Our favorite ship - the NCL Sun - may be older, but still shines radiantly! There were always crew members polishing, shining, painting, etc. making the ship feel newer than she is.

The Sun is a happy ship! Her crew are more than attentive because it is their duty - they truly make one feel that it is a pleasure to make your vacation memorable and full of delightful surprises! I have to mention Brian Walters, who is one of the most caring officers you would meet anywhere on the planet. Brian was the first officer to greet us as we were going to our cabin. He made sure that our names were on a list of people who were privileged to dine at an officer's table - so we enjoyed a sumptuous dinner with interesting and entertaining anecdotes from Officer Walters. But I digress - I should start at the beginning:

Embarkation was efficiently handled, and we quickly found ourselves at home on the Sun. When you have been on a ship a few times, you get to know her, and it is comforting and comfortable to know where you are without needing to look at a deck plan. We were committed to host the cruise critic Sail Away party, and met a few of those who would join us the next day at the Meet and Greet. When you have participated in a CC roll call board, meeting people is great - like meeting an old friend, but you have never met! Read more