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Boarding Norwegian Pearl - FIRST Cruise to BERMUDA & The Oldest/Smallest NCL Ship We Have Sailed On

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EECC Travels
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πŸ‘οΈ 105K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 28:21

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their embarkation on the Norwegian Pearl, noting it is their first time cruising from Boston and their first time visiting Bermuda. They describe the check-in process in Boston, highlighting the outdoor terminal and the requirement for Bermuda travel authorization. Upon boarding, they provide a detailed tour of their interior cabin, expressing surprise at the spacious bathroom and the presence of USB ports in the lamps despite the ship being an older model. The video continues with an exploration of various ship amenities, including the buffet, the lido deck, and the jogging track. They also visit the library, the gym, and the spa's thermal suite, noting the specific pricing and availability of day passes versus weekly packages. The creators conclude their initial tour by observing the view of the Boston harbor during sail away and expressing excitement for their upcoming itinerary, which includes stops in Maine and Bermuda.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Pearl
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Pearl
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are here we are ready to board the norwegian pearl this is our first time ever cruising out of boston first time ever going to bermuda

this is a very big bathroom whether it's an interior balcony whatever this is a big bathroom look i can't even touch the walls

we are silver level with ncl latitudes and it tells us what our perks are so we get 10 offshore excursions 15 off spa treatments

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Request travel authorization from the Bermuda website before sailing, including vaccine card and negative PCR test.
βœ“Wait until the second day to purchase a day pass for the thermal suite if you don't want the weekly package.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Travel authorization for Bermuda β€” Use the Bermuda website to request travel authorization, which costs $40 per person and requires vaccine card and negative PCR test.
Interior cabin with no natural light β€” Interior cabins on this ship are cozy and dark, which can lead to better sleep; the ship has USB ports and good storage.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the boarding process like at the Port of Boston?
QWhat are the cabin features on an older NCL ship like the Norwegian Pearl?
QWhat can you expect from the thermal suite and spa on this ship?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bermuda4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Baja by Maine (lobster)
Boston4 Happy Bacon
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