Free Open Bar and College Students Don't Make for a Pleasant Cruise

Item: Norwegian Sky
Rating: 3.8
Author: alexneli3123

Norwegian Sky Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

alexneli3123

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 11, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Sky

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Ship has been updated and is clean. It is a small ship without the "fun" stuff on other ships but the teen area was well appointed. The buffet food was good but the dining room selection and desserts was hit or miss. Go to one of the bars and look at what is included in the Free Open Bar and know that you can order drinks in the dining room. I enjoyed a glass of Prosecco before dinner each night.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Used Priority Check-In Was a Breeze

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food was sub-par compared to other cruises I have taken. The dress code was not acknowledged in any areas. This was a disappointment.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Two small pools full of college students. Our kids could not used them or the hot tubs.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

We enjoyed the comedian, musicians and DJ in the theater and smaller lounges.

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

The teen club was great and well staffed. I am glad the kids had a place to go and get away from the drunken craziness on the pool deck.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Our room steward was very attentive. The wait staff varied from great to rude but I could see how they were fed up with the college students.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

The ship was clean and updated. Just know it's a small ship without many amenities.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

The room was small but comfortable and clean. We were mid-ship below the pool deck. Our hallway was very noisy and you could hear the late night party above. The front of the ship was quiet.