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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.
Just returned from 2 week cruise from Southampton on Norwegian Star, to Scotland, Iceland and Norway. Good points:- 1. Ship condition and staff service excellent. All staff attentive, polite and cheery at all times. 2. Free coffee, tea, squash drinks available in buffet about 15 hours per day. Free ice cream at meals. 3. Food good, though not exceptional and often lukewarm. 4. Can walk all around promenade deck. 5. Seven chargeable speciality restaurants, but did not use them. 6. Theatre acts varied and all very high quality, though only 3 full shows by ships company. 7. Varied dancing activities and lessons. 8. More than enough sun loungers. 9. Quick no-hassle on/off ship at Southampton, though disembarkation starting 05.30 was a bit early. Bad points:- 1. No seating of any kind on promenade deck. 2. Very, very expensive drinks, gratuities ($20-25pppd) and shore excursions ($120 for return trip port to Edinburgh, local tram $6 !!). 3. Virtually no information on ports, shuttles, local transport. This and in-port timings encouraging use of cruise line excursions. 4. Expensive craft sessions (2-3 times price of “British” cruise lines). No guest lecturers. 5. No drink facilities in cabin, though if you knew to ask they gave you a free coffee maker. 6. No observation bar/lounge at front of ship. This area was 4 executive suites. 7. Terrible TV. The 3 non-sport non-news channels had the same films/programs on loop every day. No on demand TV. 8. Over 50% of daily program was selling products or body improvement activities. 9. Sometimes allowed people to enter theatre 20-25 minutes after the show had started, causing disturbance. 10. On sea days if decks were closed there were no quiet places free from music, live entertainment or selling activities. (library too small). 11. Told at every port that “In accordance with local laws, nothing edible could be brought on/off ship”. Never had that on any other cruise line and not sure is true, at least in UK. 12. Docking in Iceland delayed 3 hours by bad weather, but Captain made no effort to recover the schedule once the bad weather was past. Luckily we managed to reschedule our non-ship excursion at no extra cost. Despite the negatives we enjoyed our cruise, and would sail with NCL again if the itinerary and price were right.. Overall 3/5 stars.
This was our second 10 day NCL cruise on a smaller ship. Our boarding experience was great! We had to leave our Air BNB at 10am, but our boarding time wasn't until 12:30pm. We took a taxi to the port, figuring we'd just hang out until it was time. However, we got there and they let us board! I'm not sure if the ship was just ready so they decided to get the process started or what, but I was happy. At 12:30, we had already boarded and had lunch! We had an inside cabin. On our previous cruise, we'd had a porthole and were in the room so rarely we decided to try an inside cabin. It was great! It was quiet (except that our neighbors were noisy), and even though the ocean was rough for a couple of the days we were at sea, we barely felt it. One drawback was that there was only one U.S. plug and no USB-C plugs. Luckily we had an adapter with us, so we were able to use one of the European outlets. I wish we'd brought a little nightlight for the bathroom, but the light from my Kindle worked okay in the middle of the night. The staff was awesome, though it seemed that they were spread a bit thin. Waitstaff in the lounges were a bit hard to come by at times. Our cabin steward was very kind. The entertainment staff was fun, even if the prizes given out were pretty lame. One thing I was disappointed in was that the CruiseNext staff only did one presentation and it was on the ships in the fleet, rather than the itineraries NCL offers. The comedian was okay, the singer was great, and the singers/dancers were good. There was a group of three women called the Starlight Trio who played string instruments and they were great. Ditto the Ugrade Band. They played lots of rock shows and the lead singer is really talented. The excursions we did were all NCL excursions, and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. The process for getting off the ship was smooth and getting back on was easy most of the time. Even when there was a big group that arrived back at the same time, they got us on pretty quickly. Disembarkation at the end of the cruise was smooth as silk for us. We got on a bus, left immediately, and were delivered to the airport early. The guy who drove the bus told us a bunch of information about the area too. We found the food mostly good, though we really aren't particularly picky eaters. The lettuce in the salad bar was fresh and crispy and didn't taste like it came from a bag. We ate in Aqua and Versailles quite a bit and it was always good. O'Sheehans was my least favorite. The burger was good, but everything else was just okay. We had two meals in specialty restaurants. Teppanyaki was fun and there was a LOT of delicious food, though the tofu could have been crispier and it was quite salty. Cagney's was very good, but it would be nice if they had one good vegetarian options. I know it's a steakhouse, but one of our group of seven really doesn't eat meat or seafood. The ship is showing its age a bit, and the decor is a bit dated. When we were on the Pearl, I loved the touches like art on the walls of the hallways. This ship's walls were just beige and plain - nothing on them at all! We still had a good time and for the price we paid, I'd say the cruise was worth the cost.
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.
