Review...ncl star 2 - 9 dec, 2012

[Velvet Teddy Bear]

JUST A SHORT/BRIEF (FOR ME) REVIEW OF THE 2-9-12 SAILING OF THE STAR..

 

This was my 6th NCL cruise and my second on the STAR..and I found her to be in better condition then before....also this was a much better trip. She was very clean, and not problems running. The service(with a couple of exceptions) was great, and the staff very friendly.

 

CABINS.. I had an inside, while my Friends had a ocean view. We had the same room steward, and he was great. very attentive to all request, and did an outstanding job all around..

 

MEET AND GREET... Ours was not well attended... Over 60 signed up, but less than half showed... This does not sit well for Cruise Critic Members...The ships officers responded well to all questions put forth, and coffee, juice etc was served by the staff.

 

SHOWS...Attended only two...the crew show, done very well, don't miss the Fountains.....also saw Elements...very well done indeed...

 

BAR AND LOUNGE.... Our favorite was GATSBYS... Ceaser, (don't know what you really want to call him) waitter.....is one crazy guy....But the service, and friendliness of all was exceptional, and the music is FINE...

 

DINNING... We ate mostly in Versailles (SP)....very good food, and excellent service...also lunch in BLUE LAGOON, .. OK for lunch....ate at two specialty dinning room...LE BISTRO.... nothing can be said except GREAT. also tried the MODERNO, the Brazilian one....Food Good, but served to fast, I know, tell them to slow down...but.....and all the flavors of the different meats seem to run together....but a great salad bar....

 

CASINO.... Kind to me....(I broke even) ..lol.....lots of fun, not too Smokey, great staff (except management.. not great response from them, they seem to be too busy with everything else,,,had our slot pull there)

 

WEATHER... Very good for time of year....in the low 80's

 

BOARDING AND DISEMBARKING.... Boarding went very smooth, arrived at pier about 11;00 am, and was aboard around noon....Disembarking went very smooth also, except lost my lugage...(found it next day) and shipped to me, got it three day later....not too bad...

 

Avery good trip was had by all, and have number 7 booked for April on the SUN...

 

any question, just ask......jim

[zounds]

Thanks very much for your input. Any chance you would have a daily or 2 you could post ? We'll be on the Star next month. Glad you had a good time. Steve

[camz]

Welcome Back! Glad you enjoyed your trip aboard the beautiful Star. We were aboard the Star in October and loved the ship. The crew is extremely friendly. Thanks for your review...........:)

[oceanlessinNM]

Sounds like you had a great trip. Only a few more weeks till we go. A review I just read on another site said they had to tender into Roatan(on the Star) so to get an early one if you have a tour. With all my reading, nothing has been mentioned about tendering into Roatan and our tour we have booked there doesn't mention it either. Need the scoop from someone who has just returned. (or others) Thanks!

[PathfinderEss]

Thanks for your nice review, sounds like you had a good time.

[Velvet Teddy Bear]

HI OCEANLESSNM..... We did not have to tender at Roatan...but I do understand sometimes they do....your docs should show if you are scheldued to or not.....

 

Sorry, no dailies to post.....

 

jus' me....jim....:cool:

[Lena B]

Thanks, Jim - We're on the Valentine's day sailing. I can't wait to meet the Star! I appreciate the review!

[KirkNC]

Thanks for the review!

[jdvmd]

Thanks for sharing your comments!

[teeny25]

Good review- you were getting on right after we got off. I agree with most of your points, especially about not missing Fountains-best thing I saw on our entire cruise. :D

[Wildcatllamas]

Jim it was a pleasure to meet you. I'm like you - I was disappointed we had all those folks who were gung ho on the Meet and Greet and then didn't show up. It is real rude in my book to pull stuff like that.

 

The bridge tour was great. The captain handled ours. He is an extremely charming man and had some very interesting stories.