The Independent Cruiser

“This is why you book a balcony when you're going to Alaska. This is just stunning.”

“Los Lobos is my single favorite specialty restaurant on any NCL ship, and that includes Cagneys.”

“The difference between spotting a whale at a distance from the deck of a large cruise ship and being out on the water close watching a humpback breach right in front of you. There is no comparison.”

“The Prima Class is hands down my favorite for food. And the reason is the Indulge food hall.”

“The beauty of it is you can order naan from Tamra, pad thai from noodles, and a brisket slider from Q. All in the same order, all brought to your table.”

“I will say it is hard as a rock. So, we're going to see if we can get some kind of cushion or pad for my daughter.”

“I'm going to go ahead and call that ridiculously small. That's about a 14-in TV. Um about the size of a small computer monitor.”

“The next thing I noticed across multiple sailings is that portion sizes in the main dining room have gotten noticeably smaller.”

“It's a little larger than a twin bed, but I got to say, it's pretty hard. It's not what I would call a comfortable bed.”

“This tub is exceptionally deep. If you have any balance or mobility issues, getting in and out for a shower can be a genuine challenge.”