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Completely Refurbished from Bow to Stern
From the moment you step aboard, you'll see that Norwegian Sky, refurbished from bow to stern in 2019, offers something for everyone. On our Bahamas cruises your options are nearly limitless with 10 dining options, a wide variety of bars and lounges, an onboard spa, and a cruise casino that has all of your favourite games and slots. The popular Norwegian Sky offers 3- and 4-day cruises year-round to the Bahamas from Miami. And, if you decide to bring the kids, we'll keep them entertained all day, whilst you lounge by the pool, play in the casino, or enjoy dinner at one of many restaurants.
NEW! The Most Extensive Ship Refurbishment of 2019
We’ve made extensive enhancements to provide you with an all-new, elevated experience. From fully renovated staterooms to new dining options, bars and lounges, there is plenty to rediscover. When the sun goes down, head up to the top of the ship to the all-new Pinnacle Lounge & Sushi Bar for fresh sushi rolls, signature cocktails and gorgeous sunset views. Swing by the new, high-energy Bliss Ultra Lounge to show off your dance moves. Craving a Venti with an extra shot and double whip to keep you going all day? Well, now we have a full-service Starbucks® on board! So, come join the celebration and get to know the all-new, Norwegian Sky.
Great Stirrup Cay, Your Own Private Island
Set sail for Bahamas & Florida and get ready for some fun in the sun! All of our Bahamas & Florida cruises feature a whole day visit to Great Stirrup Cay, an idyllic island paradise reserved only for our guests. Swim with dolphins, snorkel with exotic fish, or just stroll the white sand beaches. This eco-fun paradise offers something for everyone!
Overall, we had a wonderful experience on the NCL Sky. Going into the cruise, we knew that the aging ship has already been sold and will leave the NCL fleet next year. As a result, we tempered our expecations and enjoyed our time on the ship. Barring a great itinerary, I don't think we'd choose the Sky again, but it delivered an overall enjoyable experience. As always the staff was wonderful. We did feel that they were understaffed in the crossings dining room and didn't get the usual attentive and quick service that we often experience on NCL. Food options on board were good, but not exceptional (don't order the brisket!). Le Bistro and Cagney's delivered great meals. La Cucina was underwhelming and not worth the upcharge (assuming it's not part of your package). We had a balcony room and while it felt small compared to other ships we've been on, the balcony seemed bigger. The bathroom seemed especially small with just a shower curtain instead of a door. We had a problem getting the water temperature to adjust correctly. Again, we knew it is an old ship and didn't let it bother us. While there are less than two thousand cruisers on board, it didn't feel particularly cozy or less crowded. In fact, we sailed the Viva last year and it felt more intimate than the Sky. Getting on board in Lisbon was very easy. We were in the first hour and spent just a few minutes going through the embarkation process. We always do a walkoff at the end, and that was also quick and easy. The Sky has an updated internet system and we found it worked just fine on the ship. Entertainment was good enough. Having enjoyed full broadway shows on some other NCL ships, the offerings on the Sky were more traditional. Two of the ensemble singers had absolutely amazing voices and definitely delivered great performances. Again, keep your expectations in check, and the shows are good enough. If you're sailing the Sky before it leaves the NCL family, just remember to keep your expectations reasonable. It's still a fun experience, just not at the level you're going to get from one of the newer ships.
In November of 2025, my husband and I took a Canary Islands Cruise • Norwegian Sky 12-night cruise Lisbon round-trip to Canaries, Morocco, Spain & Gibraltar (was initially supposed to go to Azores, but weather caused an itinerary change) November 12 - 24, 2025 Travel style To start off, I would like to give a quick overview of our travel style which affects my reviews of each cruise. We are in our mid-50s and have now been on 21 cruises to various destinations. We tend to choose cruises based on the itinerary and price, and try to spend as little as possible. My husband loves the dark and quiet offered by Interior Rooms, and I am frugal, so we tend to be in Inside Staterooms. We do not tend to use spas or thermal suites, and limit extras. We would rather pay for individual drinks every couple of days than pay for a beverage package, but if one is included, we will make use of it. We cruise for the ports, not so much for the activities on the ship itself. When in port, we are attracted to active, busy excursions rather than beach trips or shopping. We especially like animal or culturally based outings. NCL Sky 12-night cruise Lisbon round-trip to North Atlantic (Canaries, Morocco, Spain & Gibraltar) November 12 - 24, 2025 Ship and Cabin Overview and Entertainment The Norwegian Sky was launched in 1999, refurbished in 2024 and has a capacity of about 1900 passengers with 800+ crew. Special amenities on this ship include a large theater in the aft of the ship, an observation lounge at the front of deck 11, the main lounge mid-ship on deck 6, a spa, a casino, and smaller bars and lounges throughout. There were 2 outside pools and 5 hot tubs. The Norwegian App was crucial for the sailing as they no longer automatically deliver a printed daily schedule. Check-In was through the app. 300 minutes of Wi-Fi was included on the cruise, but we did not use it much as it was rather slow and did not work well when we were close to Morocco. To access ship activities on the app, you do not need to be logged into the WiFi. Logging out of the WiFi is key for keeping track of the WiFi minutes that you have available. The ship was maintained well other than the beverage machines needing service. The décor fit the freestyle theme with understated elegance throughout. I missed the fishy carpeting on other NCL ships which allow you to determine which direction is the front (all the fish are swimming in that direction except the red one). If you are a non-smoker, it was a bit difficult to walk through certain areas without smelling smoke. The casino took up quite a bit of space on deck 7, but it was not that busy. The starboard side of the pool deck 11 offered smoking along the aft side as well. We had an interior cabin on deck 9 toward the front. On our previous cruise on the Sky we had a smaller interior room mid-ship. This one had more room and even had a small loveseat. The room size was decent, but like many of the older ships, there was only a single US outlet and one European outlet. However, there was 1 USB-A port near each side of the bed that was helpful. Storage space was limited with only 3 short drawers in the closet for us to share. Luckily, we bring our hanging clothes compression organizers (e.g., 4-Tier Travel Hanging Organizers) which fit in the closets once we moved some of the hangers. The stewards on NCL do once-a-day service and we did not see our steward for the first couple days. Sky’s entertainment offering was relatively extensive. Most nights there were 2 main shows – at 7:00 and 9:00. The Production cast included very talented singers and dancers. Additional theater guest performers included singers, musicians, magicians and comedians. The crew talent show was extremely good and the audience was enthusiastic. We enjoyed the shows and only once had a problem finding good seats. Production shows included: - "Showdown" which is where the singers 'compete' and the audience chooses their favorite. That was pretty fun, but we've now seen it twice (it was the same show in Dec 2024). Some of the song choices are not the hits for the original artist which would have been better, but in general, the show had a lot of fun energy with great dancing. - "Women of Rock" is a new show with high energy songs and it's the dancers' favorite. Some song choices here could be better as well, but in general fun if you like 70s - 80s rock. - "Broadway Cabaret" focused on 80s Broadway shows. It could have been a lot better if they did not include a bunch of obscure 80s Broadway shows. The popular songs were much more entertaining. Cruise Director Will & his staff: Will has been on the Sky for 3 years. The nightly games were actually a lot more entertaining than I was expecting. The cruise director staff did a guess-the-movie game where they performed a snippet of the movie and the audience guessed. That was extremely entertaining. Make sure you get to the Bliss Lounge early to get a seat for that one. We really like the Rock band Sonata who performs mostly in the Bliss Lounge. The Caribbean band Natural Mystic was very good as well. The solo guitarist sang a mix of pop, Latin and rock. The Latin duo had a small following of passengers. The piano player was talented, but we miss having a sing-a-long type of piano bar. This was more background music instead. I like dance classes so I attended the line dance classes taught by the cruise director staff and the Jazz and couple dance classes taught by the production dancers. We're not gamblers, so we skipped the Bingo and such, but we mostly were able to find interesting things to do. The staff was absolutely amazing! Specifically, the cruise director team, the production team, the wait staff in the Crossings and the specialty restaurants, guest services, and the executive team were all incredible. They always had a smile and asked how we were doing whenever we passed. Dining Options The Sky offered a variety of included dining options. The main dining rooms both have “freestyle” dining with no set reservations. We like joining shared tables, but for this cruise there were not many opportunities where others joined. The food in the main dining room was tasty and had a few rotating and a few standard options. We could find something interesting to eat each night, but compared to the other 4 lines we sailed this year, the menu was the most boring. For the main dining room, the only real dress restrictions were shorts and flip flops during dinner. There are no elegant nights on NCL. We enjoy The Local Bar and Grill option on the NCL ships we have cruised. This one has a pub menu from 4:30 pm through 3:00 am, so it was great for the night we had a late excursion. The buffet offered areas with different foods. It got crowded at times and the design of the area made it difficult to navigate. The buffet on the back deck was a nice reprieve offering breakfast with an omelet station in the morning, burgers and other warm items at lunch and dinner. Soup, pizza and Caser salad were offered during lunch hours at La Cocina. Additional Costs In my opinion, the Specialty Restaurants are worth the Free at Sea pricing. We enjoyed our options at La Cocina Italian restaurant, Cagney’s Steakhouse, and Le Bistro French restaurant. At the MDR, premium entrees are offered at dinner. We did not look at those options and instead stuck with the regular menu. We opted out of the beverage package, but instead bought a couple drinks when we felt like it. The bingo, spa, store and art options were seriously pushed. Those advertisement papers were still given to each room even if the daily schedule was not (for environmental reasons). The photo sales were also heavily promoted everywhere. Every night, multiple backdrops took over the Atrium area and at every port, the cruise photographers pushed us to take our photos. Passenger Makeup and Social Group Activities With this sailing out of Lisbon, the vast majority of passengers came from Canada and then from the USA with less Europeans than we expected. Most passengers were extremely friendly. These guests were on the cruise for the ports and quite a few were sad about missing the Azores due to the storm there. I personally was glad we went away from the storm because the ride was rocky enough where we were. The age range was a bit younger than many of the other cruise lines, with the majority in the 50s – 60s. There were only a handful of kids because of the November sail date and longer cruise length. The Facebook group and Cruise Critic groups were a bit active. Many excursions were set up through one of those groups. Shore Excursions We did not take any ship-sponsored shore excursions, but instead found excursions through Viator, GetYourGuide or through recommendations and we loved each one. Pre-Cruise: • SINTRA: Lovely tour of the Pena Palace on our outing to SINTRA, CASCAIS, and the westernmost point in the European continent • LISBON: Interesting city with lots of history including a huge earthquake in 1755 On the Cruise: • MALAGA: hiked up to the Gibralfaro Castle on top of the hill overlooking the port - it was worth walking up a steep stone path that was extremely slippery because of the rain. • TANGIER: toured the area outside of the city which is a beautiful forest (the King of Morocco has his summer palace here) and viewed where the Atlantic hits the Mediterranean. Enjoyed a camel ride on the beach. • TENERIFE: AMAZING tour of Teide Volcano which is the highest spot in Spain. Enjoyed the sunset with a glass of local wine and a fascinating star gazing opportunity. • LAS PALMAS: Great local tour of an island used in many movies as "Greece", "Afghanistan", and other various locales • ARRECIFE: Drive around Volcanos National Park was very awe-inspiring • AGADIR: Nice fishing and agricultural city. We liked Morocco • CASABLANCA: huge city with the highlight of the 3rd largest Muslin Mosque in the world. Very beautiful • SEVILLE: Interesting how the Spanish would use mosques and convert them to cathedrals and palaces. • GIBRALTAR: We walked to the Botanic Gardens and Zoo where I got to check out the diets the monkeys were being served. Also had the unique opportunity to look at the UK Naval Cruiser "MS Prince of Wales" that docked right next to us. Post Cruise: • OBIDOS: Nice medieval town with a castle and known for its cherry wine • NAZARE: known for large surfing waves, but very calm when we visited • PORTO: Walked around the lovely town where Port wine was bottled and historic civil wars started. • DUORO VALLEY: Took a fabulous tour to the regions where Green Wine and Port Wine are grown and produced. Gorgeous area and tasty wine. • FATIMA: Visited the 3rd largest cathedral in the world which Peter's parents visited in 1985. Favorites Key items that would convince us to take another NCL cruise: • Itinerary • Executive and Cruise director staff • Production shows • Well organized activities • Rock band • Friendly passengers • Attractive Pricing Disappointments The following make us hesitate to take another Carnival cruise: • Limited, unimpressive food options in MDR and Buffet • Lack of storage space in cabin • Being asked for extra money • Would have liked a livelier piano bar
We cruised on the NCL Sky in October for an all-star 8 ports in 9-nights European Mediterranean cruise itinerary which included ports in Italy/France/Spain/Portugal. We had a group of 9 friends and family together on our cruise. We started out with arriving an extra day early to see highlights in Rome on our own, and we stayed at a VRBO Italian Villa in the seaside town of Ladispoli near Torre Flavia, about halfway between Rome and the port city of Civitavecchia. The embarkation was super smooth, and we boarded the ship in Civitavecchia quickly with no problems. The next port was Livorno where we took an excursion day tour of Pisa and Florence. Beautiful cities to explore! However, beware of the amount of walking needed in Florence! When the NCL tour text says level 3 and the bus drops you off outside of city center with a 45-minute walk... It is no joke, and it means walking at a near track star pace and we barely made it back to the bus on time trying to keep up with the tour guide. At the next port Cannes France, we took tenders into the port and did the Nice and Little Train tour which was wonderfully scenic involving a bus tour from Cannes to Nice with a little bit of shopping and walking, and then a narrated eco-train ride around Nice. The third port in Barcelona Spain I originally did not think I would like it because it was such a big city, but we fell in love with Barcelona as it has such a laid-back feel to it with great people. From the ship we took the bus from the port to city bus terminal, then we just walked down the Ramblas and encountered a local Paya Festival that was going on that Saturday morning. We also taxied to the Sagrada Família Church which was beautiful to see! Our next port on Sunday we went to the island of Palma Mallorca and took the excursion Train to Village Soller tour which was awesome! This train tour has 2 options either bus to the village Soller and then train ride back down to Palma, or train ride from Palma up to village Soller and then back down to Palma by bus. Since it was a Sunday, we took in part of a Catholic mass in the village Soller cathedral, and then we also sang along with a local Christian church group who were on the square playing their guitar before we headed back down on the train. The next port was Alicante where we took a local bus tour of the city which was not so interesting, so we skipped the horchata tasting and shopping part at the end of the tour and then we went on our own and took the elevator to the Santa Bàrbara Castle at the top of the hill which was stunning! The next port of Motril we booked a tour of the Alhambra Castle and Gardens through Spain Day Tours which was the best excursion we had been on in quite some number of years. The Alhambra is very special and not to be missed when that part of Spain! We then got word of an impending Portuguese dock workers strike, so we skipped the port of Cadiz/Seville and had an extra day at sea and got into Lisbon before midnight on the last day early before the strike. We really wanted to catch some of the history in the port city of Cadiz, so we will have to catch it some other trip which was disappointing. The disembarkation in Lisbon Portugal was not so smooth, the ship and her crew all did their part to make it smooth, but the bus transfers to the airport were confusing and the Lisbon airport was a nightmare to navigate around with rude people abounding which made it not so great of an experience. As far as the NCL Sky ship goes, it is a bit smaller and a little older than the other ships we have sailed on in our past cruises mainly locally out of Galveston (Carnival or RCI, etc). However, we knew the NCL Sky was doing a wonderful job for such a busy itinerary. We just booked the smallest inside cabin on this cruise to save $ so we could use extra $ on all the excursions. Other than a small toilet non-flushing problem which was quickly remedied by a call to guest services, there were no room problems at all. We were not in our rooms much because we were always on the go with this busy itinerary. The food was average cruise ship fare and there was not much that was special enough that I wanted more of it. Also, due to lack of available reservations we only did one specialty dining meal at the La Cucina Italian restaurant on the ship. It was a great meal, but we were so tired that evening after our days activities that we did not enjoy it in our 8:30pm reservation slot that we had. The late evening dining options at The Local Bar & Grill was a nice option to unwind with friends who went with us on the cruise.
Suite
Indulge in luxury at sea. These spacious suites are ideal for two…or the entire family. Enjoy the finest amenities including sweeping private balconies.
Balcony
See the world in a whole new way. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your own private balcony. Well-appointed and stylish accommodations offer plenty of room to unwind inside.
Oceanview
Discover the beauty of style and comfort. Cozy and modern staterooms feature excellent appointments. Accented by stylish touches and clear views of the ocean.
Inside
Set sail in comfort and style. You'll find everything you need here inside. Stylish and modern appointments include a TV, sitting area and more.
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, our complimentary dining options include two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, our Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.
Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in our two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to our chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
SPECIALITY DINING
Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices. Enjoy delicious comfort foods as well as more exotic choices from our many complimentary dining options. Or widen your palette further and choose from our speciality restaurants for a cover charge or á la carte. Whether it's a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are. And if you book a Speciality Dining Package, you can savour an array of our speciality restaurants for one special price.
Enjoy a night of gastronomic proportions at one of our many speciality restaurants. Sip your favourite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Angus beef at Cagney's Steakhouse. Enjoy delicious pasta made with the freshest ingredients inside our rustic and chic Italian eatery, La Cucina. Or savour French cuisine at Le Bistro. No matter what you choose, our speciality dining options feature the tastes you'll crave.
Walk through and purchase beautiful pieces in the Art Gallery, listen and learn in a lecture held by a guest speaker. Norwegian Cruise Line ships have much to offer to enhance your learning and senses.
With so many bars and lounges to discover, finding your favourite may take a few days. Grab a cocktail or coffee inside the Atrium Café & Bar. Dance until the wee hours at Bliss Ultra Lounge, a fully equipped disco and bar. Or catch the game and a cold one at our sports bar. Whether you're looking to meet up with friends or make new ones, there's always an opportunity to mix it up.
When it comes to the entertainment on Norwegian Sky, there's never a dull moment. Tickle your funny bone during our comedy variety show inside the Stardust Theatre. Enjoy a magical evening with our magician and comedy show. Or don your best white attire and dance the night away during our White Hot Party. It's showtime. All the time.
From top to bottom and from bow to stern, Norwegian Sky has enough onboard activities to fill every minute of your cruise. Indulge in a refreshing swim in the pool or a relaxing dip in one of our hot tubs on the pool deck. Wanna get lucky? Bet it all at our award-winning Casinos at Sea®. And when all is said and done, enjoy a pamper session at Mandara Spa. With so much to do, we'll always have you coming back for more.
Forget to pack something? No worries! Our gift shops onboard carry everything you'll need for fun in the sun. Shop from a variety of souvenirs, cosmetics, clothing, snacks and sundry items. Treat yourself at our duty-free shops full of fantastic savings on fine jewellery, accessories, perfume, liquor and tobacco.
When you want some "me" time, look no further than Mandara Spa®. Relax with a hot-stone massage, one of over 50 speciality treatments offered. At our onboard spas, treatments range from the classic to the luxurious. Let our pampering professionals soothe and rejuvenate you with facials, massages, acupuncture and a full menu of services.
Kids of all ages 3-17 can find their happy place thanks to our complimentary youth programs - Splash Academy and Entourage. Alongside our well-trained staff, your children will experience a wide range of exciting activities with kids and teens their own age. And whilst they're having the time of their lives, you can too, knowing they're in a safe and supervised environment.
NOTE:
Norwegian Spirit does not offer Youth Programs.
Operational hours are subject to change without advance notice per shipboard health and safety protocols.
