NCL Getaway June 2016

Item: Norwegian Getaway
Rating: 4
Author: Cruiser268

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruiser268

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 05, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9411

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Onboard entertainment was excellent, the four ports of call were exactly what we were looking for - exotic, safe and beautiful. We wish we knew about the service charges at the "free" dining spots and the daily room service charge which were unexpected charges.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Room was more spacious than expected, shower was great. It was a long way to walk from the stairs and elevators, but that is why they are the least expensive cabins.

Ship tip

Be aware of the service charges at the so called "free" dining optiions and of the daily room cleaning service charge. These service charges add up quickly when unexpected and on a budget.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

We rented a vehicle at the port and hired a local guide which turned out to be great. We were happy we hired the guide as he was very good and helped with the crazy driving on the island.

Thumbs Up 1

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5

Excusrion to a caye to snorkel was fantastic.

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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

Using a local tour guide service at the port was the way to go. Cost was $20 per person versus $90 per person on many excursion sites.

Thumbs Up 3

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Dolphin experience was phenominal. Pay for the two dolphin swimming experience.

Thumbs Up 7

4 Comments

meghad23 8 years ago

I've never had the experience (yet) of the constant up-sell. I know what to expect with specialty drinks, shopping, and certain aspects, but have noticed things like popcorn for movies are $2 (really...) and they try and sell the spa products or booking a spa/specialty restaurant with deals... but that's also expected (and I look for them actually!)

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Kfenton66 8 years ago

We had the beverage package and had prepaid tips. We Never tipped a bar tender during the cruise, but others did. They still knew our favorite drinks when we came to the bar each night.

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jburt12153 8 years ago

I had the drink package last year and I believe I only paid tax on the drinks and only while in port. I have it again this year so I'll see what happens. Already pre paid the daily fee. Purchasing On board credits help .

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Johngold 8 years ago

The charges should have been explained to you on your contract or by your travel agent. If you have cruised before you would have been made aware that that is the case. On each of the sites they explain there is a daily fee, which can be prepaid. I am receiving a Beverage package for free next year , but I still have to pay the tips. Now I do not know if I will still have to pay on board for when the waiter brings me the drink, but I would not be surprised if that happens.

We often hear of the nickel and dime approach of the lines. Maybe we should start a discussion on that.

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