TRAVELCruise ship tours: Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian SkyNorwegian Cruise Line's 2,004-passenger Norwegian Sky began sailing to Cuba out of Miami in May 2017.Michel VerdureShown here arriving in Cuba for the first time on May 2, 2017, Norwegian Sky is one of the line's oldest and smallest ships. It measures 77,104 gross tons and carries 2,004 passengers at double occupancy.Norwegian Cruise LineThe hub of Norwegian Sky's top decks is its teak-lined main pool area, located on Deck 11.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYNorwegian Sky's main pool area features two pools, four hot tubs and a bandstand in addition to shaded and open sunning space.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLounge chairs clumped in pairs of two line the sides of Norwegian Sky's two main pools.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYIn addition to lounge chairs, Norwegian Sky's main pool area features tables and chairs.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe more forwardly-located pool at Norwegian Sky's main pool area has an unusual square and circular design.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe four hot tubs at Norwegian Sky's main pool area are covered in a sail-like shade.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYA pool station is located just steps away from Norwegian Sky's main pools, tucked under a stairwell to an upper deck.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAt the back end of Norwegian Sky's main pool area is the Breakers Bar, a popular watering hole. Many drinks are included in the fare on Norwegian Sky, which is a departure from normal custom at the line.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAs part of its new focus on cruises to Cuba, Norwegian Sky features pre-mixed, Cuba-themed cocktails including mojitos at many of its bars.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLocated just steps away from the Breakers Bar, the aft pool on Norwegian Sky's main pool deck is rectangular in design.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYMore lounge seating is located forward of Norwegian Sky's main pool area on Deck 11.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAdditional lounge seating and tables with chairs can be found one deck up from Norwegian Sky's main pool area.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYMore seating with umbrellas for shade can be found on Deck 12 overlooking the main pool area.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAlong small pool and hot tub area is located at the very front of Norwegian Sky on Deck 12. The wading pool was designed for children.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYA semi-circle of outwardly-facing lounge chairs rings the forward pool area on Deck 12.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSunning platforms continue aft along both sides of Deck 12.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe NCL logo and Norwegian Sky's name can be seen during a stroll around Deck 12.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAlso located on Deck 12 on Norwegian Sky, one deck up from the main pool area, is an outdoor basketball court.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYDeck-top diversions on Norwegian Sky include shuffleboard, located on Deck 12 toward the front of the vessel.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYObservant passengers may notice that Norwegian Sky has a number of Hawaiian-themed elements, including hull art depicting a Hawaiian lei These elements date to 2004, when the ship was refitted to sail year-round in Hawaii as part of an ambitious plan to dominate Hawaii cruising.Michel VerdureThe hub of Norwegian Sky's interior is the Atrium, a seven-deck-high space that connects all of the vessel's public decks.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Atrium on Norwegian Sky rises from Deck 5 of the vessel, which is the main embarkation deck.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYA grand staircase rises from the base of the Atrium on Deck 5 to Deck 6.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYSeating areas are located around the Atrium on Deck 7, which is the location of the Atrium Bar.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Atrium Bar on Deck 7 is staffed in the afternoons and evenings.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYDeck 6 has another semi-circular seating area overlooking the Atrium.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYJust off the Atrium on Deck 6 is Dazzles, a large bar and nightclub that is designed to accommodate nearly 300 people.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYDazzles has a stage area and dance floor on one end that can turn lively in the evenings.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe two-deck-high Stardust Theater is Norwegian Sky's largest public room with room for 1,000 passengers at a time. It's home to Broadway-style productions, comedy acts other live entertainment on most nights.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Sky Club Casino on Deck 7 features more than 100 slot machines as well as a range of table games including blackjack, roulette, poker and craps.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYJust behind Dazzles on Deck 6 is the Captain Cook's Bar, a 86-seat martini bar.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Captain Cook's Bar is a clubby, cozy retreat filled with leather chairs and sofas.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYA ship model is part of the decor in Captain Cook's.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYDeck 6 on Norwegian Sky also is home to a photo gallery where passengers will find photos taken during sailings.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLocated at the very top of Norwegian Sky overlooking the bow is the Outrigger Lounge.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Outrigger Lounge is a spacious venue that can seat more than 250 people.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYIn keeping with its name, the Outrigger Lounge features hand-made models of outrigger canoes.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Outrigger Lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Norwegian Sky's bow.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYlongboardGene Sloan, USA TODAYLongboardGene Sloan, USA TODAYlongboardGene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Palace Main Dining Room, shown here, features a giant Captain's Table at its center.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYNorwegian Sky has two large main dining rooms on Deck 5 that can accommodate the majority of the ship's passengers.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLocated on Deck 5 in between Norwegian Sky's two main restaurants is Le Bistro, Norwegian's signature, extra-charge French eatery.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBanquette seating facing the ocean are among the allures of Le Bistro.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYNorwegian Cruise Line's signature steakhouse, Cagney's, is located on Deck 12 toward the back of the ship.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYIl AdagioGene Sloan, USA TODAYadagioGene Sloan, USA TODAYadagioGene Sloan, USA TODAYpizzaGene Sloan, USA TODAYDeck 6 also is home to Norwegian Sky's small library, named after Mark Twain.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe Coffee Bar on Deck 6 serves up made-to-order espresso drinks for an extra charge.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYA corridor on Deck 7 on Norwegian Sky is line with duty free shops.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYbandstandGene Sloan, USA TODAYgarden cafeGene Sloan, USA TODAYgarden cafeGene Sloan, USA TODAYgarden cafeGene Sloan, USA TODAYgarden cafe outdoor seatingGene Sloan, USA TODAYAn outdoor bar at the back of the ship on Deck 11 serves the outdoor seating area attached to the Garden Cafe eatery.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYdeck 12 rearGene Sloan, USA TODAYplantation clubGene Sloan, USA TODAYplantation clubGene Sloan, USA TODAYNorwegian Sky has 1,002 cabins spread over seven decks.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAmong the most common types of cabins on Norwegian Sky are its 202-square-foot Balcony Staterooms, an example of which is shown here.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYNorwegian Sky's Balcony Staterooms feature a small desk area with a miniature refrigerator and television stand in a corner.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAs is typical with older ships, Norwegian Sky's cabins offer relatively few electrical outlets. Just one U.S.-style and one-European style outlet can be found at the desk area in Balcony Staterooms.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony Staterooms on Norwegian Sky have floor-to-ceiling, built-in storage areas with room for hanging clothes and drawers near the doorway.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe built-in storage area in Balcony Staterooms hide a personal safe and hair dryer, among other amenities.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe bathroom in this Balcony Staterooms on Norwegian Sky is typical of what is found in most cabins on the vessel.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYBalcony Staterooms have showers but no bathtubs.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYLiquid shampoo and body wash in large dispensers can be found in the showers in most Norwegian Sky cabin categories.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYAn array of Bulgari brand toiletries come with some top cabin categories on Norwegian Sky.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYTwo pool towels are available in each cabin on Norwegian Sky.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYhair salonGene Sloan, USA TODAYhair salonGene Sloan, USA TODAYNorwegian Sky's stairwells feature a colorful decor.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYkids cornerGene Sloan, USA TODAYKid's CornerGene Sloan, USA TODAYarcadeGene Sloan, USA TODAYarcadeGene Sloan, USA TODAYReceptionGene Sloan, USA TODAYhallway to outriggerGene Sloan, USA TODAYpride of alohaGene Sloan, USA TODAYGalleria shopsGene Sloan, USA TODAYGalleria shopsGene Sloan, USA TODAYA bank of glass elevators rises through Norwegian Sky's central-located Atrium.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe top of Norwegian Sky's soaring Atrium as seen from its base on Deck 5.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYThe bow of Norwegian Sky as seen from an outdoor viewing platform just in front of the Outrigger Lounge on Deck 11.Gene Sloan, USA TODAYA Norwegian Sky safety buoy at the ready.Gene Sloan, USA TODAY