Rare CTCruiser001 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #276 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Once heading back into the terminal we did not want to climbthe 42 steps to get back up the 2nd floor. Luckily we found anelevator which while very slow, was more than capable of getting two achingtired and hot travelers upstairs! It was about 3:30 – 4:00 pm when we returnedand the terminal was still bustling. We went the reverse order from themorning, through security with metal detectors and x-rays, then throughcustoms. They only asked to see our passport and compared photos while seekingout your Cuba stamp. A painless experience which got us back onto the ship in aquick manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #277 Share Posted May 5, 2017 OP's wife here...correcting my DH since he was taking all of the pictures...at one point Hector did ask if we wanted the AC on. I said no, since we had all 4 of our windows down and there was a nice breeze. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Forums mobile app Oops. I missed this. Thanks babe! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted May 5, 2017 #278 Share Posted May 5, 2017 The reviews have been very helpful and the details great. Your photos are amazing. You & wife are SO cute together. We all hope to have 1/2 as much fun as you both did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted May 5, 2017 #279 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Beautiful pictures. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted May 6, 2017 Author #280 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Day Three Dailies! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted May 6, 2017 Author #281 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Day Four Dailies! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmary Posted May 6, 2017 #282 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Thanks again! Great review. Cant wait for our trip July 3. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senoragilbert Posted May 6, 2017 #283 Share Posted May 6, 2017 CT and MrsCT, I really can't thank you enough! All the photos, dailies, answers, and advice are so greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshlangan Posted May 6, 2017 #284 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Great reviews. Couple questions... CtCruiser and Mrs. CTCruiser, can you comment about the Sky itself? Condition of the ship, overall service, etc.? Any specifics? How was the food? Did you eat in the MDR or Specialty restaurants? Recommendations? How as the entertainment? Art auctions? Usual ship experiences, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAPMAN Posted May 6, 2017 #285 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Excellent info. Thanks. Per your comments, I delayed our private tour until 10am as I understand exiting the ship and getting currency exchanged may take some time. Do you know if any music is around that starts earlier than the normal 10pm, going past midnight? Did you see or hear anything about the Hop On Hop Off style buses? Stop near port? How was disembarking on Friday? Regular NCL procedures? As we have late flight, I am wondering if you know how long you can stay on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JSR Posted May 6, 2017 #286 Share Posted May 6, 2017 @CTCruiser- Thank you for all the detailed information. I have a few questions. You mentioned that Havana night life was lively. What night life besides the Parisian show did you experience? Any suggestions, we are traveling with our 21 yo daughter. We all enjoy live music. Also good food. What time did you have to be back on the ship on Wednesday ? Thank you again for all the information and wonderful photos. We are on next weeks cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 6, 2017 #287 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sswv Posted May 6, 2017 #288 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Can't thank you enough for your posts and pictures and insights! You are our CC pioneer and we all thank you for the time you put in while on this amazing adventure ! You have delivered an incredible service to those lined up to go n the coming months. Safe travels and please keep posting your thoughts and experiences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbearfan Posted May 6, 2017 #289 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Thanks again! Great review. Cant wait for our trip July 3. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app You on the Roll Call yet? We are on the same cruise as you. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Who Knows Nothing Posted May 6, 2017 #290 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I love this review. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillagesCelebrator Posted May 6, 2017 #291 Share Posted May 6, 2017 @ mr.&mrs. CT Cruiser, love all your posts! Thanx for providing cruise info, facts and your entertaining viewpoint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcaha Posted May 6, 2017 #292 Share Posted May 6, 2017 great review, thank you. Thinking of booking the same trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atanac Posted May 6, 2017 #293 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Other than the novelty of visiting a once forbidden country do you think you'd like to visit Cuba again or is it more of a "Been there, done that" kind of port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CoffeeGoddess Posted May 6, 2017 #294 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Thank you for the review! I've been reading this one while posting to mine since Cuba is on my to-visit list. Sent from outerspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdann4 Posted May 6, 2017 #295 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Thank you so much for your insight on Cuba. We are leaving in June. So looking forward to the cruise. We booked our tours through NCL. Don't know what we are doing at GSC. Havent planned anything for that day yet. Any recommendations? Do not want to rent a cabanna. Carol & Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted May 7, 2017 Author #296 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Tonight we went to Cagney’s once showered and cooled down. Dinner and service was very good. After dinner we made our way back off the ship and were quick to get through customs and security. There was a porter in the front of the terminal upon our exit and he asked if we needed a cab. A quick whistle later, we were greeted with a driver who asked where we were going – Hotel National! We agreed on 15 CUC$ and he ran off to get his parked car. Only a few minutes later we were greeted with him and his 1950 Buick. What a great car, but boy the springs on the back seat were shot! It made us appreciate Hector and his smooth driving even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunah Posted May 7, 2017 #297 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Thanks so much for your review ctcruiser. Three more weeks for us, I really can't wait after reading all this! Just a quick question. You've told us about getting into Cuba and coming and going. What about leaving for the last time. Do you tell the customs officer that this will be your last time passing so that they keep the other half of the visa? How does that work? Thanks again, we've got a private tour booked in one of them really old cars too, should be a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted May 7, 2017 Author #298 Share Posted May 7, 2017 We arrived at the hotel around 8:30 pm and walked through the courtyard to the “Famous People Bar” so called by the door man. We entered and it was empty, as it had been when we were there earlier in the day. The DW ordered a daiquiri which came plain with no flavor, and I had a double of Bailey’s. While we sat and chatted a bit, one of the Norwegian tours for the Cabaret Parisien show walked through. We counted about 28 people – All wearing the number 10 sticker indicating which tour they belonged too. This was the only tour which entered the bar with us. We spoke to a couple after confirming they were from the Norwegian Sky about the tour and they said they all had to be on the bus at 7:30 pm and sat and sat and sat for a long while before heading to the hotel. Once at the hotel they said they were restricted to remain with their group and couldn’t mingle wherever the they chose before the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTCruiser001 Posted May 7, 2017 Author #299 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Thanks so much for your review ctcruiser. Three more weeks for us, I really can't wait after reading all this! Just a quick question. You've told us about getting into Cuba and coming and going. What about leaving for the last time. Do you tell the customs officer that this will be your last time passing so that they keep the other half of the visa? How does that work? Thanks again, we've got a private tour booked in one of them really old cars too, should be a lot of fun! They keep the full visa (both parts) when you go through the first time. I had questioned it, but we never had any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunah Posted May 7, 2017 #300 Share Posted May 7, 2017 They keep the full visa (both parts) when you go through the first time. I had questioned it, but we never had any issues. Oh right, well I suppose that does make sense in a port as you can come and go multiple times. Not like at an airport where you will enter only once and leave once. Thanks for answering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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