With great excitement and a hint of nerves, we began our journey to Miami. With a team of over 30 people and countless kilos of luggage, we set off toward what would be our home for the next five days. Once we arrived in Miami, it was time to assemble more than 2,000 packages to be handed out to our Temptationers, who would fill the Norwegian Pearl to maximum capacity. Of course, not before finalizing the details of our pre-boarding party, which came with perfect weather and spectacular views of downtown Miami—imposing as ever with its towering buildings, bright lights, and the air traffic you could spot while enjoying one of our DJs.

Then the big day arrived! A cloudy morning couldn’t overshadow the energy of our more than 1,200 passengers, who showed up early, even before the port officially opened, ready to start playing in our new Playground. They witnessed the bustling scene at the maritime terminal: cranes, trucks, platforms, and all that behind-the-scenes work no one usually sees, needed to get everything set on board in time. Despite wind, a bit of rain, and a slight delay, we managed to load the tons of equipment that would outfit our new ship. The music began pumping in the terminal as our reservations team and PlayMakers announced that boarding was about to start. At 12:30 p.m., a nervous Silvina—joined by an even more nervous “Me Mario”—called the first group to board. Right on schedule, we finished boarding over 2,000 passengers. A few who hadn’t arrived on time missed the boat, but that didn’t stop everything on board from being ready. We kicked off our itinerary under some challenging weather conditions, but what can you do when it rains? Get wet and have fun! That was our attitude as we began a journey that had a few last-minute changes due to the weather, yet the party made sure no one even noticed. DJ Encore opened the night after DJ Roland wrapped up our traditional sail-away party. With new production touches and lots of surprises, we started the game only Temptation Cruise can offer: a diversity never before seen in the industry, featuring more than 10 DJs, a special area for Latinos who danced to our Latin duo at the Latin Sunsets, our ever-popular Silent Disco (for those who wanted to chat and take a break from the crowds filling the pool deck), and our after-parties, which stretched later each night—or earlier, depending on how you see it.

Every day felt special; the atmosphere you experience on a Temptation Cruise is truly unique. Our workshops with the Sexperts were the most crowded in our history—over 12 fully booked sessions! The sea days went by in a flash because the party vibe never slowed down. The midday pool parties were the absolute highlight; our PlayMakers never stopped dancing, and the new Talent & Games shows drew standing-room-only crowds in the theater. Our comedians put on two extra performances to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend, and we ended on a high note: the icing on the cake was Airotic, presenting a brand-new show that earned a long, enthusiastic standing ovation!

Uff, these amazing memories from the cruise will stay with me until November, when we’ll meet again on a new ship—fully confident that we’ll surpass this first Temptation Cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise. Don’t wait to book; you don’t want to miss out! We’ll see you there again, where it’s all about playing and enjoying Temptation Cruise. Let’s play!