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Item: Norwegian Getaway
Rating: 4.5
Author: johnhogue27

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

johnhogue27

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 49

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 12, 2020

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10708

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

This ship was updated, good design, very well done. Looked more like a resort. Drinks were pricey. I don't drink but to get drink package we both had to purchase a package. Same with soft drink package, which is sad to have to purchase a soft drink package at the price of a small glass of fountain soft drinks. The buffet was always full. The included dining was excellent. I would have been hard pressed to have spent money for meals considering the quality in the included dining.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Everything went smoothly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The buffet was very good. Large selection. The included dining rooms were excellent. Good food and atmosphere.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

They appeared to be quite enjoyable. We only used the pool, the hot tubs were usually full.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

"Burn the Floor" was a high energy production. The "Million Dollar Quartet" was an excellent show, very well done.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone we interacted with were friendly and couldn't do enough. Room steward "Moose" was excellent. Seldom saw him but everything was always fantastic!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Always clean, especially considering the number of people on board.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very comfortable. Good size. Always excellent cleanliness.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 out of 5

I rather disappointed in New Orleans. We only saw the French Quarter. Not what I'd expected.

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Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Typical cruise port.

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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

Typical cruise port, but clean.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Had nice breakfast then took our own bags at our leisure. Walked off 1/2 block walk to our truck. Quite easy.

1 Comment

cruisinwrights 4 years ago

If you had the options when booking your cruise for special options ie: room credit, special dining, open bar, shore excursions, WiFi and free kids, everyone in your room would not have to purchase the beverage package because it is part of the promotion only if you purchase it outside of the promotion everyone in your room will unfortunately. That’s if you obviously chose that as one of your speciality options. Not sure how it was when you booked but just for future reference.

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