Norwegian The Norway

Pros: Not Many
Cons: Not well maintained, old, so-so food

One ship that usually causes a big controversy is the Norway, AKA the SS France, and now owned by NCL. We took this ship from Miami to Barcelona in April 1999, and must pass on our comments.

First of all, regardless of the price, and we had a...

Pros: Newly refurbished ship.
Cons: No Lobster, no gala buffet, no sushi bar.

Overview:

A few months ago, it looked as if the Norway was headed to Asia. However, all that changed with the attacks of 9/11. As this was my third voyage aboard the SS Norway, I thought I would provide a more recent assessment of my trip....

Pros: The ship itself, affordable luxury, our cabin, "concierge service", and three days at sea.
Cons: The shows, Norwegian's St. John's ferry scam, private island.

My wife and I just returned from a truly wonderful week aboard the SS Norway (March 10th sailing). There appears to be a very wide range of opinion about this ship, with more than a few reviewers being clearly dissatisfied with their experience. My...

Pros: Cheap, St. Thomas is nice, not as tacky as most new ships (..like Carnival...cough, cough)
Cons: Not much night life, average food, expensive drinks, ship hard to navigate

Cruise Dates: June 30, 2002 – July 7, 2002

Entertainment: B-
Rooms: C
Food: B
Night Life: C-
Ship Design: D (hard to get around, elevators too small, not enough or not big enough elevators, unsightly sprinkler system tacked...

Pros: Transatlantic Charm in the Caribbean, Lots to explore on the ship, Fun People
Cons: Crowded, Ongoing Repairs, Average Food

NCL ss/ Norway March 17-24th, 2002 Eastern Caribbean

The Norwegian Cruise Lines ss Norway has beautiful lines which make her stand out amongst all other cruise ships in any port. She is, and will remain the longest cruise ship ever built, but...

Pros: Great deals, lovely private dining alternative
Cons: Shabby public spaces, miserable buffets, weak family programs

As a family of three, we cruised on the Norway in August 2001. I was traveling with my husband and our 22 month old daughter. I managed to snag an incredible deal, and justified paying a little extra to get a suite. Originally I wanted to cruise on...

Pros: great food, actiities, ports
Cons: a little slow at nights

Over my spring break vacation this year, me and my family decided to go on a cruise. The ship that we set sail on was the Norway and let me just say that this ship has it all. Not only is the ship over 1000 feet long (longer than the Titanic), but it...

Pros: Great Food, Entertainment, Service, beautiful ship
Cons: Too much cigarette smoke, St. Thomas was nothing special if you don't take a tour.

If you want a cruise ship with glitz and glamour, forget the Norwegian Cruise Line's S.S. Norway. BUT if you want to sail on an elegant, majestic cruise ship with a lot of history while having a fantastic time, then the Norway is for you!

I...

Pros: Decent food with a wide variety at dinner.
Cons: Everything else.

I recently got back from a cruise on the Norway to the Western Caribbean with my boyfriend. I booked the trip way back in January. It was to be the last vacation we took for awhile because we're expecting a baby in September. There weren't many cabins...

Pros: Great ship, good food, much to do.
Cons: Need better check in procedures

This was a spur of the moment booking. I received a brochure in my mailbox at work from our travel agent listing 2 for 1 on NCL cruises. My husband and I had been the Sunward II 10 years ago for a 4-day cruise and had such a great time that we always...

Pros: Service, value
Cons: Going ashore tenders

My wife and I just got back from a 7 day cruise on the Norway. This was my first cruise (my wife's second), and I have to say I had a great time.

I was not sure what to expect, being a first-timer, and the Norway was definitely worth the...

Pros: Quality cruise on a quality ship
Cons: cruise not long enough

My nick name is the "Cruise Queen". I've lost count of how many cruises I have been on. But I haven't lost track of the best ones! All 4 of my SS Norway cruises have been outstanding. Yes the ship is old but still luxurious. The cheaper cabins...

Pros: Beautiful ship with rich history
Cons: Failed to meet my "family friendly" expectations

I had dreamed of a cruise to a warm, tropical location for the majority of my life. Watching "The Love Boat" as a little girl truly planted a seed in my mind. One day as I was thumbing through the newspaper, I ran across an advertisement for...

Pros: Price
Cons: Crowded, noisy, no peaceful place to relax

What I expected: Relaxation, interesting shore excursions, excellent food, a seven-day life of ease. I pictured myself getting lots of good exercise, fresh air, and plenty of quiet time reading or doing nothing, sitting in the sun or shade and watching...

Pros: Great experience.
Cons: Stuck-up people.

I went on a cruise two years ago with my family. We went on this one because of their affordable package and plus, my parents heard some great things about this cruise liner.

The cruise mostly went around the Bahamas- we touched on St....