SHIP REVIEW - NCL Sea

• Year Built - 1988
  

• Former name: M/S Seaward
  
• Last refurbishment: 1997
  
• Passengers: 1518
  
• Crew: 630
  
• Passenger/crew ratio 2.4:1
  
• Gross Registered Tonnage: 42,000
  
• Passenger/space ratio 28
  
• Cabins: 501 oceanview, 246 inside
  
• Passenger Decks: 9
  
• Pools: 2 both outside
  
• Officers: Norwegian
  
• Hotel Staff: International
  
• Cruise Staff:: International
  
• Chefs: International
  
• Itineraries: Southern Caribbean from San Juan through 11/28/98
  
• Mexico from Houston starting 12/13/98

• VALUE FOR PRICE 9.5

• PUBLIC AREAS
  Cleanliness: 8.7
  Condition: 8.3
  Decor: 8.2

• ACCOMMODATIONS
  Size: 6.9
  Storage Space: 8.7
  Soundproofing: 8.8
  Cleanliness: 8.5
  Decor: 7.9
  Condition: 6.8

• SERVICE
  Bar: 8.6
  Dining Room: 9.0
  Cabin: 8.8
  Cruise/hotel staff: 8.9

   
  Cuisine: 8.6
  Gym/Spa facilities: 7.8
  Activities: 7.8
  Fitness/sports program: 8.2
  Entertainment: 8.7
  Shore Excursions: 8.6
  Itinerary(s): 8.9

• APPROPRIATENESS FOR:
  Families - 8.3
  Singles - 7.3
  Well-traveled - 7.8
  Upscale - 6.5
  Action/fun seekers - 7.7
  Low-key - 7.3
  18-35 year old - 7.7
  35-60 year old - 8.8
  60 + years old - 8.2

Strengths: "Great Staff", "Entertainment", "Itinerary". Weaknesses: "Small cabins", "Daytime activities", "decor needs brightening." Observations: This cruise is a great value - Beautiful ship that is well laid out and comfortable - Alternative, casual dining is available at Le Bistro nightly - Wonderful food and ambiance - This cruise appealed to a strong family market - Ship rides very well and quietly - Enjoyed the casual atmosphere - Great for first time cruisers due to its medium size - People won't get lost on board - Dining Room waiters were tops - Very friendly crew and staff - Friendly casino staff - Meals served in dining room were excellent - Nice food choices - Cabins are very soundproof - I recommend the deluxe oceanview suites or outside cabins with picture window.