NCL Sky Southern / Exotic Caribbean 7-14 March 2004

We chose this ship mainly because of the itinerary but also because we had sailed on the Sky before and this had probably been our best cruise to date. Exceptional service, wonderful staff and crew and a nicely laid out classy ship - no neon and glitz.

A small, but 'perfectly formed', CC group had been conversing on the boards prior to the cruise. Part of the group were in San Juan the night before and we arranged to meet in the Wyndham Old San Juan. Within minutes of the appointed time Sunnylady and her husband, SweetMelissa and her better half and Weemo (my wife) and myself were enjoying our first drinks together. We have been very fortunate on all our cruises to have met some lovely people. This cruise was to be no different. The six of us hit it off straight away. Despite having spent most of the day travelling we decided to give Barachina in the old town a quick visit and get the holiday off to a good start with one of their famous Pina Coladas. Then it was off to bed to rest for our eagerly awaited cruise. Read more