of the people who have used the opinion page have written very thorough and complete descriptions of the ship, and I would like to thank them for
taking so much time and effort for others. Since those extensive details are already available, we will limit our discussion to areas and itinerary particular
to our trip.

We first sailed on the S.S. Norway in l981 when she had just been purchased from the French. Our two children were very young (5 &6) and were
travelling with us. The ports of call were in the Caribbean. We have been on three other cruises since then using the Carnival Lines (never again!) and a
Greek Lines (Orion). Our first cruise with the NCL group was so much nicer than the others that we decided to try her again. When we booked the ship
this time we were looking at cabins in a similar area (Viking deck) but several people highly recommended that we consider a cabin with a balcony. We
ended booking cabin 17 on the Sun deck(level 14), and we are so happy that we did. Having the mini-suite (category P2) and the balcony was worth
every extra dollar that we spent, and we will never cruise again without a balcony. Our room was very spacious (king size bed, dresser, sitting area with
table, couch, chair, television, and desk.) The closet area was large enough for 4 suitcases of clothes! The bathroom was equipped with a hair dryer,
large vanity, medicine cabinet, and a bathtub – there was always plenty of hot water. There was also a safe, area with refrigerator and bar shelves with
ice bucket (always full) and glasses. Nice, fluffy bathrobes were provided for our use during the voyage. The balcony was equipped with a lounge, two
chairs, and a table. We agree with others who commented that there was very little privacy on the balcony due to the skimpy dividers. Our only complaint
about the cabin was that the décor (curtains, bedspread, couch) were a little shabby. The couch was so worn that it was uncomfortable to sit on,
bedspread had stains on it, and curtains were faded. In our opinion, NCL should replace worn items when it becomes that noticeable.

We had booked the pre_cruise package with NCL (part of the price) so we could stay in Paris two days. All of our travel was also through NCL. We have
never had such smooth travelling thanks to NCL and our travel agent. We left Cincinnati,Ohio on Delta and flew to Montreal to board Air France for Paris.
We could have flown Delta directly but in order to have free travel within France, we had to use Air France at least once transatlantic. When we arrived in
Paris, we were immediately met by a driver who took us by car to the hotel used by NCL (Concorde Lafayette). There we were greeted by very friendly
NCL agents and although it was 6:30 AM , we were allowed to go directly to our room. The hotel is very large (33 floors), but the service was excellent.
After the 2 days, a driver took us to the airport where we boarded Air France for Marseilles. When we arrived in Marseilles, an NCL rep met a large
group of us and took us by bus to the pier terminal (about ½ hour drive). We thought the process of embarking so many people went very smoothly, but
we heard a number of people complaining. We were in our room with our luggage within an hour. We don’t know how they could have completed the
process any faster. Waiting for us in our room was a chilled bottle of champagne and a large tray of fruit. Everyday at about 4:00 a plate of hors
d'oeuvres was delivered to our cabin – nice touch!

In general, we found the service in all areas to be exemplary. The first few days we were very disappointed in our cabin stewardess, but learned she had
left the ship (don’t know why) on the fourth day. We were assigned another who did a good job, but he did appear a little more than we liked. We did
enjoy spending time in our cabin and maybe that upset his routine. We often had room service (especially breakfast – on the balcony of course – or for
dinner after a long day of touring). We were amazed at how quickly it was delivered to our cabin and how good it was. However, we do think that the
process should be explained, for it took us some investigating to realize that one had to ask for the menu to be delivered each day. We were in the
Leeward dining room, and although other opinion reports referred to this one as the least impressive, I don’t agree. It seemed more intimate; I also liked
the serving stations being more separated from the dining areas. We had requested a table for two (early sitting). Service was excellent , and the food
was well-prepared as well as visually appealing. We had read complaints about the quality of the food, but I can’t imagine what those people expected.
The filet mignon, salmon, lobster, speciality dished, etc. were wonderful. We did hear that the cruise before ours had been completely booked by a
French gourmet food club – maybe the cooks took lessons! We ate in the Outdoor Café for lunch most of the time, and again, although we had read
negative comments, we found the selections to be very good. There was always a variety – hamburger, hot dogs, fish, chicken, shish kabob, seafood
salads, fresh fruit, cheeses, breads, desserts. Snacks were always available (cookies and desserts in the afternoon, sandwiches and fruit in the evening).
We also ate breakfast there on several occasions and had a wide variety to choose from –eggs, omelet, pancakes, cereals, fruits, breads, and wonderful
pastries. We only went to one midnight buffet – the chocolate feast – it would cure any chocolate craving!! We did not eat in Le Bistro but heard the
service and food was excellent. A note about dress – people were much more upscale about the way they dressed that on any other cruise we have
been on. The typical outfit during the day for women was a dress, skirt, or pants outfit (even on tours). On formal nights (4) most women wore long, very
fancy gowns. Most men(about 90% wore tuxedoes on those evenings. On the semi-formal nights (3) women wore gowns or cocktail dresses. In our
opinion, this attention to dress added an extra touch of class to the voyage.

We were pleased with most of the entertainment areas. The Ann Ryand Group did a very nice job with their productions. While we were in some of the
ports (Barcelona, Monaco, and Cork), a group of dancers in native costumes would come from the city and perform for the ship. We enjoyed those
performances. Some people had mentioned that they were issued tickets to attend shows at specific times. We did not experience this system. People
assigned to the early sitting would attend the shows first. There was never a problem getting a seat. Lounge acts were ok. During dinner, a women
playing a violin and a man with an accordion, strolled around the room stopping at tables. They were good, but personally we would rather have a pianist
playing dinner music in the background. My husband enjoys gambling and went to the tables every night. He was very pleased with that area and liked it
as well as any Las Vegas casino. He felt that the staff was especially friendly and pleasant. Some people complained that the drinks were not free as they
are in Vegas. The one area that was a huge disappointment to him was the Card Room. When we first sailed on the Norway there was a large,
comfortable library and a separate card room. Now the library is gone (Windjammer Lounge in its place, I think), and a small, crowded room serves as
both. Since he is an avid Bridge and Hearts player (also Chess), he was hoping to find organized games and tournaments set up in comfortable
surroundings as he has on other cruises. Instead, children were playing games or people were sitting around the tables talking or reading. Many people
were complaining about this situation, but the cruise staff seemed unwilling to do anything about it. A separate room for serious card players and
organized games would be a positive addition. During the full days at sea I took advantage of the Fitness Center (staff was very accommodating) and the
outdoor track. I did make the long trip down to the Roman Spa(this used to be a large indoor pool), but never used the facility ($25 a day or $55 per
week). The shops on board had nice selections at good prices. They make it so convenient to make purchases because everything is charged to the
room (one credit card). Cash is not accepted. For those with young children be sure to check out Trolland. The staff will watch your children all day and
plan continuous activities for them. There were few children on this trip but we used that facility on our last visit to the Norway and were very happy with it.

The tours were extremely well-organized but a little expensive compared to our other experiences. Due to the size of the ship, she could only dock in the
larger ports; therefore we were tendered in some areas. That process went very smoothly. People going on tours were tendered first, but we never had
to wait more than ½ hour to get on, if we were just going into the port. Our only complaint was that it was very cold in some ports and the tenders are
exposed to the elements on all sides. Representatives from the ship accompanied all tours (I tried to go with Zully – she was great) as well as a tour
guide from the country. We had absolutely no problems with any of our tours, but I do know that some people had major complaints and did receive a
refund. One suggestion – if there are several people in your group, we would recommend you hire a private driver for some of the tours. The price is
usually per car (not per person), and it will not only be cheaper but you will see and do much more than you would on a bus tour. We hired a driver for
London and had a wonderful day. We obtained the service on the internet and were extremely pleased. We noticed that some passengers on the ship
had this service for every port. We wished that we had done the same.

The disembarking process was a major problem. Passengers were issued colored tickets to correspond to the time of their flight (those with earliest
departures left the ship first). We were not flying out of Paris that day because we had planned to extend our stay in the city. As part of the air/sea
package, we were provided transportation but our situation seemed to confuse everyone. We asked to be placed on a bus with passengers who had
post-cruise packages in Paris, but we were told we couldn’t do that because we hadn’t arranged it when we booked the cruise (it was never mentioned
to us even though NCL knew of our plans). So we were issued red tickets (first off the ship because our flight was an early one –in3 days!), and were
herded into a high terminal with about 50 busses parked side by side and luggage sitting everywhere. People were not paying attention to their
scheduled time for leaving the ship and mass confusion was quickly developing. Some people on our bus never found their luggage . We arrived at the
airport after a two hour ride and were left by the bus driver in a parking lot in the pouring rain. Most of the people on the bus missed their flights because
they couldn’t make it to the correct terminals. It took us over an hour to find a location where we could get a taxi into Paris. This entire mess made us feel
that once the cruise was over, NCL did not care about our situations. Great improvement is needed in this area!

In conclusion, we had a wonderful experience and enjoyed cruising on the S.S. Norway again. She is not a ship for everyone, as others have indicated.
She does not have the glitz and glamour of the newer mega ships, but does retain the style and elegance of the luxury liners of the past. We felt a real
sense of pride when we would look at her from the shore – standing in the harbors of Southampton and Queensgate were especially nostalgic because
she so closely resembles the majesty of the Titanic. Would we sail her again? Yes, especially if she plans to visit other ports in Europe or South America.

I know that this is long, but I hope it is helpful to those planning a cruise. Please feel free to E-mail us with any questions or concerns.

jkolley@msn.com

Name: Lou Ann Gramann
Email: kgraman@swbell.net
Age: 39
Occupation: Music Teacher
NumberOfCruises: 1
TravelAgent: No
Ship: NCL-Norway
SailingDate: 12/20-27/97
Itinerary: St.Martin/St.Thomas/G.Stirrup Cay
FoodDiningRoom: 70
CruiseDirector: 90
CabinComfort: 80
FoodRoomService: 70
CruiseStaff: 90
CabinAmenities: 70
FoodLidoDeck: 70
DiningRoomService: 90
CabinQuietness: 99
FoodMidnightBuffets: 75
CabinSteward: 99
ShoreExcVariety: 88
FoodVariety: 80
DeckService: 90
ShoreExcValue: 90
GoodForHoneymoon:
CasinoStaff: 60
PrivateIsland:
GoodForFamilies:
LoungeService: 90
TenderService: 90
GoodForSeniors:
BeautySalonStaff: 90
EntertainmentLounges: 70
WheelchairAccess: 80
ExerciseFacilities:
EntertShowLounge: 70
OverallPortsofCall: 80
BeautySalon: 90
EntertainmentPoolside: 60
CruiseActivities: 70
Casino: 80
AirSeaProgram: 90
MedicalFacilities: 95
ShipCleanliness: 90
EmbarkDisembark: 90
DiscoNightclubs: 80
DeckSpace: 90
Stabilization: 95
ShopsOnBoard: 70
SpaceRatio: 90
OverallCruiseValue: 78
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 27 Dec 1997
Time: 23:38:46
Remote Name: 207.193.20.73
Remote User:

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My husband, Ken, and I just walked in the door from our cruise. So this is fresh in my mind, folks!!! This was our first cruise ever so we
anticipated alot!! Unfortunately, ours' was the cruise from hell. To be fair, not all of the problems encountered were fault of NCL. We both
caught the flu from the crew(whom we heard were passing it from ship to ship)I succumbed first, and spent three glorious days in my tiny
inner cabin(V186).That was the bad news. The good news is that my cabin was completely, and totally, blissfully, silent. Also, when the
lights were off, it was pitch black(except for the bathroom transom), so I slept well. This is necessary when one has a fever, chills, and a nasty
sunburn to boot!! My husband was still well at this time(Grrrrrr) so he would bring me food and try to tempt me to eat(This never being a
problem at home-compulsive overeater) All I remember of the food was that it always looked so fabulous and always tasted so blah. I thought
my taste buds were affected by the flu. But everyone else said so,too. Also, The menu sometimes was a bit misrepresented. Example. Crab
Louis with Avocado arrived with imitation crab meat and no avocado!! When queried about the discrepency, our waiter said ' I dunno mon,
maybe las night too many guacamole, ya know?' Right. Uh,huh. The service was excellent, pampered us constantly. Cabin steward was a
magic genie who cleaned our room(ever seen a room full of flu victims?),placed our mints on the pillows, and left without ever being seen.
Tooth Fairy training!! I can highly recommend the medical facilities if necessary(hopefully not) because we saw it close up. The Doctor is a
Young South African, Very blonde, very cute. I had Asthma complications and he had everything there to give me a complete breathing
treatment. We also heard of two elderly people who had cardiac trouble on board, and saw first hand the amazingly advanced facilities. So at
the risk of boring the rest of you, for those of you considering a cruise but worried about specific health problems, relax.

The Norway is a fully
staffed, fully functional mini-hospital. They have a full pharmacy onboard, not just sea sick pills. They have an emergency room with crash
carts, ekg, oxygen, ventillators, defibs.. They can handle everything from a tooth extraction to a cardiac arrest(and did so this week). They
have private rooms available for those in need. Very kind,caring people. Also, the wheelchair access onboard is very good. Access to the pool
area, Roman Spa(Heaven) a few tight spots in passages and dining rooms, but crew will anticipate your needs. If not just ask. Overall, since
we were ill part of the time, we cannot be totally objective at this point.(we are still coughing and feeling pretty rotten).The food was a 2 star
but only a two star. and we think that when you cruise you should get at least 4 star cuisine. It is not enough to put pate, caviar, Lobster,Beef
Wellington,Crepes Suzette, Baked Alaska ,etc. on the menu. Many people haved dreamed of eating this cuisine (like the Rockefellers do) all
their lives. They order the Baked Alaska, and all the waiters dance it out flaming in all it's sterno glory to a carribean beat. Great buildup.
Then you taste it. Oh, well.....I kid you not, all the food was like this. The big topic for gossip on board was how can something that looks so
good taste so blah?

Skip Sea Legs goes Hollywood. Pure hoke. One excellent dancing couple, the rest amateur night back home with real
nice costumes.(being fair however, I am a professional musician, so I'm very picky) Casino great first two nights out, then they change the
odds. Nice pleasant High Tea, scones o.k. clotted cream, earl grey, cucumber sandwiches, yadayada, ho hum. St. Martin - Beach Rendevous
Great beach,lunch-o.k. shopping- do the words Christmas Eve ring a bell? Cars will run you over no matter where you walk. Unless you are
there for something unique, like havana cigars, save your shopping for St. Thomas. St. Thomas - Get off the tender, walk straight to the first
street crossing on your right. Walk past Little Switzerland and at the end of the corner, just past emancipation park, you will find the most
excellent full orchestral steel Band. Ya,mon!! They played Bach,Rossini, Movie Themes, even Christmas Carols. We be jammin'. They are
there from noon until two p.m. most days Private Isle-Sick. Embarking/etc. flawlessly smooth. Wish they gave their food as much careful
attention. This cruise would have been perfect despite our illnesses, except for the food. The last night on board I dreamed of Taco Bell.
Pathetic. Come on, NCL!!!! Wake up and smell the salmon!!! Would we go again? Only if I see these ratings for food go way up. Otherwise it's
goodbye NCL, hello Royal Carribean. And this, despite everything else being near perfect...flu notwithstanding.

Name: E Cordeau/J Kenny
Email: ecordeau@direct.ca
Age: 30s
Occupation: Communications Arts
NumberOfCruises: 2
TravelAgent: No
Ship: NCL-Norway
SailingDate: Jan 4-11, 1997
Itinerary: Eastern Caribbean
FoodDiningRoom: 65
CruiseDirector:
CabinComfort: 90
FoodRoomService: 50
CruiseStaff: 75
CabinAmenities: 90
FoodLidoDeck:
DiningRoomService: 85
CabinQuietness: 95
FoodMidnightBuffets: 70
CabinSteward: 80
ShoreExcVariety: 95
FoodVariety: 75
DeckService: 80
ShoreExcValue: 80
GoodForHoneymoon: 100
CasinoStaff:
PrivateIsland:
GoodForFamilies:
LoungeService: 60
TenderService: 90
GoodForSeniors:
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 80
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities: 80
EntertShowLounge: 75
OverallPortsofCall: 86
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside:
CruiseActivities:
Casino:
AirSeaProgram:
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 82
EmbarkDisembark: 90
DiscoNightclubs: 85
DeckSpace: 90
Stabilization: 95
ShopsOnBoard: 70
SpaceRatio: 90
OverallCruiseValue: 80
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 10 Mar 1997
Time: 01:45:06
Remote Name: 204.174.248.151
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SS Norway, January 4-11, 1997 Eastern Caribbean

The Norway is, in a word, 'fabulous'. The ship is stunning. She is a true ocean liner in every sense of the word... elegant, grand, well appointed,with great public areas. There isn't enough we can say about this beautiful ship. Happily, it isn't doesn't resemble anything close to a shopping mall... there is no grand chrome, brass and glass atrium like a lot of the modern ships. She recently underwent a clean-up renovation -- new carpeting throughout, painting, etc. Still, the ship retains many of its original fixtures and maintains its wonderful, art-decoesque interior from when it first sailed as the SS France.

Our cabin was a P3 on the Sun Deck (cabin no. 024 on the port side). It was 223 sq feet, with an additional 68 square feet of verandah, which held two fully reclining lounge chairs, an outdoor dining table and two patio chairs with armrests. From looking at a number of other brochures, it appears that this type of cabin provided more room and quite a bit more verandah space than you would typically get at its price. The verandah was the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a glass of champagne or order room service and dine by candlelight. Remember to bring your own candles if you decide to do the al fresco dining thing; it can also be quite windy, so bring a small hurricane lamp of some sort or do what we did -- use a couple of glasses as makeshifts (they worked just fine).

The room was nicely appointed -- our king size bed was a converted pair of singles: as long as you don't tend to sleep in the middle of the bed, it was quite comfortable. The cabin also featured a nice sized couch, vanity, ample closet space and lots of drawer space. We had plenty of room to spare. The bathroom was more than adequate -- full tub with shower, a generous vanity -- and always lots of hot water. The toiletries were plentiful, but the towels were a disappointment (they weren't very many of them to start with). This problem is fixed easily by asking your Cabin Steward on the first day you arrive to provide the number of towels you require... and from there, you will always be provided with all the fluffy cotton towels you will ever need. The room also included a mini-refrigerator (very handy for squirrelling away extra fruit, juices, milks, cheese, crackers and goodies snuck out of the buffet areas!), as well as an electronic, in-room safe.

The layout of the ship is quite an adventure but we found it easy to move around in it. The high viewing points are the Sun Deck (where you can partake in a midnight jacuzzi), and the Star Deck, which is the uppermost deck on the ship, above the suite decks. It has a great view located in a quieter space; relatively few people (for at least the first few days) discovered it, but beware, it can be quite windy up there.

The crowd on the ship ranged from the young to young at heart. We were on our honeymoon and met up with a number of couples who were doing the same. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Even on the formal nights, it was clear that dress codes were a matter left up to one's discretion and taste. Not being the beading and ball gown types, we felt perfectly at home in sport jacket, cotton chinos, and festive, but funky, summer shifts or pantsuits. Actually, we brought way too many clothes. We spent the majority of our time in shorts, tees, and sandals. Bring a sweater, though. The evenings get cool, even in the Caribbean.

We had our favourite places and times, of course. Go to the "Elegant Tea" in the Club Internationale (from 4-5pm, great scones) amd make sure you reserve a night or two at Le Bistro, the ship's alternate restaurant. But remember to reserve Le Bistro the first day you arrive... apparently, the restaurant fills up fairly quickly, so book early and often, as you can always cancel if you decide to stay with your table mates or dine in your cabin.

The Windward Dining Room is beautiful, and our waiters were terrific. The food on the Norway isn't gourmet, but it isn't bad, either. The Chocolate Buffet is unbelievable. A couple of tips about dining: you can ask for the weeks' menus from the Concierge if you are in a suite, or directly from Room Service. That way, you can decide which nights to skip in the main dining room (apparently, skipping Norwegian night is a popular pastime). As well, the Chef offers a Spa Menu every meal, but you have to ask for it specifically. The Spa Cuisine is a little lighter, a lot more modern, not drenched in sauce and butter. The desserts are very good, but you really can't get a decent latte on this ship. For the coffee lovers out there, we suggest that you bring your own Starbucks.... you'll be glad you did. Even your own capuccino maker, if you have one, as the only thing you can get on the ship is some weird sludge that is made of water and powdered milk. By the way, if you decide to dine in your room, having the menus on hand is particularly helpful. All you have to do is circle what you want from the menu and hand it to the Room Service attendant... otherwise, you risk having your order mixed up. This happened fairly frequently with us and although it wasn't a serious problem, the forgetfulness of Room Service became an ongoing source of amusement (and towards the end, a bit of an irritant).

The entertainment on the ship is quite good. The Broadway show was better than we expected it to be. We like blues music and were very impressed with the band that played in Checkers Cabaret. They did a blues set on the Tuesday night from 11:30 to 1:00am and they were jammin'! By the way, the acoustics are excellent at all the show locations. The DJ in the Dazzles disco was from Vancouver... which made us feel right at home. We can't say much about the other shows and acts as Broadway-style entertainment doesn't hold much interest for either of us.

Our favourite spot was indeed the Club Internationale. It has changed little since she was the SS France and sitting there, you do feel like you could be part of the Coward-Chaplin cruise set. A beautiful room... from the colours, to the columns to the sculpture, with unbelievably high ceilings and a feeling of spaciousness. The North Cape Lounge is also pretty striking in the evening, what with all the low lighting. It was a very pleasant room and from what we could see, always played to a full house.

We discovered a neat little wine and cheese bar adjacent to Le Bistro. It has an okay selection of cheese, and you can buy a lovely bottle of wine from the wine steward, who will put it on ice for you and let you take it to your room. A nice touch!

The Spa is a great way to relax, not to mention spend a lot of money. Not sure we would tell you to go out of your way, but the seaweed wrap was an experience. Architecturally, the Spa is very interesting to look at. You really don't feel like you're on the ship, and particularly not in the bowels of it! The workout areas are decent. There are plenty of lifecycles and weight machines, and a fairly decent schedule of aerobics classes. Located on the Olympic Deck, the workout facilities are encased in glass and offer fabulous views of the sea.

If you don't have a balcony, a neat place to bring a bottle of wine at night is the small verandah off the entrance to the SunDeck suites, overlooking the Pool on the SkyDeck. There are a few tables; we saw one couple with their champagne and a pretty little candle; it looked very romantic.

The excursions were entertaining. The Catamaran cruise to Honeymoon Bay is a booze cruise, by the way. If that isn't your scene, avoid it or be prepared to put up with some harmless, happy, drunk and slightly loopy people during the sail back to St. Thomas.

And don't believe what they tell you about the tenders. If you book an excursion, you are guaranteed a place on the first tender. If you opt to explore on your own, who cares when you leave? It amazed us at how impatient some people were with respect to the tendering process; frankly, it struck us as a bit silly to be so angst-ridden in this most beautiful of places. Besides, we ended up on the 2nd tender of the day without booking an excursion. And the tender ride to shore is great fun. You chug into the harbour in this neat vessel and get a real sense of being on the water. We found it to be a great way to take some fabulous photos of the ship at close range.

All in all, the Norway is truly a wonderful ship... and man, is she steady. We ran into some rain in the Bahamas; the Captain told us that the waves were pretty high, but no one noticed. It was like sailing in a bathtub.

We had a lot of fun at the end of our cruise exploring the ship's cabins. Embark early or disembark late to catch the most viewing oppportunities, as all the rooms are open during those times. The owners' suites are really something... particularly the bathrooms. They have roman bathtubs with 180-degree views of the ocean! The P1 suites have these amazing wrap-around decks and enough room in the cabins to invite several people over for a nightcap. The P2 rooms are longer, slightly thinner versions of the P3 cabins. The difference -- a separate dressing area and about 3x as much closet space.

The ship has extensive nooks and crannies to explore. From the luxurious suites (such as the Royal Suite on the Viking Deck -- which is supposedly where Charlie Chaplin stayed) to the groovy little set of cabins on the Fjord Deck (which look out into the portholes of the Sky Deck's swimming pool: it used to be a courtyard on the Fjord Deck -- the cast iron gratings still remain. The Cruise Consultant's office is also neat... it is the former home of the First Class Children's Playroom and on all four walls, the beautiful handpainted murals of unicorns and such still remain.

Service throughout was mixed. We had excellent dining room service but the bartenders ranged from great to grumpy. We also had the world's most useless wine steward in the Windward Dining Room. If she had been even moderately friendly or helpful, we might have bought more wine with dinner. As it happened, we took our business elsewhere... to the delightful wine and cheese bar adjacent to Le Bistro.

All in all, we'd cruise her again. Hopefully, for the Transatlantic Crossing next year or for the Jazz or Blues cruises.

We recommend the SS Norway very highly.

Elizabeth C/John K Vancouver,Canada

Name: J.W. Leedom
Email: JWLeedom@Roanoke.infi.net
Age: 47
Occupation: teacher
NumberOfCruises: 1
TravelAgent: No
Ship: NCL-Norway
SailingDate: 1.16.98
Itinerary: Eastern Caribbean
FoodDiningRoom: 88
CruiseDirector: 85
CabinComfort: 88
FoodRoomService:
CruiseStaff: 90
CabinAmenities: 90
FoodLidoDeck: 88
DiningRoomService: 90
CabinQuietness: 95
FoodMidnightBuffets: 91
CabinSteward: 90
ShoreExcVariety: 95
FoodVariety: 95
DeckService: 90
ShoreExcValue: 85
GoodForHoneymoon:
CasinoStaff:
PrivateIsland: 90
GoodForFamilies: 95
LoungeService:
TenderService: 85
GoodForSeniors:
BeautySalonStaff: 95
EntertainmentLounges: 90
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities: 90
EntertShowLounge: 85
OverallPortsofCall: 90
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 90
CruiseActivities: 95
Casino:
AirSeaProgram:
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 85
EmbarkDisembark: 95
DiscoNightclubs:
DeckSpace: 95
Stabilization: 95
ShopsOnBoard: 85
SpaceRatio:
OverallCruiseValue: 90
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 28 Jan 1998
Time: 17:08:37
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This was my first cruise, and it was a very pleasant surprise.

The Norway itself needs renovation. though the public spaces--lounges, restaurants, etc., are immaculate. Our room was a
large, inside cabin; and while spacious and quiet, it needed new fabric on the the chair and a new wallpaper. The shower,
incidentally, was terrific.

There was plenty to do aboard, yet the pace was relaxed enough to allow time just to lounge on deck. One disappointment
was that the ship was always brightly lit, making it impossible to see the stars--which surely ought to be one of the
highlights of a cruise.

The staff was pleasant and unobtrusive: the bus boy in particular, Mr. Peter Duchesnay, was invariably helpful, even when he
was off duty.

Ports of Call were just as advertized: St. Maarten and St. Thomas are basically Caribbean outlet malls; but Marigot, on the
French side of St. Martin, was a delight: sophisticated, polyethnic, relaxed. The excursion to the private island was marred
by rainy weather, but that's hardly the fault of NCL.

The Norway requires tenders at all ports. The problem is that loading the very large tenders--450 occupants each--takes
too much time, and often I found that, when scheduled for an early excursion, I was one of the first to board the tender. I
would then wait, sometimes up to 45 minutes, for later arrivals.

There are several different kinds of public spaces, and different kinds of entertainment. I liked the Sports Trivia contests and
the Fred Sample Band (a rock/blues group), but others might prefer the reggae group poolside or the jazz combo in the
International Club.

A final note: we took our 10-year old son with us, and people were unfailingly polite to him. Not just the staff, but other
passengers, people on the islands, everyone. That was a very real benefit, and he enjoyed the cruise very much.

Name: Jeremy Williams
Email: RickW@IOLINC.NET
Age: 16
Occupation: Student
NumberOfCruises: 1
TravelAgent: No
Ship: NCL-Norway
SailingDate: 8-05-96
Itinerary: Eastern Caribbean
FoodDiningRoom: 97
CruiseDirector: 98
CabinComfort: 99
FoodRoomService:
CruiseStaff: 98
CabinAmenities: 99
FoodLidoDeck:
DiningRoomService: 100
CabinQuietness: 98
FoodMidnightBuffets: 89
CabinSteward: 100
ShoreExcVariety: 99
FoodVariety: 97
DeckService:
ShoreExcValue: 99
GoodForHoneymoon:
CasinoStaff:
PrivateIsland: 99
GoodForFamilies: 98
LoungeService:
TenderService: 99
GoodForSeniors:
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges:
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities:
EntertShowLounge:
OverallPortsofCall: 98
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside:
CruiseActivities: 98
Casino:
AirSeaProgram: 99
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 99
EmbarkDisembark: 98
DiscoNightclubs: 99
DeckSpace: 99
Stabilization: 99
ShopsOnBoard: 95
SpaceRatio: 99
OverallCruiseValue: 99
Submit: Submit Review
Date: 31 Jan 1998
Time: 14:10:15
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Where should I begin?

Well, the cruise was very good, but we did have one complaint. The Roman Spa we had heard many great comments
about, but when we went down to what it was about we were ignored and treated like scum. We feel that this was a
mistake on the part of the NCL. Our waiter and busboy were very good. We were lucky to sit with very nice people. I have
heared horror stories about sitting with the wrong people. The women we sat with had been on many cruises and could
help us out with what we should do as in shore excurions and so on(since it was our first cruise). But like I said our waiter
and busboy were very nice and funny. We always had tea to drink and always needed lots of Equal to sweeten our tea. We
did not have to ask for it after the first night. It was great. Our Cabin Steward was also great. We had a tendency to go and
watch television in the middle of the day and mess up the beds, but ever time we came back they were made again. Our
maitre'd however I felt was not good. He introduced himself one night, made desert another, and expected a tip on
another night. I did not feel that he deserved a tip for that. The teen club was great. I met some nice people there. The
casino is not highly caring about age. My parents took us in one time and then my brother and i went back other times
and one time he won $20. I don't feel that there was anything wrong with it. The shore excursions were also excellent. We
went to the beach one time and got awful sunburns but that ok. We snorkelled two times. One the first time it was kind of
scary when I found a school of jellyfish. But everything was beautirul (even the jellyfish, not ugly like the ones at Myrtle
Beach). We went to the private island and snorkeled there. it was fun but not as good as the other island. I found a nice
comfortable hammoc and slept there for a while. They were really comfortable. What else can i say. The food was
excellent. Everyone was nice. The line at the lunch buffet was extremely long but you can also eat in the dining room so it
wasn't too bad. The chocoholic buffet was not what i expected. Everything had a funnny flavor and the only thing i really
like was the ice cream. (You can have ice cream for desert if you ask, it isn't always on the menu). I would not
recommend this buffet. I would highly recommend this cruise, and we have booked a cruise on the Celebrity Century in
the summer of '98 and hope that it is as good as this cruise. Hope that i answered some questions. If you have any
questions, email me and i will try to answer your questions. Well I hope you have a great cruise.

Name: Diane Dycus
Email: Diane.Dycus@NationsBank .com
Age: 41
Occupation: Banker
NumberOfCruises: 1
TravelAgent: No
Ship: NCL-Norway
SailingDate: 1/24/98
Itinerary: Eastern Caribbean
FoodDiningRoom: 90
CruiseDirector: 89
CabinComfort: 85
FoodRoomService:
CruiseStaff: 89
CabinAmenities: 89
FoodLidoDeck: 79
DiningRoomService: 90
CabinQuietness: 79
FoodMidnightBuffets: 89
CabinSteward: 90
ShoreExcVariety:
FoodVariety: 89
DeckService: 90
ShoreExcValue:
GoodForHoneymoon:
CasinoStaff: 80
PrivateIsland: 89
GoodForFamilies:
LoungeService: 85
TenderService: 89
GoodForSeniors:
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 85
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities:
EntertShowLounge: 85
OverallPortsofCall: 89
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 85
CruiseActivities: 89
Casino: 90
AirSeaProgram: 89
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 95
EmbarkDisembark: 89
DiscoNightclubs: 89
DeckSpace: 85
Stabilization: 80
ShopsOnBoard: 89
SpaceRatio: 89
OverallCruiseValue: 90
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Date: 10 Feb 1998
Time: 14:07:01
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The S/S Norway is the grande dame of cruise ships! Comparing her physically to the slick new ships would be so unfair. If
you appreciate the sense of history that lovingly-maintained antique furniture evokes, you will enjoy sailing on this ship.
That said, there is nothing lacking in the modernness of its facilities.

I occasionally found myself pondering the planning and effort that are necessary to ensure a seamless cruising
experience like the one offered on the Norway. It must be a mammoth undertaking. If the crew could totally control the
rough waters we sailed through and the light rain we encountered before our St. Thomas landing, the trip would have
been perfect.

The dining experience was the highlight of the cruise for me. Our waiter and busboy were very efficient and friendly. The
food was not exotic (thankfully), but each course was prepared in an interesting way and the serving sizes were just right.
I always had room for dessert, of which there was a wide variety. Each course had at least three items from which to
choose. We eagerly awaited the chocoholic buffet and it did not disappoint. We had an early dinner at Le Bistro that night
(wonderful) so our stomachs would be ready for the midnight chocolate feast.

We went to both ports of call (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and the private island. The tender boats were large, and the
lower deck was airy, so claustrophobia and seasickness were not a problem for me. I rarely get seasick, but my friend is
susceptible and she experienced no queasiness. I enjoyed the trips to and from the ship, especially when I could see the
Norway in the distance.

If asked to register one serious complaint, I would have to say that one night was a very turbulent ride. The slow but deep
up-and-down motion lasted about 30 minutes while I was trying to sleep. I’m told by others familiar with the Caribbean
that the water is rougher at night. Usually the only motion of which I was aware was occasional (and short-lived) rolling.
My motion-sickness-prone friend wore acupressure wrist bands for the duration of the cruise to help her adjust to the
motion. I don’t know whether one’s location on the ship is a factor in how severely motion is felt. Our cabin was quite
close to the bow.

We spent most of our free time sunbathing and feeding slot machines. Sunbathing was difficult to maintain for than an
hour because the decks are so windy. In the casino, which was on our deck and therefore hard to avoid, we only played
slots. The atmosphere was nice and there were always plenty of available machines.

Our cabin was on the Pool Deck, very centrally located to our favorite spots on the ship. It was big enough for three
passengers, so the two of us had plenty of drawer and closet space. We had a full bath and no plumbing problems. Our
cabin steward did his job well. He knew we weren’t there, but we crossed his path on the evening we had an early dinner.

The primary purpose of our cruise was the shopping and we did. NCL provides plenty of shopping tips and even has a
30-minutes shopping program the day before we arrive to tell you everything you could want to know. Take notes!

We didn’t partake of much entertainment on board but we enjoyed what we saw. The strolling violin and guitar
couple—Duo Amor—were a treat. They performed during dinner on a couple of nights and at high tea on a couple of
afternoons. The passenger talent show was entertaining.

The private island was a nice place to spend the afternoon. We were lucky enough to grab a pair of beach chairs with
umbrella, but there was plenty of open beach. (Take the earliest tender you can!) The sand is soft and deep.
Unfortunately, in January the Bahamian waters aren’t warm and our day was cloudy, so four hours were all we could
stand. The restroom facilities were awesomely modern, clean, and plentiful.

I had a wonderful experience on the S/S Norway, and I hope to sail her again

Name: Tim Grace
Email: tjgnbct@aol.com
Age: 47
Occupation: Financial Planner
NumberOfCruises: 1
TravelAgent: No
Ship: NCL-Norway
SailingDate: 2/15/98
Itinerary: Eastern Carribean
FoodDiningRoom: 85
CruiseDirector: 90
CabinComfort: 80
FoodRoomService: 90
CruiseStaff: 90
CabinAmenities: 80
FoodLidoDeck: 75
DiningRoomService: 90
CabinQuietness: 85
FoodMidnightBuffets: 80
CabinSteward: 85
ShoreExcVariety: 85
FoodVariety: 85
DeckService: 85
ShoreExcValue: 85
GoodForHoneymoon: 85
CasinoStaff: 85
PrivateIsland: 85
GoodForFamilies: 85
LoungeService: 85
TenderService: 85
GoodForSeniors: 85
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 90
WheelchairAccess: 75
ExerciseFacilities: 90
EntertShowLounge: 90
OverallPortsofCall: 90
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 80
CruiseActivities: 90
Casino: 90
AirSeaProgram: 70
MedicalFacilities: 90
ShipCleanliness: 90
EmbarkDisembark: 90
DiscoNightclubs: 90
DeckSpace: 85
Stabilization: 90
ShopsOnBoard: 90
SpaceRatio:
OverallCruiseValue: 85
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Date: 22 Feb 1998
Time: 14:25:37
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This was our first cruise and overall I'd say the trip met or exceeded our expectations with one or two exceptions. Let me get the negative things out
of the way, first. The NCL fly/cruise arrangements were disappointing to say the least. Let's start with the fact that our travel arrangements to and
from Miami were confirmed only a few days before we departed. That's not a huge problem, but it was a precursor of things to come. When we
received the confirmation we learned we'd have to take a bus two hours to and from the airport, which in our case was Boston. Again that's not the
end of the world, but the story doesn't end there. When we arrived at the bus on the day of departure, an NCL representative was on hand to get
us going. But that was it. He didn't stay on the bus, preparing us for our first problem: when we arrived at Logan airport there was no direction
regarding the correct terminal or the baggage procedure. Lots of confusion for no good reason. Perhaps worse than the bus was the air
arrangements. NCL put us on a Laker airways charter. We got on o.k., although the service and accomodations were subpar. But coming home was
an absolute nightmare. To start with NCL bussed a huge group, I'd say about 700 to Ft. Lauderdale airport and deposited us there about the same
time on a sidewalk outside the terminal. The problem: only about two or three baggage handlers to check the bags of all these people. We stood
outside in the hot sun for about 1 and 1/2 hours until our bags got checked. and if standing there wasn't bad enough, because NCL again provided
no representative to keep things in order, the people went crazy. You'd think it ended there, but it didn't. Inside the terminal we experience more
long lines, but the coup de grace was the flight itself. Laker didn't provide our airplane for Boston until 4 pm, three hours after scheduled departure.
And we didn't leave until 6:15 pm, two hours more. The customer service during this period was inadequate and confusing at best. Again, no NCL
people to keep the troops under control. It was not pretty. It amazes me that NCL allows these kinds of problems to occur, spoiling an otherwise very
pleasant trip. Our first cruise was a lot of fun for many reasons. The cabin was small (even smaller than we thought) but turned out more than
adequate, even cozy. The cabin service was better than anything we've seen in 1st class American hotels. The steward is never far away. The cabin
got cleaned and refreshed every time we left, it seemed. Dining was very pleasant overall. The food was good, if not outstanding, but the service
more than made up. Our waiter and busboy were 1st class professionals, catering to all our whims. The Ship itself is old but great in many ways. The
dining rooms and lounges were beautifully designed and decorated. Deck space seemed a bit small, but I don't have much to compare to.
Entertainment was generally very good. The bands 1st class. The theatre troupe just a notch below Broadway standards (though smaller). And the
commedians and special acts very entertaining. We really like the format: two days at sea, followed by two days at ports of call, followed by a day at
sea, followed by a final port. Good opportunity to enjoy both aspects of cruising. As for the ports themselves, St. Martin was foreign and interesting,
especially the beaches and the people. St. John is breathtaking. St. Thomas, a shoppers paradise. Overall, we agreed taking a cruise is a wonderful
experience and we hope to be able to do it again in the future.

Name: Harry & Rebecca Johnston
Email: Harry.B.Johnston@gpc.com
Age: 45
Occupation: Accounting Manager
NumberOfCruises: 5
TravelAgent: No
Ship: NCL-Norway
SailingDate: 3/14/98
Itinerary: Eastern Caribbean
FoodDiningRoom: 90
CruiseDirector: 100
CabinComfort: 100
FoodRoomService: 95
CruiseStaff: 100
CabinAmenities: 100
FoodLidoDeck: 85
DiningRoomService: 100
CabinQuietness: 90
FoodMidnightBuffets: 100
CabinSteward: 100
ShoreExcVariety: 100
FoodVariety: 95
DeckService: 95
ShoreExcValue: 95
GoodForHoneymoon:
CasinoStaff: 100
PrivateIsland: 95
GoodForFamilies: 95
LoungeService: 90
TenderService: 90
GoodForSeniors:
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 100
WheelchairAccess: 90
ExerciseFacilities: 100
EntertShowLounge: 100
OverallPortsofCall: 85
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 100
CruiseActivities: 95
Casino: 100
AirSeaProgram:
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 100
EmbarkDisembark: 95
DiscoNightclubs: 100
DeckSpace: 90
Stabilization: 85
ShopsOnBoard: 100
SpaceRatio: 90
OverallCruiseValue: 95
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Date: 02 Apr 1998
Time: 08:15:41
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‘It’s not a Boat; it’s a Ship.’ These words, spoken by Capt. Geir Lokoen, the Norway’s long-time master, in one of his
sessions with passengers, could apply to any large cruise ship. But they are uniquely applicable to this ship, and in that
sense they capture the many strengths and the few drawbacks of the magnificent S.S. Norway. Most readers are aware
that she began her life in 1961 as the S.S. France, the last and greatest of the transatlantic liners. But within a few years,
the jet age had rendered ships obsolete as a means of passenger transportation, and the French government grew tired
of subsidizing her operation. By the mid 1970’s, she lay retired and decaying, seemingly destined for the scrap yard. But
in 1980, NCL bought her for a mere $18 million and immediately spent $100 million to refurbish her and adapt her for
modern cruising. At 1035 feet long, she dwarfed most other cruise ships of the day, and is still the longest cruise ship
ever built. In subsequent refits, NCL spent an additional $60 million to add two new decks of modern cabins and restore
her original art deco grandeur.

My wife, Rebecca, and I, along with another couple, Mike & Wanda, had the pleasure of sailing on this great ship March
14-21, 1998, on an eastern Caribbean itinerary. Rebecca and I have cruised twice before, on NCL’s Windward and Royal’s
Majesty (just before NCL bought that ship). Rebecca has also cruised with her sister on HAL’s Veendam and RCI’s
Grandeur, and this review includes those comparative experiences. Mike and Wanda were first-time cruisers. We are all
aged 45 - 50.

Summary; the Bottom Line: This is long, so I’ll give you the bottom line up front. We loved it. We loved the old grandeur of
the ship, even though some areas are less plush than newer ships. We found her to be beautifully maintained, except in
some of the older, smaller cabins. The cabin and dining service were excellent, and the food was pretty good. From top
to bottom, the crew was the friendliest we’ve seen. We highly recommend the Norway, but not to everyone. She’s best for
those who appreciate fine, old things, even when they don’t sparkle quite like new ones. And she’s good for people who
just want to have a great time. She’s also a good bargain. With deep NCL discounts, you can get better accommodations
for the money than on most other ships. She’s not for those who like to nit-pick; they’ll spend all their time finding tiny
faults and miss the overall greatness of the ship. I’m delighted to have sailed her, and wouldn’t trade it for any other
cruise experience. And those who want to sail her had better do so soon. A rumor among the crew was that she won’t
return to the Caribbean after this summer’s European cruises, instead moving to other routes, possibly Hawaii. Captain
Lokoen denied that, but was noncommittal about next year (1999). Putting two and two together, I’ll bet that NCL is
planning to replace the Norway in the Caribbean with their new megaship (Norwegian Sky?) starting fall ‘99.

Embarkation / Disembarkation: We did not use NCL for air travel arrangements, and flew into Ft. Lauderdale versus
Miami because the airfares from Atlanta are so much lower. And it’s just a $12 per person ride to the Port of Miami.
Embarkation went beautifully. As Latitudes members (repeat NCL cruisers), we were allowed to board around 11:15. At
our request, NCL extended Latitudes privileges to Mike & Wanda. On board, we were asked to remain in or near Checkers
Cabaret on the main International deck until 12:30. But we were served juice, tea and coffee while we waited. Luggage
checked at curbside showed up in our cabins by 2:30. All in all, it really couldn’t have been better. I had heard that NCL
used the x-ray scanners to search for liquor being brought on the ship. We didn’t have any in our carry-on bags, but I
did in my checked bags and it got through OK. And I saw no signs at the port saying not to bring liquor on board.
Disembarkation at the end of the cruise involved the usual waiting for the ship to clear customs and immigration, but
was about as painless as possible. We were called to disembark by time of our flight. No one actually checked any
tickets, but it kept the process orderly.

Overall Impression of the Ship: It’s immediately obvious that, “It’s not a boat; it’s a ship” (INABIAS). As a child, I sailed on
a navy destroyer a couple of times with my father, a Navy reservist. On my first cruising experience, I was a little
disappointed that the cruise ship resembled a giant yacht more than a Navy ship. No such problem here; the Norway is
a real ship. And she’s a beautiful, majestic ship. She stands in grand testimony to an era now gone by, to the millions of
people who have sailed her, and to the millions of miles she’s traveled over the last 37 years. She differs from newer
cruise ships in ways that might seem contradictory to some. Her main public rooms are grander than anything being
built today, yet the entrance lobby, pools, and some other areas seem comparatively spartan and ship-like. I was
worried that NCL might have let her run down, but for the most part, that is not the case. The great public rooms are
perfectly maintained, as are the more expensive cabins. The carpet in the stairways looks brand new. From close up, her
hull reveals thousands of touch-ups, but an unavoidable build-up of rust at the waterline. She’s due for dry-docking this
fall, and will no doubt get a thorough scraping and painting. As further described later, some of the older, smaller cabins
need refurbishing. Perhaps that will be addressed this fall as well.

Main Promenade; Shopping Areas: The main public deck on the Norway is the International deck (deck 10). It is
dominated by enclosed promenades on each side...’Fifth Avenue’ on the port and ‘Champs Elyseé’ on the starboard.
These promenades have slate-look flooring, rows of ficus trees, streetlights, and wrought iron furniture that give them an
outdoor look. All the shops and several of the lounges are located between the two, with entrances and windows that
support the “street” effect. The ship’s vintage is apparent here; the glass enclosures are old fashioned and look sturdy
enough to withstand a north Atlantic gale. One negative is that they didn’t really keep the glass clean enough here or
elsewhere. They worked on it toward the end of the cruise; maybe they had just gotten behind. The shops are more
extensive than any we’ve seen on a ship. And they have an impressive array of merchandise at good prices. For
instance, Waterford goblets that sell for $55 in the U.S. and $41 on St. Thomas were $37 on the Norway. Liquor prices
are competitive with the islands, but you can’t pick it up until the last day of the cruise.

Dining Rooms; Food: The Norway has two main dining rooms, both located on the Norway deck (deck 7). Both are very
attractive, but windowless. Neither permits smoking. We were assigned to the Windward Dining Room. It is the grander of
the two, with a sweeping stairway entrance, a domed ceiling with star canopy, and a magnificent original mural on the
walls. The larger tables are in the more-open center of the room. The maitre d’ graciously granted our request to move
to one of those tables. Our table was next to the captain’s table, which was seldom occupied, giving us a more open
feeling. This was nice because the room is somewhat crowded and noisy. The Leeward Dining Room, farther aft, is also
very attractive and seems a little less crowded, though it’s actually a bit larger. It’s a two-level room, with a spiral
staircase connecting the main and balcony levels. Food and service in both main dining rooms are the same. Seating
was open for breakfast every day and for lunch on days in port. Our service was excellent from Danilo, our waiter from
the Philippines, and busboy Howard from Honduras. Danilo was friendly in a subtle, professional way. He only briefly
reminded us to complete our evaluation cards, and told us which two questions apply to him.....no begging for superior
ratings. We were very satisfied with the food, though Rebecca said it wasn’t as good as on HAL or even quite as good as
on RCI. Some of the soups, like the french onion and the gumbo, weren’t very good. I found most of the steak dishes
using the New York strip cut to be tasty and properly cooked to order, but a little tough. The salads were OK, nothing
special. The blackened redfish served at lunch was OK but not spicy at all. But many dishes were great, including the
cornish game hen, grilled shrimp, mahi mahi, fettuccini alfredo, lobster tails, filet of sole, salmon pasta, and tournedos of
beef. These last three dishes use the same excellent cuts of fish and beef served in the LeBistro alternative restaurant
(see below). And the beef burgundy served at the farewell dinner, though based on the N.Y. strip cut, was tender and
delicious. Lots of people had it AND the lobster. Desserts were mostly good, some very good. Breakfast in the dining
rooms was very good. The sauce on the eggs benedict was rather bland, as predicted, but that suited me fine. Our
Bar/Wine steward was gracious when we asked him to serve some wine and champagne provided in our suite by NCL
and our travel agent. No corkage fee since it was provided on board (we did give him a cash tip, however). Like most NCL
ships, the Norway offers a small alternative restaurant called LeBistro, open for dinner only. Reservations are needed,
but there’s no charge except for a $5 per person suggested tip. It’s quiet and elegant, with superior food and service. We
ate there twice. The pink peppercorn filet, poached salmon, filet of sole, and veal dish were all outstanding. LeBistro
books up quickly, so make reservations as soon as possible. If you’re in a suite and have access to the concierge, use
her to make them. Otherwise, they seem to take them only one day in advance. The Norway’s buffet dining is in the
Great Outdoor Restaurant (GOR), on International deck (10) overlooking the aft pool. We weren’t expecting much here,
and were somewhat pleasantly surprised. The serving area and about half the tables are covered, and it’s enclosed on
three sides so wind wasn’t much of a problem. And it looks nice, with 16 ceiling fans and green marble inlaid on and
around the stainless steel serving tables. The floor is varnished teak....attractive but slippery when wet. The food was
simple but decent, primarily hamburgers and such, but with a small hot buffet line set up on the side at lunch. We never
ate breakfast there, but it looked pretty good. They also serve an afternoon snack with light sandwiches and outstanding
cookies. The GOR is not open for dinner, but tea, coffee, lemonade, and ice water are always available. With late dinner
seating, we were never hungry for the midnight buffets put on every night. Nevertheless, we attended several and ate a
little. Some were held in the main dining rooms and others were in the GOR. They were attractively presented and the
food was good. Everyone especially enjoyed the chocaholic buffet. Room service was great for breakfast. Contrary to what
we’d been told, after the first day out they serve full, hot breakfasts including eggs to order, bacon, ham, and omelets.
We ordered coffee every morning and full breakfast most days. The anytime room service menu is mainly snacks,
sandwiches, and extra-cost appetizers. I believe selections from the main dinner menu are available each evening.

Entertainment; Lounges: NCL really excels in entertainment. On the Norway, there were no less than seven different
areas offering various entertainment options. If you couldn’t find something you liked, you just weren’t looking. The Jean
Ann Ryan Dance Company stages Broadway-style shows in the Saga theater on deck 9 (balcony on 10). It’s a large,
old-but-attractive room with unobstructed visibility from all seats. It’s a real theater...no tables, but they will serve you a
drink in there before the show starts. The stage is high, so the front seats downstairs require looking up. The best seats
are probably in the center of the balcony. The song & dance troupe is surprisingly talented, and the staging is
professional, but the material seemed a little hokey to those of us not into this stuff. We liked Sea Legs Goes Hollywood
better than Crazy for You. The North Cape Lounge on deck 9 is a large, traditional show lounge used for comedy shows,
singing performances, and a Roaring 20’s Review by the cruise staff, as well as port talks, bingo, etc. The comedy was
funny and the singer was great. We didn’t see the staff skit, but heard it was cute and risqué. The Norway uses a system
of red, white, and blue tickets for shows in the theater and the North Cape Lounge. The tickets are given out the first
night at dinner, and you’re supposed to attend only the performances for your color. No one actually checks, so you can
go to any show you want, but the system works well enough to prevent overcrowding. And it’s needed. The captain’s
champagne reception was held in the North Cape, and even though it seats 750 people or so, it was VERY crowded with
about 1,000 attendees in each of two groups. Club Internationale, on International deck (10), is a truly elegant, beautiful,
two-story room with multiple levels, columns, and sculptures of Neptune. It’s decorated in old-fashioned green shades; it
looks old but in immaculate condition. Rebecca says it reminds her of the Capitol City Club, an exclusive old social club in
downtown Atlanta. We understand that this room has been preserved exactly as it was on the S.S. France. In the
evenings, there’s a combo playing dance music for the older set. They serve a nice high tea there in the afternoons.
Very classy. Checkers Cabaret, also on International deck, is a medium-sized show lounge with nightly entertainment
aimed at the baby boomer generation. We went there practically every night, and really enjoyed ‘Intrigue’ and ‘Patti &
Jose’, the two groups that alternated sets. Both were talented and had great rapport with the audience, which ranged
from teen to elderly, all having a great time. The room is done in red & black checked fabrics and carpet, with a black &
white dance floor. It’s not original to the ship, but fits in nicely with art deco touches like silver palm tree sculptures. The
Windjammer Lounge, also on International deck, is a small, intimate bar with nautical decor and soft piano music. A
great place for a drink before or after dinner. Dazzles Disco, on deck 8 under the aft pool deck, serves as a teen club
until 11:00. Then it’s the late-night spot for the young adult set, with the party starting around midnight and running until
the wee hours. The best entrance is an unmarked door behind the pool bandstand, inside which a spiral stairway leads
down to the disco. It’s a nice room, with a neat underwater view of the main pool. By the main pool, on deck 9 aft, the
excellent Caribbean band ‘New Wave’ played each afternoon and for the party on Caribbean night. And what a great
party it was....everyone dancing, led by asst. cruise director Paul Baya and some of the cruise staff. Paul serves as the
“front” person for the cruise staff, and is friendly, incredibly energetic, and not-too obnoxious. On country & western
night, the pool party was dead at first...a few couples two-stepping to recorded music. That is, until Paul finished with the
staff skit and came out to crank it up. Then he’s leading line dances and everybody’s having a great time. Actually, the
entire ship’s crew, from the officers on down, were the friendliest we’ve seen, joining in all the parties and mingling with
the passengers. The ship itself is fantastic, but the crew may be her greatest feature.

Casino: The casino on deck 9 is exceptionally large and nicely decorated. I’m not much of a gambler, but one afternoon
Mike and I got Ani, a cute blackjack dealer from Rumania, to coach us on the finer points of the game. She was charming
and very helpful. We played for an hour or two and actually came out ahead. We also fed a roll of tokens into the slot
machines with poor results. Each night, they offer a small version of the midnight buffet in the casino (they don’t want to
lose their gamblers).

Pools; Fitness Center; Spa: The Norway has two salt-water pools that are drained and refilled each night. The main pool
is aft on deck 9 (Pool deck). It’s a large area, and pretty nice, with oiled teak decking. And there’s an endless supply of
fluffy beach towels always available. But it’s rather plain compared with newer ships, and the lounge chairs are
inexpensive and worn. It’s also quite crowded on sea days. The pool is reasonably large and nice. A knee-high wall
around it keeps the water from sloshing out, and provides a good place to sit. Inside the wall is a wide flat area covered
with just a couple of inches of water....great for getting partly in the water. The pool itself is all 7 ft. deep....no shallow
end. The topside pool area, up on deck 13, is very spartan, with functional but plain-looking blue plastic mesh covering
the deck. The pool is very similar to the main pool, and there are the same great towels and cheap deck chairs. The
glass on the side enclosures wasn’t clean enough for a good view, and in certain winds, you would get a whiff of exhaust
fumes from the massive forward stack.. But it’s got its own bar, it’s much less crowded than the main pool, and it
generally suited my needs fine. I spent a lot of time there. A very nice fitness center is located aft on deck 11 (Olympic
deck). They’ve got many high-quality weight machines, free weights, treadmills, stairclimbers, and stationary bikes. They
also offer several types and levels of fitness classes each day. Behind the gym is a wood-floor basketball / volleyball /
shuffleboard court. It was thoroughly enjoyed by the teens and young adults....there was almost always a game going on.
A jogging circuit on the same level is a little more than 1/4 mile around. Down the sides of the ship, the track is covered
with a rubber compound that’s not beautiful but feels great. At the back, you cross the edge of the basketball court. In
front, you cross over on a small catwalk that seems added-on and is often very windy. Signs say to slow to a walk there,
and I’d highly recommend it. WAY down on deck 4 (Dolphin deck) is a great Roman Spa, one of the most extensive at
sea. There’s a beautiful small indoor pool, a hot tub, some exercise machines, and quite a few treatment rooms. I only
took a tour, but Rebecca & Wanda had facials that they enjoyed. There’s a charge for the spa. The treatments are $50
and up, and include use of the facility for the day. Or you can pay $55 to use the facility for the week.

Cabins: We were in a P3 penthouse suite with balcony on the Sun deck (14), the highest enclosed deck. (On the rear half
of the ship, 13 is the highest enclosed level). Our cabin was great, about 14x16 ft., including a 5x6 marble bath with tub.
The decor was light and airy, with blue fabrics and carpet. The closets were adequate, with 2 ft. of full-height hanging
space and 2 ft. of half-height space. There were 11 drawers, seven of them fairly wide. We had a king-sized bed (which
can alternately be made up as two twins), a small sofa, and a desk / vanity table with upholstered bench; also a
refrigerator and safe. The balcony was 14x6 ft. with a lounge chair, table, and four other chairs. These balconies are not
fully private; it’s easy to look around or over the dividers between them. The forward and aft facing balconies don’t have
dividers at all (this includes the owners’ suites). Everything seemed new and clean, and our room steward, Victor, was
perfect.... completely unobtrusive, but the room was always made up and he graciously complied with our request for
additional towels. We peeked into as many other rooms as we could. The P2 suites were similar to ours.... a little larger,
with another upholstered chair and more closet space. I especially liked the S2 suites on the Pool deck (9). They run
“longways” with the ship, and have three picture windows, nice seating areas, and fairly large baths with tubs. They’re
decorated in coral shades, and though part of the original ship, seem fresh and clean. These rooms are near the casino,
but on a separate hall so they’re pretty quiet. Still, I wouldn’t recommend them to someone who can’t stand faintly
hearing a slot machine pay off. The ones nearest the stairwells are most susceptible to this noise (#98-103 and
#116-119). Interestingly, the category B & C rooms on the Fjord deck (12) are virtually identical to these suites, but
have only one extra-large picture window with an obstructed view due to the lifeboats. To save as much as 20%, it might
be worth it. And some of them seem to have decent views between the lifeboats (# 020,021,035, & 036; and to a lesser
degree #009, 010, 025, 026, 031, 032, 045, & 046). The eight side-facing balcony rooms at the rear of the Fjord deck
are exceptionally nice, with ‘L’ shaped sofas in large seating areas separated from the sleeping areas by partial room
dividers. Four of them (#047-050) have heavily obstructed views, but the balconies are large and seem more private
than the balconies on the Sky and Sun decks, even though they overlook the jogging track a level below. These four are
sold at the S2 rate. The other four (#051-054) have substantially unobstructed views and go at the P2 rate. All eight of
these rooms are larger and nicer inside than the regular P2 suites. I don’t think I’d recommend the aft-facing balcony
rooms on the Fjord or Sky deck, with their views overlooking the basketball court, Great Outdoor Restaurant, and main
pool. The category A (superior deluxe outside) cabins on the Viking (8) and Norway (7) decks are roomy, and the ones I
saw seemed well-maintained. But they have no seating area except one chair, they’re decorated in old-fashioned green
shades that look nice in Club Internationale but drab in the cabins, and the view is just through two portholes. For less
money, I’d rather have a B or C room (suite, actually) on the Fjord Deck, or a real S2 suite for just 10% more. I definitely
would NOT want one of the smaller rooms on these lower decks (including most rooms with one double bed or bunk
beds). These are the smallest rooms we’ve ever seen on a cruise ship, and most of the ones I looked in showed obvious
wear on the carpet and upholstery. These rooms should go only to dedicated bargain hunters who truly use the room
only for sleeping.

Stability; Vibration: For such a big ship, the Norway rocks side-to-side quite a bit. She apparently lacks modern
stabilizers to control that motion (remember, ‘INABIAS’). We didn’t mind; it’s slow and steady, and I actually liked it (great
for sleeping). But the Norway might not be the best ship for those highly susceptible to seasickness. We had been
warned to expect a curious vibration in our Sky Deck cabin. It was there, but it didn’t bother us. And this vibration isn’t
unique to those cabins; it goes throughout the ship, especially aft. At high speeds (21 knots or more), it feels like distant
thunder on the aft pool deck. It seemed like the Norway wanted to remind us of the massive screws thrashing the water
into submission 25 feet below the surface (INABIAS).

Getting Around: She’s a big ship, and a little harder than most to get around on. This is partly because some of the
elevators and stair towers don’t go all the way up or down. It takes some getting used to. And from the top passenger
deck (14) it’s a long climb down to the dining rooms on deck 7. I’d heard that the elevators were exceptionally slow, but
we were always able to get one within a couple of minutes or so....no worse than on other cruise ships. In a way, this is
one of the neat things about the Norway. I always like to immediately explore and understand the entire ship. But once
that’s done, the ship seems smaller and less impressive, having been ‘mastered’. But the Norway wasn’t to be mastered
by the likes of me. Even on the last day, I was still finding areas I hadn’t seen and didn’t fully understand. Such is the
mystery and majesty of the mighty S.S. Norway.

Tendering: I had read many complaints about the tendering process. The Norway is too deep to dock except at her
home port, and must use tender boats at all stops (INABIAS). But bear in mind that ALL ships use tenders in St. Maarten
and at their private islands, so the only extra tendering on this itinerary is in St. Thomas. And there, the tender boats let
you out right in the main shopping district, whereas a cab is required from the ships that dock. The Norway carries two
very large tenders on her bow, launched by large and cleverly engineered cranes. They can empty the ship in about four
runs, but that still takes close to two hours. They let passengers taking paid shore excursions go first; all others must
get a ticket if they want on one of the early tenders. The crush to get the tickets is the worst of it; the boat ride itself is
kind of nice...a chance to be close to the water and to admire the Norway at anchor.

Ports of Call: The first stop is St. Maarten, an island devastated by storms and poverty. While the girls shopped in the
morning, Mike and I took a taxi to Orient Beach on the French side ($5 per person each way). There’s lots to do there,
and one section of the beach is clothing optional. Most of the people there are totally nude, and ranged from fat, old,
and/or ugly to young and quite beautiful. Back on the Dutch side, we bought some cigars and liquor. Liquor prices
varied; the vodka I bought was cheaper than in St. Thomas, but the gin was higher. It’s true that NCL impounds liquor
purchased on the islands. They don’t search bags or anything; they just take up the obvious stuff packed in liquor boxes
(mine was in plain bags). Most people didn’t seem to mind. (They get it back at the end of the cruise.) In the afternoon,
we took the Golden Eagle Catamaran excursion ($63 per person). A large sailboat takes about 75 passengers sailing in
surprisingly big seas. Friendly and attractive crew members serve drinks from an open bar the entire time. There’s a
stop at a beach on a small island for swimming and snorkeling. A ‘Nude Cruise’ from Orient Beach was there at the
same time, as well as a few other boats. It’s a fun excursion; probably worth the money. At St. Thomas, we arranged our
own van tour of the Island ($15 per person), including a stop at Magen’s Bay beach (really beautiful). The views from the
mountain were fabulous. It was a big van that would hold 10 or more passengers, but the driver agreed to take just the
four of us. Afterwards, the usual shopping. We bought a tablecloth, a jewelry item, some more liquor (that also slipped
through NCL’s impounding process OK), and a few other things. The day at sea after St. Thomas was fabulous. We had
been sailing into a stiff wind earlier in the week, but this day we had a tail wind that just matched our 21 knot speed. It
seemed almost like we were stopped on a calm day. The last stop is at Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island in the
Bahamas. It was gray and raining in the morning, before we arrived. Captain Lokoen announced that since the weather
looked bad for the entire day, the island BBQ would be canceled, and instead the dining rooms would serve full, regular
meals. An hour later, the weather was beautiful, but it was too late to change the lunch plans. This threw everyone into
chaos. Those of us with early tender tickets didn’t want to give them up to stay and have lunch on the ship, but they were
only serving a cake and fruit snack on the island. This was really my only complaint with the cruise; not so much that
their weather forecast was bad, but that they didn’t recover from that mistake by serving some type of meal ashore. On
the other hand, RCI’s Grandeur was scheduled to stop at adjacent Coco Cay, but never showed up. They must have totally
canceled the stop. As it turned out, we got by OK on the snack, and had a nice time on the island. Rebecca says the
beach is bigger and prettier than on either of RCI’s private stops. Also, unlike RCI’s, it has hundreds of beach umbrellas
for shelter from the sun. It was pretty crowded on the beach, but there actually seemed to be enough chairs for
everyone (though some were in less desirable locations than others). They’re just little sand chairs, not loungers, no
doubt to fit in as many as possible. The tenders land right in the middle of the beach (like military landing craft), so
there’s no walking unless you want to. If so, there’s a two-mile trail past a lighthouse at the end of the island. The
weather stayed perfect all day, the band played, drinks were served, and much volleyball was played (including some
great crew vs. passenger matches). Lots of people said it was the highlight of the cruise.

Name: Joe Nauman
Email: joedog@cchat.com
Age: 28
Occupation: US Air Force pilot
NumberOfCruises: 1
TravelAgent: No
Ship: NCL-Norway
SailingDate: April 4, 1998
Itinerary: St. Maarteen, USVI, Great Stirrup Cay
FoodDiningRoom: 95
CruiseDirector:
CabinComfort: 90
FoodRoomService:
CruiseStaff: 80
CabinAmenities: 90
FoodLidoDeck:
DiningRoomService: 100
CabinQuietness: 100
FoodMidnightBuffets: 85
CabinSteward: 100
ShoreExcVariety: 95
FoodVariety: 90
DeckService: 95
ShoreExcValue: 90
GoodForHoneymoon: 95
CasinoStaff: 100
PrivateIsland: 80
GoodForFamilies:
LoungeService: 90
TenderService: 95
GoodForSeniors:
BeautySalonStaff:
EntertainmentLounges: 95
WheelchairAccess:
ExerciseFacilities:
EntertShowLounge: 90
OverallPortsofCall: 90
BeautySalon:
EntertainmentPoolside: 95
CruiseActivities: 90
Casino: 95
AirSeaProgram:
MedicalFacilities:
ShipCleanliness: 98
EmbarkDisembark: 95
DiscoNightclubs: 90
DeckSpace: 80
Stabilization: 95
ShopsOnBoard: 95
SpaceRatio: 100
OverallCruiseValue: 95
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Date: 15 Apr 1998
Time: 21:43:57
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Comments

This was the first cruise for my wife and me. Overall we had a wonderful time. We received great service from all areas of the ship, the food was
excellent, and the entertainment comparable to any we have seen. We highly recommend this cruise.

Our trip: we drove to Miami since we live only a day's drive away (Charleston, SC). We arrived at around 12 noon. The drop off area for baggage
was not very crowded, but the signs were confusing. The port still had signs up for different NCL ship even though we were at the correct part of the
pier. Parking was very close to the ship. Cost was $56, cash or traveler's check only. When we boarded the Great Outdoor Restaurant was open,
and their reggae band New Wave was playing. We left Miami around 6pm.

During the three sea days there was plenty to do. Every cabin has a television with second-run movies, CNN International, ESPN International, and
cruise line channels. Each day we received a schedule of events. Some did not cost anything (dance classes, snorkeling lessons). Others were extra
(bingo, trap shooting). Each evening there was a different performance, along with musicians in other lounges for alternatives. We went to the
casino the first evening. There were so many winners from the dollar slots there I suspect the slots were loosened for that first day.

We stopped for about 9 hours in Phillipsburg, St. Maarten. Most of the shopping ashore consisted of t-shirts, jewelry, local art, and liquor. There was
a good selection of shore excursions, including tours of the island and yachting excursions. We took the Golden Eagle catamaran excursion. The
boat took us to a private beach on a small island off the coast of the French side. The boat had an open bar and snorkeling equipment. The rum
punch was delicious.

We chose to pass on St. John, and took a tender to St. Thomas. Even though the Norway cannot dock in St. Thomas, other ships have to dock a few
miles from the main shopping area. The Norway tenders dock right in downtown. St. Thomas is very pretty. We browsed some stores, had lunch at
the Hard Rock Cafe, then took the Sail the Virgins excursion. This excursion takes groups of six on privately owned yachts out to a small island to go
snorkeling. Our sailboat owner went snorkeling with us, explaining the different types of fish and sea life.

We only had about 5 hours at the private island. The cruise line had a full buffet there that was better than at the Great Outdoor Restaurant. There
was some shopping there (cash only). New Wave played there almost the whole time. The private island was a great time, but could have been
longer.

We ate at the small restaurant Le Bistro twice. Dinner is by reservation only, and books fast.

Disembarking was a breeze. We began disembarking around 9 am. Those with early flights were allowed to leave first. At the time disembarking was
open to everyone, we had our bags and were at our car in fifteen minutes, at 10:15 am.

The good: The best part of this cruise was the service. We ate at the Windward dining room. Our waiter Samuel, from the Philippines, and our busser
Clive, from Jamaica, took care of us well. They were always happy to serve us, and honored our additional requests. Samuel showed us some cool
napkin folding tricks. Our cabin steward Chong from Korea turned our bed and replaced our towels twice a day. The bar servers were constantly
available to take drink orders, but were not pushy about it.

The food was excellent. Each meal there was a choice of four entrees. The second formal night we had lobster tail. My wife and I split a second tail
after asking. Le Bistro made for a good alternative to the dining room.

We enjoyed the entertainment very much. The SS Norway band backed up some of the singers performing in the evening. New Wave performed
each afternoon on the pool deck. We skipped some of the shows but saw Crazy for You. It was a good performance.

I played table blackjack for the first time. The dealers were pleasant and assisted me on table etiquette.

One kudo for the shore excursion staff: when the weather didn't cooperate with our St. Maarten shore excursion (rain and clouds), the manager
offered to take refunds for our excursion. We chose to go anyway, but appreciated the choice. Choosing to go ended up being a good decision
since most people canceled and the catamaran wasn't as crowded.

The ship itself had a slow rock at times, but was hardly noticeable. It is very well decorated. The crew was vacuuming and cleaning handrails
constantly. The lounges were left open when there were no performances to give passengers a quiet place to get away.

The needs improvement: my one recommendation to NCL is to design better access to the aft pool. To get there you had to either cut through the
North Cape Lounge (used frequently for big events), or take the International Deck to the Great Outdoor Restaurant, then walk down one of two
narrow staircases to the pool. There were usually people standing on the stairs. I sat in a bingo session in the North Cape once where the host
pointed out someone walking through the lounge. There was no need for that since the person didn't distract the bingo session.

Even thought the Le Bistro restaurant food was excellent, the service was a little slow when we first ate there. Also during our second use the air
condiitoning wasn't working well. We mentioned the AC to our waiter three times with no success.

I wanted to go jogging at sunrise, but the jogging track was open only from 8 am to 9 pm. I don't know why.

Other notes: again this was a great first cruise for us, and we highly recommend the Norway Eastern Caribbean. There is plenty more I could write. If
there is anything else you would like to know I'd be happy to answer your e-mail.

Thank you cruise review.com for this great service. I read many of the reviews before going, and they helped me learn what to expect.

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