First Time Cruiser's Beware
Written: Dec 29 '05
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Pros: The crew, although from various lands, was excellent. Plenty of free coffee. Interesting itinerary.
Cons: Lumpy sagging beds, small bathroom, rocking ship, over or undercooked food, bad hamburgers, bad windows.
The Bottom Line: Go if you don't have problems with high seas, and really have a care free lifestyle. Not reccommended for first time cruisers.
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| izzydick's Full Review: Norwegian Majesty |
The first time you see the ship, is impressive. As with all things new, you soon learn to accustom yourself to the new life style. Never having cruised before, I therefore would like to inform you of my impressions.
Our cabin room, 307, had dirty or wavy plastic windows. The beds sagged in the center. You couldn't hear PA announcements with the cabin door shut. Bathroom small but useable. Room too small for two people.
A family type cruise, children running around on stairs and aisles, babies in diapers in Spas and swimming pools (prohibited supposedly). Adult pool closed most of the time.
No apparent rocking motion control at sea. All of the crew were excellent, although I had the impression there were echoes when I said "good morning", I got the same response, but no further conversation, except from cabin stewards...they were excellent in assisting, all the time.
Shore excursions were typically overpopulated, and the stingrays were overwhelmed by at least 250 humans, and should soon be well overweight, both humans and stingrays.
Tour busses were somewhat ragged, but in time should be better as the tourists keep coming there. Well informed guides, the process and facilites are improving, I'm sure. Keep your cash in cabin safe, but bring it ashore or to casino for possible things you may want. Go scuba or parasailing as it's not a formidable as it seems.
You can pay $50.00 for unlimited soft drinks, but there are no Pepsi products. Beers are $4.00+ each, rather high. Mixed drinks go for average, I think. Have an adequate account on your provided passenger ID card, and bring a picture ID everywhere. My American Express card was useless, bring Mastercard or Visa, and assure your account is full. The Casinos are very hungry. Bingo goes from about $9.00 to $59.00 per session.
The food presentation was great, but vegetables and meat either over or under cooked. Plenty of food on buffets and such. The food lounges and Bistro restaurant were elegant. Bistro is expensive and seemingly well waited..although I am not used to that type of dining.
Recommended:
No
Best Suited For: Friends
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