Norwegian Getaway ship stats

  • Price:

    $$$$
  • Size:

    XL
  • Total Passengers:

    4,028
  • Total Crew:

    1,640
  • Passenger to Crew Ratio:

    2.46
  • Built:

    Jan 2007
  • Refurbished:

    Jan 2015
  • Number of Decks:

    14
  • Total Cabins:

    2,011
  • Cabin Categories:

    49
  • Gross Tonnage:

    146,600
  • Length:

    965
  • Beam:

    125

Norwegian Getaway overview

By Cruiseline.com - Updated Mar. 9, 2020

Norwegian Getaway is designed for travelers looking for an action-packed vacation with fun-filled days riding waterslides and thrilling nights on the dance floor. Launched in 2013, Getaway offers a huge selection of activities, amenities, and dining venues that cruisers have come to expect out of modern ships. For kids, teens, and active adults, the main attraction is the three-story Sports Complex & Aqua Park, which features five multistory waterslides, including the super-fast Free Fall and the spiraling Whip. There's also a gigantic ropes course, a climbing wall, and a mini-golf area. When it's time to refuel, passengers can choose from loads of complimentary and premium options ranging from the elegant Ocean Blue seafood restaurant to the family-friendly Garden Cafe buffet.

After dark, travelers can head to the Bliss Ultra Lounge for a night of dancing or stop by Jimmy Buffett's Chill Bar at Margaritaville for a slower-paced evening before catching one of the ship's world-class shows. Make sure to catch Cirque Dreams and Steam and the rock musical Million Dollar Quartet, which centers around Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and rockabilly guitar slinger Carl Perkins. Burn the Floor is another popular choice with its exotic Latin and ballroom dancing and snappy choreography.

To top it all off, Norwegian Getaway sails to exotic destinations extending from Russia and Iceland to Norwegian’s private Harvest Caye resort in Belize. Between now and the first quarter of 2022, Getaway will be globetrotting between Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States. Most Norwegian Getaway itineraries in the Caribbean depart from Miami or New Orleans, while European sailings depart from Copenhagen and visit ports of call across Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the British Isles.

Norwegian Getaway ship highlights

  • Aqua Park water park with five multistory waterslides
  • Sports Complex with ropes, climbing wall, and mini-golf
  • Guppies Nursery for children under 3
  • Splash Academy for kids 3 to 12
  • Entourage for teens 13 to 17
  • Twenty-six complimentary and specialty dining venues
  • Broadway shows, including Escape the Big Top and Million Dollar Quartet
  • Twenty-two bars, including Bliss and the Skyy Vodka Ice Bar
  • Adult tranquility spaces, including Spice H20
  • Spacious Mandara Spa and Thermal Suite
  • Poolside dance parties and events
  • The Waterfront open-air promenade
  • Flywheel spin classes
  • Pulse fitness center

Before you book

Why sail on Norwegian Getaway: Norwegian Getaway is ideal for families with younger or older children, high-energy groups, and singles who are cruising to relax or dance into the wee hours.

You should know: Venues can be crowded and noisy at peak times, and early reservations are needed for most shows. Although the line's trademark freestyle cruise experience is popular with many travelers, some cruisers find that it leads to sudden crowds and a disorganized feel at times.

Norwegian Getaway ratings:

  • Cabin / Stateroom 4.3
  • Children's Programs 3.8
  • Destinations and Excursions 4.0
  • Embarkation and Disembarkation 4.0
  • Entertainment 4.1
  • Food and Dining 4.0
  • Onboard Activities 3.9
  • Service and Staff 4.2
  • Ship Quality 4.3

Norwegian Getaway cabins

2011 cabins and 49 cabin categories.

Inside Cabin

Inside

3.8
(234 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 135 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $117/night
Oceanview Cabin

Oceanview

4.3
(79 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 172 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $146/night
Balcony Cabin

Balcony

4.3
(756 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 258 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $178/night
Suite Cabin

Suite

4.3
(328 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 458 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $221/night

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Norwegian Getaway dining

American Diner

American Diner

5.0
(1 Review)
Teppanyaki

Teppanyaki

4.8
(32 Reviews)
Café at the Atrium

Café at the Atrium

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Cagney's Steakhouse

Cagney's Steakhouse

4.6
(49 Reviews)

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Norwegian Getaway onboard activities

Bliss Ultra Lounge

Bliss Ultra Lounge

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Vibe Beach Club

Vibe Beach Club

5.0
(7 Reviews)
Basketball Court

Basketball Court

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Ropes Course

Ropes Course

5.0
(13 Reviews)

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2799 Norwegian Getaway Reviews

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Won’t use them again by bejulzd

Sail date: / Traveled as: Family (older children)
Ship: Norwegian Getaway

The ship entertainment, activities, and the food were all pretty awful. This was my first experience with NCL and will be my last because I don’t want to risk another very boring crappy experience. I will stick with Royal Caribbean.

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Great time! by Dansteph

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Overall we had an excellent time. No real issues except for lack of entertainment in comedy and theater shows. We usually big fans of the howl at the moon piano group, but the ones on this trip really awful like super amateur.

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Great cruise, as usual staff are hard working, professional, and friendly by bkuz1594

Sail date: / Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Very nice, great ports. The staff were friendly, hard working people. They actually anticipate a person’s needs and take care of them.

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1663 Norwegian Getaway tips

jeraldhester464

Sep 14, 2014

on embarkation day go to one of the complimentary restaurants for lunch and avoid the crowded lido.

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sue2quilt

Oct 11, 2014

Go to dinner early so you can get a window seat in the dining room. Eating dinner, while the sun was setting, and the water flowed by was so romantic and not to be missed.

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