Norwegian Sky Cruise Reviews - Reviews

This was our 15th anniversary and first cruise.  It was a great experience.  The crew was very friendly and the ship was beautiful.  We were well informed with the details we needed to know about entertainment, dining, various charges/fees, excursions, etc.  Everything was very clean.  Only negative thing I could say is, I was not impressed with the food.  Quality was not exceptional as I heard it could be.  It was good, fresh and a good variety. I thought it was a great benefit for the last stop to be at Great Stirrup Cay (Norwegian's Island).  It's a good opportunity to socialize more with fellow travelers.  Beach chairs are provided and a good bbq buffet. 

1st cruise. enjoyed every minute. complete onboard staff was very friendly and helpful. I will do this again. Norwegian private island in the Bahamas is beautiful. would have enjoyed a longer stay there.

This ship Norwegian Sky was awesome. The layout much better than some larger ships I have been on. Has more pools. And freestyle dining is awesome. You can eat whenever you want rather than at an assigned dining time. The Captain and crew were awesome. They make you feel like family so when you leave they make you feel like you want to come and see them(cruise with them) again.  I would definitely go on this same cruise again. I really can not say anything negative. The food was good. I admit not as good as Royal Carribean who are known for their food. But I had plenty of delicious food on this cruise and was very pleased no complaints.  And the entertainment/shows were very good too. I hightly recommend this cruise ship. You won't be disappointed.

I was a first time cruiser with my boyfriend and we loved every second of it. We loved the entertainment and other activities on board. We enjoyed it and will definitely plan another cruise after this one.

I gave it a four stars as I firmly believe that all charges should be upfront with all customers and not just telling them that there will be a charge at the end. It can be deceiving and I personally hate sticker shock. Budget at least $100 per person as a service charge at the end. 

Overall the cruise was great. There were a few unexpected charges and some unclear directions all some of the excursions. The staff was very nice and always helpful.

We just booked a general inside room where the cruise ship assigns rooms.  This was our second cruise with NCL and anticipated a nice inside cabin.  The one we got was on the 9th level which is good; however, it was the smallest room we have ever had on a cruise ship.  When I looked at the picture of the surrounding rooms, I could see our room had a section which was blocked off.  Not sure if it was for storage or the stairs, which were right by our room.  People running in the hallway and up/down stairs all evening.  In addition, the bed was "hard as a rock".  The food was very good and the ship was clean.  Boarding was relatively quick, around 45 minutes.  Did not have to wait to be seated in the dining room anytime.  I felt the time between courses was a bit too long.  I will continue to consider NCL for future cruises, but I will book my own cabin.

This was the first cruise that my husband and I have been on .We had a very nice time, it was very relaxing, the food and service was great but a few down sides were the ship was freezing....It was so cold everywhere you went I had to carry a jacket with me at all times. I was a bit disappointed that the only shows were lame game shows. I was looking forward to a good comedian. All in all, the cruise was nice and someday I would like to do it again.

I had a great time for my mother's 62 birthday. Must do again real soon. The food was great and do read the entertainment. The staff was amazing everyone made us feel like family. The showers in the cabins could be bigger and so could the beds. My electricity stopped working in my cabin for a couple of hours but was resolved the next day.

I was on this ship 7 yrs ago and thought it was the least of all the cruises we had been on. Service was ok, food was less than good, and the shows were boring. Then we booked it again 3 years ago and did not realize it was the same ship-not very good experience again. We just went on the same ship taking one last chance-BINGO-much better! The entire menu had just changed the week prior our trip. I need to say it was probably the BEST meals we have ever had on any ship. OUTSTANDING job on all the sit down meals. 5 star!!! I ate at the buffet a few time (I have just broken my ankle so getting around the buffet was difficult) and the food was very good. Presentation, great selection and flavor was all very good. The stage for the show is small so there was mostly singing and dancing every night. Staff was very nice. On the down side--The ship needs new carpet and some other remodeling. The pool area needs more help picking up plates, glasses, etc. I got no extra privileges as far as my broken ankle. Although I did get a shower chair. The communication for me to get on and off the ship was bad. We asked the front desk about the easiest way to disembark the ship our last day and there was nothing in place. I had to stand in long lines getting off the ship and going through the port. At one point, going through customs a port  employee asked why the ship did not give me special instructions for SPECIAL NEEDS. He moved me through the last few minutes but by that time I was out of energy and almost out to the car.

The ship is very nice, the customer service is out standing!! The food could use some work perhaps an array of options as to what they will serve in different dinning rooms.

The food was horrible, no verity, the same thing over and over and it was all poorly cooked. The only way to get a good meal was to pay a large amount extra. I ended up trashing more drinks then I drank because only 2 bartenders knew how to make a drink. Our first day on the cruise we went to the spa. My daughter was forgotten for almost an hour and once they realized they forgot her they shortened her services, but not the price. My manicure polish started coming off in less the 24 hours. We left the spa about 9:30pm and the only restaurant opened was on deck 11, the buffet and all they had was old chicken wings and cold pizza. We ended up ordering room service and the salad came with no lettuce.

The refrigerator in our room was not cold, I called and requested it be fixed but no one ever fixed it. The hair drier only worked on low, we requested another and it never came. The cleaning person walked in on us twice when we were changing. When he knocked on the door we yelled wait, but he started to open the door anyway.

The cruise staff was either really nice or really rude, no in between.

This was my first cruise and I do not know if I will ever cruise again, maybe on a different cruise line.

Great cruise for a short weekend getaway. The reason for the three stars was the food was not great and the boat itself is just a little rundown in comparison to other cruises I've been on (which were longer and further away). Otherwise great deal for the money!

This cruise had night life with the good music and all white party. I love how they have free style dining unlike carnival who has you sit with strangers. The staff was beyond nice and anything you wanted they got no extra cost. From the moment I arrived I felt at home.

The staff on the ship were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and the ship was in good condition. There were many onboard activities to keep people interested. I do not recommend playing the Bingo games, they were misleading in how they were going to be played and the winnings were not worth the buy-in. The ship is not a "party" ship, but if you are in need of relaxation with some fun thrown in, this is the ship for you.  We only ate in the included dining rooms, so my take on the food may be narrow.  The food is passable. There are a couple of dishes that were delicious, but as a whole, the chefs fail to deliver culinary greatness. Stick to steak or pasta and you are ok. I tried the lamb and it was so bad I had to leave it uneaten. Sadly, my server failed to get back to us in a timely manner, so my husband finished his dinner and I had nothing to eat. We ended up going to the buffet so I could grab a bite. I will say that the mushroom Ravioli was quite tasty. The gnocchi with squash sauce could have been perfection, but the heavy oil that it was cooked with on the flat top left a burnt-oil flavor to the gnocchi. It overwhelmed the flavor of the sauce which actually was pure culinary genius in execution.  It was a constant disappointment every evening. I will say that the buffet does have some good offerings and a fresh omelet outside on the back of the boat watching the sunrise is always enjoyable. I did order room service one night, while the menu is very limited, the food was delicious.  All in all, I would like to try one of their larger ships to compare this cruise to. The freestyle cruise aspect was very enjoyable.

Always enjoy the ambiance , staff and entertainment on Norwegian. However the food is so awful  that many times I could not eat it.. Some of the food  at the buffet made me sick just to look at it. What a shame because I cruise every two weeks and I would be a repeat customer except for the food.

Carnival is a much better bang for the buck.

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Regarding customer service, I thought your entire staff (with one exception) was extremely attentive, helpful and exceedingly pleasant.  We celebrated 2 birthdays and 1 wedding anniversary and we were all acknowledged nicely.  

The food options were just alright.  The best event was on the private island which I could have stayed at longer.

All in all, we had a nice time but the ship is very old, the tv and staterooms were very worn. 

Also, late night options and room service were very limited.  

Considering the cost was so low, this was a nice little get-away.  The food could have been better, but I loved the free-style dining of NCL.  Next time I would invest in at least one night of specialty dining though. The crew and staff were all very welcoming and eager to help.  The one thing that I would definitely do again is renting the small cabana on Stirrup Cay.  If your idea of heaven is lounging on a beach chair sipping a fruity drink, snacking on shrimp & fruit, under a ceiling fan, with the warm turquoise water spread out before you then rent a cabana.  It is well worth the high price tag.  First, it comes with a $50.00 food/drink credit. The ceiling fan is the bomb when it is very hot & humid.  The cabanas also come with towels, floating cushions, a small refrigerator, and a freshwater shower. Sooo worth it!!

This was my first cruise.  Loved it!  The staff was excellent!  Anything you need, they will get it for you.  Very relaxing for the most part.  Really loved the beaches, Crystal clear waters, was beautiful.  Rented one of the party rafts to float on, too bad someone stole it when we went to lunch.  :(  The ship was very clean.  The staff was very helpful. I would do it again, but I would take a longer trip next time!

Our cruise was a bit more than expected according to other reviews. Yet my husband and I have talked about our experience and we are planning to cruise with Norwegian again, this time with our grands. 

The excursions were great at all 3 ports. I especially enjoyed the Great Stirrup Cays. Quiet, yet a lot of entertainment. The Wave Runner excursion was on the money! The food was tasty, maybe step it up a notch with some sea food. Other than that my birthday week was AWESOME.....