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Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Reviews: 19
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Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Norwegian Getaway

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 15, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 5213

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

I love the Western Caribbean run on a cruise. NCL really does a good job at keeping you distracted for the week with all the activities during the day, remember they have to do this from sun up to past it's going down, and they do a pretty good job at it. Thank you NCL for a great crew and good week. We look forward to our next voyage on one of your ships.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Big smiles and friendly faces is what greets you by the staff, and they have time to chit chat, NCL must have the friendliest crew at sea. The people were good, not as many teens on this trip, there were a bunch on little ones, all seem to be well behaved.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We did have one hiccup while at the sea during lunch at the Taste Restaurant the server's were not happy nor were they attentive. We were served our food which was bad enough to be returned, but the servers never checked on us, so we did make a written comment and spoke to Geraldine Ang the Assistant Maitre D' and it was corrected that afternoon. We received wine and other finger desserts to the room. Good job Geraldine!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We love to dance, and there is dancing for everyone, not just the trained dancers and there are game shows galore if that is your thing. There are dance classes and other outdoor entrainment. The dance floor in the Tropicana was well used by all. There were dancers of all skill levels having fun. My wife and I are ballroom and latin dancers and we know how to share the floor with everyone, kids included. We made to feel special more than once.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Big smiles and friendly faces is what greets you by the staff, and they have time to chit chat, NCL must have the friendliest crew at sea.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
This is my fifth cruise and the ship is always clean and serviceable.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Good size for two to sleep, We did notify the steward of some stains in the rug and other small service issues and it was taken care of forthwith.

Ship tip

MY tip is buy the Thermal spa week on line, as it is cheaper. Then go and enjoy a week back and forth to the spa at your leisure.

Ports of call

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
2 bucks a person to the beach by cab just outside the Port gate. 20 dollar massage at the beach, how can you go wrong.

Harvest Caye, Belize

5 out of 5
Bring cash, your ship card does not work here. It is not like Royal Caribbean, nothing is included but the free beach chairs.

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

1 out of 5
Just do not like to be harassed by the locals. You can't walk ten feet in any direction without someone begging to walk you, drive you somewhere or just plain O begging for money. They should clean that up.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Always a great place to visit and walk, shop or an excursion.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Excellent walk off, they have really improved the waiting lines to disembark on the last morning. Way better than Royal Independence of the Sea.
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7 Comments

bonbida    6 years ago

carpunt2    6 years ago

My family loves the Getaway also. We'll be on it again in Dec.

SueJeremy    6 years ago

One more week to go and I’ll be on the getaway for my 3rd time!

Synnamn    6 years ago

I like your review, I to had fun on the Getaway.

beachymom    6 years ago

Thanks for the great update. Doing this in July!

grandmarnnurse    6 years ago

I, too, sailed the Getaway for a western itinerary, and loved it! Fabulous ship!

MarineVet71    6 years ago

Glad you enjoyed yourself

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