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Norwegian Sky Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
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Norwegian Sky

4 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 04, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Sky

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 0057

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I went on this cruise solo and it was an amazing experience! Met some great people!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was easy and fairly quick. If you are taking the antigen test at the port, get that done first before getting in line to check-in. Ask someone where it is.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Stick to the main dining room and specialty restaurants for the dinners. If you get an opportunity to purchase a package for the specialty restaurants, get it...definitely worth it! Make your reservations early. The buffets were good for breakfast and lunch for mediocre for dinners.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
This cruise was more geared towards adults. Swimming pool, fitness room, spa, casino, several lounges. There was something for everyone but I'm not sure a younger person would find it as enjoyable.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The comedian was FANTASTIC! I went to both shows. There was an acoustic singer in one of the lounges and he was also great. The production crew that performed the Cabaret was not good -- screechy and karaoke type.

Children's Programs

I didn't have a child with me on this trip.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone on the staff was amazing and friendly. I left my room to grab a quick breakfast and I was gone for maybe 30 minutes. When I returned, my cabin steward had made my bed and emptied the trash bins! So fast, efficient and the nicest person!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The layout of the ship took a day to figure out how to get from one place to another. I do with they had a better map design but that is minor. Plus, asking someone how to get to a place meant meeting more people.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
My room had a king bed and a sofa sleeper. Don't pack too much. There's not much storage space for clothes. The counter space in the bathroom is minimal so pack light on the toiletries. Body wash, shampoo/conditioner and hair dryer are provided in the room. There ware USB plugs right by the bed which was convenient. The balcony was awesome and I loved waking up to the sound of the ocean.

Ports of call

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island Did not visit port

I didn't want to book an excursion so I visited the spa.

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas Did not visit port

Weather didn't permit us to go.

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5
Highly recommend booking an excursion. My snorkeling excursion got cancelled due to weather so I booked a tour of Nassau. The guide was so knowledgeable and it was great to get a small glimpse of the town.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
If you travel with carry-on luggage and don't need help, you can walk off the ship as soon as they allow you. Perfect for me!
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