Sun Review - October 9th - Southern

[sonicbuffalo]

 

The elevators near the Atrium....

 

 

 

 

going into the casino. Ginny cost me a whopping $1.00. I don't gamble except for when the tickets are free....

 

 

Before the action really got rolling....it's fun to just watch them sometimes...

 

 

Some of the shops

[soccersharon]

Great start! We'd like to start taking longer cruises, and NCL is on the top of list :)

 

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[debnjoe1438]

Thanks for the pictures so far. Getting excited for my upcoming Sun cruise. Looking at your pictures and wishing I had taken more pictures of the ship the last and frist time I sailed on the Sun.

 

I'll have to do better on my upcoming cruise.:D

[put me on a ship]

What I really want to know is, did you (or your wife, or anyone else you know) shop for emeralds in Cartagena, and if so, how are the prices?? I keep telling my DH we need to do this...we may never go back to Colombia!:)

 

And I really can't wait to hear your comparison of NCL and Carnival!! Especially your opinion of MDR...not that it really matters, just curious!

Edited October 24, 2013 by put me on a ship

[halos]

I am just going to start this review by saying it was the best cruise we've ever had. I will post pictures later today, but still in the process of downloading them.

 

We went to Cartegena, Columbia; Aruba, Curacao, St. Martin, and St. Thomas. I will go over what we did and the fanatstic couples we met and enjoyed our dinner, shows, and excursions with.

 

Just give me a little more time and I will get started. I have tons of pictures.

:D Isn't the Sun awesome??!! Is this your first time sailing her?

[sonicbuffalo]

 

The other side entrance to the casino....

 

More of the Stores

[sonicbuffalo]

What I really want to know is, did you (or your wife, or anyone else you know) shop for emeralds in Cartagena, and if so, how are the prices?? I keep telling my DH we need to do this...we may never go back to Colombia!:)

 

And I really can't wait to hear your comparison of NCL and Carnival!! Especially your opinion of MDR...not that it really matters, just curious!

 

Sorry....didn't shop for emeralds even though Claudia's Tour takes you to the Emerald Museum and Store.....I was waiting to shop for something else for our anniversary....no secrets to be let out yet!

[sonicbuffalo]

:D Isn't the Sun awesome??!! Is this your first time sailing her?

 

The Sun is a great ship....loved the observation deck.....many good conversations with our group up there.....first time on the Sun! Would definitely go again....

[sonicbuffalo]

Thank you so much for the pics ! Our cruise on the Sun is about 5 months away,and your review is awesome ! Can't wait !

 

you're welcome....time flies!

[Lena B]

Thanks you so much - keep it coming! I sail in Feb with Mrs. Squirrel and BlueJai...I can't wait!

[Beachgal528]

 

 

looking out the balcony on day 2, which was our first sea day.

 

 

Our door on deck 10

 

 

The wowiest factor on the ship....stained glass above the restaurant and the Stardust lounge

 

Weeeird! That's our room for the 12/11-12/22 cruise! Anything we need to know about the room? Is it near any loud multi purpose staff doors or anything? (We got stuck across the hall from one of these on a carnival ship and rarely got sleep bc the door was slamming shut allll night)

 

 

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[sonicbuffalo]

Weeeird! That's our room for the 12/11-12/22 cruise! Anything we need to know about the room? Is it near any loud multi purpose staff doors or anything? (We got stuck across the hall from one of these on a carnival ship and rarely got sleep bc the door was slamming shut allll night)

 

 

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Very quiet room....could be a little loud if you are out on the balcony when they are having the deck parties...but inside the room it is quiet.....you'll like it.

[put me on a ship]

Weeeird! That's our room for the 12/11-12/22 cruise! Anything we need to know about the room? Is it near any loud multi purpose staff doors or anything? (We got stuck across the hall from one of these on a carnival ship and rarely got sleep bc the door was slamming shut allll night)

 

 

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Which is why we always pack ear plugs!:)

[SuzyLovesNCL]

Wanted to share the Activity pages from the Dailies that Risa scanned and emailed to me. Thanks Risa!!!

FREESTYLE DAILIES Day 1-4.pdf

FREESTYLE DAILIES Day 5-8.pdf

FREESTYLE DAILIES Day 9-11.pdf

[jcsport]

bof

[jay_arr]

sonicbuffalo, you're making me miss the Sun! We were on this cruise in March and it was amazing.

[leedm]

We will be on the Sun Nov 10 2013 cabins 1214 and 1215. Do you have any information about those cabins or the area. ???

 

Thanks

[Lena B]

Ooooohhh...thanks for those dailies! We'll pass those around at our next pre-cruise dinner party!

[halos]

The Sun is a great ship....loved the observation deck.....many good conversations with our group up there.....first time on the Sun! Would definitely go again....

That's how we felt after we cruised her in Feb. We came home and booked her again for this coming Feb. I can't wait!

Just a ship...no bells or whistles, just a fabulous cruise.

[sonicbuffalo]

I forgot to mention that for our muster drill after the intense US Coast Guard inspection, the staff at each station crossed names off of the roster for each assigned station. They were really strict during the muster drill, more than I have ever seen in 5 years. It may have been because they had just had the Coast Guard inspection, but something to note.

[sonicbuffalo]

2nd Sea Day - The highlight of this day was when Ginny (dw), Mike, and Donna were at the top of the stairs on deck 12 when I saw a uniformed officer walking up the stairs towards us. I just saw some stripes and his hat and said,"Hi Captain", and when he got to the top of the stairs, I noticed that his name badge said Captain Blomqvuest (don't know how to spell it). He stopped and talked to us for about 15 minutes but unfortunately I didn't have my camera...

ughhhh. He was very personable, and told us of crossing the Antartic and the conditions they encountered. He was a very professional and nice guy. He seemed genuinely concerned that we were having a good time.

[3dogsrule]

Ooooohhh...thanks for those dailies! We'll pass those around at our next pre-cruise dinner party!

 

LOL Lena I'm printing out copies now!!

 

Thanks Risa and Suzy for making them available!!

 

Can't wait to read the rest of the review! :D

Edited October 25, 2013 by 3dogsrule

[sonicbuffalo]

 

The shops on the Sun

 

 

small ships = easy elevator access

 

 

cruising down the coast of Cuba heading to Cartegena

 

 

Champs Bar and topside

 

 

The Stacks

 

 

The Mountains of Cuba on Day 2 at Sea

[sonicbuffalo]

 

Top deck and basketball court on the Sun

 

 

Several photos of a thunderstorm out in the ocean

 

 

 

 

Towel Animal announcing Time Zone Change for Cartegena....

 

[sonicbuffalo]

 

 

1st Glimpses of Day 3 in Cartegena as we pulled into port

 

 

The port of Cartegena

 

 

 

Notice the Chris Jones sign in the window? This was the tour I organized with Claudia Vidal. Our first stop was at the old fort. Be careful, as the street vendors are tenacious. Just say NO and keep walking. They won't stop you and will leave you alone.