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Item: Norwegian Getaway
Rating: 4.8
Author: LovingNCL

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

LovingNCL

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 25, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9920

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

We absolutely LOVED this cruise and ship, so much so we have already rebooked! We went on a RCL Oasis class ship 6 months prior, and NCL surpassed RCL in every way. We are 45-50 year old and RCL felt like an old crowd where as NCL was fun, hip, entertaining, exciting, active, you get the picture. The pub was our favorite. The casino seemed bigger. The night club was amazing. Above all else you can not beat the value of NCL. The bonuses that NCL gives just can't be beat. With specialty dining and drink package included this vacation is upscale and very affordable. We will stick with NCL. Thank you for an absolutely amazing vacation.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

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

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Harvest Caye, Belize

3 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

12 Comments

CJH1120 6 years ago

I’ll be on the Oasis of the Seas in 41 days for my honeymoon and just booked the Getaway for March 24th next year. Looking forward to being able to compare the 2 myself.

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predneck 6 years ago

Great to read as I just woke up in my Ft Lauderdale hotel room and board the ship in 6 hours. This is my first cruise ever and will have 17 other family members cruising. Sun, food, drinks and laughter are going to be enjoyed and memories made.

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carpunt2 6 years ago

So happy you enjoyed your cruise

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madison123 6 years ago

Going on ncl getaway in 56 days. Be my third time with incl. Happy with everything about the ships..

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cruzenchic 6 years ago

I love NCL.. try the epic next time.. great ship.

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CVCruiser 6 years ago

I'm glad you had a great cruise, and like NCL. I have the opposite experience with NCL vs RCL. Yes I agree NCL give great perks with the free drink package and such. But I totally disagree that RCL Oasis class was an old persons boat vs the Getaway... lol. Ive been on a lot of ships, and NOTHING compares to the size and scale of the Oasis class ships. And as for Cassino? The Getaway Cassino was by FAR the worst design, size or quality Ive ever experienced at sea!! Lol Food on the Getaway was great.. Shows were good.. but otherwise the main pool area was pathetic, hot tubs always packed, common areas congested, small room with the most tiny balconies Ive ever seen from any of the ships Ive been on!! I was on the Getaway for the Oct 2017 14 day Transatlantic cruise, with 3 port days so I got to spend a LOT of time on the ship. And it pretty much ruined me from going on another NCL ship. The constant "upselling" attempt was a huge turn off!! Also the compartmentalized layout of the Getaway I didnt like either. It just seemed they wanted your focus inward on the ship vs outward to the ocean. Juat my 2-cents from my experiences on various ships and cruiselines.

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jltanner56 6 years ago

Try the Haven Suites next time. A bit more, but worth it.

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jltanner56 6 years ago

Try the Haven suites on NCL. A bit more, but you won't believe the difference.

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carolinacains 6 years ago

Great! We are going in 42 days! Can’t wait!

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nclcruzr 6 years ago

Love NCL too, going on 23rd in 63 days! Loyalty definitely has its perks!

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CathyandEd 6 years ago

This is will be my 4th NCL. Haven't done any other lines because fell in love with NCL and the deals

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CathyandEd 6 years ago

Fantastic going on the getaway in 56 days

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