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We just cruised on one of Norwegian's OLDEST ships and here's what we thought

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πŸ‘οΈ 58K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 15:26

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of the Norwegian Star, a cruise ship that debuted in 2001, following a ten night European voyage to the United Kingdom and British Isles. The review highlights several positive aspects, including a 2021 remodel that updated staterooms and public areas, a wide variety of six complimentary dining locations, and a complete wraparound promenade deck for ocean views. The creator also praises the ship for offering unique, seasonal itineraries and high quality variety entertainment, such as magicians and acrobats. However, the experience included several drawbacks, such as a lack of indoor observation lounges, limited onboard activities during sea days, and inconsistent food quality in certain dining rooms. The creator notes that staterooms at the front or back of the ship can be problematic due to noise or motion. Additionally, the review mentions the stress of tender operations and the cost of the onboard messaging system. Ultimately, the creator concludes that despite being an older vessel, the Norwegian Star offers a great experience and affordable vacations with excellent itineraries.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Star
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Star
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘« Best for GroupNorthern_europe Β· Fall Β· 10 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Norwegian Star is one of the oldest ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet she made her debut in September 2001 making her over two decades old

we were curious to see how this Old Ship would hold up to our experience on some of Norwegian Cruise Lin's newer vessels

the ship has been maintained remarkably well in 2021 the ship was remodeled and updated to give it a fresh look

we thought that there was a wide variety of food choices to serve different dietary needs preferences and desires

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book a cabin category that allows passengers to choose the location of their state room, choosing an inside stateroom towards the middle of the ship for the smoothest sailing
βœ“Consider cruising on an older ship for awesome itineraries at a more affordable price

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Rough seas and room location β€” Choose a cabin towards the middle of the ship for smoother sailing
Limited indoor relaxation spaces β€” Use the wraparound deck for ocean views when weather permits

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does a 20-year-old cruise ship hold up compared to newer vessels?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on Norwegian Star?

Topics Covered

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