Not what it use to be

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

TexasStephanie

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

2.8 out of 5

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7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & St. Thomas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 23, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 14770

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

A good time was had by all, but not because of NCL. Cruising post COVID was riding on a ship with overworked, unfriendly service workers, horrible food, and mediocre talent. If you want a good experience it will be up to you on this ship. Not the cruise experience of the past.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

This part was pretty good. The preregistration gave us different embarkation times even though we were on the same reservation. They let us board together, which was great. Long lines but that was expected. We arrived at about 11:30 am.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Food was absolutely terrible. Lots of quantity but very little quality. Best meals in 7 days were in port. Take hot sauce or seasoning of some sort or you will be very disappointed and hungry.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Crowded, but if you find a spot early you can enjoy. The fitness room was nice are easy to get into.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Latin duo was awesome, howl at the moon and comics were mediocre at best. DJ events were fun if you like to dance.

Children's Programs

This was closed all week.

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Horrible, horrible, horrible. Staff shortages, disorganization, and people who just did not want to be there. Maybe over worked? Saw our steward 1 time in 7 days. Not towel animals, no drink services in speciality restaurants…. Had to walk to nearest bar to get a drink ( we had a drink package) which was disrupted to dinner, and they just forgot my the birthday cake I planned for my sons. This and food were worst part of the trip.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

The day starts clean then downhill hour after hour. Not enough staff to keep the ship clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

As expected.

Ship tip

There are so many other ways to spend a couple thousand dollars which would be a better value. Don’t go fancy or upgrade. Keep you money and make you own fun. We did!

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