Santiago (Valparaiso) to the Panama Canal & Central America Norwegian Sun Cruise Reviews

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NCL SUN

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

Poppatop
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

NEVER AGAIN ON NCL!!! Wanted to do Panama Canal so decided to do this one. The cruise before had 80 illnesses and no one contacted us to inform us of the issue. We were not able to board ship until late afternoon and once on board could not get to cabin. Had to wait to be served any food or water the whole time on ship. We could not use the library until the last 3 days of 16 day cruise, ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Inside


Disappointed

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

photolady37
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this cruise because of the itinerary and the size of the ship. My husband has trouble walking and I didn't want a Mega Size ship where it would be a long walk to all the venues. I requested a cabin in the middle of the ship, and instead we had the very first cabin in the bow. I paid extra for "run of the ship" hoping for an upgrade or at least, a cabin in the middle. The dining room, ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window


Substandard Acute Gastro Enteritis Plagued Ship - Wonderful Ports

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

Peter-W
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Re NORWEGIAN SUN depart San Antonio (Santiago) 17 Feb 2018 heading to Miami. (Departure port was changed from Valparaiso to San Antonio shortly before the cruise) On arrival in our Cabin we were told that: • There was an outbreak of Acute Gastro Enteritis (AGE) / Norovirus on board • There was Maintenance planned during the cruise. We had not received any advice by email, text or ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


South American Explorer Repositioning Cruise

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

Melanie Imagines
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We thought the value was good for a 20 day cruise and haven't been to some of the ports in Chile, Peru, etc. The itinerary was great. Ending in San Francisco was a real treat for us to explore wine country. The balcony cabin was nice with lots of storage. The staff was very good in the dining and around the ship. Everyone one board had a terrible cold but not NCLs fault. The food was overly ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


NCL SUN

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

gac1
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Interesting route up the west coast of South America,really enjoyed crossing the equator. Great ports to visit and arriving under the golden gate bridge is historic for me. Thecship was old but in great shape however the food was marginal at best. Ports of call were interesting, easy access from dock for a few ports but most we had to take a bus to get to the city etc. Great ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window


Nice crew but the ship, entertainment and food failed to impress

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

VinoRojaCruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

The crew is very professional and accommodating. A few of the ship's interior spaces have recently been updated but the overwhelming majority of restaurants and bars are very worn and are in much need of modernization. While much of the musical entertainment was very good the majority of daily activities were geared for older passengers and lacked inspiration. The Cruise Director really needs ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Balcony


Great price!! Good Staff !! Fair Food!!

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

Vioyager53
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Great Price for the Vaue !! Ideal Itinerary. Fantastic Weather. Terrific IStateroom location close to the Elevator. Small enough Ship to walk about and not feel crowded. Overall a Memorable trip. Excellent Room Steward. Seven Seas Dining Room First Rate in maintaining the Standard of Evening Dress. Cagney's Steak House excellent !! Meet and Great a wonderful way to m make new onboard ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Mini-Suite


Average cruise, a bit of lack of politeness

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

ricardobajon
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The overall cruise can be regarded as average. Positive points : Entertainment : excellent shows, presentations and overall activities throughout the cruise Cabin service : the cabin steward kept very clean all the time. Overall cleaning Excellent waiters in main dining Free style Onboard treasury and cashier service Internet café service Duty free shores : good prices ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


Good cruise, with a little room for improvement

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

Hunt1530
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our sixth cruise on NCL and by far the longest at 20 days travelling as it did all the way from the port of San Antonio, Chile to San Francisco, CA, a distance of over 6,000 nautical miles aboard the Norwegian Sun, one of their smaller and older ships. This was also a “repositioning” cruise, taking the ship from Latin American ports to the Alaska circuit. I’ve come to understand that ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Balcony


South America and Mexico April 2016

Review for a South America Cruise on Norwegian Sun

paulabr
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We liked the ports and also we sailed into San Francisco. It was close to home and didn't have to fly but only one way. We flew into Santiago the day Of the cruise, didn't have to one of a wait to board. Never will we do this again, it's to stressful. As we have always gone in at least 2 days before. Ship was clean, but needs to be in dry dock for lots of work. We were in cabin 8062, but had ...
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Sail Date: April 2016


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