As We Explored

6-Apr-2016 • Miami, Florida United States

One of my very favorite places aboard the ship was the Great Outdoors Bar and Grill Restaurant at the very back of the ship. Eating here at breakfast or lunch was simply delightful with the view of the sea around us.

Exploring the different sections of the NCL Pearl took place all throughout our stay aboard ship. The ship was big and it seemed to me that the ships we traveled on got bigger and bigger every time we cruised to the Caribbean. I can't complain though as I do enjoy myself tremendously in these floating palaces.

One of the things I loved about this cruise was the friendliness of our fellow passengers. There were reportedly 60 nationalities on board and we all got along. It was true, however, that the median age of the cruise passengers hovered around 70. There were a lot of seniors who loved to cruise and cruise the world.

The pool area was a hit right from the time the ship left port. People didn't waste time sunbathing to the max. We actually lucked out on this trip. It was bright and sunny 99% of the time.

A scene at the atrium

One of the two bowling alleys inside the BLISS Lounge

No folks, these aren't gum drops. These were the colorful bowling bolls in the lounge.

Marc and I only visited this lounge twice when we were on board. It did look very pretty and the décor reminded me of the posh clubs of Las Vegas and Miami. This particular lounge was a mix of modern and Asian design.

Inside La Cucina Italian Restaurant

La Cucina Restaurant

La Cucina Specialty Restaurant

The Stardust Theater was the main venue for entertainment on board the Norwegian Pearl. It was here where shows took place twice a night. The first seating was at 7:15 pm while the second one was at 9:15 pm. Most shows ran for an hour. We made it a point to come here every time there was a Broadway like show with lots of singing and dancing. Attendance was very high each time with some people actually standing back in the theater as the shows began.

Inside the Stardust Theater

Seating inside the Stardust

One of the entrances to the Stardust Theater

I loved this mirror so much! It looked so similar to the mirrors in Manila back during the Spanish colonial era. I, in fact, have two of them in the living room of my home in San Francisco.

Another one of the entrances to the Stardust Theater

Each staircase landing had a huge piece of artwork like this one. Some were pictures of famous world attractions, animals in the wild while others were paintings.

This was how the hallways looked on board the ship.

This Japanese bar served sushi galore for a price.

The Lotus Garden Restaurant. Marc and I had our dinner here on the very first night of our cruise. We actually came back here several times mainly for its delicious calamari appetizers.

Artwork at the Sushi Bar

To be continued.

A life boat up close

Sheehan's

Marc waits for our lunch of chicken pot pie, fish and chips, and tuna salad sandwich at Sheehan's.

Seating at Sheehan's

The Indigo Restaurant

The chapel inside the Pearl

Inside the chapel

A floor to ceiling artwork inside the chapel

A bed inside the Spinnaker Lounge. I have no idea if the ship's passengers actually sat in this bed while they sipped their drinks and chatted with friends. It seemed to me it was more of a décor more than anything.