Predictable not stellar

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
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Norwegian Getaway

7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 09, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10814

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Too many days at sea with not enough to do. Would have been a better trip had St. Thomas cancelled) been replaced. Not great if you cruise to see places.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Even with good, detailed protocols, it was easy and quick to embark.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Good not great. Repetitious menu in main areas, and all 3 are exactly alike. Buffet is much better, but it's a buffet.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
One pool, always packed. Children allowed in adults only hot tubs.

Entertainment

Run of the mill offerings, nothing stood out.

Children's Programs

No children with us

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Steward was terrific, and he kept the room exceptionally clean. Buffet wait staff worked hard to help in every way possible and to keep it clean.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Except the areas around the smokers and the casino cigarettes air, the common areas were very clean. Smokers should not be next to the pool; even in the box, they stink.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Clean, perfect for 2 people. The balcony had great views but felt very private.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5
We came in the night before, lots of good area restaurants. No excursions.

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

4 out of 5
Loved the kayak excursion! However, most of the island is just an extension of the ship with little to do except drink and sunbathe. Nice beach, clean. What we expected.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5
Opted to take the rum, chocolate, cigar, and Amber Museum your. Learned a lot, sampled a lot of rum, and bought some lovely amber jewelry (reasonable prices). The island is 90% vaccinated. However, Covid caused a great deal of poverty, so it is a struggling area. I'd go back.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
Took the sun, Salsa, and rum excursion. Great overview and lots of fun. On our own, we visited historical sites and the national park. The fort at the park is amazing, and it has great views. We had great PR food at Tijuana's, which is near the dock.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easiest of any cruise.
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7 Comments

CruisedudeNY65    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

GSpringer    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody    2 years ago

Appreciate your view

GabeNSteph    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Research Research Research, thanks

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry you had a port canceled, but it happens.

ghiagal    2 years ago

The main dining room menus, even on Royal where there are multiple main dining rooms, have the same nightly menu. All that is difference is the ambiance of the restart itself.

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