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Item: Norwegian Getaway
Rating: 4
Author: patwitschi

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

patwitschi

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 27, 2014

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13762

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 years ago

Review summary

The weather was great, the ports were great, but the boat was too big for my taste. It was a great getaway but too many people congregating in one spot. They need to spread the activities over a broader area so more people can participate. The food was not so good. If you wanted to pay extra and eat in the fancy dining rooms you get a good menu. We sailed NCL in April and had fantastic meals but they have changed their menu and it is not for the better. Over all it was a good cruise for the young family type, but not aimed at the senior cruisers.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

NCL changed their menu and the pay for meals are excellant but the regular ding is bad.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

but should have been spread out more as area on top decks were so cangested you couldn't even walk around

Entertainment

3 out of 5

again if you want to pay extra it is great but you have to make reservations in advance to see anything as the theatre is too small

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

didn't use this service but kids looked like they were having a good time.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

the staff and crew were extremely great for the most part.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

to congested, not laid out very well.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

room was adequate but balcony was the smallest I have ever seen. Even a the small ships you get a bigger balcony. It was about 3 feet wide. There was two chairs and a small table but you couldn't get around them is someone was sitting in one. Just barely big enough for two people at one time.

Ship tip

O'Sheehans Bar is a great place for a quick and excellent meal. Beats the main dining room for menu and is usually not crowded. Excellent chicken wings.

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