NCL review...
GOOD: I find that their ships are beautiful. I especially liked the Spirit, but out of the three I've been on, they were all very nicely decorated. Gorgeous! As for entertainment, some shows are better than others, but for the most part, the entertainment was very good.
GOOD & BAD: Freestyle dining. They promote the fact that you can make your choice instead of being told "when and where" to dine, but for us, we do not necessarily mind being told when and where. Depending on who you end up with at your table, sometimes assigned seating can work in your favor, and sometimes not. Having said that, when you have a choice of where, it can be a plus, though you will want to make your reservations in advance. If you wait til the day of, you may get boxed out. Out of all of the dining options, I HIGHLY recommend the French resturant Le Bistro. It is the best on the high seas! Stay away from the hibachi (been there, done that on land), and the sushi (very average menu, not for the true sushi connoisseur).
UGLY (IMO): Optional formal nights. This is where NCL and I have a disagreement. You can dress up for formal nights if you want. For me, I HATE that. Call me old fashioned, but part of the glory of cruising is formal nights for me. To be one of the only men on board actually wearing a tux on formal night made me feel like an outcast. I totally hated that feeling. It might seem like a minor point to some, but I LOVE formal nights.
Other than that, I can't think of anything wrong with NCL. I would definitely cruise them again.
