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Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 93

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5
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Norwegian Getaway

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 24, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 13714

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Norwegian prices are up and services have been cut.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Much improved over past years

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Main dining rooms took over 40 minutes for entre every night. Specialty restaurants were great. Buffets could use more sea food. Breakfast were consistently cold. Drinks were very expensive. $10. + FOR WINE AND MIXED DRINKS.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Rock climbing was great.

Entertainment

2 out of 5
Pianists and vocalists were tired and stale. Adult comedy was toilet humor. They will never make the big time. Family comedy was better.

Children's Programs

4 out of 5
Good programs.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Room staff and wait staff were very good

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Nice layout well kept

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Very good occasionally noisy.

Ship tip

Bring your own sun screen, medications and don't over pack. Carry on luggage is best.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5
Very expensive.
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Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

3 out of 5
Check all prices on local Taxis and excursions. You can negotiate. We saved over 75.00 on the identicle trip by checking each vendor.
Thumbs Up

Harvest Caye, Belize

2 out of 5
Private beach. Land shark restaurant expensive and terrible service
Thumbs Up

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
Don't book beach excursions. Right outside the gate take a trolley to the beach. Don't buy beach packages from the guy on the trolley. Walk straight to the beach and buy your package there. You will save a lot for the same service.
Thumbs Up

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
Don't buy anything right off the ship. Walk into town. Negotiate the prices. Main strip is most expensive. Same items are sold in the middle of town at 20% less.
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Very good.
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capeman    5 years ago

I am a 7 time cruiser on the Getaway. Sorry to read this, I hope NCL is paying attention. Maybe they can pick up their game and make a better time for the future cruisers. I know they work hard to keep your business and have the friendliest crew at sea. I have always had a GOOD TIME on this ship, sober, I do not drink. I can also agree the entertainment and comedy can be hit or miss. NCL is a great company their ships are nice, well kept and the crew on these ship are friendly or the friendliest I have encountered at sea. Any troubles should be placed in writing to the Hotel Directer so he can address them right there and then, so you can get on with you vacation in peace. Happy cruising folks.
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