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Review of the NCL Sky

Jan and Tracey Travels
Jan and Tracey Travels
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👁️ 45K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 20:11
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we have really enjoyed our time on the NCL Sky

the food on NCL Sky's main dining rooms it just wasn't good

the crew do a great job of keeping her in great shape

the excursions were well organized and gave us some unique perspectives

Creator's Tips & Advice

Always make sure that when you're selecting a cabin you have cabins above you and cabins below you
Consider renting a villa at Great Stirrup Key for a better value experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

cabin selection and noiseAlways ensure cabins are between other floors to avoid noise from above or below
physical demands of excursionsBe truthful about your physical ability when booking challenging excursions like the waterfall hike

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top three things liked and disliked about the NCL Sky?
QHow does the back-to-back cruise experience work on NCL?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the aft and forward suites on the NCL Sky?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconDining Specialty1 Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Sad BaconCabin Suite½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dominican Republic2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Waterfalls and Private Beach
Great Stirrup Key3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Villa Rental ($399 for four people for the entire day)
St. Thomas3 Happy Bacon
Top: Diving Excursion
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

After a back-to-back Caribbean cruise on the NCL Sky, Jan and Tracey review their experience, their forward and aft suites, the service, food, entertainment, and excursions. Below are the Amazon Affiliate links to some of our favorite items we've found helpful in our travels. (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases) Our Recommended Cabin Gear -----OREI American to European Plug Adapters—So many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs which are useless unless you have the right adapter. These are what are in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U -----Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6- pack set of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold 30lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and even the hangings shelves described below . Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ -----Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space is sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We’ll usually use a couple of magnetic hooks described above to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear -----DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP -----GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 -----Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera like Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What is great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, putting the weight of your camera across your back as opposed to your neck. Plus, it offers a bit more security when traveling through high pick-pocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR