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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 17, 2010
Pros: Happy staff = happy passengers. Yummy food.
Cons: Ship is a little older but well kept.
Summary: I took this ship to Alaska on an inside passage cruise. This was my first cruise but I have taken 3 since with two other cruise lines so I feel I have a good basis of comparssion now. Going to Alaska was simply amazing and I strongly suggest anyone who ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 30, 2008
Pros: Great stateroom, quality restaurants, good entertainment, and Freestyle Cruising concept
Cons: Only 3 nights! Soft drinks should be cheaper or included.
Summary: Considering a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line? Especially if you’re thinking about the Norwegian Star, this very lengthy review is for you. Hopefully, it will answer some of your questions and help you make an informed decision. BOOKING AND ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 15, 2006
Pros: Freestyle dining and multiple restaurants; entertainment;
good public spaces; friendly and efficient crew; cost.
Cons: The Star's large size imposes inherent slowness with some procedures such as tendering,
Summary: After a truly delightful 11-day Hawaiian cruise on the Star three years ago, I decided to book the Star for a second cruise to Alaska last summer (sailing from Seattle) and, last winter, I booked the Star yet again for an 8-day "Mexican Riviera" cruise ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 19, 2006
Pros: We can eat when and where we want. That is wonderful.
Cons: This year the cruise to Vancouver is only 3 days long. BOO!
Summary: The layout of the decks places the dining areas convenient no matter which room or which deck. The food is top notch, and $10.00 for an elegant dinner is peanuts. Who are we kidding to complain? I love the concept that I can dine anytime, and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 16, 2004
Pros: great itinerary to relax even though you never stop...do "LOCO IN LAS RAMBLAS" happyhour
Cons: excursions on ship pricey wine selection could probably offer a better quality for price
Summary: N Star delivered more than expected.....I fully researched all the pros and cons before we decided to take this adventure, It astonishes me on many of the other reviews that the things people complained about were some of the best parts of the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 13, 2002
Pros: The boat was spotless, ALL service staff were detail oriented, directors were hilarious!
Cons: You have to be well organized to enjoy most of the shows and dining.
Summary: I went on the Norwegian Star on the 4/21/02 sailing. I live in Kona, Hawaii and always wanted to do a cruise, but did not want to fly to the states, cruise, then fly back all the way back to Hawaii. I was happy to hear we had a NEW ship with a Hawaii ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 8, 2000
Pros: Great hospitality!
Cons: somewhat small boat
Summary: I went on Norwegian cruse line for the first time last summer and I found it great! It was the first time I had been on a cruise in my life and it was a great experience. I took my 2 daughters and 3 sons and they had a ball. There was a lot for them to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 19, 2008
Pros: Great staff, nice ship, beautiful scenery, fun activities, ports to ourselves
Cons: Rough waters, hot tubs not that hot, cancelled excursions
Summary: 3 friends & I cruised to Alaska on the Norwegian Star April 27 - May 3, 2008. One of those friends & I had cruised before, the other 2 never had and we all loved it. We boarded Sunday, at sea Monday, Ketchikan Tuesday, Juneau Wednesday, Prince Rupert ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 16, 2006
Pros: The shows, service, and beauty of the ship.,
Cons: Buffet food from the cafe, expensive shopping mall.
Summary: Better than average cruise over the last 8 we have taken in the last 14 years. After leaving Cabo San Lucas on the 6th day, a passenger threw themselves overboard. After a careful search for the passenger on the ship, the Captain announced we were to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 17, 2006
Pros: Its a vacation that will allow you so many things to do, see, and experience.
Cons: Freestyle for some can be a negetive, and our cabin sqeeked and popped.
Summary: Welcome to the Williams review, go get a cup of coffee because boy howdie this review is long. After 6 months of reading every review myself and my wife could get our hands on, as well as scouring the far reaches of the internet for every and any ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 20, 2004
Pros: Good entertainment. Crew treats you like royalty. Freestyle dining keeps it casual and flexible.
Cons: Food was usually average.The cocktail servers were borderline pushy when promoting daily drink specials.
Summary: My wife and I took a ship to Alaska not because we love cruises, but because it's an effective way to see different cities that are not accessible by road. The ship, however, exceeded our expectations. Our stateroom, while small, was adequate with a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 14, 2002
Pros: Relaxing, Cost, Duty-Free Gift Shops, Luxury
Cons: Not much "land" time, not enough activities for the 15-20 age traveler
Summary: We went on the 7 day cruise and loved it. Beware--there is a lot of water/cruising time on the Fanning Island leg, but motion sickness medication is available in the gift shops. Speaking of Fanning Island, many people were upset by the way the "local" ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 19, 2002
Pros: Dazzling evening entertainment, wide choice of daytime activities/shore excursions/menus, flexible itineraries, open seating
Cons: Cover charges in several specialty restaurants, high Internet costs, long reservation lines, no casino
Summary: This year over seven million people will take a cruise. It is easy to understand the lure of cruising. Vacationers visit several exciting destinations but unpack only once. Passengers are pampered with gourmet cuisine, attentive service, first rate ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 24, 2002
Pros: Excellant ship with so many places to eat, drink and relax.
Cons: Not enough time to explore the entire ship.
Summary:
Review of the Norwegian Star
First a little background:
This was our 5th cruise. My wife and I have had the opportunity to take our children along on the last 4 cruises. Jay is 16 and Julie 13.
We have gone ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 31, 2002
Pros: Brand new everything, FAB spa, great public spaces, good food
Cons: kinks not quite worked out yet; extra charge for other dining venues
Summary: To clear up the confusion, apparently there WAS a Norwegian Star that went out of service last year. The NEWLY CHRISTENED Norwegian Star is based in Hawaii 12 months a year. This review is based on the NEW Norwegian Star, which holds 2400 passengers ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 5, 2005
Pros: Price, pool, smooth riding, dining options.
Cons: Deciding where to eat; making reservations; lack of storage space for clothes.
Summary: We offer our impressions of our February 2005 eight-night Mexican Riviera cruise aboard this ship. We further address an issue which I have not seen addressed before -- what happens on a cruise ship when one of your traveling party gets sick and you are ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 1, 2003
Pros: Nicely designed and maintained ship. Excellent service throughout.
Cons: Terrible sailing experience and ports of call. Expensive food.
Summary: We went on the NCL Star for the second week of our honeymoon at the Hawaiian islands. We thought that it would be an inexpensive way see several of the islands. Wrong! Embarkation Getting on the ship was relatively painless. We arrived at about ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 30, 2002
Pros: meals, staff, rooms, ship size
Cons: fanning island, activities, cost
Summary: I definitely enjoyed my time on the Norwegian Star, however, being a cruise veteran...there are some things that could be improved. The food was fantastic although a few of the restaurants require an additional amount of money. The island trips were ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 2, 2002
Pros: Beautiful Ship, Lots of things for different age groups; Relaxed Atmosphere; wonderful shows
Cons: Fanning Island & Hilo are bad ports of call; Transportation in air/sea packages
Summary: Our trip on the Norwegian Star was wonderful, once we got there. The ship is wonderful and the idea of Freestyle Cruising is a real plus for those who like a relaxed vacation.
We had purchased an air/sea package with our cruise when we booked ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Jun 8, 2010
Pros: Beautiful dining room. Decor on this ship is bright and pretty.
Cons: Stateroom tv's are pathetic. This line is cutting too many corners.
Summary: The Star has taken away every inch of viewing space from passengers wanting to sit and look out a window at the scenery. Instead there are 14 new restaurants (you pay for them) and even the front Observation Lounge has been given over to a spa ... read more
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