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Norwegian

Sky

60
SCORE /100

Category Scores

General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
56Beats 42% of ships
Dining
72Top 24% of ships
Entertainment
67Beats 48% of ships
Activities & Thrills
60Beats 44% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
52Top 47% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineNorwegian
Ship NameSky
Maiden voyage9 August 1999
Physical
Year Built1999
Refurbished
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2019
BuilderBremer Vulkan
Gross Tonnage
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
77,104 tons
Length
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
258.6 m
Width/Beam
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
36 m
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
12
Passenger Decks8
Speed
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
23 knots
Passengers and Crew
Crew899
Passenger to Crew Ratio
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.2
Total Cabins1,002
Single Occupancy Cabins
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins6
Passenger Capacity
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
2,004
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
38.475
Amenities
RestaurantsNorwegian Sky offers roughly a dozen dining venues. Complimentary options include Crossings and Palace (main dining rooms), Garden Cafe/Great Outdoors (buffet), O'Sheehan's or The Local Bar & Grill (casual pub, 24/7), and Topsiders Bar and Grill. Specialty (paid, cover charge) restaurants are Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro (French/Mediterranean), La Cucina/Il Adagio (Italian), and a Teppanyaki/Pinnacle Sushi Bar (Japanese).
Restaurants - Paid4
Restaurants - Included7
Onboard Currency
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive2
Outdoor Pools2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs5
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only4
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive5
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges9
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelYes
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo
Special AmenitiesNothing according to CSL
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$109.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants8
Restaurants Price: Included4
Restaurants Price: Premium4
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down6
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve2
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6PZ8
IMO number
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9128532
MMSI number
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
308865000
Port of registry
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau, Bahamas