It was a very relaxing trip

Norwegian Sky Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
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Norwegian Sky

9 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & Antigua (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 01, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Sky

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 0027

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

WE enjoyed it. The norwegian staff was tremendous! Excursions for what you receive were pricey. The food was good overall not exceptional. It was relaxing!

Embarkation

4 out of 5
There was much waiting in the building before being permitted to board

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
the main dining room food was in line with other cruise lines we have been on maybe a tad better. The specialty dining was not as good as other cruise lines. The bistro was very good, but La Cucina was not very good. It was pretty basic Italian food and not done well. Cagney’s the steak I ordered was barely warm, I recognize I like mine medium rare so, I know it’s difficult. But, I was hoping for better. The 5 others at the table were satisfied but not impressed. The dessert selection was not very impressive, it was adequate.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The pools were very nice. Fitness center was well maintained and very clean. The casino was very good, though I lost too much. The library needs a broader selection but was average. The musicians at the pool were way too loud!!!!!

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The singers and dancers were very good. keep up the live shows! The cruise director was very good.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Tremendous. The places we visited more than once they interacted with us, the cabin steward knew us by name. The staff was supremely friendly and most willing to assist!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
The ship needed a quiet pool area - adults only maybe, because the band was so loud at times. But the areas were very clean and well maintained. The bar areas were well staffed at all times they were open.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
It was tremendous, maybe better pillows would have been helpful.

Ship tip

Ear plugs for the pool area during the day time band playing.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5
we did no excursions but easily accessible.

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

4 out of 5
Very nice. The excursion to ocean world was too expensive for what you saw, it was somewhat hokey.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

4 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

4 out of 5

St. John's, Antigua

4 out of 5
The excursion while the staff was great, tastes of Antigua, they needed a second stop or mor things to try. They promised rum, but by the end of the tour you had maybe a shot glass of rum.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
Beautiful place the ‘mountain top’ the the beach were very enjoyable.

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5
Very nice water was warm beach was clean. Enjoyed not being led through the shopping area first and last part of trip.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Did it ourselves and it went well.
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7 Comments

Coolbeauty42    1 year ago

The Sky is my favorite small ship. Lots of fun!

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

DessertSteaks    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody    1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing your experience

Itspeace4me    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing.

Dumfy75    1 year ago

Thanks for your review, glad you mostly had a good time. If La Cucina was anything like it was on the Escape then I totally agree with you, it wasn’t bad but it wasn’t speciality dining standard.

cruising2004    1 year ago

Glad you had a great time on your cruise. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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