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Login Recently refurbished as part of The Norwegian Edge programme, Norwegian Star brings freedom and flexibility to cruises spanning the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, and Transatlantic. Onboard, Norwegian Star features a large delicious dining options, bars and lounges, a sprawling spa, an always-exciting casino with VIP area, plus tonnes of fun for kids of every age.
Norwegian Star Reintroduced
If you think you know Norwegian Star, think again. Recently refurbished as part of The Norwegian Edge programme, the ship underwent extensive enhancements to its staterooms, public spaces, restaurants, bars and lounges.
Recently concluded a ten day day trip from Reykjavik to Southampton, UK. Went along with my spouse and had a balcony room on the tenth deck. Embarkation was a breeze in Reykjavik - got through it all in about 15 minutes. An official there noted that the Star was the first large commercial user of the terminal. Staffing at embarkation was more than adequate. We got on at about noon and had to wait until about 3:00 pm for our assigned deck to be cleaned. Going to the room, we found our room key would not work and had to go down with dozens of others to get the matter resolved. Seems like anybody who successfully bid for a cabin upgrade did not get a corrected key card. As noted we had bid for an upgrade from an ocean view to a family balcony. We bid $5 above the minimum and were subsequently told that we had been outbid. Jacked up the bid to $10 above minimum and just a few days before sailing, were told we got it. Looked at the booking website and saw about 20 or so balconies empty just prior to departure, so thought a low bid would do. It did. Later on found out the trip had about 1700 passengers making the ship about 3/4 full. The Family balcony was designed to sleep three, which seemed to give us plenty of room. Prior reviews seemed to focus on uneven food quality. We were quite fine with the Versailles main dining room finding the service quite good and attentive. We blew our four specialty restaurant credits there and had great steaks and lobsters as replacement meals for the standard menu items. Got served quite quickly and out of there in less than an hour most nights. The Freestyle system was quite convenient and we never waited more than a minute for an available table. Used the buffet on 12 for a few breakfasts and lunches. Standard stuff but more than met our expectations. Since ship was not at full capacity, plenty of seating available - a first for us! Sticking to the protocols, I never wore long pants and wore shorts every day. They didn't care and neither did I. We went to the casino quite a few times and routinely lost our entertainment budget. We had free drinks in the casino and they treated us quite well. Smoke did not bother us. Be forewarned - the ship's excursion fees are IMO quite expensive. It seemed like all off ship stuff was $229 to $399 per person. A bit of sticker shock for us. As such we used independent tour operators in Iceland to tour the various falls and paid about $75 each. Their guides were excellent and seemed to parallel the official offerings at a substantial discount. The Norwegian ports of call were tiny hamlets and limited excursion opportunities. In Maloy we just took a tourist styled "train" through town to see a church, a port, the new bridge and the six or seven blocks of the downtown. Not really much to see but it was inexpensive and whiled away some time. The two Scott ports also used local independent tour operators which were quite fine. The excursions to Edinburgh use a place called Queensferry a bit away from downtown. However there was a bus service - 99X Cruiselink waiting about 50 feet from the pier that took us downtown in about a half hour. From there we took a Hop on/ Hop off bus around town. Quite nice and exceptionally inexpensive. Note that this port requires a tender which on the day we went was quite rough and the boat smashed into the dock repeatedly. Regardless we made it without anybody getting hurt. Disembarkation was also a breeze. The ship gets into Southampton quite early and we were off the ship before 8:00 am. No fuss, no lines. Took a cab to the Southampton Central train station for 8 pounds. Then waited about ten or fifteen minutes for a SW train to Clapham Junction - a two hour trip. At Clapham Junction you can either take an Uber or another train to Gatwick airport. All in all, a nice trip, somewhat plenty to see and if you do your homework, you can save quite a bit of money going it with independent operators.
Suite
The ultimate cruise experience. Ideal for two…or the whole family. Enjoy the finest touches throughout. Indulge in all-day luxury. Watch moonlight dance on waves from your private balcony.
Club Balcony Suite
Wake up to brilliant views from sliding glass doors, plus enjoy the extra room in your sitting area. Club Balcony Suites also feature a luxurious bath and shower, room for up to four and more.
Balcony
Experience it all. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your own private balcony. Or unwind inside in well-appointed and stylish accommodations.
Oceanview
Stylish and comfortable oceanview staterooms feature excellent appointments. All accented by stylish touches and a large picture window with clear views of the sea.
Inside
Cruise where comfort meets value. You'll find everything you'll need at sea. Thoughtful and stylish appointments include a TV, sitting area and more.
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.
Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, our complimentary dining options include two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, our Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.
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.
Enjoy a night of gastronomic proportions at one of our many speciality restaurants. Sip your favourite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Angus beef at Cagney's Steakhouse. Enjoy delicious pasta made with the freshest ingredients inside our rustic and chic Italian eatery, La Cucina. Or savour French cuisine at Le Bistro. No matter what you choose, our speciality dining options feature the tastes you'll crave.
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.
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.
