Live from NCL Sky-May 5-8, 2023 - a little cruise therapy - Miami to Bahamas

[Seas2mountains]

A wedding party maybe mixed with suite passengers boarded a little after 11. That caused the masses to crowd the boarding area. An announcement was made to ask guests to be seated as boarding would begin about 11:30 or 12. 
 

We saw action at the boarding area again just after 11:15 and they called for passengers needing assistance.  
 

We knew this was our cue to move close to the boarding area so we could be ready when they announced it was time for priority boarding groups at about 11:20. 

 

it’s so easy to go to Muster stations on the Sky as they are ALL outside.  Our muster station cards were scanned quickly and we were off to the atrium to change our specialty dining reservations.  
 

Next, we went to a restroom to change into bathing suits as we were on a mission to use the hot tub before everyone else got on. We headed up to the pool area to see the four hit tubs had ropes over them. I asked the lifeguard when they would open and she called someone and reported they would open between 12:30-1:00. I asked if the forward hot tub by the kid’s pool was open and was told it was. My husband ordered our first customary drinks of Rebellious Fish for me and a margarita for him. We relocated to the forward hot tub where it was like the Haven for us until others finally discovered it. 
 

 

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Drink #2 for me - Flow water. I know, I know. Kind of boring. Needed some hydration as I wasn’t drinking as much water as usual. 
 

My husband had the margarita. 

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Here are some atrium photos. The refurbishments look really nice. The crew has been amazing as usual. 

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We had lunch in the Palace Main Dining Room 

 

We thought we would get 2 hush puppies per order and were a little surprised to get so many each.  Why didn’t we share???

 

The spinach Caesar is always a favorite. My husband had the cheeseburger and I had the pork chop. Both were really good. We enjoyed one glass of Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio with lunch. 
 

Our table faced the cruise port so we could see how people arriving at 1pm or later had no lines at all and easily walked on the ship without crowds. 
 

The service was excellent. One of the servers asked us how many NCL cruises we have been on. My husband answered with the exact number - a lot.  The server was so sweet and he said his family appreciates all the people who cruise and support his family. He mentioned that the shut down was difficult for his family but they are doing well now. Aww. I don’T always think of the impact we have on families when we cruise. 
 

Sorry. Forgot to take photos and started eating before photos. 

[Seas2mountains]

Room photos. This is our 4th time on the Sky but the three previous cruises were in ollcean view rooms. 
 

Here is our balcony cabin. It’s much smaller than the club balcony suites on Jewel, Breakaway and Breakaway Plus ships. There are USB ports by the bed on each side.  
 

it’s the dreaded circular shower and shower curtain. I hope it doesn’t stick to my skin. when trying to shower. 

[Seas2mountains]

Here is the premium plus wine list in the Atrium.  The Decoy Cab is available in the atrium. 

[genma803]

18 hours ago, Seas2mountains said:

Lyft price was $55 but no one seemed to have luck getting a Lyft to show up. It kept getting canceled. 
 

Uber was $88 but again there were so many people waiting and few rides arriving. 

 

The taxi cost $76 before tip. The driver was a safe driver and was really polite. We appreciated that he had the air conditioning on high and the radio was on low and he helped put bags in and out of the trunk. Next time we will go directly to the taxi. 

Lived in the Ft Lauderdale area for years... Lyft and Uber have a contentious relationship with the airport. You're correct that pick up there can be a chore and sometimes you are better off going with an official taxi (the ride share drivers are notorious for soliciting off the books jobs and dropping their original pick up). But in terms of getting TO the airport, ride share is usually the most cost effective option.

[Seas2mountains]

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Dinner last night was at Cagney’s just as we were sailing away from Miami. 
 

The service was excellent and the food was delicious. 
 

 

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We really enjoyed listening to Leah sing and play guitar in Sugarcane which is the former Captain Cook’s bar.  We love the wood beams on the ceiling.  
 

We really enjoy the ‘66 Gin by Norwegian. It’s on the P+ menu. 
 

We were able to drink Decoy Cab in Sugarcane but the server had to go to another bar to get it. 
 

We slept really well and the seas were really calm. 

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Breakfast at the Palace Dining Room. We were seated at the same table we had at lunch which was next to a window. 

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It’s a beautiful morning in Nassau.

 

We loved how deck 6 has a deck that wraps all around the ship for walking or running. This morning the whole deck was in the shade. 

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Bliss Lounge.  It was fairly crowded last night with a band and game.  
 

The last photo is of the ice cream machines by the pool and outside of the Garden Cafe. 

Edited May 6, 2023 by Seas2mountains

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Spinnaker Observation lounge on deck 11 with a forward outside deck. 
 

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Pulse fitness center 

 

The last photo shows the soft serve ice cream dispensers near the pool and next to Garden Cafe. 

Edited May 6, 2023 by Seas2mountains

[Seas2mountains]

The Local.  It does not open until 6pm on the Sky. It is located on deck 11 next to the Great Outdoors. We do love the Great Outdoors area on the Sky, Sun and Jewel class ships. We hope to get on the Spirit soon to check their unique Great Outdoors area. 

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La Cucina.  They do serve pizza by the slice during lunch hours. 

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Starbucks. First drinks of the day. 

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Casino. 

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For @www3traveler

[www3traveler]

30 minutes ago, Seas2mountains said:

For @www3traveler

Thank You  I will get it posted.

[The Traveling Man]

3 hours ago, Seas2mountains said:

For @www3traveler

We were on the Sky in February.  This looks like an almost complete turnover in senior staff.  I don't recognize any of these officers as having been on our cruise.

[Seas2mountains]

Lunch in the shade with a beautiful view at Great Outdoors. We did get a slice of hot, yummy and fresh from the oven pizza at La Cucina.  Forgot to take a photo. 
 

 

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We have become “the old people who win at trivia”! 
 

For morning trivia, we tied for first place with another couple with 17 out of 20 correct answers. At afternoon trivia, we thought we would for sure be creamed by the other teams that had 6 to as many as 8 people on a team. Nope. We crushed them all by winning with 16 correct answers.  Here is the deck of cards we won. 

[Seas2mountains]

We are a little bummed that Leoh.has the night off but hope to make it to more entertainment options now that we had a great long afternoon nap.