worst cruise trip I ever had among all 6 cruise trips I had before

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Bermuda

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

1.5 out of 5
Norwegian Getaway

7 Night Bermuda (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 17, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13138

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Norwegian messed up this one and ruined the vacation for so many people. Seems like money first instead of service. Many people on this ship told me never again Norwegian. And same for for big "NO" to Norwegian for now.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
I waited 6 and 1/2 hours and some people told me they waited 9 hours to get on to the ship

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
Only one dinner at the main dining room was good and rest of days were just plain dull. Wasabi restaurant was good though. Shanghai noodle place was always packed with a long line. We were very curious, so we tried after waiting 2 hours. People, don’t waste your time. Instant ramen is much better than this place. Not sure why they don’t open for lunch if so popular.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5
everything was closed or already full

Entertainment

1 out of 5
only two main shows and both were decent. But getting into other small shows here and there are again line and competition. Not sure why they don’t do the performance at the much bigger place for the good band like Syd Norman.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5
again all closed or full

Service and Staff

1 out of 5
Not sure they are overwhelmed or not happy with something. Nobody smiled and nobody even greeting with us. If you report a problem, they are making an ugly face. Never experience this especially in the cruise. The mood inside of the cruise was very much like “don’t bother me just tell me what you want attitude”.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
ship was maintained decently

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5
smaller than other ship I took before. But the bed was very comfortable

Ship tip

This was the by far worst cruise trip I ever had among all 6 cruise trips I had before. (3 were Norwegian). Not sure they were not ready post-pandemic, or they didn't expect this many people will be on this cruise. Bad planning and worst execution. I heard only a few hundred shorts from the full capacity. So, the ship was almost full. internet is useless but they still selling it.

Ports of call

New York, New York

3 out of 5
I am from NY so nothing special

Norfolk, Virginia Did not visit port

they canceled this port during the cruise

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

1 out of 5
Never again Apr. in Bermuda. Also seem like they are ready to take so many people yet. Public bus will leave if all seat at taken. Also Bus drivers are so rude and they don't keep the schedule. Almost missed the boat to had to take a taxi.

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
Again so many people on the ship and this ship was not ready to take so many people so long line and wait was more than an hour to get off the ship
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5 Comments

jltanner56    2 years ago

Choir of Man is outstanding. I think a good cruise is good planning on your part. Making sure you use the correct arrival time ton ensure you get on by 11:00 AM. You have to know the ropes b

CruzeFan    2 years ago

Thanks for the review. It’s hard to believe that everything was terrible

ccgal6    2 years ago

I too am fed up with ncl. Been with them over 20 years. At this point they couldn't temp me with a free cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Oops 😬

Schlinger    2 years ago

Sorry to read about your experience. I just got off the Epic and it was a huge disappointment as well. Would definitely not recommend this cruise line!

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