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| I cannot tell you how amazing this trip was |
We went on the Rockies Tour/Alaskan cruise Sept 2008. I cannot tell you how amazing this trip was. We were on Norwegian Pearl for our Pearl annivesary. We toured the Canadian Rockies which was brilliant, all organised by NCL, then we did the Inside Passage tour. It was breathtaking. We saw so many different places and cultures. We are now so smitten with freestyle cruising, we booked on ship for the Baltic Capital cruise this year, and are so looking forward to it. Hope to go to the Carribean next year. The ships are like luxury hotels and the staff really know how to look after you. Thanks NCL
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Elaine Blewitt - Staffordshire |
2008 |
| We were treated like VIPs and nothing was a problem |
My wife and i went to Alaska on a combined touring and cruising holiday for my 50th birthday Sept 01 2005. This was are first time cruising wth NCL. We have had several cruises before but none came close to our expierence with NCL.The freedom to eat when you want and to wear what you want appeals to us. We were treated like VIPs and nothing was a problem, the ports of call were great and very exciting, the onboard facilities are second to none. Once you cruise with NCL you wont go anywhere else, a cruise with NCL has to be seen to be believed. After coming back from Alaska we booked again for Hawaii for 2008 once again we were lost for words and still talk about both cruises to this day. At the moment we are planning our next cruise with NCL. We are spoilt for choice and just do not know where to choose.
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Francis Allen - Antrim |
2005 |
| First class for all |
In 2007 we took the bus tour of the Rockies followed by the Alaskan cruise. We opted for three days in Vancouver at the end. In the first part of the holiday I liked the drive through the British Columbia Mountain Range best. It was magnificent. The Canadians were really friendly and efficient at all the stops on the bus tour. On the cruise we enjoyed the freestyle dining. It was so relaxing. Everything else was 'first class for all'. The Alaskans said that the weather during our visit was the best they had had for years. Well done NCL. The Chinese influence in Vancouver is very noticeable. We especially liked China Town for its shops and restaurants. Vancouver's Gas Town area was as close to a European milieu as energetic North America can get. Would we change anything? Train rather than bus would have been better. One with a clear viewing top please.
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Rodney Campbell - Bangor |
2007 |
| Once you have been cruising you want to cruise again |
The Pearl is an amazing ship so colourful and the staff are great. Lovely resturants and it true what friends and family say once you have been cruising you want to cruise again. Here's to our next cruise next year. It will be with NCL, they know about cruising.
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Jeannette Le Beuvant - St Heleir |
2008 |
| The dream became reality |
'We knew there were going to be days like this, you just have to keep focused on that cruise....' This has been a familiar exchange between Dave and I over the past few years. In 2001 I was diagnosed with Behcets Disease, a rare, complex condition that affects the immune system. The focus during those early days was a cruise to Alaska; part of a lifelong held dream for me. In 2007 the time was right to make the booking. July 2008 and the dream became reality. Despite being very poorly, we made the flight from the UK to Vancouver. Here, now, was our reward. A beautiful ship with the happiest sun painted on her bow. She was everything I dreamed for glistening in the summer Vancouver sun. Those last few steps to board her were the most special of my life, I shall never forget the feeling of complete exhaustion mixed with such overwhelming happiness. As we entered our stateroom we couldn't have felt any more like royalty. An incredible view was ours for the duration of the cruise! As each day passed on board Norwegian Sun, I grew stronger. It wasn't just a question of my body feeling stronger, but my spirit & soul were soaring on high with each new view that gently passed us by. The majesty of the mountains capped with snow; the sense of peace felt as we travelled spectacular fjords; the elation of seeing whales & dolphins off the bow. The sense of hope deep within.....
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Lisa Hazlgrove - Broadstone |
2008 |
| Absolutely spectacular was the Alaskan cruise |
We have taken three NCL cruises, all have been fabulous, however the one that really was absolutely spectacular was the Alaskan cruise. Everything about it was great, the ship was the Sun and it was a beautiful ship, as they all are but this was our first and best cruise with NCL and I will never forget it. The bus tour through the Rockies was a sight to behold and then to Vancouver to join the ship. We met some great people on the bus tour and made some new friends. On the cruise every port we visited was better than the last. the icing on the cake just had to be the sail up the Tracy Arm Fiord to the Sawyer Glacier it was breathtaking in more ways than one I thought we would all have to breath deep to get through the pass that was so tight you could almost touch each side. The barbeques as we left each port were the best yet. We are about to go on another NCL cruise. We are confident it will be great and we will be well looked after. |
Mary Graham - Tyne and Wear |
2004 |
| The captain even stopped the ship when a brown bear was sighted |
We sailed to Alaska last yr on the Pearl and really enjoyed the cruise. The ship was very nice, staff were friendly and food was excellent. I mostly enjoyed the scenery which was the main reason for the trip before it all melted. The captain even stopped the ship when a brown bear was sighted which was nice of him in Glacier Bay. NCL freestyle is the way to go once you get used to the hours and know when it will be quiet. I have another deposit we made on the Norwegian Star last month in Mexico and would like to try the mediteranean next. Thanks NCL. |
Barbara Maddox |
2008 |
| I cannot express my delight, admiration, and enjoyment of my last cruise |
My wife and I had the enormous pleasure of having been fortunate to have experienced the delights of the Alaskan Cruise, From setting sail, the facilities on board, the knowledge of the staff, and the service by all members of the crew,the entertainment, the quality of the food was exceptional. I had reservations about cruising, until I experienced freestyle cruising NCL style I cannot express my delight, admiration, and enjoyment of my last cruise , wonderful |
David Mcleod |
2008 |
| The ships, food, crew and fellow passengers are always first class |
We have cruised both Alaska and Canada. I would recommend both of these cruises as it is a good way to see quite a lot of the Country but with the luxury of a friendly comfortable ship to go back to each night. The ships, food, crew and fellow passengers are always first class. Cannot wait to travel the Mediterranean next month. As we had such a great time in Alaska we are thinking of booking again soon. |
Lesley Plummer - Leigh on Sea |
2007 |
| We were amazed at the lengths NCL went to to ensure we were well looked after |
Booked with NCL the Canadian Rockies tour and Alaskan cruise. We had an unbelievable experience on both halves of the journey. The tour of the Rockies was first class; NCL could not have improved it in any Way. We saw some truly amazing sights, the tour guide was the best we have ever experienced and the scenery was quite spectacular. We had a hiccup on boarding the ship (no fault of NCL) but we were amazed at the lengths NCL went to to ensure we were well looked after. The ship was phenomenal and so very very clean. The staff on board were the best we have ever encountered. Nothing was too much trouble. The schedule of trips was fantastic and the knowledge of the staff was endless. The food on board, what can I say apart from I am still trying to lose the inches!! The entertainment was first class as was the endless activities offered on board. I can honestly say we cannot fault NCL, so much so we have booked a further cruise with them for August this year to Europe, and are already planning our next cruise with them to the Caribbean. CANT WAIT! |
Elaine Blewitt - Tamworth |
2007 |
| If you've never been to Alaska you gotta go and see it for yourself! |
Beautiful Alaska. Hard to describe the wonderful scenic views with words alone! Watching the rugged snow-covered mountains and trees slide silently by while the ship passes up the coastline was fantastic! If you've never been to Alaska ,you gotta go and see it for yourself! |
David Groves - DardennePrairie |
2004 |
| On board activities were great and the spa was fantastic. |
This was the first cruise i have ever taken. The owners suites were fabulous and the butler and concierge service added to the luxurious feel. Dining was superb and the maitre de was so helpful and attentive. On board activities were great and the spa was fantastic. All aspects of the cruise were so good that we did not want the holiday to end. We enjoyed the whole experience so much we are now looking to book on the newest ship the epic. |
Elizabeth obyrne - AYR |
2007 |
| Trip of a lifetime |
Trip of a liftime, magnificant scenery, wildlife, while enjoying delicious food and comfortable accomodation. Would happily do the trip again |
Thomas South - Cheltenham |
2008 |