Rare eroller Posted February 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Just back today from a 4-day getaway on the NORWEGIAN PEARL. Ports were Key West, Great Stirrup Cay, and Nassau. Weather was great and so was the cruise! The PEARL is looking good, showing a little wear and tear but nothing too serious. We dined in Indigo, Summer Palace, La Cucina, and Le Bistro for dinner. Garden Cafe and Moderno for lunch. I enjoyed them all, probably La Cucina the most but I'm a sucker for Italian. Le Bistro had exceptionally slow service and it was absolutely freezing and I'm usually never cold. It sort of ruined the meal, especially for my mom. Service overall was really good including all the bars. No complaints. A nice group of fellow passengers, fairly low key with few kids. Not the usual weekend party crowd you find on the SKY and a totally different atmosphere thank goodness. My mom and I each had our own inside cabins which was nice. The cabins were in good condition, comfy beds, and I really like the bathrooms with the large shower. We were also both put on the VIP list so we received some nice amenities like treats in the cabin every day (cheese & crackers; chocolate covered strawberries; chocolates), bottles of champagne, breakfast and lunch in Moderno which is reserved for suite passengers, priority embarkation and disembarkation, a VIP party, and priority tender service. The special treatment made for an extra nice cruise but even without it the cruise met or exceeded all expectations. One thing lacking were the shows at night. There were no production shows with the singers and dancers. I'm not sure if the usual dance team is taken off the PEARL because she does a lot of music charters this time of year? In fact last night they were covering the pool and turning the entire deck area into a stage for the Kid Rock cruise that left today. One other thing is that the rock climbing wall is closed. It's sort of a construction zone as I believe they are installing "scrubbers" inside the funnel to meet new emission requirements in places like Alaska. If you have any questions let me know. All the pics are labeled if you pass your cursor over them, and I tried to capture as much of the ship as possible. Just click the picture link below. Enjoy! Ernie Pictures Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/eroller/sets/72157651048266595/ Some preview pics from my gallery: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funredhead Posted February 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Love your pictures! Thank you for sharing. We are sailing in about a month. Getting excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted February 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I would love to go on the Pearl some time. Thanks for sharing your pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdk1938 Posted February 26, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) I love those pictures. :D Edited February 26, 2015 by tdk1938 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDIANA JOE Posted February 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Pearl was our 1st and 2nd cruises and still our favorite so far. Love being able to sit outside in the Great Outdoors area...... weather permitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle_boy Posted February 26, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2015 One other thing is that the rock climbing wall is closed. It's sort of a construction zone as I believe they are installing "scrubbers" inside the funnel to meet new emission requirements in places like Alaska. Not just Alaska, but anywhere within the North American Emissions Control Area (ECA), which extends up to 200 miles from the coast of the US and Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 26, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Love your pictures! Thank you for sharing. We are sailing in about a month. Getting excited! Glad you enjoyed the pics. She is a nice ship. I think you will enjoy sailing on her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 26, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I would love to go on the Pearl some time. Thanks for sharing your pics. You're welcome! I hope you get the opportunity to sail on her sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 26, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I love those pictures. :D Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 26, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Pearl was our 1st and 2nd cruises and still our favorite so far. Love being able to sit outside in the Great Outdoors area...... weather permitting. I agree the Great Outdoors is a very nice spot. I love being outside and aft like that. Great views! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abear2 Posted February 26, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thank you so much for sharing your pictures with us! I am leaving on the Pearl next Friday for a 10 day cruise and I just got a little more excited!!! LOL :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandNANA Posted February 26, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Love the pictures! Thank you for sharing. May can't get here fast enough for me:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexspepa Posted February 26, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Great Pics - sailing on her April 6 - thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskarella Posted February 26, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thank you for the great photos! Can't wait til I'm on the Pearl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzod Posted February 26, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Your title indicates daily's, I did not see them. Please post them, we are on the Pearl March 6-16th. Also, do you know who ran the trivia. One more question, who was in the piano bar? Thanks, Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexspepa Posted February 26, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Your title indicates daily's, I did not see them. Please post them, we are on the Pearl March 6-16th. Also, do you know who ran the trivia. One more question, who was in the piano bar? Thanks, Larry the dailys are included in the link of all photographs - at the end: https://www.flickr.com/photos/erolle...7651048266595/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quercus alba Posted February 26, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 26, 2015 These were beautiful pictures, especially some of the interior shots. NCL should buy them from you! Less than 5 months now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quench Posted February 26, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Think you for taking the time to post your pics .You have some beautiful shots.I will be sailing on the Pearl in May. Do you think the Freestyle will remain same and did you get a chance to check out the comedian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 27, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Think you for taking the time to post your pics .You have some beautiful shots.I will be sailing on the Pearl in May. Do you think the Freestyle will remain same and did you get a chance to check out the comedian? A lot could change by May, especially the entertainment. I did not see the comedian, as it was a combination juggler/comedian which is not my thing. I missed the production shows but they may be back for your cruise. I think the production singers and dancers might have been taken off the ship while she does a majority of special interest music charters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 27, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted February 27, 2015 These were beautiful pictures, especially some of the interior shots. NCL should buy them from you! Less than 5 months now! Why thank you! Can you believe they were all taken with my iPhone 6 Plus? Honestly the quality is as good as my dedicated Olympus camera which I have been leaving at home since I got the new phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 27, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thank you so much for sharing your pictures with us! I am leaving on the Pearl next Friday for a 10 day cruise and I just got a little more excited!!! LOL :D You're welcome! Glad you are enjoying them. Wow your cruise is just around the corner. Lucky you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 27, 2015 Author #22 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Love the pictures!Thank you for sharing. May can't get here fast enough for me:D Glad you like the pics. May will be here before you know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 27, 2015 Author #23 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Great Pics - sailing on her April 6 - thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed them. I hope you enjoy the PEARL as much as I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 27, 2015 Author #24 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thank you for the great photos! Can't wait til I'm on the Pearl! You're welcome! Have a great cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 27, 2015 Author #25 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Your title indicates daily's, I did not see them. Please post them, we are on the Pearl March 6-16th. Also, do you know who ran the trivia. One more question, who was in the piano bar? Thanks, Larry Hey Larry, Leon was at the piano in Magnum's. Not sure who ran trivia but "Shake it Shirley" did a lot of activities as the main assistant cruise director. All the Freestyle Dailies are included with my pictures link. They are at the very end. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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