Rare CruisinCrow Posted October 13, 2016 Author #51 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Was there a hairdryer in the cabin? I am leaving tomorrow and really trying to pack soooo light. Yay! Yes, there was. I brought my own though so I can't comment on how good it was. :) Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules** Posted October 13, 2016 #52 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Thanks, ladies! I have a little pixie cut so even a weak dryer will do the trick. Just doing last minute preps before getting a good nights sleep tonight. Will hit the road in the morning and plan to get there between noon and one. Thanks especially for the inspiration, Cruisincrow! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsavong Posted October 16, 2016 #53 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The $6 Black Jack table was crowded but I waited a bit and eventually a seat opened up Was curious about this here. I've had the Vegas bug lately but since I'm sailing on the 24th of Oct I figured I might scratch that itch at the blackjack table (and take a risk of SAM showing his tail). How many tables are there in that casino? Thanks! Enjoyed the review and the photos looked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted October 16, 2016 Author #54 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Was curious about this here. I've had the Vegas bug lately but since I'm sailing on the 24th of Oct I figured I might scratch that itch at the blackjack table (and take a risk of SAM showing his tail). How many tables are there in that casino? Thanks! Enjoyed the review and the photos looked great! There were 3 or 4. There was only one $6 table, then it went to $15 and up. I hope Sam plays nice for you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted October 16, 2016 #55 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Thanks for sharing your review with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianSimpsonKY Posted October 17, 2016 #56 Share Posted October 17, 2016 We did the SKY about 3 weeks ago and it was an awesome 4 niter!! I've never done a small ship and was nervous about it but it was great!! The Cruise Director JC was incredible...he was everywhere. The entertainment was non stop with music everywhere I thought. I did splurge and get a Owners Suite and with that 6 person hot tub on the balcony in 8201 just made our trip!!!! No drunks that we saw and the drinks were flowing non stop with No lines anywhere!!! We will easily go again on the SKY but in a cheaper room!!! I highly recommend this ship folks!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabones Posted October 17, 2016 #57 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Great review! We will be on the Sky at the end of November. Where is the Lounge where you dropped off your luggage? That's a great idea. I initially booked an oceanview but recently upgraded to an Aft Balcony. My DH has no idea. We have only booked something in Freeport. Following that cruise, we will be on the Escape for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted October 17, 2016 Author #58 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Great review! We will be on the Sky at the end of November. Where is the Lounge where you dropped off your luggage? That's a great idea. I initially booked an oceanview but recently upgraded to an Aft Balcony. My DH has no idea. We have only booked something in Freeport. Following that cruise, we will be on the Escape for a week. You drop your luggage off at Captain Cook's Lounge, which is right where you board the ship on Deck 6. It's just past the library but before you get Dazzles. That's great that you'll be in an aft balcony! Sky seems to have a more private aft balcony than some other ships we've been on. A lot of times you can look down and see everyone standing on their balconies but not on Sky. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsavong Posted October 21, 2016 #59 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I hope Sam plays nice for you! :) Only one way to find out. Pony up to the table and see what falls! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbieGee Posted October 25, 2016 #60 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I loved your cruise diary. It was just what I was looking for as I have never sailed on the Sky. I had sailed twice on the Pearl and from your description and pics this ship is similarly laid out. We booked the November 7th cruise as a spur of the moment idea, an Ocean View, and have no idea what room number or where it will be. It is classified as GTY so it is a mystery room. :D You gave some very helpful tips about this new Free Style venue and the free flowing drinks. Such as the wines... red or white... no brand or grape (Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay?) loved the description of "Sky Juice" Can I get that on board?? We are going to try the Mandera Spa this trip and pamper ourselves. Hope the prices aren't too high. Thanks again for your trip journal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted October 25, 2016 Author #61 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I loved your cruise diary. It was just what I was looking for as I have never sailed on the Sky. I had sailed twice on the Pearl and from your description and pics this ship is similarly laid out. We booked the November 7th cruise as a spur of the moment idea, an Ocean View, and have no idea what room number or where it will be. It is classified as GTY so it is a mystery room. :DYou gave some very helpful tips about this new Free Style venue and the free flowing drinks. Such as the wines... red or white... no brand or grape (Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay?) loved the description of "Sky Juice" Can I get that on board?? We are going to try the Mandera Spa this trip and pamper ourselves. Hope the prices aren't too high. Thanks again for your trip journal. Thank you! We also booked an oceanview guarantee and got our assignment nine days before the cruise. Hopefully you'll find out your cabin soon! At dinner, they offered one white and one red. I think the white was chardonnay. The red was merlot one night and cabernet one night. I didn't check the brand but the red wines were both good. Didn't try the white. I doubt they would have Sky Juice on board but you can always ask. They'd need coconut water, which they probably won't have. They didn't have lemonade either, which seemed kind of weird. But they will definitely have Sky Juice in Nassau. Have a wonderful trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcdfgh Posted October 29, 2016 #62 Share Posted October 29, 2016 You mentioned your statement was zero, did you prepay your tips? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted October 29, 2016 Author #63 Share Posted October 29, 2016 You mentioned your statement was zero, did you prepay your tips? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes. I forget what they were. $80 or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscru Posted November 1, 2016 #64 Share Posted November 1, 2016 First time on NCL. So do we have to pay for Dinner or is it included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted November 1, 2016 Author #65 Share Posted November 1, 2016 First time on NCL. So do we have to pay for Dinner or is it included? Dinner in one of the main dining rooms or at the buffet is included. The specialty restaurants (Cagney's, Le Bistro and Il Adagio) had a la carte menus where you paid per item. There was also a sushi bar in the evenings in the Plantation Lounge that charged per item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbieGee Posted November 1, 2016 #66 Share Posted November 1, 2016 First time on NCL. So do we have to pay for Dinner or is it included? There is also Longboards sports bar which is complimentary. Serves burgers, fries and such I would assume, much like O'Sheehans bar and grill aboard the Pearl. O'Sheehans had a very good lunch buffet, also complimentary so I will be interested to see if Longboards is similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeCruiseFan Posted December 18, 2016 #67 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Thank you for this great review. Just what I was looking for! We booked a last minute great deal (in our opinion) and are headed out on the Holiday cruise 12/26. Will be in FL for Christmas visiting my parents and the kids are staying with them. We have been on Norwegian Sun and this seems very similar. Looking forward to the open bar experience, but hoping the loud folks aren't on it! Did you buy your RUI pass in Nassau before the cruise? We have been to Nassau several times, and other than taking a taxi out to the beach I think we may look at doing one of those all inclusive deals. Thanks for the itineraries too. Our trip is a 4 day cruise, so we have a day at sea in addition to Nassau and the Private Island. Enjoyed your whole review and pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted December 18, 2016 Author #68 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Thank you for this great review. Just what I was looking for! We booked a last minute great deal (in our opinion) and are headed out on the Holiday cruise 12/26. Will be in FL for Christmas visiting my parents and the kids are staying with them. We have been on Norwegian Sun and this seems very similar. Looking forward to the open bar experience, but hoping the loud folks aren't on it! Did you buy your RUI pass in Nassau before the cruise? We have been to Nassau several times, and other than taking a taxi out to the beach I think we may look at doing one of those all inclusive deals. Thanks for the itineraries too. Our trip is a 4 day cruise, so we have a day at sea in addition to Nassau and the Private Island. Enjoyed your whole review and pictures! Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful. We talked to some people on our cruise who had been on the Sun and they said it was very similar. We booked the RIU day passes in advance through Island Marketing: https://bahamascruiseexcursions.com/excursions/riu-inclusive-resort-day-pass/. They are cheaper that way - $75 vs. $100 if you buy them at the front desk. Have a great trip and I hope the loud partiers will stay away from your cabin. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJai Posted December 18, 2016 #69 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Great review! We decided we are going to do a little Sky getaway and I really enjoyed your pictures and review. The Sun is my favourite ship so this has got to be a close 2nd:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeCruiseFan Posted December 18, 2016 #70 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Thanks, I saw that again when I was showing my husband the pics. How much was the taxi to RIU? He's balking about that. I reminded him last time we went we ended up in a taxi, he doesn't remember. #hesthecheapone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted December 18, 2016 Author #71 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Thanks, I saw that again when I was showing my husband the pics. How much was the taxi to RIU? He's balking about that. I reminded him last time we went we ended up in a taxi, he doesn't remember. #hesthecheapone It's $4 a person, the same as going to Atlantis. On the way back, there will be taxis waiting in front of the hotel. Since you won't be in a shared taxi then, it will be $11 (for both of you). Plus tip, of course. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeCruiseFan Posted December 18, 2016 #72 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Thanks for your quick reply! That's cheap, I was thinking $40. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooters111 Posted December 19, 2016 #73 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I loved loved your posts!!!! I have to say I am a little confused about the all inclusive drinks from other posts. Can you order anything as long as it's not the high end liquor? Once again you have been my favorite post so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted December 19, 2016 Author #74 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I loved loved your posts!!!! I have to say I am a little confused about the all inclusive drinks from other posts. Can you order anything as long as it's not the high end liquor? Once again you have been my favorite post so far! Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The all-inclusive deal covers most things you would want. My husband mostly drinks beer and there was plenty for him. :) The wine at dinner seemed a bit limited (one red, one white) but we're not big wine drinkers so it wasn't an issue. I liked the mojito bar in the Atrium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisermom2nick Posted December 20, 2016 #75 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Great review- thank you! Did you eat at Longboards? Was there an Asian restaurant? How were the shows? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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