Norwegian Pearl Reviews
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
British Isles
I had the pleasure to be on NORWEGIAN PEARL on her first commercial sailing from Rotterdam to Southampton. We booked an INTERIOR STATEROOM and were upgraded to a BALCONY STATEROOM on Deck 9. We had a double bed but only with one blanket to share. Another sofa was ready to accomodate a third ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Transatlantic
This was our first transatlantic cruise. There was a wonderful choice of food for all tastes and the speciality restaurants were excellent. The Garden Cafe was overcrowded at breakfast and it was difficult to find a table as people lingered after their meal. No trays were provided which ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Transatlantic
We sailed on tha anaugural transatlantic cruize to Miami. The first three days involved sailing through Hurricane Olda. The Captain handled the ship exceptioanlly well and there was never any concerns. By day 3,I still did not have my sea legs and popped down to the Doctor's rooms for an injection ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We have just returned from the most fantastic cruise ever! We sailed round the Caribbean over New Year. The food was unbelievable - better than any 5 star restaurants I have ever been to around the world. The French restaurant, in particular was outstanding - Gordon Ramsay eat your heart out! The ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
Co. Antrim Couple. Have just returned from a 2nd cruise with NCL. The Norwegian Pearl is a beautiful ship. We sailed from Miami on 29th Dec. to Western Caribbean. The food was 'out of this world', the stateooms were well equipped and all of the staff were most pleasant. ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Panama Canal
We have just returned from a Panama Canal Cruise. Whilst the ship was clean, the staff excellent and the food good. We were not impressed with the Garden Buffet as there were not enough seats and no trays so it was difficult to cope. We objected to the ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
My husband and i have just returned from our 1st time with ncl, the ship was impessive nad staff worked really hard. cabins were really nice we had a staeroon with balcolny.ther is a charge of twenty dollars a day for two people be wise you dont have to pay it ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
I AND 3 FRIENDS HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM A 14 NIGHT CARIBBEAN CRUISE ON THE BRAND NEW NORWEGIAN PEARL! I WAS VERY WORRIED ABOUT THE WHOLE CRUISE THING BUT THAT ALL VANISHED WHEN I STEPPED ABOARD TO THE WONDER THAT IS THE PEARL! A GRAND SHIP WITH PLENTY OF SPACE ON ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
Returned home yesterday from 14 days on NCL Pearl. We did the identical cruise in January this year and, although the ship has been maintained very well, the general service is now well below par. The restaurants are very poorly supervised with staff being continually moved between restaurants. ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
Another first class cruising experience with NCL aboard the "Norwegian Pearl". 5 star treatment in all aspects from start to finish.Only slight problem was an outbreak of the "norovirus" onboard of which unfortunately my wife along with 14% of the passengers became a victim. However the medical staff on board ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We have just returned from a 9 day cruise to the Caribbean on the beautiful Norwegian Pearl with my husband and 26 year old son who was a bit sceptical about going on a cruise, especially with his parents! Islands visited: Tortola in the Dominican Republic (awful, dirty, dead and half-dead ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
ERROR!! I just wrote a review for the Norwegian Pearl New Year trip - I got mixed up with the destinations Samana and Tortola! Samana being in the Dominican Republic and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands - SAMANA is the dump with the shacks and the dead dogs! (not ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
JUST RETURNED FROM OUR FIRST CRUISE WITH NCL . AND IT WILL BE OUR LAST FLIGHT S WERE A DISASTER AND ON ARRIVING ON MIAMI WE WERE TOLD BY NCL REP NO ROOMS AT THE BOOKED HOTEL WHEN WE COMPLAINED HIS COMMENTS WERE SLEEP ON THE STREET . NORWEGIAN PEARL WAS ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Alaska
We took the 7 day Alaska Tour on Norwegian Pearl from Seattle in July 2007 with our American friends. The ship was extremely comfortable and well equipped which is what you would expect for a new ship but the negatives were confined to the entertainment in the main show lounge and the ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
Atkins letchworth herts We did a fourteen night back to back cruise out of Miami but booked the flights and an overnight hotel ourselves as this worked out considerably cheaper,the taxi fare from hotel to ship is about £5.We were onboard by eleven thirty with no waiting for embarkation.We had a balcony ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We have just returned from a 14 day cruise on the Norwegian Pearl sailing from Miami on 27th December. This was a back to back and returned to Miami after nine days to start another four day cruise. We were all herded of the ship to go through American customs and ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We cruised as a family(2 daughters 10 and 8) from Miami on the 14th December - 23rd December on board the Norwegian Pearl. The cruise was booked online with an American cruise discount website and the price that was shown was the price we paid. All of our travel was independently ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
2008 New year cruise out of Miami on one of our favorite ships NCL Pearl, From check in at Miami until the end of the cruise , everything aboard was perfect, the food was superb, we tried five of the themed restaurants on this trip and as before the service excellent, ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Panama Canal
Excellent ship with all amenities. Inside cabin was perfectably acceptable as it came complete with bar, flat panel TV, and double shower Evening entertainment was first class and the stage could easily be seen from any part of the auditorium Food was very good but the speciality restaurants even better Only downside was the ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Alaska
This was our first cruise and as we had never wanted all the dressing up that traditional cruises offer. So we chose NCL Freestyle. The ship [Pearl] was brilliant with bright colours and lots of different bars and restaurants to choose from. The buffet could be busy in ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
I was one of the first lucky passengers to be welcomed aboard the new NCL ship the Pearl, and boy was I in for a treat!! From the moment we boarded we were made to feel so welcome and the ship was immaculate, I was most impressed with the bright and ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We myself my wife Clare the children Sapphire 17 Cara & Page 13 traveled on the Norwegian Pearl over the Christmas/New Year Holidays. To say we were a bit apprehensive would be an understatement this being our first cruise, but all our worries were unfounded. The free style cruise is defiantly ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
Slightly apprehensive on our first cruise as soon as we boarded our fears went.With excellent service from cabin staff upwards we were delighted with whole cruising experience.Cabin was spacious, comfortable and kept spotlessly clean.Food in all restaurants was superb and entertainment varied and good quality.Tours generally were well organised and informative ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
My wife and I had a great Caribbean cuise on the Norwegian Pearl - our eleventh overall first with NCL. The ship is beautiful and very well appointed, nothing was too much trouble for the crew and the entertainment was superb - but we were not impressed with freestyle dining ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
My husband and I and our two grown up children went on the Caribbean Panoramas Cruise last january. The Norwegian Pearl had just come into service in the December so was virtually new. We loved the ship. The colours were bright and the ship was well furnished. This cruise was ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
Found ship excellent .shore trips expensive and interesting.Food was good but sometimes cooler than we liked.Entertainment the best we have seen on any cruise line.Lounge areas not enough for the amount of people on cruise ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We sailed on the Pearl in Nov 07 round the Caribbean and found it to be just what we were looking for. Travelling with a 2.5 year old, the best part of the cruise was certainly the kids facilities and this is why we had picked this cruise line in ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
This was our first cruise,a five night western caribbean taster,we were cruising with our friends who had been with NCL and Ocean Village before so they knew what to expect. On arrival at Miami it was utter chaos and after a long flight my husband and i just wanted to get on ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
NCL need to do something about the restaurant reservation system. Getting up at 7am to make reservations for the following evening cannot be right. We dined in La Cucina (Italian) after trying for several days, I noticed that around half the tables were still not occupied by the time we had ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
Just returned from 9 Day Cruise Southern Caribbean on the wonderful Norwegian Pearl....Beautiful ship so spacious and colourful....our mini suite was spacious including balcony and all the usual facility's and a full size bath........Great choice of restaurants, especially enjoyed 'Cagney's and 'The Lotus Garden' excellent food and fun staff. Loved 'Bliss ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
My wife and I have just returned from a back-to-back carribean cruise with NCL (5+9 nights). The cruise, excursions,food,accomodation and staff were all excellent BUT why do they spoil it all by over-the-top gratuities,service charges and grossly inflated dring prices. Charging an automatic 18% gratuity and then leaving space for you ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
After having just returned from two weeks aboard Norwegian Pearl I can say I will return.The ship was fantastic,so big and spacious and the food was out of this world.The restaurants they have on the ship are the best restaurants I have ever dined in.The staff were so friendly and helpful ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We travelled out on British Airways to Miamai on Feb. 16th. Unfortunately on arrival one of our suitcases was missing. From the NCL rep at the airport, BA staff and reception staff on the ship, everyone was very helpful and our luggage was traced and flown out to us at Cozumel ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
This was our first cruise and what can I say?.. It was fantastic. The Norwegian Pearl is a very nice ship, the staff, although working 12 hrs+, 7 days a week were charming and very helpful. The food was excellent. Several times we had our meals in the Summer Palace, a very ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Alaska
This was our second cruise with NCL so we had a good idea what to expect. The Pearl is a very contemporary ship which was great for us and ideal for a family. The food was great and depending on your mood the choice of restaurants is great although it does ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We selected this 5 and 9 day cruise from Miami to enjoy some winter sunshine and to celebrate my 60th birthday it proved a success on both counts. Having sailed on the NCL Gem on its very first cruise last October we were confident that her sister ship would be just ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We selected NCL as we had never cruised before and did not want fixed dining and with hindsight the Pearl was the perfect choice. We flew to Miami by BA with no problems whatsoever and after a long delay for US Customs we were transferred to our overnight hotel that was ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
My husband and I cruised the caribbean onboard the Norwegian Pearl on 19th March 2008 for 9 nights. It was absolutely fabulous. The ship is extremely clean and comfortable. It is a very young ship but even so it was top notch. Our inside cabin was more ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Alaska
NCL Pearl Alaska. Food is terrible. Premium dining venues had the worst service and food I have ever experienced on a cruise ship. Poor entertainment. Freestyle cruise experience is awful. Avoid this ship and this cruise line. Last 2 days of the cruise the ship had an outbreak of Norovirus. Not ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
After returning from our 2 week cruise in the Eastern & Western caribbean aboard the Norwegisn Pearl we would like to say what a beautiful ship she is - spacious lounges, modern decor, good entertaiment, excellent food and clean roomy cabins. If anything the only downside to NCL freestyle cruising was ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
I returned from our special NCL cruise absolutly stressed out, on arrival in Miami, after being held on the aircraft from manchester for 4 hours outside the terminal, then delayed in Heathrow for another 2 hours, finally arriving in Miami to find we had no luggage at all, British airways didn't ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
Our little boy was 2 1/2 years old when we took him on the NCL Pearl in April and he is still talking about it !! It is such a relaxing holiday as a family and the childrens club was fantastic. I was dubious of taking him at such a young ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Alaska
We've just returned from a week's cruise on NCL Pearl in Alaska; the scenery & cruise ship were stunning! This was our family of 4's first cruise & I have to say i was getting rather nervous about it as we'd read some stinging reviews about this ship, ( although there ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
We are relatively new to cruising, with our first cruise in March 08 (Holland America on the Noordam) and the latest experience in November 08 (Norwegian Cruise Line on the Pearl) to Honduras, Belize, Mexico and Bahamas). We find the whole cruising experience just wonderful - a floating luxury hotel, ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
we decided it was time for another cruise looking though the books we decided we like the look of n c l s norwegian pearl also our daughter and two grandaughters decidedto join us what a ship plenty of things to do and amasing places to visit we had an ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Northern Europe
In Sept., 2008 we cruised from Dover, England to the Baltic Sea for 13 nights. We loved our cruise. We booked this cruise to further bridge lessons and days at sea bridge games directed by bridge director Patrica Hench. We had enjoyed Patricia's enthusiasm for bridge on an ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
Just finished the NCL Pearl cruise to Roatan, Honduras-Belize and Cozumel, Mexico. Def would not travel those locations again. Excursions were overpriced and cities, except Cozumel were not benefitted from the cruise wealth. Roatan and Belize are soo poor. The ship food was plentiful but a little bland. The rooms-mine had ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
The pearl is lovely but slightly on the"over the top" side decor wise. I realise some people love the freestyle concept but can honestly say we found nothing endearing about it in any way. Our main complaint against it is the noise in the various larger dining rooms in the evening ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Mini Cruises
We spent a wonderful weeekend crusing from Southampton to Le Havre. I hadn't been on NCL before but I liked the informal style, there was 13 restaurants onboard, some of them included a cover charge of $20 but the food was amazing especially Cagneys and the sushi bar they had ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Caribbean
My husband and I cruised on the Norwegian Pearl on 10 Feb. 2008. We flew to Miami and stayed overnight in a 4 star hotel. The following day we set sail, we did a back to back cruise which consisted of a week in Mexico and 9 days visiting ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Panama Canal
We have just returned from a Panama cruise on NCL Pearl. This is our second time with NCL and after the first time, we said never again. But we wanted to do a full transit of the Panama canal and this fitted the bill. First time at LHR Terminal 5 for ...More
NCL Cruises,
Norwegian Pearl,
Panama Canal
MY WIFE AND I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM OUR 1ST N.C.L.CRUISE TAKING US THOUGHT THE PANAMA CANAL.FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS FROM MIAMI TO THE SHIP WERE WELL ORGANISED, BUT VERY DIFFERENT ON OUR RETURN FROM L.A. WE WERE GIVEN TO UNDERSTAND THAT WE WOULD BE TAKEN BY COACH STRAIGHT TO THE WESTIN ...More