Cruise Line: Norwegian
Sailing Date: October 4th, 2002


Having cruised to the Caribbean before on NCL's larger "Norway", I wasn't sure what to expect on this smaller ship in the Atlantic waters. First off, I found going out of Boston to be very easy and a interesting port to sale from. The ship was plenty roomy, and in spite of Hurricane Kyle, the waters were rough only on a couple of nights. I did spend a little more for a cabin in the very front of the ship. Unfortunately, we were over a lounge that literally kept us awake most nights. Also I would opt for a less expensive and even an inside cabin as they looked to be even bigger than our own. The ship upon hearing our complaints of noise, did offer us a alternative room, but we decided to stick it out as we were quite settled in at that point. The dining was quite casual and less formal which we enjoyed. The food was very good with very few exceptions. They did present a cheese tray one night that looked as though they were on their last rations. It was so bad, we kind of looked at each other and chuckled. This however, was not the norm. Bermuda...what can I say about this beautiful place. We all thought we'd died and gone to heaven. St. George is a quaint quiet little port, wonderful place to dock. The weather was very warm and balmy. We rented scooters which was a blast but I would not recommend this to anyone not used to driving a motorbike of some sort. It is downright dangerous with the winding roads ,and fast paced traffic. The city bus was an interesting way to see the island.

Shopping in Hamilton is terrific. There are great deals on lots of British goods, not allot of "junk" stores. The beaches are just breathtaking, with the pink sand and gorgeous coves and ledges. We went horseback riding one afternoon just before sunset. It was wonderful walking along the beaches, and worth the money.

We really didn't do any guided tours. We had read allot on Bermuda prior to the trip, and just explored on our own. All in all, I cant recommend this cruise enough for all ages. I will be going again...soon I hope!