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Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to Cuba

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 8
Helpful Votes: 248

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
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Norwegian Sun

4 Night Cuba (Overnight) & Key West (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 13, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 5206

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

I really do enjoy Cuba. I was already planning another trip before getting off the ship from this one. Going solo was an experience in itself. I love photography, so this was perfect for me.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very easy. Was on the ship within minutes of arrival

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Only used the buffet on this trip. I thought the food was good. Had a nice assortment of choices. The staff were very friendly and helpful (Omelets, etc.)

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
I ranked okay, because I really didn't do any of this on this cruise. I was solo and just wanted to relax and have fun, which I did!

Entertainment

I caught the tail end of the first night's show thanks to an error in the Cruise Compass-it stated 8:30 but show was actually at 8. This ship only does a ONE TIME show, and if you miss it too bad. The only other show I was interested in was the same night I was off the ship at Tropicana.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone I passed was friendly and spoke. I did not use dining room, but the crew in the Garden Cafe were excellent. My room steward did a good job, she always asked of my day, but is not an overly bubbly type of person

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Except for the love bugs that were all over the place, the ship was fantastic to me-of course the crew was pressure washing and sweeping most of the first day getting rid of the love bugs.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Everything fine here, except of course the size of the shower, but that is a common thing

Ship tip

Relax and enjoy yourself. You will be in good hands

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida Did not visit port

I am from the area

Key West, Florida

4 out of 5
Just caught the hop on/hop off and rode to Hemingway House, then returned to ship after that. I did stop at Sloppy Joe's and stood in front of the bar for over 30 minutes and not one soul spoke or served.

HAVANA, CUBA

5 out of 5
My first ship excursion got cancelled (Hemingway House) which was the ONLY tour I wanted to do. I booked another tour through the ship and regret every minute of it. The guide was very mono-toned and seemed as if he didn't really want you to ask questions. After that one, I had already booked a private tour (via classic car) online and had the time of my life. Guide was amazing in so many levels. I feel as if I am a part of her family now. Next I booked Tropicana through the ship-I traveled solo this time, and just felt more comfortable going there this way. The show is absolutely spectacular, and would go there again. I am already planning on returning to Cuba again. (This will be trip # 3 if I do)

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Was off the ship very quickly. It seems from the time the announced it, I was quickly checked out of ship, speaking with customs and headed to my vehivle.
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