Video- Norwegian Sky cruises into Liverpool

Norwegian Sky arrives into the Historic Port of Liverpool, on a misty morning. Sky is on her farewell tour before she leaves the fleet in 2027.

The Norwegian Sky is a 77,104-ton Sun-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Launched in 1999, she is a more intimate ship compared to modern mega-ships, carrying just under 2,000 guests.

Ship Overview & Highlights

The Norwegian Sky is designed for a laid-back, traditional cruising experience. Despite its age, it underwent comprehensive refurbishments to keep up with modern amenities, including the addition of high-speed Starlink internet.

Guest Capacity: ~1,944 guests (double occupancy).
Crew: 899 crew members.
Length: 258 meters (846 feet).
Decks: 9 passenger-accessible decks.

Onboard Dining

NCL’s signature “Freestyle Cruising” means there are no assigned seating times or rigid schedules, letting you dine whenever and wherever you choose. The ship features a mix of complimentary and specialty dining options:

Complimentary Venues: The Palace and Crossings (Main Dining Rooms), the Garden Cafe (Buffet), and The Local Bar & Grill (casual pub fare).
Specialty Venues: Le Bistro (French), La Cucina (Italian), and Cagney’s Steakhouse.

Bars, Entertainment & Activities

With numerous bars and lounges, there are plenty of spots to unwind or keep the party going.

Nightlife: Champs Bar, Sugarcane Mojito Bar, and the Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar. The Bliss Lounge serves as a venue for trivia and games during the day, transforming into a lively nightclub late at night.
Relaxation: The ship boasts an award-winning Mandara Spa and Thermal Suite, as well as a central pool deck featuring jacuzzis and a stage for live music.
Family Features: The Splash Academy, a kids’ pool/jacuzzi, a video game room, and teen hangout areas.

I have sailed on her sistership Norwegian Star and they are wonderful, friendly, and with a great crew, we wish Sky and the crew all the best in the Indian cruise market for Cordelia Cruise.

The SS United States ocean liner, which sits laid up at Pier 82 in Philadelphia, will need to vacate its berth by Sept. 12, 2024, according to U.S. District Court Senior Judge Anita Brody.

The ruling came from a dispute between the SS United States Conservancy and the ship’s landlord, Penn Warehousing, over docking fees.

The Conservancy said the ruling was a victory, as the court said that Penn Warehousing double not double dockage fees on the ship.

On the flip side, the ship will need to find a new home in short order.

“While the Conservancy was vindicated in not being compelled to pay a large sum of back rent to the SS United States’ pier operator, the ruling makes clear this iconic American symbol is in peril,” said Conservancy President Susan Gibbs, the granddaughter of the ship’s designer, William Francis Gibbs.

“The judge’s decision gives us a very limited window to find a new home for the SS United States and raise the resources necessary to move the ship and keep her safe. We must do both to avoid the tragic fate that countless supporters from around the world have worked for over a decade to prevent,” said Gibbs.

The Conservancy said it has been actively exploring potential pier locations in the Philadelphia area and along the East Coast able to accommodate the nearly 1000-foot-long ocean liner.

“We have also been engaging in targeted outreach to federal and state officials who could help with that effort,” the group said in a statement.