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Norwegian Cruise Line
MS Norwegian Wind
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Reviewed by: Christie Zoerch
# previous cruises: 3
Date of Trip: June 11, 2001
Itinerary: Alaska-Inside Passage
Overall, a wonderful cruise. Roomy staterooms, above average service and "freestyle" makes this a completely effort-free cruise!
Lots of room on the decks - more than enough lounge chairs.
Didn't like that you had to walk though smoking areas to get to dining
areas, though. Lots of BIG windows in dining rooms & lounge areas for
viewing the great scenery.
Food was average. Often a little cold or tasteless.
Sports bar had a good breakfast buffet. The Trattoria (Italian cuisine
only) probably had the best food overall. We didn't try the LeBistro
because there was a $10 coverage charge per person and the menu didn't
change from night to night.
We were on Caribbean deck (the bottom!) in an outside cabin & were
VERY pleased with it! Lots of room, two large portholes for viewing, plenty
of closet space and it was quiet. We didn't find the plumbing problems we
had heard of on this ship at all.
Entertainment was above average. Off-Broadway quality & the
cruise staff was helpful, but not abrasive. "Liars Club" performance was
HYSTERICAL & rivaled "Whose Line It?" TV show, in our opinion! Information
office, Mary, was "informational" but we didn't care for her shopping
recommendations - too pricey for us "normal" people on a budget! There are
better bargains to be had ashore!
We stopped at Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan & Haines. All shore
excursions, from what we heard, were decent. Ours (Yukon Territory by bus,
Mendenhall Glacier by bus, Eagle Preserve by bus & Saxman Village tour) were
all very well done, except that we didn't see a single bald eagle on that
tour - saw more in town! Didn't use the pool or health club.
Most of the passengers on this trip were "white haired" retirees
from UK, Canada & US. We enjoyed that (we are early 50-ish), but younger
couples might enjoy a more "youthful" crowd. We actually exchanged names &
addresses with several to keep in touch.
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