Norwegian Getaway Cruise Reviews - Questions and Answers
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Q: Any suggestions on where to eat when we get on the boat? Our boarding is 11 -1130, any suggestions on what MAY be especially fussy and to avoid or especially NOT fussy at that time? Also, is the haven restaurant open at that time? TIA
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A: We always eat lunch at whatever main dining room is open. In the case of the Getaway that would be Taste and/or Savor. They never feel busy even if they are because of the way they’re set up but on embarkation day they’re usually a bit quieter than n... ormal. Also, since your cabin probably won’t be ready until sometime between 2 and 3 and everyone will be wandering around the ship until then it’s nice to just sit back and take the extra time to have lunch. Can’t speak on the Haven restaurant as I’m too cheap to ever stay there.See More
Answered by boffo on November 24, 2023
A: Head to the Garden Cafe on 15. That'll be open.
Answered by rjcm on December 29, 2023
A: Hi there fellow cruiser, if you’re looking for a quick bite, once onboard head to the buffet, on the Getaway The Garden Cafe is on deck 15. Another great option is The Local. On other NCL ships that pub is called O’Sheehans. Good food, good beers... , and a cool pub atmosphere. There are 20 dining options onboard the NCL/Getaway. NCL has “Freestyle” dining. So no early late assigned dining. Hope to his well help you. Happy cruising 🤩⚓️😎❣️‼️ schedule. ISee More
Answered by 24MyLuckyDragon on November 23, 2023
A: Savor/Taste, two of the smaller MDRs, open at Noon. Nice relaxing seat down meal service to start your cruise.
Answered by RogueWaveRider on November 26, 2023
Q: Anyone recently cruise on the Getaway, is there a specific cover band that plays at SydNormans pour house? I know fleetwood mac does the escape..
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Q: Hiya! Even though we’ve been on Norwegian before I can’t remember for the life of me if they do pictures. As in, is there a particular night there’s “scenes” or “sets” up to stand in front of and pose for pictures? If so, if we’re on a 10 day cruise will there be more than one night like that?? Thanks!
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A: yes too many oh them and they are all terrible.
Answered by rjcm on December 29, 2023
A: in my experience, there are 2 days of the formal pic days with the backdrops and such. the longest cruise i took with Norwegian was 14 days.
Answered by TBeyondTheSea on October 31, 2023
A: book yourself an onboarding slot of your own choosing.
Answered by rjcm on December 28, 2023
A: usually after 10:30am but it will vary due to clearing immigration first, and all passengers are disembarked.
Answered by Krazz on September 22, 2023
A: Not sure the absolute earliest but I checked in at 11am and went straight in board - just bear in mind your room will not be ready though until 1pm-2pm. It really depends how early they get to the port though - if it’s a later arrival then it’s a lat... er turnaround.See More
Answered by Tinda on September 24, 2023
Q: Hi everyone, I’m looking into parking close to the port in New York. Everywhere send to be outrageously priced. Anyone have any ideas? I need help. Thanks!! 🚢
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A: I agree. Sometimes it’s not worth it to cheap out in certain situation‘s. The only other parking you’re going to find will be probably $30 a day and then you’re going to have to haul your suitcases over to the port. Not worth it! Pay the money and kn... ow your car safe and you’ll have an easier time getting on and off the ship. So you will begin and end your trip with less stress! Good luck!See More
Answered by CruiseLady777 on September 16, 2023
A: cost $45 a night and yes it's pricey but at least you know your car is by the ship and you don't have to walk or take a cab from another parking place
Answered by enjoyurdaysmile on September 15, 2023
A: We did a Canada cruise out of NY at the end of last month. We parked at the port, my parents and sister parked at a garage half a mile away. It saved us about 1.5 hours when we got there and probably another hour leaving. Super easy to get right up t... here. They were about $30 cheaper than I was for the week, which to me was not worth it. Doing this cruise and all 3 of us will 100% park at the port. We could see our car from our balcony when we got to our room.See More
Answered by chrissyb128 on September 19, 2023
A: you should just park at the Port it's just so much easier you get out of your car with the luggage to the ship disembarkation you get off the ship back to your car at parking lot.
Answered by enjoyurdaysmile on September 15, 2023
Q: Does anybody know who the cruise Director is on the getaway on our cruise November 4 to the 19th?
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Q: We are leaving from New York but we don’t know where the port is does anyone have the address? Thank you
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A: 711 12th Avenue, also if you’re taking Uber or Lyft, type in the address bar: Manhattan Terminal ~ Also, as an FYI the correct address for the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is 210 Clinton Wharf. If you are taking a regular yellow cab, just tell them “M... anhattan Cruise Port Terminal” all these options work for GPS purposes. The Piers are 88 & 90 for Manhattan. Pier 12 for Brooklyn. Happy cruising 🤩⚓️😎❣️‼️See More
Answered by 24MyLuckyDragon on July 15, 2023
A: it should be on your docs as well, but yes you can go to ncl website and look for their ports.
Answered by Paris87541 on July 9, 2023
Q: Has anyone had any experience in how well dietary preferences are accommodated I.e vegan/ vegetarian?
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Answer QuestionA: yes you can pay $10.00 for each phone a text Or if you both have iphones you can text
Answered by TravlingCharles on May 2, 2023
A: For us it worked by just connecting to the ships free Wi-Fi which quite literally allows you to only use the ncl app and text messages will go through just make sure you are connected and you will be fine
Answered by luigif4402 on May 30, 2023
A: There is a messaging facility that gets switched on when you’re onboard where you can message people if you have the stateroom number - you won’t need a signal.
Answered by Tinda on May 29, 2023
A: if you have Wi-Fi you can text with whatsapp or $10 per person through the ncl app
Answered by CruisedudeNY65 on May 29, 2023
A: Your phone to be in roaming is probably not what you want so please leave your phone in airplane mode.
Answered by WhyStopTripping on May 4, 2023
Q: We are leaving on the Getaway on May 11. Our flight gets in at 8:30 so we should be at the port by 10 at the latest. The earliest time to check in is 12:30. How strict are they about the time and what is there to do for two and a half hours if we have to wait?
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A: Tip, for someone who has used NCL air in the past, you can request a day or 2 deviation and you do not need too book a hotel thru them to do it. You still at the mercy of NCL's policies, has always been cheaper than booking it yourself.Cruise lines... are getting tighter on arrival times and have made folks wait. So I would take your time at the airport. If you are using NCL transfers, you will wait for other passengers.See More
Answered by DACruiser57 on April 22, 2023
A: It is not a rookie mistake. The airfare is part of our ticket through ncl so I am not worried about coming in the same day. When we don’t go through ncl we DO come in a day early.
Answered by Gammi6 on April 22, 2023
A: rookie mistake coming in the day of the cruise
Answered by kpm3261 on April 22, 2023
A: At 10 the previous guests should still be disembarking so I’d say you’ll be waiting if you really are able to get from plane to port that quickly.
Answered by WhyStopTripping on April 22, 2023
Q: just read that someone had smoking guest in the cabin above them. is smoking allowed in the balcony rooms? I always thought that was not allowed.
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A: Guests are not permitted to smoke cigarettes, cigars, pipe, electronic cigarettes and vapor devices in their staterooms or on their balconies. Smoking inside your stateroom or on your balcony will result in a $250 USD cleaning charge added to your on... board account. If cigarette burns on furniture, linens, towels or carpeting are detected; guests will be advised and charged for the damages. Guests in the Garden Villas may smoke in their private garden and on their private sun decks.See More
Answered by mag19 on February 6, 2023
A: No smoking on any balcony, except for balconies on some forward suites in some of the older/smaller NCL ships.
Answered by jpmato16 on February 6, 2023
A: Every balcony cabin I’ve stayed in has always had the no smoking sign But of course we really don’t know what they are smoking 🚬.
Answered by NCLARRY on February 6, 2023
Q: After disembarking our flight back to the Uk us early evening, don’t want to just hang about the airport all day, can anyone recommend a day use hotel in New York please?
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Q: what is tipping culture like on a cruise. is everything tied to a card transaction or is cash an option for tips for individual employees.
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A: i bring cash as well and give our stateroom attendant a bonus at end. But you should always have cash because you tip so many people off ship as well.
Answered by Paris87541 on January 4, 2023
A: just a dollar to a bartender means a lot and will get you drinks sooner
Answered by DOOFERNATION on January 4, 2023
A: Gratuity is tied in with your package but tipping outside that goes a long way
Answered by tbeer66 on January 4, 2023
Q: What shows, food etc is included in the cruise? Our first cruise/honeymoon on Norwegian getaway
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A: o Sheehan is great anytime! we ate there alot. when you first get on the ship you can order food. you can watch shows and game shows that is on floor six. any of the free restaurants was great! hot tubs are awesome. don't miss the sail away party .... watch as you sail away from ports. glow party is so fun!See More
Answered by treavis1 on December 28, 2022
A: The main show is Million Dollar Quartet and it’s about the 70s male (one female) singing stars. Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins. Look at the food venues on shipmate to see food
Answered by SmurfMN on January 28, 2023
A: Download the app. The complementary restaurants are excellent, especially the Tropicana room with live music when available. The specialty restaurants are also excellent and worth the package. Cagney( steak), Le Bistro (French) and the seafood restau... rants are my favs. All shows are free except the dinner theater magic show. Go to box office right away and make reservations for shows as they might fill up.See More
Answered by kevincronk on December 29, 2022
A: all the shows are free and most of the restaurants are free, the restaurants you pay for are the specialty ones, like steak house, moderno, Italian one and one more I forget name. and juice, coffee is free. you will have to pay for alcohol and soda u... nless you have a drink packageSee More
Answered by Paris87541 on December 28, 2022
A: We were in the Joy last March and they would not accept a gift card.
Answered by redneckfish on February 25, 2023
A: We sailed on the Joy last March and they would not accept a gift card.
Answered by redneckfish on February 25, 2023
A: Yes you can. I did on Jan 8 cruise on Getaway from NY
Answered by mypoas on February 23, 2023
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