Review of Norwegian Getaway

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 71

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Norwegian Getaway

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 26, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9312

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Even though the Getaway is a newer ship it is very average.  The decor is pleasant but nothing spectacular.  The food was very sub par and when you pay for the specialty dining the food was very disappointing.  The service in bars, pool areas was very poor until you tipped them then they were all smiles and great service.  The entertainment was ok but only a few people were able to get into the venues which you had to prebook.  There never seemed to be crowded even though there were 4,000 cruisers on board.  Disembarking at the end of the cruise was the most disorganized I have ever experienced.  We carried off our luggage and I think at least 60% of the ship decided to do the same thing.  We all were trying to get off the ship at the same time and there was little to no direction from the staff at all.  It was very sad to think you had a week of relaxation only to be very stressed trying to get off the ship.    The one great thing about it was that the dress code was super casual.  If you had children I heard that all the programs were free which is a huge plus for families.  The rooms were very small and areas where you could bang your head if you are taller than 5'9".  The balcony could barely fit two chairs, smallest balcony I have had.  Would I book a cruise on this ship again.......probably not.

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5
service was very poor and the staff seemed very stressed out and no smiles etc. Once you gave them a tip ($5) they were all smiles and the service couldn't be better

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5
Take a taxi to Red Hook and take the ferry to ST John and rent a jeep and spend the day exploring the beautiful beaches. Great Snorkling

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

1 out of 5
The ship is docked near nothing and you have to take a taxi to everything. They are building a few building at the port but unless you take one of the excursions it is a wasted day.
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msarno629    9 years ago

I just got off the Getaway and had a fabulous time. we did two specialty restaurants and they were great. we did prebook the shows, which was recommended when I registered at Norwegians website,you should have done the same. The disembarking was fine, the usual on any cruise ship getting many people off at the same time. I thought the staff was great,tip or no tip. there were many choices for food, all great! I am 6'2" and have no idea what you are referring to in the balcony room in terms of hitting my head. sorry you didn't have a good time, maybe princess celecrity or star cruiselines would better suited for you. loved my week away on the norwegian!

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