Same cruise; some different observations. Our last NCL cruises were about 7 years ago. Alaska and then Panama Canal on the Pearl and the Pride of America. The food was one of our highlights. Used to go up to the Cafe after the MBR or /and after the show for the amazing deserts.   Boarding - Getting on the ship in NY was very easy and very quick. Only question there was if you submitted a pic of yourself when you checked in online, why do they need to take another pic and a pic of