familyof4cruising Posted October 13, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We just got back from the Sky. I will admit I am not a fan of smaller ships, BUT the Sky I love! Virginia the concierge is amazing! This cruise was excellent. We stayed in the Ritz Carlton South Beach last night and I can say that suite life VIP treatment on NCL compares to the luxury of the Ritz. If you have any questions...I will be very happy to help. I think someone wanted me to compare the Imagination with the Sky...well there is no comparison the Sky wins! Last Columbus day weekend I was on the Imagination and I can say NCL has a better product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlazzz Posted October 13, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Nice to hear, I was on the SKY last February and really did enjoy it. Living in Florida really does have its advantages considering all the last minute deals available during these tough economic times. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted October 13, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Nice to hear, I was on the SKY last February and really did enjoy it. Living in Florida really does have its advantages considering all the last minute deals available during these tough economic times. :D If I lived in FL I would be on a weekend cruise once a month! Alot of Floridians on our cruise. We do not have that luxury in NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted October 13, 2009 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We just got back from the Sky. I will admit I am not a fan of smaller ships, BUT the Sky I love! Virginia the concierge is amazing! This cruise was excellent. We stayed in the Ritz Carlton South Beach last night and I can say that suite life VIP treatment on NCL compares to the luxury of the Ritz. quote] I had Virginia as my concierge when I was on the Sun! I had heard she was on the Sky but when I went in September - no Virginia. The concierge we had said she was had gotten married to a crew member on the Dawn! He also said that she was transferring to the Dawn for her next contract. I'm booked in a suite 10/2010 and I hope she's there! I also enjoyed the Sky and can't wait to cruise her again! NayRN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted October 13, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We just got back from the Sky. I will admit I am not a fan of smaller ships, BUT the Sky I love! Virginia the concierge is amazing! This cruise was excellent. We stayed in the Ritz Carlton South Beach last night and I can say that suite life VIP treatment on NCL compares to the luxury of the Ritz. quote] I had Virginia as my concierge when I was on the Sun! I had heard she was on the Sky but when I went in September - no Virginia. The concierge we had said she was had gotten married to a crew member on the Dawn! He also said that she was transferring to the Dawn for her next contract. I'm booked in a suite 10/2010 and I hope she's there! I also enjoyed the Sky and can't wait to cruise her again! NayRN She didn't say when she was leaving. I will be on the Dawn in August, but not in a suite. Hopefully she remembers me! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cer10lee Posted October 13, 2009 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2009 so glad you enjoyed....I'm THIS CLOSE to my weekend cruise on Sky! Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted October 14, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted October 14, 2009 so glad you enjoyed....I'm THIS CLOSE to my weekend cruise on Sky! Can't wait. You will have a great time. I hope you have the amazing weather we had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_Steve Posted October 14, 2009 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Is Rich Purpura still the comedian? He was funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTwosome Posted October 14, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2009 You will have a great time. I hope you have the amazing weather we had. FINALLY!! Someone has returned from a three nighter on the Sky!! It's not that I don't love reading about everyone's experiences, but with the extra day I feel like if I ask questions about dining or activities, things might be different on the shorter cruise. I'm so glad to hear you loved it. If I lived in FL I'd be there with you on the weekend cruises once a month!! Now... on to my questions!!! First, and I hope you don't mind taking a moment... if you look at the menus at this link: http://travel.webshots.com/album/567227133OsfzQd Did you have three out of four of these menus while you were on the Sky, some of them, three completely different menus, or... ? I can't decide if I want to try LeBistro on this one, so knowing what I will or won't be missing in the MDR would be helpful. Also, were there 'dress up or not' and White Hot Party nights? Do you remember which nights they were? How about Quest? THANKS!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalv66 Posted October 14, 2009 #10 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I would love to stay in a suite. May I ask if you got a good price? You can email me at vivalv66@comcast.net. We are booked in a balcony in December. Would love to upgrade but probably too much. Thanks! Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted October 14, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Is Rich Purpura still the comedian? He was funny! Sorry...I never went to the comedian...I didn't have my kids so we enjoyed the company of our friends and had LONG dinners and never made it to any of the main shows. FINALLY!! Someone has returned from a three nighter on the Sky!! It's not that I don't love reading about everyone's experiences, but with the extra day I feel like if I ask questions about dining or activities, things might be different on the shorter cruise. I'm so glad to hear you loved it. If I lived in FL I'd be there with you on the weekend cruises once a month!! Now... on to my questions!!! First, and I hope you don't mind taking a moment... if you look at the menus at this link: http://travel.webshots.com/album/567227133OsfzQd Did you have three out of four of these menus while you were on the Sky, some of them, three completely different menus, or... ? I can't decide if I want to try LeBistro on this one, so knowing what I will or won't be missing in the MDR would be helpful. Also, were there 'dress up or not' and White Hot Party nights? Do you remember which nights they were? How about Quest? THANKS!!!! :) We ate at Cagneys on Friday, in the MDR for Lobster night on Saturday and Le Bistro on Sunday. I wouldn't miss Le Bistro or Cagneys! Looking forward to February to getting the mushroom soup in the bread, the escargot and the oysters. Sorry I never looked at the MDR menus when we ate at the Specialty Restaurants. Quest was on Sunday night at 10:15. The Hot White party was on Saturday at the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTwosome Posted October 14, 2009 #12 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Sorry...I never went to the comedian...I didn't have my kids so we enjoyed the company of our friends and had LONG dinners and never made it to any of the main shows. We ate at Cagneys on Friday, in the MDR for Lobster night on Saturday and Le Bistro on Sunday. I wouldn't miss Le Bistro or Cagneys! Looking forward to February to getting the mushroom soup in the bread, the escargot and the oysters. Sorry I never looked at the MDR menus when we ate at the Specialty Restaurants. Quest was on Sunday night at 10:15. The Hot White party was on Saturday at the pool. Thanks, that was fast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoPartyHou Posted October 14, 2009 #13 Share Posted October 14, 2009 ..this will be my first time on NCL...always been a Carnival fan...I'm REAL excited..this will also be my friend's very first cruise.....my question- is there a restaurant that cooks at your table "Benihana's" style? I think I've seen that in a promo for the ship but wasnt sure..thx for your help! I CANT WAIT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted October 14, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks, that was fast!! Have a great cruise! ..this will be my first time on NCL...always been a Carnival fan...I'm REAL excited..this will also be my friend's very first cruise.....my question- is there a restaurant that cooks at your table "Benihana's" style? I think I've seen that in a promo for the ship but wasnt sure..thx for your help! I CANT WAIT!!! No there isn't that type on the Sky...I think the Sky was built proir to Freestyle. You will just have to go on another NCL cruise to get that.;) The Sky is a great intro for you and your friend with NCL. I sailed Carnival this August out of NYC ( because I didnt want to do the same NCL ship 3 years in a row)...and wasn't happy with my cruise at all. I think you will be very happy with Freestyle and NCL- Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nseagirl Posted October 14, 2009 #15 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Nice to hear, I was on the SKY last February and really did enjoy it. Living in Florida really does have its advantages considering all the last minute deals available during these tough economic times. :D I will be on the Sky next February and was wondering what I can possibly expect the temp to be during that time. How was the weather for your Feb. cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted October 14, 2009 Author #16 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I will be on the Sky next February and was wondering what I can possibly expect the temp to be during that time. How was the weather for your Feb. cruise? We cruise every February. We have had from 60 to 85 in Miami. We usually cruise to the Caribbean not Bahamas, but you can expect from 68-85 in the Bahamas. It's hit or miss. It's always better than being home in snow!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinitrvlr Posted October 14, 2009 #17 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Is Rich Purpura still the comedian? He was funny! We were on this same sailing, and yes, Rich Purpura is still the comedian, and yes he is still funny:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted October 14, 2009 Author #18 Share Posted October 14, 2009 We were on this same sailing, and yes, Rich Purpura is still the comedian, and yes he is still funny:D I usually go to the comedian...sorry I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 14, 2009 #19 Share Posted October 14, 2009 We were on this same sailing, and yes, Rich Purpura is still the comedian, and yes he is still funny:D Is he still doing his crunches? :D My family loved Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nseagirl Posted October 14, 2009 #20 Share Posted October 14, 2009 We cruise every February. We have had from 60 to 85 in Miami. We usually cruise to the Caribbean not Bahamas, but you can expect from 68-85 in the Bahamas. It's hit or miss. It's always better than being home in snow!:D Thanks. I can deal with that!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_Steve Posted October 14, 2009 #21 Share Posted October 14, 2009 We were on this same sailing, and yes, Rich Purpura is still the comedian, and yes he is still funny:D In May, he gave a little slide show of his "Special day with the Dolphins." OMG I thought I was going to die laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeysCruisers Posted October 15, 2009 #22 Share Posted October 15, 2009 FINALLY!! Someone has returned from a three nighter on the Sky!! It's not that I don't love reading about everyone's experiences, but with the extra day I feel like if I ask questions about dining or activities, things might be different on the shorter cruise. I'm so glad to hear you loved it. If I lived in FL I'd be there with you on the weekend cruises once a month!! Now... on to my questions!!! First, and I hope you don't mind taking a moment... if you look at the menus at this link: http://travel.webshots.com/album/567227133OsfzQd Did you have three out of four of these menus while you were on the Sky, some of them, three completely different menus, or... ? I can't decide if I want to try LeBistro on this one, so knowing what I will or won't be missing in the MDR would be helpful. Also, were there 'dress up or not' and White Hot Party nights? Do you remember which nights they were? How about Quest? THANKS!!!! :) White Hot Party was on Saturday night - late, like 11:00 p.m., take a nap; don't miss it! Quest on Sunday; definitely don't miss that. Get there early -- I think, if I remember correctly:o it was in the ... well, can't remember exactly the name of the lounge, but it was forward on the 12th floor... Followed up by the toga party in Dazzlers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyof4cruising Posted October 15, 2009 Author #23 Share Posted October 15, 2009 White Hot Party was on Saturday night - late, like 11:00 p.m., take a nap; don't miss it! Quest on Sunday; definitely don't miss that. Get there early -- I think, if I remember correctly:o it was in the ... well, can't remember exactly the name of the lounge, but it was forward on the 12th floor... Followed up by the toga party in Dazzlers! I think it was in the Outrigger Lounge home of Karaoke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlsweekendplanner Posted October 18, 2009 #24 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I was on this cruise too. Rich showed his pics with the dolphin - very funny. I doubt he has been doing any crunches. We thought the food was only so-so. Loved the pretzel rolls. The coffee was ok the first morning but terrible the last 2. And I am not a coffee snob. Don't miss the white hot party - an absolute blast (well maybe the icebergs in the flashing glass had something to do with it! :rolleyes:) Matt the CD was great - he and his staff doing fountains was very cute. Dining room staff in Crossings seemed very new and confused. Much better service in the Palace dining room. Wished I had known about the breakfast in the Italian restaurant. Had a very fun afternoon at Senor Frogs in Nassau - take their advice and don't act your age. It is right next to the Straw Market if you need to buy trinkets for the folks at home. Did the hike on Great Stirrup Cay - easy but not much to see. Be sure to time your trip over and back on the tenders. The line to go over to the island was up the stairs at 11 am. We had an inside cabin and it was fine. Nothing special but clean and nice and dark to sleep. We had no idea what time it was every morning when we woke up. Embarking and disembarking was a breeze. Nice welcome with a glass of sparkling wine. Beware of the internet fee - make sure you fully log out or you will be charged. I had trouble printing out my boarding pass and there were only limited hours when the internet cafe manager was available. I thought he and the guy who runs gym were both very arrogant and rude. The rest of the staff was ok. Loved the waiters at the pool - struck up a great rapport and made us laugh. Overall the price was good, the drinks were strong and the pool was hopping. Best Columbus Day weekend I've had in a long time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb415 Posted October 18, 2009 #25 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hey OP, glad you had a great cruise. I've really liked the Norwegian Sky the 3 times that I've been aboard. Hope to return for a quck getaway sometime soon! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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