Great Cruise to the Southern Caribbean

Item: Norwegian Sun
Rating: 3.9
Author: mikehauff

Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

mikehauff

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

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10 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 28, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8050

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

If you enjoy sea days this itinerary works well. Two sea days in the beginning and two at the end. Only one port required tendering which is nice. The ship is smaller (78,000 tons) and with 2000 passengers to 900 crew the service is great.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Embarkation was very quick and painless. We were on the ship and eating lunch in the Seven Seas Dining room by 12:00pm

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

We found our food in the dining rooms to be excellent throughout the cruise. We did not have any waiting times for a table for four. The dining at the buffet was congested and finding a table was a challenge, but overall still a positive experience.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We enjoyed all the shows. We found the dancers and singers to be very good and I would rate them as the most talented we have seen in 25 cruises. They were not shy about mingling with the passengers. Very visible though out the cruise.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

This ship is due for a 3 week dry dock in March 2018. However we felt the ship was very well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Cabin was very nice. Bathrooms are small but functional. Bed could have been a little more comfortable. We requested a foam pad which the steward had on the bed right away.

Ship tip

Don't wait until 1 minute before a show starts, then walk up front and wonder why you can't get a seat. For best seats arrive 15-30 minutes before show starts.

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