Sun Nov 10 - 20.

[roger001]

The following was an answer I just wrote to a previous question on a previous thread I wrote. My answer got so long, figured I might as well post it as a separate thread also.

 

 

QUOTE=debnjoe1438;40759340]Glad things went well in Miami. How was the cruise, ship, ports, entertainment....got pictures:D

 

The Sun was just great. This was our third time on her. She is one of the smaller ships and does have a very different interior design though. After this third cruise on her, I'm about to figure out where everything is located. The crew were the usual wonderful folks that we've found on every NCL ship. We ate in two specialty restaurants, the MDR several times, and of course the buffet and all the grills. The Sun's buffet is small which does limit the volume of selections available there. However, all that they served was just fine for me. Enjoyed it very much. Of course the NCL breads and pastries were their usual delicious selves. In addition to the mentioned eating locations, you also have Modernos for pasta during the lunch hour and breakfast before that. The Great Outdoors is open through much of the day and evening with various selections. We had grilling out on the pool deck I believe on each sea day. Then of course the Sports Bar is available for food after 5:30 pm. One of the locations had tapas type food during some hours of the day. I didn't try that. The Sports Bar also has popcorn available.

 

Ports were nice. In St. Thomas, we docked at the west dock. Not much around there walking distance. However, a $4 pp taxi will take you to either downtown (which we did) or around to the other docking area which has a big area of shops. We were docked there last time. There were quite a few cruise ships in port including the Epic. We had toured St. Thomas before so this time just shopped and drank some beer in the "old town" downtown area.

 

The other four ports were new to us. My wife has bad knees which limits her activity. So we just took the standard bus type tours. We enjoyed each very much. They gave us a good look at the islands coasts and interiors. Excellent tour guides and very nice local population.

 

We didn't not go to any of the shows on the ship. We did hear some of the individual musicians playing at various location. I thought they were good. We did go to both Latitudes events and had a few free drinks. The Capt. was a funny guy.

 

Pics? Yep...got the usual 800 or so. Isn't digital wonderful. Sometime I'l try to post a few.

 

Oh..last thought on the Sun. We were in one of her few mini suites. The room and balcony are very similar to the other NCL ships' minis. However, the bathroom area...wow!!! We're spoiled now. You walk into that area first entering the open closet area to your left and big row of drawers and cabinets ahead. Then to the right is a separate sink area with numerous cabinets and storage. Turn around from the sink and there is a dressing table and chair. Then you enter the tub (full size) and toilet area. That is bigger than mine at home. It has its own frosted door that closes it off. All super nice.

 

This was a ten day cruise. I liked that very much. Seven days seem too quick. We've done a couple of 14 day cruises also and are really liking the longer ones now.

 

You can't go wrong with the Sun!!!

[kcwingwalker]

The following was an answer I just wrote to a previous question on a previous thread I wrote. My answer got so long, figured I might as well post it as a separate thread also.

 

 

QUOTE=debnjoe1438;40759340]Glad things went well in Miami. How was the cruise, ship, ports, entertainment....got pictures:D

 

The Sun was just great. This was our third time on her. She is one of the smaller ships and does have a very different interior design though. After this third cruise on her, I'm about to figure out where everything is located. The crew were the usual wonderful folks that we've found on every NCL ship. We ate in two specialty restaurants, the MDR several times, and of course the buffet and all the grills. The Sun's buffet is small which does limit the volume of selections available there. However, all that they served was just fine for me. Enjoyed it very much. Of course the NCL breads and pastries were their usual delicious selves. In addition to the mentioned eating locations, you also have Modernos for pasta during the lunch hour and breakfast before that. The Great Outdoors is open through much of the day and evening with various selections. We had grilling out on the pool deck I believe on each sea day. Then of course the Sports Bar is available for food after 5:30 pm. One of the locations had tapas type food during some hours of the day. I didn't try that. The Sports Bar also has popcorn available.

 

Ports were nice. In St. Thomas, we docked at the west dock. Not much around there walking distance. However, a $4 pp taxi will take you to either downtown (which we did) or around to the other docking area which has a big area of shops. We were docked there last time. There were quite a few cruise ships in port including the Epic. We had toured St. Thomas before so this time just shopped and drank some beer in the "old town" downtown area.

 

The other four ports were new to us. My wife has bad knees which limits her activity. So we just took the standard bus type tours. We enjoyed each very much. They gave us a good look at the islands coasts and interiors. Excellent tour guides and very nice local population.

 

We didn't not go to any of the shows on the ship. We did hear some of the individual musicians playing at various location. I thought they were good. We did go to both Latitudes events and had a few free drinks. The Capt. was a funny guy.

 

Pics? Yep...got the usual 800 or so. Isn't digital wonderful. Sometime I'l try to post a few.

 

Oh..last thought on the Sun. We were in one of her few mini suites. The room and balcony are very similar to the other NCL ships' minis. However, the bathroom area...wow!!! We're spoiled now. You walk into that area first entering the open closet area to your left and big row of drawers and cabinets ahead. Then to the right is a separate sink area with numerous cabinets and storage. Turn around from the sink and there is a dressing table and chair. Then you enter the tub (full size) and toilet area. That is bigger than mine at home. It has its own frosted door that closes it off. All super nice.

 

This was a ten day cruise. I liked that very much. Seven days seem too quick. We've done a couple of 14 day cruises also and are really liking the longer ones now.

 

You can't go wrong with the Sun!!!

 

Thanks for sharing!