Norwegian Sky Review

Started off not so good, got better

Review for the Bahamas Cruise on Norwegian Sky
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gandbwentonacruise
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Mar 2017
Cabin: Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window

This was our second cruise, we had been on our previous one in an inside cabin, so that is what we chose. I am claustrophobic, the cabin was way too small! I had a panic attack in the cabin, which was on level 8, and the hallways were so narrow too. I went to guest services and said I would be happy to pay for an upgrade, I was told the cruise was totally booked and I would not be able to change rooms. One woman took pity on me and told me to check back in case of no shows. Finally, after checking back a 4th time at almost 8:30pm, there was an oceanview room available, we paid a small upgrade and were happy with the big round window. It also was down a very short hallway and close to the elevator and stairs. We did have an employee use a key to get in, she said the room was marked unoccupied, they were giving those rooms to employees. We were just glad to have the better room, we didn't complain. Also with both the first and final room, our first keycards did not work, many passengers had the same problem, a minor inconvenience. The only issue I had with the cabin was the bed, it made a horrible clanging noise when we moved while on it.

The food wasn't anything special, we mostly ate at the buffet so we could have a variety. The set up was pretty bad, most people waited on line which took forever and the food was cold by the time we got drinks and sat down. The other cruise we had been on had much better flow and accessibility, that would be a major improvement. We went to the Palace restaurant one evening, the service was wonderful, the food was ok. We are not big drinkers, the virgin mixed drinks were very good and the water is filtered.

We didn't partake in any of the cruise activities, we like to relax and sunbathe while on the ship. My husband enjoyed watching the kids play basketball, we heard from many that the pool water was cold so we didn't even dunk our feet.

Cabin Review

Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window

Cabin OI

Original room 8311 felt very small, hallway was extremely narrow. Claustrophobics need at least a window or a balcony to feel at ease. Bed make noise when we moved on it, cabin was clean and comforable otherwise. Showers are a tight fit, I am average size, my husband is big and tall.

Port Reviews

Miami

Very fast and easy to get on ship, however cabin was not ready to occupy.

Great Stirrup Cay

Island was beautiful! We enjoyed swimming and snorkeling on our own, the water is clear and so amazing. Food was just ok, no drinks offered by buffet. We had beer and virgin drinks which were very cold and refreshing on the beach.

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