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Cruise to the breezy islands of The Caribbean, or simply sit back and sail through the world's greatest shortcut on a Panama Canal cruise. Whatever you choose to do, we invite you to experience the wonders of getting there aboard Norwegian Pearl. Her 16 chic dining options, 15 bars and lounges, dazzling casino, tranquil spa, and spacious Garden Villas are just a few things that make this Jewel Class cruise ship a destination of her own.
Our cruise on NCL Pearl was unfortunately cut short but for an amazing reason.....newest grand child!!!! The Pearl is very distinctive and difficult to manage if you have not sailed on this class of ship. The ship overall was very well maintained and as always the staff was AMAZING on board. Embarkation was a cluster to say the least. At check in, I was suppose to get a special assistance boarding pass but the person told me, your already group 1 so what's the big deal. It wouldn't be a big deal, but I use a cane and need extra time and space to get on board due to medical issue. After being in embarkation area for a while, people started walking towards the one entrance to the vessel. Let's just say that the majority of these individuals had probably cruised at least 10 times, and should know better. Lolligagging around the boarding entrance just causes so many more issues than getting in front of one person. They should know better and the NCL employees were doing their best to keep people somewhat orderly. Unfortunately, that didn't last cause as soon as they announced boarding for people needing assistance it appeared that meant every boarding group can board. As usual boarding was chaotic at best and a roller derby at worst. Enough about embarking....older / seasoned cruisers should know better. Another note from embarkation.... don't push the NCL employees just because you think your entitled to get onboard first because your a sapphire, diamond or ambassador member. The individual that pushed the employee should have been pulled from the line, kicked off the cruise and black listed from NCL. The employees have a difficult job already without having to deal with rude, abusive and ENTITLED individuals. The boat, food and booze weren't going to leave without us. We splurged on Vibe Beach Club since this would be the first cruise after transatlantic crossing that it was available on the Pearl. We get to the club and noticed the very comfortable lounge chairs, six cabanas and the 2 amazing attendants that provided the BEST experience possible for us. We continued walking in the club area, which isn't all that big and to our surprise....no bar area. That wasn't the main issue....NO RESTROOMS on the NCL Pearl Vibe Beach Club. How does one design an area where people will enjoying cold beverages but the company doesn't put restrooms in. Whomever designed the area forgot I guess, as did the entire company leadership. Major flaw and I can only describe Pearls Vibe Beach Club as a Spice H2O for over six hundred dollars. Ohhhhh wait. Spice H2O has restrooms and a sit up bar for their guests. Big miss on the part of the entire NCL leadership and design teams on that one. Onto the great parts of our shortened cruise. The attendants in Vibe Beach club were truly amazing. They pretty much catered to all the guests and provided exceptional service from opening at 7:00 am until they left at 8:00 pm. Anri and Mohammed greeted us every time we walked into the club area with a welcoming smile and always asked if we needed anything. After a couple of orders they knew what each of us liked and would always ask if they could bring another soda, pitcher of water or adult beverages. The fruit on a stick was always a welcome cool treat during the warm afternoons. If you choose to splurge on the Vibe be sure to get to know the two amazing attendants. The food was great at all specialty restaurants as usual except for one. Our favorite, Cagney's was amazing. Two evening of steaks, appetizers and dessert are second to none for NCL ships. The steaks cooked to perfection, side dishes were delicious and just the right size for us. The added bones...they allowed us to take dessert to our room to enjoy later since we were both full from dinner. Lotus Garden was the hidden treasure for us. We didn't know what to expect, but we were amazed with the food. The dumplings and BBQ ribs were flavorful and perfect portions. We had the LoMein and the Shrimp & Scallops. Both were excellent and taste spectacular. LaCucina as always was delicious with far to big portions for us. Lasagna and the Pork both had great flavor. The pork portion was a bit much for me, but exceptional to say the least. Lasagna was terrific and my wife thoroughly enjoyed it even though the piece was too large for her. Indigo and O'Sheehans were the other two dining venues we visited for dinner. The choices for us were plentiful,portion sizes perfect and the food was far to delicious to leave any on the plates. Teppanyaki was a restaurant we were excited to try. The fun and experience from outside always seemed entertaining, and a place where guests can interact as well as have fun. The servers were attentive and provided meal choices for us because of their experience while onboard. I ordered the New York strip medium rare and my wife ordered chicken. After a few minutes of fun, egg juggling and spatula spinning the cooking began. Quick preface to the next statements: my career was in food safety and training chefs, cooks and employees on how to keep guests safe throughout cooking processes. Our chef washed his hands which the process took about 2-3 seconds. I should have walked out the, but I thought his hygiene and food safety knowledge would improve. Much to our dismay, it did not. To keep it short, we ended up not eating anything except the one carrot, zucchini and red pepper piece each. I ate a bit of my rice but left most. My medium rare ordered new York strip was pretty much well done and the sauce could not save that piece of meat. A very pleasant surprise was finding the Assistant Cruise Director Lester was onboard. We had cruised with him on the Escape two times and he and his staff did an amazing job keeping the guests entertained. It's extremely challenging on the smaller vessels that are port intensive to give the guests everything they might want on board as far as entertainment since there is limited spaces. We did win at Bingo for the 7th time on 9 cruises so that's a good thing. We did one shore excursion to Mambo Beach in St Kitts. The beach is very under whelming. I don't know what makes that St Kitts best beach to visit, but we certainly weren't impressed at all. The beach chairs provided were so old my bottom almost hit the ground. To be a beach it should be covered with sand mostly. It was a small it of sand with lot of rocks. Maybe we were expecting too much because of the reviews we read, but I wouldn't go again. That's just my opinion Our room steward TYRONNE was truly the BEST onboard. He greeted us with each passing and we got to know about him and his family. He truly made the cruise exceptional. Luckily for him, he will be spending the holidays at home with his wife, children and family. We wished him well on his next adventure which will be on the Getaway. I guess we will have to book a cruise for the Getaway so we can meet up with Tyronne again. Lastly, I want to recognize the entire food service team and all room attendants. These are the front line workers who provide exceptional service for all the guests 24 hours a day for the length of the cruise. We need to greet the with a smile and a good morning or thank you at the least for their dedication. Most if not all of us would NEVER do the jobs they do especially when there can be so much negativity directed towards them. They are trying to make the cruise as memorable for each of us so be grateful for the work they do and the smile they give us with each meeting. Here my last opinion for all. Your staterooms shouldn't require cleaning every day. It's amazing when I see the room stewards still working at 9 pm cleaning guest rooms. Common courtesy should prevail by keeping our rooms somewhat tidy on our own, ask for new towels every three days and bring your dirty dishes out to the stewards cleaning cart in the morning instead of just leaving the dishes in the hallway. Trust me,it won't hurt us having dishes in our rooms overnight. Overall my wife and I had an wonderful time visiting new places like Aruba, Curacao and St Kitts. These are just our thoughts and opinions about the Pearl and our experiences on and off the ship. Hopefully if you sail on her, you have the best vacation and enjoy yourselves as much as we did.
We sailed Barcelona to Miami after it was in dry dock 3 weeks. We were pleased at the quality of the food everywhere except Lotus Garden. Summer Palace food and staff were great. The menu for La Cuccina was not quite Italian but was good. Our cabinets steward was there every day to help us. The ships 2 shows and the solo Jacob show are were great. Since this was an extended cruise they had fill in entertainment, hypnotist, violinist, singer and comedian - all ok. The spa was nicer than other Jewel class ships we have been on. Embarkation (we had early boarding and disembarkation times)and disembarkation went as smoothly as can be expected.. our balcony cabin was like all NCL ships in this class, 4 bug drawers and 2 shelves in the hanging closet and another 4 in the desk. We ordered a case of waters for the trip and did not buy the drink package as we don’t drink much. Any where we went if we asked the bar for a glass of water they provided it. The Pearl was a good experience overalll.
The Haven
Located at the top of the ship, The Haven features the most luxurious, well-appointed accommodations on board. Enjoy 24-hour butler service, concierge service and private sundeck.
Suite
A true experience of luxury and privacy. Enjoy spacious suites accented by only the finest touches throughout. And enough room to make a lifetime of amazing memories.
Club Balcony Suite
Our spacious Club Balcony Suites feature a sitting room, giving you extra room to spread out. Sliding-glass doors open to your balcony, and amazing views. Includes luxury bath and shower.
Balcony
See the world like never before. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your very own private balcony. Stylish and sophisticated appointments enhance these modern rooms.
Oceanview
Experience stylish decor in a comfortable oceanview stateroom. All come with nice, smart touches enhanced by a large picture window with clear views of the sea.
Inside
Cruise in cozy comfort and smart style. Modern inside staterooms are accented with appointments like a TV, sitting area and more.
Stateroom images, square footage, and configurations are representative only. Actual accommodation may vary.
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in our two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to our chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
SPECIALITY DINING
Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices. Enjoy delicious comfort foods as well as more exotic choices from our many complimentary dining options. Or widen your palette further and choose from our speciality restaurants for a cover charge or á la carte. Whether it's a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are. And if you book a Speciality Dining Package, you can savour an array of our speciality restaurants for one special price.
Check out the card room, walk around the art gallery, listen and learn in a lecture held by a guest speaker. Norwegian Cruise Line ships have much to offer to enhance your learning and senses.
You won’t believe your eyes or even your ears. Norgwegian Cruise Lines have brought Broadway to sea with blockbuster shows, music, dancing, cabaret, comedy and more. You can party all night, grab some great casino action and find your favourites among up to 22 bars and lounges, from electrifying nightspots to cosmopolitan bars and easy-going pubs. Every night is a night on the town.
A 20% gratuity and speciality service charge will be added at time of payment for entertainment dining.
Feel free to follow your spirit, whether that takes you to a superb fitness centre, a sun lounger by the pool or to the serenity of a luxurious spa. Get the adrenaline soaring by conquering the climbing wall or ropes course high above the ocean. Flex your muscles on the sports court or treat yourself to something special in the boutiques. Catch a fun, informal lecture. Take the plunge in the Aqua Park.
Families play better together on Norwegian. From dodgeball to cupcake decorating, there are lots of activities all over the ships. Plus, with complimentary youth programmes, kids can learn to juggle at Circus School in Splash Academy and teens have the coolest themed parties in Entourage. Add exclusive NickelodeonTM entertainment at sea for kids of all ages – even the grown up ones – and your family holiday gets awesome. While the kids are having fun, so can you, indulging in a spa treatment, enjoying a leisurely meal or just switching off. And when it comes to bedtime, family-friendly accommodation gives everyone the elbow room they need. Night, night.
