Cruise Talk: Norway Condition

Cruise Talk

Cruise News

Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.

>>> Reader Reviews
>>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery
>>> Join Our Cruise Club.

Latest News...Disney Cruise Line announced today that the honorary role of "godparent" for its new ship, the Disney Treasure, will be held by The Walt Disney Company cast, crew, Imagineers and employees around the world. The profound declaration is a heartfelt tribute to the more than 200,000 dreamers and doers who make every Disney entertainment, vacation and at-home experience possible. Disney Cruise Line is proud to celebrate...

Latest News...Carnival Cruise Line is adding to its line-up of 2026/27 deployment with sailings from New York City on Carnival Venezia, and more Long Beach sailings on Carnival Firenze and Carnival Radiance. “Our two Carnival Fun Italian Style ships offer great options from the east and west coasts, conveniently connecting New York and Long Beach to popular destinations, while delivering unique experiences on board...

Latest News...Vacationers are in for more ways to make memories across Royal Caribbean’s latest combination of tropical and Northeast 2026-27 getaways. The lineup of 12 Royal Caribbean ships rounds out a variety of adventures across Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and the Northeast for every type of family and vacationer to get away any time of year. Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members...

More Cruise News...

my profile | register | search | faq | forum home

»	Cruise Talk » Cruise Ships » Norway Condition

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: Norway Condition

kappy
Just Boarded
Member # 1480

posted 09-17-2000 08:53 PM

looking for some insight form a very recent Norway cruiser. For months I read good to excellent reports about the Norway. Now all I read are discouraging reports. It seems that the same people are bombarding all cruise ship boards about the terrible conditions on the Norway. Looking for an update from a person that just got off the ship.

Posts: 8 | From: chicago, IL. USA | Registered: Aug 2000 | IP: Logged

joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 09-17-2000 09:31 PM

Heres' a short review by one of our readers who was onboard in July....

--------------------------------
Norwegian Cruise Line
SS Norway

Your Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by: Phillip Johnson
# previous cruises: 1
Date of Trip: July 8, 2000
Itinerary: Caribbean - Eastern

The cruise was great. The food is the very best I have ever tasted and the service is unbeatable, the ship is very clean and very well maintained. If there was any negative things about it, it would have been the fact that we had to tender in to every port of call due to the ships large draft.

The polls and casinos are very clean and the the lounges are very comfortable, my personal favorite is the North Cape Lounge.there was a large open promenade that was easy to navigate and made it easy to get from point A to point B form anywhere on board.

The food was six star gourmet meals and to service unbeatable. The crew is willing to help you with anything and will serve you at any time. If you want something not on the menu, u can request it and get it!

The cabins were very comfortable and even though my cabin was in a very busy and noisy area, it was pretty much sound proof and quite inside. The showers were spacious and had plenty of heat and pressure! The cabin had quite a bit of space and keep in mind it was a lower cost cabin too.

They had broadway shows every night and two comedians. It was non stops laughs with comedian David Naster and I couldn't have had a better time. The shows were great.

We stopped at St Martin, St Thomas, St John and a private island. We were somewhat cramped for time but had a great time anyway. I would highly recommend it for anyone, and to child care program was also very good, kept to kids out of parents hair and kept them entertained and busy with games, scavenger hunts and so on.

Most of the passengers were very friendly and it was a pleasure to meet them. The six others we ate dinner with each night I would definately invite over for dinner again, matter of fact they will be visiting us soon.

--------------------------------

Anybody have a more recent report?

Joe at TravelPage.com

Posts: 29976 | From: Great Falls, Virginia | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

Beezo
First Class Passenger
Member # 1505

posted 09-17-2000 11:21 PM

all i have to say is that it had to be the BEST cruise i have been on!! i would go on that ship again and again and again! NCL is my personal favorite cruise line!!

Brian

Posts: 865 | From: Massachusetts, USA | Registered: Aug 2000 | IP: Logged

gizmo
First Class Passenger
Member # 972

posted 09-18-2000 06:59 AM

Kappy,

I have seen lots of bad reviews recently on another board. It seems like most of them were not about the food or entertainment, but the condition of the ship.

Posts: 686 | From: Kennesaw Ga. (origianlly from Philly) | Registered: Dec 1999 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 09-18-2000 09:06 AM

It always stuns me how two passengers can have a totally different view of a ship, cruise line and even the same cruise! Just look at the two Travelpage reviews on Fred Olsen's 'Black Watch' (the recent one is mine).

I toured the Norway two years ago and she was in great shap, but of course things could have changed. However, only last year the SS Norway was voted favourite ship in the Travelpage poll. Kappy, If you want an immaculate ship, don't pick a 30-year-old ship. If you are looking for a real 'ship' with tons of history and character, but don't mind a few rust spots (even the QE2 has these) go for the Norway!

As for food, service and entertainment, these areas are particularly subjective. One mans meat is another mans poison!

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

Strat
First Class Passenger
Member # 1319

posted 09-18-2000 12:41 PM

Kappy,
Would highly recommend. Got off the first week in July and had a fantastic time. Couldn't believe all of the bad reviews that were coming in (I guess it was about 50/50 - either you like it or you don't - doesn't seem to be a whole lot of middle ground with the Norway). Could go into a lot of detail, but the first response pretty much said it all.
Strat

Posts: 25 | From: Pennsylvania, USA | Registered: May 2000 | IP: Logged

Gripsholm
First Class Passenger
Member # 1185

posted 09-18-2000 01:23 PM

Kappy,

Travelled with the Norway in July. She is an old lady but well maintained.

Travelled on the QE2 in 98, a fantastic ship, but so is the Norway.

Of course some of her inside cabins are extremely small but on the other the price is low.

Regards
Gripsholm

Posts: 24 | From: Stockholm, Sweden | Registered: Mar 2000 | IP: Logged

pungpui
First Class Passenger
Member # 1218

posted 09-19-2000 07:45 AM

nah i think QE2 is better...and much more famous

Posts: 419 | From: Sydney, NSW, Australia | Registered: Apr 2000 | IP: Logged

King Louis XVI
Just Boarded
Member # 1578

posted 09-21-2000 05:08 PM

I have sailed on many many many cruise ships. Fantasy Sensation Facination Ecsatcy Paradise Norway QE2 (world cruise of 97) Soverigen Voyager Monarch Enchantment Splanedour (trans A) And like 4 more of RCCL and Carnival. Oh yes Tropicale Holiday.
Tropicale was my first... liked her.. I have also done Triumph and Destiny. Any question...free to ask...

Brandon

PS Norway is GREAT!!! I did a 7 day E carib. Doing the 8 day W on April 7 2001.
And waiting to see if NCL will plan anymore Trans A for her......

Posts: 6 | From: Miami FL USA | Registered: Sep 2000 | IP: Logged

Sherry
First Class Passenger
Member # 421

posted 09-21-2000 06:20 PM

We were on The Norway in July, and we boarded with every intention of loving the ship and appreciating her history. Although we had a good cruise, we found The Norway to be a little drab. I wasn't looking for glitz, but I was hoping for elegance. I think NCL cuts corners on this ship, which is unfortunate. The service was great, our cabin was roomy, so no complaints there.
Some of the entertainment was excellent, but some nights there was very little entertainment to take advantage of (part of the corner-cutting).

I would go on The Norway again, but with different expectations. Maybe I expected too much.

Our biggest inconvenience was finding a shady place to sit outdoors. Other than the pool area, there are no covered sitting areas. We ended up sitting to read on top of the life jacket bin on the walking deck (no chairs).

Sorry to be negative. If you're going on The Norway, realize beforehand that she has a few flaws, go with an open mind and have a great cruise!

Posts: 66 | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)

Ultimate Bulletin Board^TM 6.1.0.3

VACATION & CRUISE SPECIALS

Check out these great deals from CruisePage.com

Royal Caribbean - Bahamas Getaway from $129 per person

Description: Experience the beautiful ports of Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island - CocoCay on a 3-night Weekend Getaway to the Bahamas. Absorb everything island life has to offer as you snorkel with the stingrays, parasail above the serene blue waters and walk the endless white sand beaches. From Miami.

Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $229 per person

Description: Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.

NCL - Bermuda - 7 Day from $499 per person

Description: What a charming little chain of islands. Walk on pink sand beaches. Swim and snorkel in turquoise seas. Take in the historical sights. They're stoically British and very quaint. Or explore the coral reefs. You can get to them by boat or propelled by fins. You pick. Freestyle Cruising doesn't tell you where to go or what to do. Sure, you can plan ahead, or decide once onboard. After all, it's your vacation. There are no deadlines or must do's.

Holland America - Eastern Caribbean from From $599 per person

Description: White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on HAL's award winning private island Half Moon Cay.

Celebrity - 7-Night Western Mediterranean from $549 per person

Description: For centuries people have traveled to Europe to see magnificent ruins, art treasures and natural wonders. And the best way to do so is by cruise ship. Think of it - you pack and unpack only once. No wasted time searching for hotels and negotiating train stations. Instead, you arrive at romantic ports of call relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.

Holland America - Alaska from From $499 per person

Description: Sail between Vancouver and Seward, departing Sundays on the ms Statendam or ms Volendam and enjoy towering mountains, actively calving glaciers and pristine wildlife habitat. Glacier Bay and College Fjord offer two completely different glacier-viewing experiences.

More Vacation & Cruise Specials...