Just okay

Item: Norwegian Getaway
Rating: 3
Author: adamandy

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

adamandy

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 47

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 16, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We have gone on 2 royal carribean cruises and this Norwegian one I felt like they nickel and dimed us on everything. Some of the shows u had to pay for and a lot of the drinks that were included with royal carribean drink package were not on Norwegian and they didn't tell u it would be extra when u asked for the drink. At the end of our trip the bill had a lot of charges for the drinks that I didn't realize I had been charged for . House keeping was very nice and helpful. Bartenders were not very nice. Not smiling and seemed annoyed when u asked for a drink. Sometimes u waited a long time for anyone to even help u getting a drink. Wait stuff in the buffet was amazing. They kept the tables spotless The food was just okay. Royals food was better. And all the restaurants besides the buffet had the same menu items it was just a different atmosphere that's all. Unless u wanted to pay extra for food at one of the other places to eat the food was all the same for the free stuff. Days at sea there was never any chairs left. And good luck finding two chairs together unless u get up at 6 and save them. Would probably not go on Norwegian again It was just okay.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Food was not that good and had the same menu in all the free restaurants so not much of a choice besides the buffet

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Had ordered an inside cabin and they offered us a chance to upgrade for a certain price and would let us know if they accepted it. They ended up offering the balcony for a certain amount more but there was an issue with my credit card and to call them to have them fix it and I call them and they say they can't fix it over the phone and to do it online even though it doesn't give me that option and then after going back and forth for a half hour the guy comes back and said I have good news and bad news. The bad news is we gave your upgraded room away to someone else. The good news is if someone doesn't show up u might be able to upgrade when u board. Well u can imagine how that played out. We ended up with our interior room which was fine and not worth making a big deal with them about since they hadn't been real easy to deal with since the beginning

Ship tip

Taste and savor both had the exact same menus. That confused me why they did that.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

2 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

2 out of 5

Harvest Caye, Belize

2 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

2 out of 5

6 Comments

daleroux 7 years ago

RCCL charging for popcorn at the movies is ridiculous. NCL does not charge - thank you NCL.

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bluemoonies 7 years ago

A sea day on any cruise line is always crowded at the pool.

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2Harrigans 7 years ago

we loved the getaway, our experience was very different from yours. Btw daily charges are on tv with Norwegian also, I check mine each time I cruise. I believe you should cruise with whatever cruise line makes you feel best.

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ssfcre17 7 years ago

Just recently finished our cruise via Allure of the Sea from RC.Though it was our first time with them, I would never think of going into other ships because everything is good at RC.Shows are free and so many activities to do. Lots of space to sit,stroll around. Your daily charges is on tv, so you can check them.Services in all areas were excellent.Will try the Harmony or Symphony in 2 years.

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tereasa 7 years ago

Felt the same about norwegian getaway

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KellyRabb 7 years ago

Try Princess Cruises. We have always had nothing but good things to say and have been on 9 cruises all with Princess

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Had a really nice time!

Jury still out !!!!