June 30, 2009 - Norwegian Sky , launched in 1999, has undergone a complete refurbishment enhancing the guest experience for its popular three and four-night Bahamas itineraries from Miami.
The NCL ship, which entered the Miami mini-cruise market in 2008, has received enhancements to its public areas including a larger dance floor in Dazzles Bar and Nightclub, the refurbishment of existing staterooms and suites plus the addition of three new staterooms.
Says gneral NCL manager Stephen Park: "Norwegian Sky is great for customers looking for mini-breaks with guaranteed sun and is easily combined with a stay in Miami or Florida. These short itineraries are an excellent way for families, friends and couples to test the water with cruising, and with such low prices they offer exceptional value."
Norwegian Sky's total refurbishment includes:
- Major updates to 14 suites which received new wallpaper, marble tiles in the showers and bathtubs and refinished wood work including the teak around the whirlpools on the suite balconies
- Improvements to Dazzles Bar and Nightclub, including refinishing of the dance floor; reupholstering of the clubÕs chairs and bar stools and removal of banquette seating to create additional room on the dance floor
- Installation of new food stations in the Garden Cafˇ, NCL's signature action station restaurant, along with refurbishment of Il Adagio, the ship's Italian restaurant
- The addition of three new staterooms
- Reupholstering all1,000 seats in the Stardust Theatre
- New upholstery to all of the seating in the Atrium
- Repainting of the colorful murals surrounding the pool area
The four-day Bahamas cruises call at Grand Bahamas Island, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's private island in the Bahamas. On Fridays, the ship sails a weekend getaway three-day Bahamas itinerary with all-day stops in Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, returning to Miami on Monday mornings.
For reservations and more information call NCL on 0845 201 8900 or visit www.ncl.co.uk