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Norwegian Sky Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

aandek

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 57

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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3 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 16, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Sky

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9313

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We got our cruise for a great price, it was nice. It had its fallouts and a few hiccups, but overall it was still a great vacation.

We celebrated our anniversary. We were supposed to get a cake, but never got one. There was a lot to do, and there was always something to do. We found "specialty" foods like the crepe station that was beyond delicious! The staff was fantastic. We hadn't gone on an all inclusive cruise before it was a huge selling point which we really enjoyed.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

same foods for every breakfast lunch and dinner. However the "specialty" foods, like the crepe station and the taco bar on the private island were beyond delicious!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Is it a bad thing to have too much to do!? We struggled with trying to fit all the entertainment in! We missed a few shows we wanted to see because they overlapped with others... not a bad problem to have!!!!

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

we only encountered 2 staff that were less than enthusiastic to help us. one was at the service desk and the other a waiter at a specialty restaurant. The other staff were more than accomidating and fun, kind, and fantastic

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We don't typically spend much time in our cabin as we are out exploring. We just need a place to crash. It was very clean, the pillows and bed were very comfortable. Our room was freshened twice a day. Our needs were well met!

Ship tip

We spent the late night in the hot tubs where it was quiet, during the day it was a bit busy and crazy.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Miami was very busy, I suggest going early as parking is next to impossible. Surrounding areas are close and great to explore too!

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Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5

aside from the buffet they have a "hidden" taco line that was absolutely amazing. Be sure to check out the whole island so you get the FULL experience!

Thumbs Up 3

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Everything on paradise island is extra. to cross the bridge it costs money and its all private unless you are on an excursion. Locals are hard sellers, but also know the secrets of the island.

Thumbs Up 0

3 Comments

MrChocoholic 7 years ago

I'm with you all the way on this review. Your approach to Nassau was faultless. I'm sure you left with a good story, as I did on the same cruise. All-inclusive should be a lesson learned by Carnival. If you want to compare your experience on Great Stirrup to ours, check out my video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eZawnHIwIo

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glomarrone 7 years ago

happy Anniversary! Sorry that you never received our cake. Don't hesitate to mention it to your server next time. Having a TA note it on your reservation helps, too. Glad that although there were a few issues, overall you had a good cruise. No cruise is perfect.

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TERRI1962 7 years ago

Good for you, my wife and I were on this sail also totaly agree I will add what a smooth sail like sailing on a cloud. Have fun on your next adventure.

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