Buzzbea Posted February 11, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Has anyone taken a Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian or Viking departing from New Orleans? I'd like opinions to help me compare and decide between the two. We are in our 60's and my husband likes quiet evenings on a veranda with a book and a cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEasyCC Posted February 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Loved Norwegian out of New Orleans. Always had somewhere to just relax and enjoy the view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitheone Posted February 21, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2018 We're also in our 60s and are taking the whole family (what am i thinking???) on a Western Caribbean out of NO soon so I'm anxious to see the responses. I do know that if evenings with a cigar on your veranda are important, keep in mind that smoking is banned on NCL balconies is for safety reasons. The Norwegian Pearl does have (or it did last time we cruised) the Corona Cigar Club on Deck 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsmith Posted February 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2018 My sister just returned from a cruise on Norwegian out of NO. She said it was the best cruise she had ever been on. She loved how laid back, also her and her husband were probably the youngest on the boat, they are in their early 50’s. She loved the choice of entrees in the main dining room, as she is a VERY picky eater! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheersforbeers Posted February 21, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 21, 2018 We're also in our 60s and are taking the whole family (what am i thinking???) on a Western Caribbean out of NO soon so I'm anxious to see the responses. I do know that if evenings with a cigar on your veranda are important, keep in mind that smoking is banned on NCL balconies is for safety reasons. The Norwegian Pearl does have (or it did last time we cruised) the Corona Cigar Club on Deck 6. Looks like the Pearl will be replaced after April by Breakaway until January 2020 then it will be the Getaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheersforbeers Posted February 21, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Has anyone taken a Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian or Viking departing from New Orleans? I'd like opinions to help me compare and decide between the two. We are in our 60's and my husband likes quiet evenings on a veranda with a book and a cigar. Buzzbea, We’ve only been on NCL out of NO, 4 times and really enjoy it, so I cannot compare to Viking. The Pearl is a great ship that has a forward observation room(Spinnaker Lounge), and aft outside seeking in the Garden Cafe, very pleasant. As I stated above she in being replaced by the Breakaway in November and will sail out of NO until January 2020 to be replaced by the Getaway, both NCL mega ships. We like the itinerary and the Port enough we are booked in January of 19 and 20. We are also in our Mid 60’s and NO is the closest port to us. We’ve been on both the Getaway and the Breakaway before and enjoyed our time on both ships. Hope this helps and have a great cruise whatever line you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzbea Posted February 21, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Thanks. I booked on RC because they leave NOLA on Dec. 22. We will be on the ship calmly enjoying our 40th anniversary on the 23rd rather than worrying about boarding times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheersforbeers Posted February 22, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Have a good one. Happy Anniversary in advance Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzbea Posted February 22, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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