Norwegian Sky Review

The Sky's the Limit?

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GuyGenie
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Jul 2010
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First review here... My first cruise was a 4ngt Disney Magic cruise, back when she was the only Disney Ship in 1998. Since then I have been on Disney 6 times, Carnival 4 times, and RCCL 2 twice. This was my 13th cruise in 12 years, and my first NCL. I had a great time, and I can't say that I would not use NCL again, as I know I will, but that said, I can say NCL did not impress me. But thanks to this forum I sort of knew going into the deal that Norwegian Sky was in a word... lacking.

I am not sure where it got its name "Sky" from, but I read were they almost sent this ship to its sister line in China, Star Cruises. After being on it I would say its time to do this unless they want really invest into the ship via RCCL's treatment of Enchantment of the Seas or Carnivals upgrades to the Fantasy Class ships. Compared to both of these, Sky just does not hold up.

My friend and I took RedCoach USA bus lines from Orlando to MIA. If I may give this new business a bit of a holler.... It was $99 round trip per person, and parking in Orlando was free! The bus was VERY luxurious, with only 3 across seating as each seat was very wide and completely reclinable as well. Took a cab from MIA to the port, which is a flat $24.00 and arrived. Arrival at the port was very quick. We got there at 11am. A porter greeted us with "cabin number!". He was so friend. He gave us two tags for our three pieces of luggage so I asked for a third. Got the bad tagged and before I could reach into my back pocket to get my wallet he asks "Are you going to give me something for handling your bags". RUDE!!! His tip was down graded $4.00 for the three bags. Sad because I don't mind tipping but poor service is not to be rewarded. Walked into the terminal and several very similar interactions with the screeners. There was no line, and finally one of them smiled ask she asked me to put my carry on bag on the belt. I thanked her for the smile. She was the only one in the terminal to do so. No line to check in but the person was cold and could not be joked with. Upstairs we waited to board and scolded with a "EXCUSE ME SIR," and shame shame finger as we apparent headed into a part of the waiting room reserved for suite guests. Ok. Waited about 45minutes and finally on board. We had for the Garden Cafe for lunch but honestly was not impressed. Went to the desk to book Aquaventure shore excursion and dinning for the cruise. I booked Cagney's on the first night, Le Bistro on the second and II Adagio on the third night. We left the fourth night open. Dinning: Cagney's was ok, we had what I would call a Good Meal, the Service was good, and the food was good. At $25.00 a per person I originally thought it was a fair price. Le Bistro on the second night, though only $20.00 per person proved to be much better. While not quite what I would call excellent, it was completely enjoyable and memorable meal. The onion soap was flavorful, and the Duck was among the best duck I ever had. The atmosphere was more intimate and fancy then that of Cagney's, I left thinking this should have been $25.00 and Cagney's $20.00. We book Le Bistro for our last night upon leaving. The II Agadio was, even at only $10.00 a person, a complete disappointment. I don't even remember what I ordered, but I remember the sub par service. Empty bottle of wine from prior party out our table remained chillin in the elevated ice bucket through the course of my entire meal and at no time did a server come and check how the food was. And at best, I could describe the food as on par with... Ragu. No bad I suppose, but definitely not what you go into a specialty dinning experience on a cruise ship for.

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Closet was small, and beds were VERY firm. But there was room under the beds for luggage. Bath room is small but manageable. Rooms has slight vibrations when the ships maneuvering thrusters are utilized.

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