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Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 34

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Norwegian Getaway

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 17, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

We enjoyed the cruise and the ship very much. I was surprised by the number of activities that required additional costs. Maybe this is typical, as I hadn't been on a cruise for over 10 years. Would I cruise again given our experience? I think so. It was very relaxing, the food was very good, and we met many fine people with whom we had many laughs.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Savor or Taste were great for breakfast. Avoid the Garden Cafe unless you like hunting for food or have kids. Tropicana for complimentary dinner was excellent with entertainment. For specialty dining, Cagny's was excellent. We had the filet on both of our visits. It was OUTSTANDING! Avoid La Cucina.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

3 out of 5

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5
The poverty in Jamaica made our excursion uncomfortable. The island itself is beautiful.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

1 out of 5
The shopping area was shady, especially if you wander past the little mall. Book an excursion or stay on the boat.

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

3 out of 5
Our cruise had to skip Great Stirrup Cay due to weather. Too bad, I was really looking forward to it.
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10 Comments

nippolito    8 years ago

Rope, water slides, mini golf, rock climbing wall are included so no extra cost to expect. Bingo, deal or no deal, and specialty restaurant will cost you extra if no package deal.

DogHouseMoney    8 years ago

@donnabcruise, I'm sailing next week. Updates would be great. Have a safe fantastic trip!

Melaniolopez    8 years ago

Excellent

donnabcruise    8 years ago

going on the ship in 4 hours I will keep you posted as I come across them.

ajthompson1394    8 years ago

bingo, and Deal or No Deal cost extra

sadenu2    8 years ago

yes please share additional cost??!!

mrsbaldwin    8 years ago

Which activities cost extra? I'm going in a couple months would like to know.

dcgray    8 years ago

water slides, too

dcgray    8 years ago

we went on the getaway last september...the ropes course and rock climbing wall are free...

bermudababe    8 years ago

activities like the ropes? water slide?

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