How safe is NCL?

Question

NCL= Norweigan cruise line... i might be going from boston to bermuda this july and was wondering if it is a safe boat and if i should be worrying or no.. thank you and tell me some of your cruise experiences itll be my first and have no clue

Answer 1

NCL is one of the best experiences I've ever had!  I didn't have 1 complaint!!!  The service is great and they leave you a chocolate every night after cleaning your room.  The ship is beautiful and clean, not a worry in sight.  So before even thining about it, choose NCL!!  I send all of my compliments to them!

Answer 2

They're great!  First of all it is a "ship" not a boat.  A boat is what you get in if the ship is sinking.  Anyway, they have wonderfully comfortable ships with a lot to do on board.  You will be surprised at the size of your room.  Wait and see!  Have fun.

Answer 3

I have been on almost 20 cruises and many were on Norwegian cruise line ships.  They have good ships and service.  I have cruised to Bermuda also on NCL and on RC but both times from NY City.  Its generally a smooth ride to Bermuda and back.

Since you have not been on a cruise before here is some information about what to expect and some travel tips.

The standard cabin that most people get (inside, outside, or balcony) is generally between 175 and 200 Sq feet, about the size of a 9 by 12 ft home bedroom. Your cabin will have two beds which can be made into a queen, a bathroom with a shower stall, a closet and some drawer space, a TV and telephone, a safe for valuables, a mini-refrigerator, and a life jacket for each passenger.

When you arrive at the port to check in you (each passenger) will have an on board charge account set up and receive a key card which will serve as your room key, charge card for anything you buy on ship (i.e.,drinks, souvenir, tours, photos, etc) and its also your pass to get on and off ship in each port. When you first board the ship the security personnel will have you insert your key card into a scanner and then will take a photo of you that is included in the magnetic strip on the card. Each time you get off ship you will need this key card and many times also a photo ID (passport or driver's license). This card allows them to keep an accurate track of all passengers entering and/or leaving the ship.

The first order of business as soon as all passengers are on board and generally before the ship pulls out is a mandatory safety drill.

Each day of your cruise you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There will be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available. Usually there is a place in ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free).

Some people worry about getting sea sick, but the ships being used these days have automated stabilizers which minimize the rocking. The larger ships cut through the water so easy that you don’t even feel like you are moving. When there is bad weather the cruise lines will steer around and away from it, sometimes changing the order of port stops. Also, the ships generally move overnight and dock in the mornings so you don’t feel much movement. Consequently, your chances of getting sea sick are minimal. There is generally less motion than on an airplane.

-Join the cruise club so that the cruise line will send you their specials and so that you can get discounts on future cruises with them. The discount will typically be $50 to $100 per person. If you will be celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, or birthday during the cruise, be sure to tell them, they will do special stuff for that.

- Cruise lines charge a lot for the photos they take so take your own photos around the ship when you get the chance, especially on the formal nights. Ask other passengers to take photos for you, they generally are very willing.

- Take a 6-pack of water and/or soft drinks in your carry on for your cabin; provided you have time to get some after you get off the plane.

- take a cup or mug with a lid for cold drinks when you are around the pool, most plastic glasses on cruise ships are small.

-- Always take soft sided luggage as it stores better under the beds. Take a small carry-on bag for the last night of the cruise. On the last evening you will be required to put your luggage outside your cabin by about 2:00 AM so that they can start taking it down to the lower deck for offloading the next morning. So you will need a small bag for your toiletries and and your clothes that you sleep in.

-- Take a small bottle of hand sanitizer; many ships have some at the entrance of eating places but some times they are empty or don't work properly.

-- The dress on ship is casual all day until 6:00PM. So take swim wear, shorts, sandals, beach shoes, your snorkel equipment if you have it, sun glasses and sun screen, lotions, a cap or big hat for the sun, a book if you are a reader, your music player, sneakers and clothes to workout in if you like to use the gym, your camera, and other personal toiletries.

-- After 6:00 PM they request that you wear "sports casual" attire. That's attire that you would expect a person to wear in a business office, shirt with a collar, slacks, skirt, blouse, etc. You can still wear shorts and swim wear in the pools and spas but not in public areas like dining rooms and restaurants, show rooms, bars, casino, etc.

-- Your cruise will have a formal night when you can wear your best stuff and get pictures taken, and maybe meet the ship’s Captain. The formal nights are REQUESTED not required attire. But most people do dress up in a tux for men and a long dress (any color) for women. Some men just wear a suit and tie and some women wear a nice dress but not a gown. You will not be denied access to the dining room or anything else if you choose not to dress up.

-- When you get to Bermuda you can buy  a transportation pass and use it to go all over the island on the bus and ferry.  You can take the bus to the beach very easily.  You will dock in one or more of three places, the town of Hamilton, the town of St George or the Kings Wharf (also called the Dockyard).  You can get around the island very easily by bus from either location.

Answer 4

NCL is one of the major cruise lines.  Looks like you will be on the NCL Dream.  The Dream was built in 1992 and had a major refurbishment in 1998 (it was lengthened).  While it is clearly not one of the newer ships, Carnival is still using the Holiday (built in 1985) and Celebration (built in 1987).  Royal Caribbean is using the Sovereign of the Seas (built in 1988) and the Monarch of the Seas (built in 1991).

I have been on one NCL cruise and have another booked.  For comparison purposes, I have been on seven cruises and have four more booked.  Safety is a high priority on all the major cruise lines, including NCL.  I felt that the ship was operated in a safe professional manner.  I would not be worried about safety on an NCL ship.  However, that does not mean that you let you common sense take a vacation while you are on vacation.

If you are interested in my experiences from my cruise on the NCL Star, you can read my review (which is long - about 19 type written pages) by clicking on the link below ...

http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreview...

Answer 5

I am not sure what you are asking here.  Are you asking if the interior of the ship is safe or are you asking if the ship is subject to going under or are you asking if this ship is prone to people falling overboard?  Sounds like you will be on the Norwegian Dream.  This is one of the older NCL ships. In my experience, the danger doesn't come from the ship but from the passengers.   People that have fallen over have done so because they were drunk or decided to jump over.  Even the fire on the Crown Princess was started by a passenger that was smoking in his room and fell asleep with his cigarette in his mouth.

The point is that most ships are really safe, despite their age. It is the people on board that you have to watch out for.

Answer 6

NCL cruiselines are safe, just like most other cruiseships. I would not worry. If you like you can look for safety records on line(they do exhist.)

have a good time.

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