Norwegian Sun Review
The Sun still shines on the Sun despite prior reviews!
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We booked this cruise because the price was right, and the itinerary seemed good. I had read prior reviews of the Sun and was a but concerned, but booked anyway. We have sailed with NCL, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Carnival, Princess and a couple of older lines. This was our 28th cruise. We are in the 50-65 year age range.
THE GOOD:
I like the layout of the ship, the staff in general, and the small number of passengers. The cruise director, Pedro, is a real hoot and very good at his job. Despite prior reviews, the ship seemed clean and well kept. In all honesty, if you are cruising and are anal enough to notice carpet wear, some rust, and other little things (as listed in previous reviews), there probably is more wrong with the reviewer than the ship. The cabin was clean and my room steward was fine. If you want the glitz and fine art, you will have to pay for it on another line or a newer ship. To please me, the ship really just needs to be clean, cook my meals, clean my room, and get me from point A to Point B at a reasonable price. The rest is a bonus.
Cabin Review
Mini-Suite with Balcony
Cabin 8279, mini suite on the stern. Great cabin, wonderful complete bathroom with separate toilet. Huge tub and full shower. Sit down makeup area. Very large balcony. Great mattress and sheets. Only problem was some noise from Stardust Lounge from midnight to 3am. After complaints, the noise stopped. Shows end in the lounge at around 11pm, but the staff decided to do "sound checks" until 2:30 am. It only took one time of seeing a crazed sleepless nut (me) to stop this process. No further problems.