We were in a Haven suite which was outstanding. The excursions were crowded and the food in the rest of the ship underwhelming to poor.

Item: Norwegian Getaway
Rating: 4.7
Author: daphnergrosh

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

daphnergrosh

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 63

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

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9 Night Scandinavia Russia & Baltic (Copenhagen Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 11, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 10912

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

The Haven was amazing. The staff made EVERY aspect of the cruise more enjoyable and stress free. So I think we would have had a different experience if we were in not in a suite.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

It was embarkation- it was long but we got on!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The Haven was great- the restaurants that we tried were average. The buffet was poor.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

We were there to relax so we spent a lot of time in the spa and thermal suite. Which we loved.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Outstanding

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

We were mainly in the Haven, and the every aspect of the service was excellent. The restaurant staff actually seemed like they liked being there and the front desk was amazingly efficient. The entire Haven staff were “Rock Stars” However, when I misplaced my glasses and went down to the main guest service desk, they acted as if I was wasting their time.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

WOW! It exceeded our expectations. The only negative comment was that every once in a while when we would get back to the cabin, there was the hint of a foul smell.

Ship tip

Try the Wasabis restaurant if you like sushi. And go with small or private excursions. The large ones were underwhelming and disappointing.

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Ports of call

Copenhagen, Denmark

5 out of 5

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany

5 out of 5

We went to Wismar. Super cute town

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Tallinn, Estonia

5 out of 5

We went on our own. it is a lovely little town

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St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

5 out of 5

I would advise a private tourGuide And make sure you get a visa ahead of time.

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Helsinki, Finland

4 out of 5

Nynashamn (Stockholm), Sweden

5 out of 5

It is an easy hour train ride to Stockholm.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Seamless

4 Comments

jenlburt 5 years ago

Haven is amazing!! The food there is phenomenal. A little tip on Haven.... you get priority embarkation. So dont stand in the long line next time! 😉

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jpmato16 5 years ago

Definitely don’t need to stay in a suite to have a good time. Food was really good. Buffet was outstanding (excellent selection and good quality).

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grandmarnnurse 5 years ago

And let me add, that you don’t need to stay in a suite for a great experience. I only book inside cabins to allow us to cruise when we want on a retirement budget. And we have a fabulous time.

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grandmarnnurse 5 years ago

I don’t know what your past cruise experiences have been like, but I was quite surprised to read your comments about the food on the Getaway. I sailed that ship twice, even convincing family to join us on one of those times, because we felt the food was OUTSTANDING! And the buffet was the BEST we have ever had at sea. We are experienced cruisers with 4 different cruiselines under our belt, so I do say that after having food on other lines. Their buffet was AMAZING and HUGE!! So much variety! And never a line, as noted on other cruise lines.

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