Norway
Originally built in 1962 as the S/S France, this ship was the pride of the Grande Nation until it was laid up in 1974. Purchased by Norwegian Cruise Line in 1979, the grand liner was turned into cruising's very first superliner by Germany's Lloyd Werft shipyard. The same shipyard further enlarged the ship in 1990 and last refurbished her in late 2001. In a horrible boiler explosion in 2003, the Norway is currently laid up awaiting repair. It is uncertain if she will again enter service or be scraped. Time will tell.
User Reviews
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Jim Whitlow
35
1
Eastern Caribbean
The cruise was terrific. I was disappointed to have to pay extra for lobster, however. The Entertainment was a big plus for me. I was especially impressed by comic magician, Greg Moreland....read more
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Janet Flores
49
2
Eastern Caribbean
I was recently on the Norway which had the explosion on 5/25. I want to say that the cruise was wonderful until this unfortunate accident. But you should know that the cruise officials ...read more
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Jack Hayes
51
0
Eastern Caribbean
My brother asked my wife and I and our family to join them on this cruise, so I guess we didn’t have a choice of cruise ships or locations. My brother took our mother. My sister age 46...read more
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Brent Jones
50
5
Eastern Caribbean
My partner and I arrived in Miami on Saturday afternoon after a pleasant American flight from Houston. Took a 30-minute cab to Beachcomber hotel in South Beach ($18 + tip). Hotel was...read more
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Shelley Holtmann
16
5
Eastern Caribbean
Most people see an older ship advertised for a cruise vacation and are completely turned off because it does not have a classy nine-deck atrium or a sparkling white exterior. I had the...read more
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Marsha Kennedy
51
1
Eastern Caribbean
My daughter and I were somewhat apprehensive about cruising on the Norway because of some of the negative reviews we read. However, we just decided that this was our first cruise, life ...read more
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Helene Sell
31
1
Eastern Caribbean
Well I have to say that this was the best vacation I have ever been on. I have to admit that I was a little concerned about the ship being so old, but she was beautiful. We did not want to...read more
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Larry Angell
41
1
Eastern Carribean
1 users found this review helpful.
I have finally returned home from one of the most disappointing vacation experiences in my life. I feel very, very strongly that you have a right to know how very sad, and greatly...read more
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Robert Long
46
5
Eastern Caribbean
1 users found this review helpful.
When I wrote this, I should have been on NCL’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay. Thanks to their ineptitude, I was not. For a brief history of this total fiasco, I had booked on Dec....read more
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Brian Lashchuk
23
17
Eastern Caribbean
1 users found this review helpful.
This was my 17th cruise and first on the Norway. When I went on this ship I knew it was old and I was not expecting much, but I...read more