Great ports, so-so food

Item: Norwegian Sun
Rating: 3
Author: daddyatt

Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

daddyatt

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 63

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 12, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 0010

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Enjoyed the overall cruise, especially the ports. The specialty restaurants were excellent regarding food and service (Churascaria and Le Bistro) but the free dining choices were less than spectacular. Dining room staff seemed unsure of themselves and many dishes were disappointing. Buffet was okay but not as many choices as other ships I've been on. Room steward, Daryl, was excellent.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Specialty restaurants great-dining rooms and buffet looked better than they tasted.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Only saw parts of some shows.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Dining room staff was awkward. Room steward Daryl was great. Cruise director Richard Matic was great.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Packed a lot of ammenities on a small ship. Pool was way too small.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Typically small but efficient. TV lacked ESPN International channel and balcony had no ventilated matting to drain water. Could have used in room waste basket. Linens were fresh.