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Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to South America

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Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

15 Night South America (Buenos Aires To Santiago)

Sail date: April 10, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9104

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Check-in was long. My DH admitted to having symptoms of a cold so had to be assessed by a doctor. Then the computer checking the reciprocity fee went down. Boarding the ship was unusual in that we entered via the luggage shoot on level 3.

We didn't pay to eat in any of the speciality restaurants. We varied eating between the various free restaurants which generally gave adequate variety and mixed quality. I wasn't overly impressed with the Garden Cafe, preferring either of the two main dining rooms. It would be nice to have had a change in the menu the second week. The pineapple crepes in the Garden Cafe were to die for.

Prior to leaving home both my DH & I loaded the iconcierge app on our phones. The app has information about where and when activities were scheduled and information about the location of the various restaurants. My DH decided to pay the $10pp for the 2 of us to be able to communicate on the ship through the iconcierge app. A great investment as we spent a lot of time apart from each other due to our different interests.

I utilised the gym most days and had little problem completing a workout. I also utilised the spa pools a handful of times. The water could have been hotter.
I went to several of the evening shows most of which I enjoyed. I suggest you take a drink with you from one of the bars as they only had two waiters serving downstairs in the Stardust Theatre. The cruise dancers and singers were great and performed under some difficult conditions. All the entertainment staff were great. I rarely left Dazzles before midnight. I loved Blue Notes, they played a great variety of music and had a great sound.
Even though the cruise tours are expensive, I booked the tour to Bluff Cove through the ship(the only way it can be booked). Several of the ports we booked private tours. we also did the free walking tour in Montevideo and hired a car in Puerto Madryn

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food was nothing special.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the evening entertainment in the Stardust Theatre and the music and special activities in Dazzles

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All the staff were fantastic especially the entertainment staff.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Our room 9104 was an inside cabin on deck 9 at the bow end of the boat. The room was adequate in size and the bed comfortable. I had read about the bathroom and despite its small size and our large girth we both managed fine. There was adequate storage for all our belongings. Our room steward Ryann was very efficient and courteous. We both slept through the night of the big swell and the ship listing due to the position of our room.