souxiequzy Posted February 14, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Ignore any negative comments you read about NCL Star. Just completed a 7 day Mexican Riviera (1/31 to 2/7/2009) and it couldn't have been better!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymtex01 Posted February 14, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Welcome to the NCL Star fan club. We LOVE her too. She is our favorite. (so far). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWTONCRUISE Posted February 14, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Spirit is (was?) our favorite. Can't wait to get on the Star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss_lady Posted February 14, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We were on her in 2007 to Alaska and loved her. :D Was hoping to be on her today going to the Mexican Riviera but had to change our plans since our youngest dd is getting married next month. Couldn't do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyoregon Posted February 14, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2009 34 days until I LOVE her again!! Glad your cruise was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted February 14, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We only sailed on NCL once...but it was on the Star and we love her! We are sailing again in June! Can't wait!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecatsmeow Posted February 14, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We like the Star and her crew so much we are sailing her again in 2010! Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted February 14, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Ignore any negative comments you read about NCL Star. Just completed a 7 day Mexican Riviera (1/31 to 2/7/2009) and it couldn't have been better!:) A lot of cruisers think the Star is one of the best kept secrets in the cruise world, and then you will get someone who will come here and tell us, the ship is dirty, run down, bad food, lousy shows etc. I am glad you enjoyed your Star experience. She isn't our favorite NCL ship but certainly I have trouble accepting the negative reviews, especially when people say the ship and cabins were filthy.. Nita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cweinzie Posted February 14, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2009 This is what I love to hear!:D We are so excited to be going next week!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbxtech Posted February 14, 2009 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We love the star. Going again next week God willing that I dont get stuck working to late on Friday. And the weather cooperates on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marelind Posted February 14, 2009 #11 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We sailed on the Star in 2007. We were so pleased with the crew. We still laugh because any answer to a question we asked like, "How are you today?" was answered with "Excellent!!" We figured they were predisposing us to choose "Excellent" for the answers at the end of cruise survey. :D We could because most everything was "Excellent!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennbob Posted February 14, 2009 #12 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We will be on the Star in April and was wondering if you could post a review of why you like her so much. Thanks:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted February 15, 2009 #13 Share Posted February 15, 2009 A lot of cruisers think the Star is one of the best kept secrets in the cruise world, and then you will get someone who will come here and tell us, the ship is dirty, run down, bad food, lousy shows etc. I am glad you enjoyed your Star experience. She isn't our favorite NCL ship but certainly I have trouble accepting the negative reviews, especially when people say the ship and cabins were filthy.. Nita I agree Nita. We may have had a very few "dusty" spots, but the cabins were certainly not filthy! :rolleyes: I never would have booked another sailing on the Star if it was unclean. And I also didn't think it was rundown..I thought it was a very nice ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapsgirl Posted February 15, 2009 #14 Share Posted February 15, 2009 also was on 1/31 sailing and ship was in good condition. don't agree with comments on worn down look of the ship...heck we went on the Norway and loved it and that was certainly a lot older. star was a clean and nice ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepnite10 Posted February 15, 2009 #15 Share Posted February 15, 2009 coming this spring will be our 3 cruise on the Star..;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunolvr Posted February 15, 2009 #16 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We're looking forward to "re-acquainting" ourselves with the Star in May. We were on her in 2005 and 2006 on 2 wonderful cruises to Alaska and are eager to see how she looks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsinj Posted February 15, 2009 #17 Share Posted February 15, 2009 A lot of cruisers think the Star is one of the best kept secrets in the cruise world, and then you will get someone who will come here and tell us, the ship is dirty, run down, bad food, lousy shows etc. I am glad you enjoyed your Star experience. She isn't our favorite NCL ship but certainly I have trouble accepting the negative reviews, especially when people say the ship and cabins were filthy.. Nita Every ship has its strong and weak points. We sailed the Star as well as other ships, and it was very nice in comparison. However, to outright dismiss a negative review is as bad as providing a review saying the ship is the greatest and there are absolutely no flaws. A critic's review is subjective - based on the person's likes and dislikes, and though everything was good on our Star cruise, I can see how others might take negatively to some things. We were in a AB suite and though it was a spectacular space, it was clearly dated and in need of some renovations. There were places where the wallpaper was peeling off in the smaller bedroom. Did it make a big deal to me? Absolutely not. I wouldn't rule out that some folks could have had some cabin stewards who didn't do a good job and that critic came up with "filthy" as a result. Our cabin stewards were ok - but no better than an ok rating. And though I enjoyed the food and it was good, by no means did it tip the scales to outstanding/excellent. The point of a review is to voice your opinion/experience and let others learn from it. I want to see the problems people have had just as much as the good experiences. Everything is/should be taken with a grain of salt - just the same as when a movie/show review is seen on TV or in the newspaper. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsinj Posted February 15, 2009 #18 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We will be on the Star in April and was wondering if you could post a review of why you like her so much. Thanks:D See my review: http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=46096 You'll enjoy your cruise. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWTONCRUISE Posted February 15, 2009 #19 Share Posted February 15, 2009 See my review: http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=46096 You'll enjoy your cruise. Howard Great review. Can't wait for August to get back to Alaska. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickels Posted February 15, 2009 #20 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We've been on the Sun, Sky, Pearl and Jewel; next month will be our first for the Star. Keep in mind; a vacation is what you make it. I've read people's reviews who compained that they didn't get enough towel animals. Come on, let's not be rediculous. You can either overlook the minor incidents or make a big deal over them. Ignore them and enjoy your vacation. We've have had some (minor) problems on previous ships, so we just went with the flow and had a fantastic time. :D Happy Cruisin' to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paultrip Posted February 15, 2009 #21 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Sorry I found the ship service poor, understaffed, and dirty. First and last NCL cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunolvr Posted February 15, 2009 #22 Share Posted February 15, 2009 See my review: http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=46096 You'll enjoy your cruise. Howard Hi, Howard! I enjoyed reading your review since we'll be on the Star to Alaska on May 30th. We've booked an AB suite and would love to see some pictures of the AB you were in. Do you have any posted or any you could share? Thanks!:) brunolvr@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nona0541 Posted February 15, 2009 #23 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Have sailed on the Star twice and have already booked my third sailing on her. Have found her to be clean and comfortable. Her staff has always been very friendly, courteous, and helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheermum42 Posted February 15, 2009 #24 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I was on the same trip and I totally agree with it was a great trip staff was execellant and so were the ports. keep up the good work NCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
souxiequzy Posted February 15, 2009 Author #25 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I failed to purchase a CD of the Melodic Quartet on board the Star. I would send cash and a prepaid envelope if one of you would volunteer to purchase said CD on your next cruise with NCL Star...we were told that the female singer will not be returning after their break in the spring, so now, short of taking another cruise with Star very soon, I have a very small window to accomplish my goal. Thanks all fellow Star supporters.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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