Norwegian Sky 10/06/2008

Background: I am in my early 60's and have been on 40 something sailings over the years. My traveling companion, early 40's, had never cruised before and didn't think he would like it. This was the reason we picked this 4 day sailing. It was not the normal Sky itinerary; we visited Nassau, Great Stirrup Cay and a day at sea rather than Grand Bahamas Island. Needless to say my friend is now hooked on cruising and is bugging me to go again soon.

Arrival: We flew down to Fort Lauderdale on an early morning flight from Philadelphia. I own a condo there and visit often. I find fares to Lauderdale to be far less then to Miami and the airport has easy access and baggage claim. We found the NCL representatives in the baggage claim area and booked the $40.00 pp round trip NCL bus to the Port of Miami. While waiting for our luggage, we ducked into the Rest Room for a quick change of clothes from heavier fall items to light summer shorts and golf shirts. The temperature in Florida was in the high 80's upon arrival. After a short wait we were on the bus with about 25 other passengers and arrived at the port within 30 minutes. Read more