Norwegian Pearl Review (2026): We Chose an Older Cruise Ship... and Didn't Regret It
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Is an older cruise ship still worth booking in 2026? š¢ When we booked a 7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the Norwegian Pearl, we knew we were giving up the flashy attractions found on today's newest cruise ships. There are no waterslides, no go-karts, no ropes course, and no giant splash pad. But after spending a week sailing through some of the most incredible destinations in Europe, we came away asking a different question: Do you really need the newest cruise ship to have an unforgettable family vacation? In this honest Norwegian Pearl review, we score the ship in 10 different categories, including: ā Food ā Entertainment ā Service ā Kids Activities ā Pools ā Crowds ā Value ā Cabins ā Cleanliness ā Ports & Itinerary We'll share what surprised us most, what disappointed us, and whether we'd choose Norwegian Pearl over a newer, more expensive cruise ship. Our itinerary included: š Ravenna (Venice), Italy š Dubrovnik, Croatia š Kotor, Montenegro š Corfu, Greece š Olympia (Katakolon), Greece š Mykonos, Greece š Santorini, Greece š Athens, Greece For our family, this cruise was all about experiences over luxury. Instead of paying more for the newest ship, we booked an oceanview cabin, saved money, and used those savings to enjoy unforgettable excursions in each port. If you're wondering whether Norwegian Pearl is worth it in 2026, or whether an older cruise ship can still deliver an amazing vacation, we hope this review helps you decide. š„ Watch our complete Greece travel series: ā¢ Meteora Day Trip Guide ā¢ Mykonos Travel Guide ā¢ Santorini Travel Guide ā¢ Corfu Travel Guide ā¢ Kotor, Montenegro ā¢ Dubrovnik, Croatia š If this video helped you, please consider liking, subscribing, and leaving a comment. We'd love to hear your thoughts: Would you choose a newer ship with more attractions, or an older ship with an incredible itinerary? CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:08 Food 01:55 Entertainment 02:28 Service 03:11 Good for Kids? 04:18 Pools 04:45 Is it Crowded? 05:07 Value 05:43 Cabin Review 06:44 Cleanliness 07:07 Ports 08:16 Verdict #NorwegianPearl #NorwegianCruiseLine #CruiseReview #MediterraneanCruise #FamilyTravel #GreeceTravel #CroatiaTravel #Cruising #NorwegianPearlReview #CruiseTips #TravelWithKids #NCL #CruiseVacation