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Norwegian Sun Review

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Norwegian Sun Western Caribbean

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Norwegian Sun
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stiej
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

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Sail Date: Mar 2012
Cabin: Penthouse with Balcony
Traveled with children

Embarkation: We were cutting it close getting to the pier. I mean like are we going to get to board close. We ended up getting there at 2:45 (they ask that you be there by 3 as they shut down at 330). But, everything was fine. We went quickly through the terminal and got VIP check in. We had cabins 9076 and 9077. Our concierge David and butler Dilip met with us and Dilip escorted us to our rooms which were already ready. 9076 was huge with a nice living room, but watch plopping down on the couch or you might fracture your tailbone! It is NOT soft! Does the cabin/ship show signs of wear? Yes. Should that ruin your trip - no. The view from this cabin is phenomenal. The kids were in 9077 next door which was a very small comparative to other lines we have been on (first NCL cruise), balcony stateroom, but it worked fine. The concierge lunch had already been shut down, so we ate upstairs at the buffet. Had the muster drill and off we went. We ate dinner that night at Il Adagio. It was pretty good. Calamari and pasta fagioli (but chicken based? not like the pasta fagioli I am used to) and a seafood alfredo for dinner.

Day 1 (sea day): One thing that surprised me about the entire cruise is that it never felt crowded. Maybe that is because we are coming off of ships like the Disney Magic, Carnival Dream where they are crowded, but you figure on a sea day the pools would be slammed, restaurants super crowded but it never felt like that. We ate breakfast in Il Adagio for the concierge guests. Excellent hot breakfast menu. Lunch was in the buffet. We did dinner at Le Bistro - YUM! A must eat. Escargot, the most tender beef. Delicious. The hubby and I got a couples massage from Cherry and Connie and it was divine. The kids played at the pool. My son and I did Bingo twice. Kids always got a free pack when they played with an adult. Overall a great day.

Day 2 (cozumel) - We signed up to play the Amazing Cozumel Race. We were a little concerned since we had the kids with us (11 and 8) but we were excited. We were one of two teams from Norwegian. The other 16 teams were either people staying in Cozumel or from the two Royal Caribbean ships. Teams ranged from 2 up to like 10. It was a BLAST! If you are a high adrenaline, adventure sort of group - this is a must do. It is played very similar as it is on tv and you are running all over Cozumel solving clues. It ends at a Mexican Restaurant where you get a free drink and chips and salsa (most also buy lunch which is HUGE portions. If you get the quesadillas, just split it with someone). We ended up coming in 4th out of 18 which I dont think is too shabby! After the game, we stopped in some shops for souvenirs and then back to the ship. We ended up eating at the buffet since we were tired!

Cabin Review

Penthouse with Balcony

Cabin SE

Beautiful, spacious. Loved the separate living room/bedroom but would not book again because it will shake you out of bed coming in and out of port. Horrible vibration.

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