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Cruise to the breezy islands of The Caribbean, or simply sit back and sail through the world's greatest shortcut on a Panama Canal cruise. Whatever you choose to do, we invite you to experience the wonders of getting there aboard Norwegian Pearl. Her 16 chic dining options, 15 bars and lounges, dazzling casino, tranquil spa, and spacious Garden Villas are just a few things that make this Jewel Class cruise ship a destination of her own.
Overall our cruise experience was excellent. Perfect? No, but it was an excellent experience overall. Embarkation - nailed it! No hassle. THANK YOU! The staff - Outstanding everywhere - and there were lots of them. A special shout out to Saw, Velisto ("V") and Cristina at the Martini Bar. It became our "go to" bar for this cruise because of the amazing service. Our room attendant Nowaz was excellent in every way as well. This is an excellent itinerary and definitely the right time of the year. Ports were not crazy busy, weather was excellent (not scorching) and with the exception of the tender operation for Kotor, Montenegro, they were very well organized. Kotor was a NCL tender operation and it was horribly understaffed with equipment. We paid for priority service and it still took 2 hours to get to shore. A real gong show. Food Service....generally very good, but there were 'misses'. We LOVE freestyle dining v. set times. There was a wait on one occassion but that was ok, we went back to our favourite martini bar to wait. The main dining rooms (Summer Palace and Indigo) were generally loud although the service was good (not great). Always friendly and polite but they seemed way too busy at times. The downside of freestyle is that you do not see the same dining room staff and I think that is unfortunate. Food was good but we were disappointed at one dinner - food was not up to scratch that evening but that was the exception. The set menu could use more variation night to night, but not a deal breaker. Garden Cafe (buffet) was good but it could be changed up more than it was. I did miss not having the nacho/taco station that was on Princess. There was a different theme each evening but I personally did not find it particularly appealing when we did go to the buffet. Breakfast was standard fare, but it was very good - it was my wife's preferred spot. O'Sheehan's offers pub style casual dining ....24 hours a day. This is an outstanding venue which we visited regularly. It was my favourite spot for brunch. They have set menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night, but they are very flexible - have a craving for something off menu? They will try to accomodate. Again, great staff. An amazing venue that no other cruiseline has figured out yet. It is a big PLUS for NCL. Specialty dining? We did Cagneys (steakhouse) and Moderno (Brazilian steakhouse). I did send my filet mignon back at Cagneys (too well done). No fuss, no problem - came back a few minutes later ...perfect! Excellent - food, service, experience ...as always! Cleanliness... Zero issues. The NCL "washy washy" crew was hard at work throughout the cruise. Everything seemed clean. Public washrooms, and I use them a lot, were ALWAYS clean. Our cabin was kept spotless. Even touch up work around the ship was happening early morning. Ship was in great shape. I have read lots of these Pearl reviews and I am perplexed - I think I observed one table that needed to be cleared in the main buffet on one morning, but otherwise absolutely NO cleanliness issues anywhere ...and I look for these issues. Entertainment.... Overall, a disappointment. The overall quality seems to have slipped since COVID. This is a smaller ship than Breakaway so there are fewer venues. That limits the entertainment choices so if you are not a fan of what's happening, it is really limiting. Comedy? No. Silent Disco? No. The main theater had two shows each evening (7 & 9 pm). Some shows were good (main singers & dancers - 3 different nights). Magic show? Lame. Other shows? Did not tweak our curiosity enough to even check them out. Watch a movie under the stars? No thanks. If you did not care for what was happening that evening you were on your own - no other options for that time slot. For us, this was disappointing but not a deal breaker. We were not a fan of the cruise director. We paid for a wine tasting on this cruise. I LOVE red wine. My favourite wine was a white. BAD. This is the only wine tasting I have ever done in 30 years where we went from red to white. The sommelier attempted to defend this process but I/we think it was the quality of the reds that dictated this perverse approach. Bad experience at ANY price - ridiculous. AVOID the wine tasting. Cabin ...we had a club balcony cabin for this cruise. We loved the washroom. The modest increase in space made a huge difference in the utility of the area. There were three adults in our cabin so the slightly larger footprint was a HUGE hit. Loved the room. No issues. Did not really care for what sounded like dragging of deck chairs early in the morning, but again, not a deal breaker. Our attendant (Nowaz) was amazing - always a smile and a warm greeting. Everything requested was handled on a very timely basis. Other cabin attendants that we met seemed equally friendly. Absolutely no issues here. Customer Relations desk ...I had questions at different times throughout the cruise and visitied with these people. It was very busy at times so I picked my spots. No issues with the staff and I got what I needed. Disembarking ...not great, but it is about as well as it can be done when you have so many people leaving within such a short window. We had no issue finding our luggage. Excursions ...I find all cruiseship excursions to be ridiculously priced and NCL is no different. We did our own research (Viator, Google amongst others) and booked our own private tours, and had a blast. The NCL gong show in Kotor was challenging but we did overcome ....lol. Miscellaneous ...I do wish that this ship had more power outlets throughout the ship. By the way, this is my pet peeve on most cruise ships. Our electronic devices had limited or no battery power so we were always hunting for juice. We always found it, but we had to work at it at times. Yes, the upgrade cost for internet service is outrageous. I had to visit the help desk upon boarding to get it running on my first device but after that it worked well for everyone. I think NCL has the highest upcharge for internet in the industry. It is a must have for us so we always plan on the gouging in our travel budget for this cruiseline. Specialty drink package did not include specialty coffees - disappointing. I really missed my morning double capucinno, but not enough to pay more for it. Overall, this was a busy ship but it did not feel crowded. Great staff! Really clean! Good food! Were there issues? Sure, but nothing is perfect. It was an excellent cruise. We would definitely recommend Pearl and for anyone that has not visited Santorini, Mykonos, Olympia, Kotor, Dubvrovnick or Split ...GO, not to be missed!!!!
The Haven
Located at the top of the ship, The Haven features the most luxurious, well-appointed accommodations on board. Enjoy 24-hour butler service, concierge service and private sundeck.
Suite
A true experience of luxury and privacy. Enjoy spacious suites accented by only the finest touches throughout. And enough room to make a lifetime of amazing memories.
Club Balcony Suite
Our spacious Club Balcony Suites feature a sitting room, giving you extra room to spread out. Sliding-glass doors open to your balcony, and amazing views. Includes luxury bath and shower.
Balcony
See the world like never before. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your very own private balcony. Stylish and sophisticated appointments enhance these modern rooms.
Oceanview
Experience stylish decor in a comfortable oceanview stateroom. All come with nice, smart touches enhanced by a large picture window with clear views of the sea.
Inside
Cruise in cozy comfort and smart style. Modern inside staterooms are accented with appointments like a TV, sitting area and more.
Stateroom images, square footage, and configurations are representative only. Actual accommodation may vary.
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in our two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to our chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
SPECIALITY DINING
Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices. Enjoy delicious comfort foods as well as more exotic choices from our many complimentary dining options. Or widen your palette further and choose from our speciality restaurants for a cover charge or á la carte. Whether it's a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are. And if you book a Speciality Dining Package, you can savour an array of our speciality restaurants for one special price.
Check out the card room, walk around the art gallery, listen and learn in a lecture held by a guest speaker. Norwegian Cruise Line ships have much to offer to enhance your learning and senses.
You won’t believe your eyes or even your ears. Norgwegian Cruise Lines have brought Broadway to sea with blockbuster shows, music, dancing, cabaret, comedy and more. You can party all night, grab some great casino action and find your favourites among up to 22 bars and lounges, from electrifying nightspots to cosmopolitan bars and easy-going pubs. Every night is a night on the town.
A 20% gratuity and speciality service charge will be added at time of payment for entertainment dining.
Feel free to follow your spirit, whether that takes you to a superb fitness centre, a sun lounger by the pool or to the serenity of a luxurious spa. Get the adrenaline soaring by conquering the climbing wall or ropes course high above the ocean. Flex your muscles on the sports court or treat yourself to something special in the boutiques. Catch a fun, informal lecture. Take the plunge in the Aqua Park.
Families play better together on Norwegian. From dodgeball to cupcake decorating, there are lots of activities all over the ships. Plus, with complimentary youth programmes, kids can learn to juggle at Circus School in Splash Academy and teens have the coolest themed parties in Entourage. Add exclusive NickelodeonTM entertainment at sea for kids of all ages – even the grown up ones – and your family holiday gets awesome. While the kids are having fun, so can you, indulging in a spa treatment, enjoying a leisurely meal or just switching off. And when it comes to bedtime, family-friendly accommodation gives everyone the elbow room they need. Night, night.
