Well, it's almost time to say goodbye to the Norwegian Sky as this 9-day cruise around the Caribbean is about to come to an end. In this final report, I'll talk about our day spent on the cruise line's private island in the Bahamas, some highs and lows of the…
The countdown to the end of this 9-day cruise on the Norwegian Sky is on, and we're spending the day at sea as we sail to our final port of call, Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, Norwegian Cruise Line's private island. Sea days are typically bustling with activity around…
Today’s stop on this 9-day cruise aboard the Norwegian Sky is one of my all-time favorites, San Juan, Puerto Rico. My love affair with this charming city began back in 1994 during my first visit on Royal Caribbean’s Sovereign of the Seas. The charm of Old San Juan captivated me…
Ahoy there, fellow cruisers! Welcome aboard the Norwegian Sky for this exciting 9-day Caribbean adventure! Today’s port-of-call is the enchanting island of St. Maarten, a unique blend of Dutch and French influences offering a double-dose of cultural charm and adventure. First, let's explore the island's fascinating split personality. The southern…
We’re in the home stretch of this 9-day Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Sky, and today we’re docked in St. John’s, Antigua—not to be confused with St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. These are two vastly different destinations! St. John’s is an elusive port, one that not many cruise…
Another day, another port of call! Day 4 of this 9-day cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky brought us to the beautiful island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Our arrival at 10 am sparked an exodus from the ship, as eager passengers disembarked to hit the…
Greetings from the sunny shores of the Dominican Republic! The 2,000 of us aboard the Norwegian Sky have just arrived at our first port of call on this thrilling 9-day Caribbean cruise. After setting sail from Miami on Tuesday, we spent a relaxing day at sea before docking at the…
After a fantastic first day on the Norwegian Sky, Day 2 proved to be equally impressive. Today, I'll share a few highlights and a short list of minor gripes. The day was spent cruising towards our first port of call, Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Given that the Sky…
It's been a long time coming, but this year I'm finally checking off a "new to me" cruise line from my list. Having sailed on nearly 100 cruises from North America, it's almost surprising that there are still a few cruise lines I haven't experienced. Well, there are only three…
