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Norwegian Sun Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

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Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5
Norwegian Sun

5 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 09, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9102

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

I chose this ship, because it is one of the best in class for service and friendless. (there are only two in class: The Sky & The Sun). The better dance choice is The NCL Sun, if you like live music and great dance floors, it is better on the Sun than on the Sky. The Latin band, 440 duo, is an excellent band, I cruised three times over the last two months just to go back and party with them, their contract is up in January so hurry. The new High Five band is incredible as well. The staff on the Sun know how to pick entertainment for this ship. The food service in the MDRs, service taste and temperature was perfect. I will give the buffet 8 to 9 out of a 10 for their meals and service. Now for the not so good, my cabin upon arrival was reeking of vomit, I don't know how they could have released this cabin into service for the next guest in this condition. All I can say is that the poor cabin steward is over worked and was afraid to not clear this cabin; it should have been condemned until a proper clean out could have been performed by the right members of the crew. I complained but there was a little bit of nonchalant about the way the handled the situation. Believe me, they did try to rectify, but they fell short. Of course I got sick, vomiting like Linda Blair in the Exorcist. I had to visit the hospital; $1800 and two hours later, I was sent on my way. Do you think I got an apology, maybe roses? I got nothing. The crew members I knew went all out to to help, with cut green apples from the Manager at Cagney's Steakhouse, to the Bar Manager in the Atrium sending me ginger ale. Those are the little people who make you feel special, not the big bosses who ignored my hospital visit and their lack of a clean cabin. With all that I still have not lost hope in NCL. They, the bosses, did as little as possible to rectify, but in the end, it was the little people of NCL that came to the rescue. That is what keeps me coming back. But YOUR experience will differ so don't get on the ship looking for negative, have fun and put in writing to the GM on board your troubles and then get back to the fun, letting the proper people handle your complaint. Happy cruising to all!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Excellent

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
MDR Excellent service and excellent on the taste and temperature.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Excellent game shows, dance venues and Music

Entertainment

5 out of 5
My favorite bands are the 440 Duo and the High Five band, they were excellent.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
NCL has the friendliest crew at sea.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship is kept in clean and serviceable condition

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
The size is one of the larger cabins at sea in a smaller ship , so if size matters this is it. Unfortunately the cabin was not cleaned properly, the smell of vomit in the cabin was horrific I don't know or understand how the steward released this cabin for the next guest, which was me. This caused a expensive visit to the hospital for me for me vomiting.

Ports of call

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Very easy to walk off, especially now that the port authority sets up the visa cameras on the deck.
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2 Comments

MuscCruise    5 years ago

Wow that is great that you were able to remain so positive despite what happened. And you are right that it is typically the crew members that make a difference and not corporate. Thanks for sharing!!

Cruiserike0322    5 years ago

Great, so glad you enjoyed them

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