Concerned about not being notified that it was a Spring Break Party Cruise

Item: Norwegian Sky
Rating: 3
Author: bpalomino3

Norwegian Sky Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

bpalomino3

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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Sail date: March 07, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Sky

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9341

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Everyone on the ship was very helpful and the services were wonderful. However, I was never notified that this was a Spring Break Party Cruise. I went with my 10 yo daughter and it was a bit disconcerting.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Couldn't attend any because of my daughter, and there were so few kids for her to join in the children's program. this was a Spring Break Party Cruise...

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

There were over 2k passengers and 90 percent were Spring Break 20 years old who were doing what they should on a Spring Break but difficult for one of who was there with her 10 year daughter.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

It was clean and small, but it was nice.

Ship tip

Next time let the folks booking the cruise to include outside sources the majority population. I was advised by the Spring Break Cruise that on some website it was advertised as a Spring Break Party Cruise, yet I NEVER knew this.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5

9 Comments

melissadoug 8 years ago

Yes. I avoid all cruises from the beginning to end of March for that reason. Unless you pick a high priced cruise or go with Disney. The spring break kids go for the cheaper deals.

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sgreyes81 8 years ago

I'm on the boat now, and honestly would,have preffered the agent whom booked me to,have forwarned me about the college kids, this is more like,a booze cruise and I have 2 young kids that don't stand a chance in the pools,at all.. Lesson learned will,be doing carnival next time during,different time.

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Honestdruid 8 years ago

Thanks, still getting used to the app

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CrusinTim 8 years ago

@Honestdruid....If you read at the top left under "Experience", it indicates the OP has been on 7+ cruises.

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Honestdruid 8 years ago

Who said 7+ cruises? I don't mind the spring breakers much

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CrusinTim 8 years ago

So in 7+ cruises you never learned about Spring Break cruise time? I learned that after cruise 2! Spring Breakers (mostly College kids) sail on the 3 - 5 day cruises between March and beginning of April. It's not the agents job to advise you of Spring Break, just to book your cruise. How would they know if you were or were not interested in Spring Break cruises?

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cruisersis 8 years ago

I learned from experience that Spring Breakers are prevalent during the month of March. I always plan last week in February or during the week of Thanksgiving. Works best for me.

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Honestdruid 8 years ago

No I'm not onboard but I've sailed a few times and that's a lesson I've learned. I try to cruise in October, late Feb and will be on a ship in the middle of April.

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Honestdruid 8 years ago

You have to be aware of timing, I usually cruise while kids are in school to limit how many are on board. Of course March and April are when the kids are on spring break!

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