NCL Cruises, Pride Of America Review

Went on this cruise with a group of friends so external entertainment was not our top priority but what we experienced we enjoyed for the most part. Food was good and plentiful in all restaurants save for one disappointing meal in the Liberty Restaurant. Staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Downsides were the confusion over gratuities and the over-priced excursions. There was a compulsory amount automatically deducted for gratuities and that was supposed to be the end of it, but, you were advised to tip for good service (so you were tipping on the double??) It was all very confusing and we would rather have been left to decide for ourselves who we should tip. Excursions were outrageously expensive which was a pity as we would have done more of them if we didn't feel we were being ripped off. Overall a good experience.