NCL Cruise Line

One of the oldest of the modern cruise lines that had not been in the ocean liner business, Norwegian Cruise Line was established - originally under the name Norwegian Caribbean Line - by Norwegian entrepreneur Knut Kloster and Ted Arrison, who later started his own company, Carnival Cruise Lines, in 1966 with a single ship, the Sunward. Kloster added four new ships until 1971, and in 1979 his decision to purchase the former pride of the Grande Nation, the S/S France, made the public sit up and take world-wide notice of his company. The former liner was skillfully converted into cruising's very first superliner, S/S Norway, by Germany's Lloyd Werft shipyard in 1980. She became the prototype of the huge cruise ships of the 1990s and the new millennium. In 1990 S/S Norway was further enlarged by adding two completely new decks. One of the last grand liners of yesteryear to sail the seven seas, the Norway continues to offer traditional cruises in a unique environment. Norwegian Cruise Line accepted delivery of two brand-new ships in 2001, the 80,000 gt Norwegian Sun and the 91,000 gt Norwegian Star. A second 91,000 gt vessel, Norwegian Dawn, will follow in 2002. NCL's innovative "Freestyle Cruising" concept has impressed passengers world-wide, and has already found imitators among competing cruise lines.

• denice comeau  Norwegian Dawn  carribean

  Having taken the holiday (Christmas/New Years) sailing with NCL on the Dawn in 2010 and again in 2011, there was a noticeable difference in qulaity of the cruise between last years experience and... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• Martina Thomas  Pride of America  Hawaii

  Would never recommend the NCL Hawaiian cruise to anyone. First of all, my son and I did not get the 2 bedroom cabin I requested and paid for. Second, the shower was unusable for the first 3 days... read more

  11 users found this review helpful.
• Laurie  Norwegian Jewel  Bahamas

  If you want a great vacation look elsewhere. The food was terrible, the pools were overcrowded and you felt as if you were constantly attending a pitch for a timeshare... Beware of the... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Mary A  Norwegian Sun  Eastern Carribbean

  HORRIBLE experience! Be advised this is a smaller ship, if you get sea sick-BEWARE! I was nauseous the entire time. I was not aware that the Atlantic ocean is very choppy. If you get sea sick, even... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• wendi davison  Pearl  caribbean

  I have been on over a dozen cruises, on various ships throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. The worst experience, by far, was the cruise I departed from yesterday. We sailed on the Norwegian Pearl,... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• E  Norwegian Jewel  Miami - Bahamas

  Overall not a bad experience, not really for younger crowd or singles though. The service was the highlight and the quality of food was to be expected. Not digging how NCL promotes itself when... read more

  5 users found this review helpful.
• Fantasy Goddess  Pearl  Caribbean

  Wow....every review I have read is extremely negative, from the first time cruiser complaining about the "service charge for the staff" to the veteran who has nothing nice to say. My husband and I... read more

  16 users found this review helpful.
• Ed  Gem  NY to Bahamas

  Overall, the cruise was terrible. I was disappointed in almost everything. For a new ship, it does not have any outstanding features. Atrium is one story high. Not at all impressive. Pool is small.... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Susan Smith  Norwegian Spirit  Aquafest

  Today I decided to write about my shore excursion I took yesterday since it is raining in Belize today. I have totally enjoyed my first cruise so far. The food and on-board entertainment have been... read more

  5 users found this review helpful.
• Lou Gatti  Norwegian Jewel  Bahamas

  The cruise was a nightmare. The food was horrible. It actually brought us closer to other passengers because we shared the same misery. There was an overall feeling of complacency; the crew also.... read more

  17 users found this review helpful.
• Jade  Norwegian Spirit  Bahamas

  We selected this cruise trip was because it's from/to NYC, where we live near by, no air needed. Went with 2 pre-teen kids and parents. All 6 of us were very disappointed. The food was... read more

  7 users found this review helpful.
• Sue Golding  Norwegian Sun  Bahamas

  It was the worst travel experience of my life. I hd never been on a cruise before and after hearing family members speak of their cruise experiences, I was eager to try it. The staff was rude,... read more

  14 users found this review helpful.
• Kevin Moran  Norwegian Star  Alaska Inside Passage

  The ship is aging well, the crew were top notch, and the scenery was breathtaking. A happy 7 days I think ALL cruise line's MDR food is overrated. Since i accept that it is difficult to... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• Crystal  Norwegian Sky  Bahamas

  We had a great time! We will definitely be doing another cruise with NCL. Garden Cafe-We ate Breakfast at this restaurant every morning it is your typical buffet. They did have made to... read more

  26 users found this review helpful.
• Cynthia Bacon  Norwegian Epic  Italy and Spain

  Overall, we had a wonderful time. It was due 100% to the cruise itinerary. Access to wonderful places like Pisa, Florence, Rome, Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast -- was the... read more

  22 users found this review helpful.
• M Jackson  Pearl  Alaska

  This was the 13th cruise for my husband and I. We have cruised on Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Holland America. The cruises include the western Caribbean, southern Caribbean,... read more

  8 users found this review helpful.
• Michael   Gem  Bermuda

  H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E!!! Yes, I am one of the unlucky cruisers who had their vacation altered by Hurricane Irene. But my frustration and anger with NCL has nothing to do with how they handle that... read more

  9 users found this review helpful.
• Gladys Stith  Pearl  Alaska

  This was a "Free Style" cruise and my first experience with this style cruising. There were a lot of children on board doing what children do, running, jumping, playing whining. While I don't... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• Anne  Pearl  Alaska

  Very disappointing. I don't think I have ever felt more "ripped off" on a vacation -- everything was "extra" -- from the $12 per person per day for housekeeping to the "fee" to dine in all but two... read more

  11 users found this review helpful.
• Betty  Norwegian Epic  Med

  This was our first cruise and was such a disappointment, it felt like the butlins of cruise ships, noisy and too many people everywhere, basically too many people in too small a space. The buffet... read more

  12 users found this review helpful.
• lindadesr Desrosiers   Norwegian Sky  Bahamas

  I've sailed on the Carnival, Royal Carribean and Holland America. Places sailed, Mexico a few times, Alaska, Western Carribean and the most recent one, the Bahamas. The places have been wonderful.... read more

  21 users found this review helpful.
• Kim Bednar  Pride of America  Hawaiian Cruise

  We took a Hawaiian Cruise on NCL Pride of America, first time to Hawaii. This was our 25th anniversary, loved the ship, the staff was great, very helpful and answered all our questions about the... read more

  102 users found this review helpful.
• Steven Wilson  Pearl  Alaska

  This letter is written to address several issues that my husband and I encountered while on the above mentioned cruise. We are fairly new to the cruise experience, but having enjoyed our first... read more

  24 users found this review helpful.
• Izabella  Norwegian Jewel  Bahamas

  THE WORST VACATION EVER!!! Noisy, HORRIBLE FOOD!!!! So not worth the money. Nothing to do even though this was a Nickelodeon cruise, no activities worth while, under 2 zoo was a joke with broken... read more

  10 users found this review helpful.
• Janie garner  Norwegian Spirit  Western Caribbean

  All I can say is, wow! This was my fifth cruise, but the people with me were all first time cruisers, including my 7 yr old son. I am not a huge fan of freestyle dining, but the service and food... read more

  47 users found this review helpful.