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Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 56

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Norwegian Sun

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 11, 2007

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

The Sun is a beautiful ship. The rooms were comfortable and there was ample space for clothes as well as a safe for valuables. The bathroom was a little "cosy" but serviceable, but the shower curtain was not stationary which contributed to getting the bathroom floor wet with each shower. The ship was immaculate! Our room was always tidy and very clean. All public areas were shining! The staff does a wonderful job, and anticipated our needs extremely well. The entertainers (the Jean Ryan dancers) were the best we've seen on any cruise. Food and service at the restaurants was great. My husband and I especially enjoy the concept of "freestyle cruising" as we don't feel rushed to get ready for dinner. This is especially important when the ship is in port. Also, we enjoyed the atrium and glassed in elevators. Our room was located near the elevators which was especially important to us as my husband had recent hip surgery and ambulates with a cane. The staff was attentive to his needs when they saw hin having difficulty getting up from the dining room table. They were always cheerfully offering assistance. Of the 8 cruises we'e taken, I would rate this one as one of the two best. The port of New Orleans is accessible to those of us in the southern part of Illinois who wish to drive to the port, so I hope NCL plans to remain in that port.

Ports of call

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
I've been to Cozumel several times and it was more crowded than usual this time. The weather wasn't good so our outing to the beach was cancelled.
Don't Miss: Los Cinco Solas gift shop and restaurant where you can get wonderful vanilla

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5
This was my second trip to Belize and I found that the waterfront area is more developed than it was in my previous visit... Again, the people seemed to be glad to have tourists.
Don't Miss: The Dolphin Encounter

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
A very good port with a variety of activities. The "Beach Break" was very enjoyable.

Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala

5 out of 5
I enjoyed this port and it left me wanting to see more of Guatemala. The people seemed happy to have us there. I took the trolly tour and the guide was very imformative. I would like to go to the rainforest on another trip there.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
A very good port with a variety of activities. The "Beach Break" was very enjoyable.

Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala

5 out of 5
I enjoyed this port and it left me wanting to see more of Guatemala. The people seemed happy to have us there. I took the trolly tour and the guide was very imformative. I would like to go to the rainforest on another trip there.

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5
This was my second trip to Belize and I found that the waterfront area is more developed than it was in my previous visit... Again, the people seemed to be glad to have tourists.
Don't Miss: The Dolphin Encounter

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
I've been to Cozumel several times and it was more crowded than usual this time. The weather wasn't good so our outing to the beach was cancelled.
Don't Miss: Los Cinco Solas gift shop and restaurant where you can get wonderful vanilla

Pros: the Sun--such a beautiful ship!

Cons: small shower and flimsy shower curtain

Recommends Norwegian Sun? Yes!

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