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Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5
Norwegian Getaway

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 17, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12300

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

The ship was clean and our room was nice. Staff were pleasant for the most part. The shows were saw (Burn the Floor, Howl at the Moon) were great fun. The shopping was nice for a small area. Ports were great with the exception of Belize which was like an extension of the ship. The food was fairly good, but the same menu in all three included dining areas. Noodle bar was so bad we left after a few bites. Wasabi's was amazing. The security on board did nothing when a group of underage kids (under 18) were under the influence in areas that were designated adults being loud,offensive and trashing area throughout the cruise. Disembarkation was quick and well organized.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Wasabi

4 out of 5

This was a great place for sushi. Really enjoyed the staff.

Waves Pool Bar

4 out of 5

Great staff but overworked.

Taste Restaurant

4 out of 5

Great place to have breakfast and dinner. Staff were really nice and the food was good.

Shanghai's Noodle Bar

1 out of 5

The worst food on the ship. Noodles were overcooked and dry. Two bites and we left.

Savor Restaurant

4 out of 5

Nice staff who were attentive.

O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar and Grille

3 out of 5

Great place for breakfast. They forgot to even place the order on a couple days when they were busy at lunch.

Open-Air Garden Café

3 out of 5

Food was okay. Good option if your hanging by the pool.

Mixx Bar

4 out of 5

Nice quiet place for a drink

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Getaway Casino

3 out of 5

Games were fun didn't see anyone hit a good win. Drink service is practically non existent unless you go to the bar.

Aqua Park

4 out of 5

Great fun but beware when they say no jewelry they mean it. Not even a tiny diamond in my nose I haven't had out in many years.

Slide

4 out of 5

Super fun but staff did nothing when a little girl got stung by a bee. I offered her help and found mom.

Pool

4 out of 5

Very crowded most days. People get too serious about saving chairs in the morning.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Spice H2O

4 out of 5

Good time dancing the night away. Lots of underage drinking.

Headliners Comedy Club

4 out of 5

Good fun. All seats were excellent.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Check your bill daily on the NCL app. If it's not right make them fix it right away. Our watchful eye ended in them giving us an extra $25.00 in on board credit

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5

Harvest Caye, Belize

2 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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3 Comments

beachymom    6 years ago

I agree with grandmarnnurse. Remember, 18, they are legally adults.

grandmarnnurse    6 years ago

Sorry you experienced this on your cruise. We had an absolutely lovely time on the Getaway, and thought their food was awesome. The three complimentary MDRs, although they look like 3 different individual restaurants, do serve the same menu in all three, just like on any ship with more than one MDR. You could have mixed it up at O’Sheehans or the Garden Cafe Buffet. Both great choices. As for Shanghai Noodle Bar, we just stopped in for some Pot Stickers one evening before heading to dinner. My hubby is not a big fan of Asian food, and although I was happy with my Pot Stickers, he was not. It was his first time trying them, and he only stopped there to please me. The Getaway also had an absolutely fabulous selection of specialty restaurants. I guess it’s all subjective and what you go in expecting in a cruise. For us, it was so great, we sailed it again the following year. And no matter what cruise line you sail, you will always find drunk obnoxious individuals, even underage youths that somehow get drinks from someone.

renaedave    6 years ago

thanks for the info

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