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Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
Norwegian Getaway

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 22, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 5651

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

I have been on about ten cruises and this was my first cruise with Norwegian.  Our Itinerary changed to Western Caribbean due to hurricane Danny.. I thought the entertainment was very good.  The comedy shows were very good. Disappointed that you had to pay for the illusion show.  It really should have been part of the entertainment on the ship.  It was a beautiful ship, however, I would be very hesitant to cruise with Norwegian in the future.  I think there should be three pools on this ship due to so many passengers.. I thought the pool area was too crowded.. Also, the service in the main dining was the worst I had ever experienced on a cruise.  Food took forever, they messed up orders, food came out cold at times  you got a bit of an attitude from staff.  After complaining to guest services, they changed our experience around.. I have to say they did make a great effort to  change our opinion of the service, which we greatly appreciated.  We overheard people talking in the dining room and at the beach about their disappointment with service and frustration with food issues as well.  My biggest complaint was that the Bingo jackpot was not given away to passengers at the end of the cruise.  They had a $5000 cover all jackpot that would only be won if you got Bingo in 47 numbers or less.  Otherwise, they gave $750 to the winner if you went over 47 numbers.  I have never experienced that on any cruise I have ever been on.  The jackpot always goes back to the passengers who put the money in.. Not on this cruise line! Apparently, NCL makes money off the Bingo.  They had so many people the night of the jackpot and Norwegian kept all the proceeds.  I think that alone, put the worst taste in my mouth with this cruise line.. Me and my family did have a nice time and I love cruises but wouldn't go back on this ship.. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
comfortable beds and nice size bathroom

Ship tip

Enjoyed the specialty restaurants and comedy shows

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7 Comments

chermenii    9 years ago

it's unfortunate that a few of you werent that happy about certain things on the cruise, I'm cruising October 10 on my birthday and I'm praying all goes well. thanks for the heads up on the pool area

shannamarie016    9 years ago

I agree. Pool area was ridiculous. Taste had okay service. Savor was TERRIBLE. Comedy shows were great! Illusion had a good show but bad food. I won't be cruising with them again either.

adzurka    9 years ago

I'm reading repeat stories about the pool and service.  I'm sure everyone will agree that if you are on a 7 day cruise during the hottest time of the year you want to be able to take a dip in the pool. 

Any feedback on the slides and other deck actives?  

Momof8    9 years ago

Going next month after 10 on Carnival!! Hoping we have a great time!! ☺️

Shorts    9 years ago

Puts a bad Taste in my mouth about going in a 1st time cruise in April!

trytryagain    9 years ago

I am not an avid bingo player but have played on both NCL and Carnival  cruiselines and the rules were same on both , as lorrianna stated about  the jackpot - they probably do that on all the ships .The pools were very very over crowded i do agree  , they should invest in more pool area and less bar area .

glomarrone    9 years ago

How unfortunate that this ship didn't meet your expectations.  I can't believe that they charged you to see an illusionist show.  Wow!  This is a new low!  Now I know why I don't cruise on NCL anymore.  I have wanted to cruise on this ship but right now you discouraged me as the entertainment is one of the main reason that I cruise besides food and itinerary. 

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