Norwegian Sun Refit

[Booboochase]

Hi all - found this on another thread. It's a 25 minute video from the first cruise post refurb. I went through it kind of quickly, I didn't see any cabins but the restaurants, common areas etc.

 

[Clay Clayton]

Thank you Clay. Greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

Cap

 

 

 

Most welcome. Just paying it forward!

 

 

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[Cap N]

For those of us interested in learning about the recent Sun refurbishment--a video of the ship post dry dock was just posted on YouTube. It is 25 minutes and shows most of the public areas of the ship. I am grateful for "inspiration4him1" for making the video. Its title is "Norwegian Sun Video Tour Post-Dry Dock 2018." Here is a link:

 

 

After watching the video I would be interested in your comments.

 

Cap

[tef43]

What I especially like about the Sun is the look and feel. It reminds me somewhat of my all-time favorite ship, the 700-pax Skyward. I miss those "little white ships!"

[Clay Clayton]

For those of us interested in learning about the recent Sun refurbishment--a video of the ship post dry dock was just posted on YouTube. It is 25 minutes and shows most of the public areas of the ship. I am grateful for "inspiration4him1" for making the video. Its title is "Norwegian Sun Video Tour Post-Dry Dock 2018." Here is a link:

 

 

 

 

 

 

After watching the video I would be interested in your comments.

 

 

 

Cap

 

 

 

I’m disappointed that they appear to have changed/upgraded so little. There is another video that shows the rooms and it appears they have changed the carpet and perhaps the sofa fabric innthe balcony rooms but the insides look exactly the same and the sofas appear to be the same uncomfortable ones.

 

The remainder (with the exception of the photo center and the Los Labos/Cagneys/Tepenaki area) appears to be relatively unchanged except for upholstery and carpet. I had hoped they might make some changes to the buffet to make it clearer that it isn’t a continuous line but different areas. I do hope the rest of the chairs to go with the new tables in The Great Outdoors are soon delivered! LOL

 

 

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[Cap N]

I’m disappointed that they appear to have changed/upgraded so little. There is another video that shows the rooms and it appears they have changed the carpet and perhaps the sofa fabric innthe balcony rooms but the insides look exactly the same and the sofas appear to be the same uncomfortable ones.

 

The remainder (with the exception of the photo center and the Los Labos/Cagneys/Tepenaki area) appears to be relatively unchanged except for upholstery and carpet. I had hoped they might make some changes to the buffet to make it clearer that it isn’t a continuous line but different areas. I do hope the rest of the chairs to go with the new tables in The Great Outdoors are doin delivered! LOL

 

 

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Thanks Clay. I will look for the other video. Best to you.

Cap

[Cap N]

What I especially like about the Sun is the look and feel. It reminds me somewhat of my all-time favorite ship, the 700-pax Skyward. I miss those "little white ships!"

 

tef43, it looks like we have similar good taste. Thanks.

 

Cap

[Clay Clayton]

If you like smaller ships and great service and don’t need a casino then giving Viking Oceans a try. We loved it but unfortunately can’t afford their standard cruises but the TA worked out to be about the same price as a balcony on Norwegian once you take into account all the things included with Viking.

 

Will be able to make a final determination when we return from Europe in November on Star.

 

 

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[adjensen]

Well, Cruise Critic isn’t allowing me to post pictures, for some reason, but my overall impression, comparing the renovated Sun to the Sky, which I was on last October, is that it feels fresh and modern in the public spaces. The cabin feels a lot like the one I had on the Escape in February, though the bathroom is pretty run down and obviously wasn’t touched during dry dock. There are two USB chargers over the bed now. The buffet is the same poorly laid out space as it was on the Sky. Seven Seas dining room for lunch was nice. Sports bar has been updated with new bar, layout is still the same.

[Booboochase]

Thank you for the info! :)

[Cap N]

Well, Cruise Critic isn’t allowing me to post pictures, for some reason, but my overall impression, comparing the renovated Sun to the Sky, which I was on last October, is that it feels fresh and modern in the public spaces. The cabin feels a lot like the one I had on the Escape in February, though the bathroom is pretty run down and obviously wasn’t touched during dry dock. There are two USB chargers over the bed now. The buffet is the same poorly laid out space as it was on the Sky. Seven Seas dining room for lunch was nice. Sports bar has been updated with new bar, layout is still the same.

 

Thank you adjensen. Very kind of you to answer my questions. Best to you.

Cap

[Aturnee]

The Sun was my first cruise also and I spent 34 days sailing from Buenos Aires to San Francisco in 2016. Loved every minute! Clay, I have one of the forward facing BC balconies starting May 21 on the Cuba 4 day. I am looking forward to seeing the Sun!

 

 

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[buggins0402]

I’m hoping Shadowmeboy looks at the video and posts some remarks on the changes. He seems very familiar with the ship.

[Clay Clayton]

The Sun was my first cruise also and I spent 34 days sailing from Buenos Aires to San Francisco in 2016. Loved every minute! Clay, I have one of the forward facing BC balconies starting May 21 on the Cuba 4 day. I am looking forward to seeing the Sun!

 

 

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You will be spoilt! We had the starboard one for our 19 day canal cruise and got lots of use of the huge balcony. We had open house on canal day and I looked at one point and there were 22 folks in our cabin or balcony.

 

Enjoy and take good care of “our” stateroom!

 

 

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[Aturnee]

Ours is the port one but will wave down the hall at yours! I love the Sun minisuites but I wasn’t even tempted to go for an upgrade with this balcony !

 

 

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[Clay Clayton]

Ours is the port one but will wave down the hall at yours! I love the Sun minisuites but I wasn’t even tempted to go for an upgrade with this balcony !

 

 

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We have been in that one twice and our friend VaGal once-she had it for the Baltic’s. I hate her! LOL

 

Have a great time!

 

 

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[jstcruizin]

I would be grateful to know thoughts and opinions on the refurbished Norwegian Sun from anyone who has sailed on the ship since its April dry dock and refit.

 

Putting aside the terrible situation that many experienced due to the construction that took place on the cruises prior to the Sun's dry dock, I would appreciate knowing about the work accomplished, the changes and improvements and the shape of the ship now. For example, what if any refurbishments were done to the staterooms?

 

My wife and I are experienced cruisers but we have not ever sailed on Norwegian or a ship as old as the Sun. We are currently deciding which cruise to take this year so any information or photos you can share will be most helpful.

 

Thank you in advance.

 

We just sailed her for the first time last week and we mostly sailed princess, royal and carnival. We we're pleasantly surprised how nice she was, small but it was a short cruise so it was nice to relax. Our cabin was on deck 7 which we loved because we would go to the lounge down from our cabin to have a drink before and after dinner. Would book her again .

[HarpHarp]

Just got home on Friday. The bathrooms do need re-done, but there was a hair dryer that fit the European outlet in the vanity drawer. Cuba embark was easy, just a look at the visa, scanning passport & visa, stamp & then on your way to the currency exchange. Getting transport off the Navy base in Key west was the real pain. Hope they have it figured out this week.

[Cap N]

I would be grateful to know thoughts and opinions on the refurbished Norwegian Sun from anyone who has sailed on the ship since its April dry dock and refit.

 

Putting aside the terrible situation that many experienced due to the construction that took place on the cruises prior to the Sun's dry dock, I would appreciate knowing about the work accomplished, the changes and improvements and the shape of the ship now. For example, what if any refurbishments were done to the staterooms?

 

My wife and I are experienced cruisers but we have not ever sailed on Norwegian or a ship as old as the Sun. We are currently deciding which cruise to take this year so any information or photos you can share will be most helpful.

 

Thank you in advance.

 

We just sailed her for the first time last week and we mostly sailed princess, royal and carnival. We we're pleasantly surprised how nice she was, small but it was a short cruise so it was nice to relax. Our cabin was on deck 7 which we loved because we would go to the lounge down from our cabin to have a drink before and after dinner. Would book her again .

 

jstcruizin, thank you for your reply. I appreciate your help. Could you please tell me what you thought of your stateroom and the cabin's bathroom? I have received mix reviews on the condition of the Sun's staterooms. From those sailing since the Sun was in dry dock most like the work done but supposedly most of the staterooms and baths were not refurbished only the public areas were upgraded. I would be interested in your opinion of the staterooms. Thank you so much.

 

Cap

[lisabdh1]

Could you elaborate on the Key West disembark? TIA.

[Cap N]

Just got home on Friday. The bathrooms do need re-done, but there was a hair dryer that fit the European outlet in the vanity drawer. Cuba embark was easy, just a look at the visa, scanning passport & visa, stamp & then on your way to the currency exchange. Getting transport off the Navy base in Key west was the real pain. Hope they have it figured out this week.

 

HarpHarp, thank you for your post. Could you please explain more on why the bathrooms need to be redone. What condition are they in? (I guess they were not refurbished while the Sun was in dry dock.) What if any problems did you experience specifically with the bathrooms. Although we have heard many positive things about the Sun and very much want to visit Cuba we have never sailed on a ship as old as the Sun and my wife is very particular about a ship's bathrooms. Any thoughts and help you could give us would be invaluable.

 

Cap

[adjensen]

HarpHarp, thank you for your post. Could you please explain more on why the bathrooms need to be redone. What condition are they in? (I guess they were not refurbished while the Sun was in dry dock.) What if any problems did you experience specifically with the bathrooms. Although we have heard many positive things about the Sun and very much want to visit Cuba we have never sailed on a ship as old as the Sun and my wife is very particular about a ship's bathrooms. Any thoughts and help you could give us would be invaluable.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with the bathrooms (aside from their size, small, and layout, awkward,) my complaint is that, at least in my cabin (9214, fore balcony on Deck 9,) there does not appear to have been any maintenance performed. Chipped paint on the door frame and in various places tells me that it has not been repainted in years, if ever. The mirror was peeling at the bottom. The whole room, from the archaic hair dryer to the counters and toilet, just felt dated and neglected.

 

The cabin, itself, was fine -- lots of storage, it never felt cramped, and the room was well kept. The door to the balcony was weird, it wouldn't close itself, getting stuck in whatever position you opened it to, unless you shoved it closed, which has never been my experience (even on the Sky last year.)

 

Apart from the bathroom, nothing on the ship cried out "old" to me. I missed O'Sheehan's, though you can get the same Buffalo Wings in the sports bar after 5:30pm. Don't like the ship's "no food on the bar" rule, which I haven't encountered before.

 

I hated the new "no straws" policy.

[ElaineKeagy]

Cap: I posted some pics from the Dun yesterday in a new thread. Search on Refurb.

 

 

 

 

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[Cap N]

There's nothing inherently wrong with the bathrooms (aside from their size, small, and layout, awkward,) my complaint is that, at least in my cabin (9214, fore balcony on Deck 9,) there does not appear to have been any maintenance performed. Chipped paint on the door frame and in various places tells me that it has not been repainted in years, if ever. The mirror was peeling at the bottom. The whole room, from the archaic hair dryer to the counters and toilet, just felt dated and neglected.

 

The cabin, itself, was fine -- lots of storage, it never felt cramped, and the room was well kept. The door to the balcony was weird, it wouldn't close itself, getting stuck in whatever position you opened it to, unless you shoved it closed, which has never been my experience (even on the Sky last year.)

 

Apart from the bathroom, nothing on the ship cried out "old" to me. I missed O'Sheehan's, though you can get the same Buffalo Wings in the sports bar after 5:30pm. Don't like the ship's "no food on the bar" rule, which I haven't encountered before.

 

I hated the new "no straws" policy.

 

Thank you again. You have been a great help.

[Cap N]

Cap: I posted some pics from the Dun yesterday in a new thread. Search on Refurb.

 

 

 

 

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Thank you Elaine for sharing your photos. The Sun's public areas look like they are in great shape. Too bad they didn't do much, if any, refurbishing of the staterooms. My wife and I both appreciate your help.

 

Cap