Terrific Seven Day Western Caribbean!
Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & St. Thomas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)
Sail date: August 20, 2022
Ship: Norwegian Getaway
Cabin type: Suite
Cabin number: 10198
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Review summary
Another great seven night Caribbean cruise on Norwegian. First time on the Getaway. Western Caribbean itinerary included St. Thomas. Pro Tip: Take a taxi to Red Hook Ferry port and the ferry to St. John, which is a much nicer island than St. Thomas. While in St. John, spend time at the incredible 'The Beach Bar St. John' which is only 50 yards from the ferry port. When in San Juan, skip planned excursions, and just walk around and enjoy the beauty of Old San Juan - have some mofongo, and buy some rum at good prices at a local shop. At Puerto Plata, do a rum distillery tour, buy some cigars, and enjoy the friendly people and the beautiful countryside in Dominican Republic. The Getaway has the lovely 'The Waterfront' bars on the side of the ship, which give you a wonderful place to have a cocktail at sunset. Ocean Blue specialty restaurant is worth a visit if you prefer seafood, and the main dining rooms are really good to excellent at both breakfast and dinner (why eat at the buffet when you can have a freshly prepared and plated meal with service in a white tablecloth restaurant?). On board, we hung out at the Vibe Beach Club a lot - totally worth the up-charge for the adult-only, private bar, deluxe cushion loungers area which was never over-crowded, even on days at sea. So many bars! Our favorite was the Prime Meridian bar, located between Cagny's and Moderno. It's a classy dark-wood pre-dinner cocktail bar with a good selection of some premium spirits. We did the Premium Plus beverage package which gets you unlimited premium selections like Verve Clicquot champagne, Macallan Quest single malt scotch, etc. It's pricey, but you also can order a bottle of premium wine at dinner. Overall, no regrets or disappointments - we really enjoyed this cruise and looking forward to our next one on Norwegian.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Prime Meridian Bar
Kind of a hidden gem - tucked between Cagny's and Moderno on the Getaway. Classy dark wood bar for pre-dinner cocktail
O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar and Grille
Just being able to grab some bar food 24x7 is a really nice feature on Norwegian. Fish 'n Chips are nicely prepared here
Ocean Blue on the Waterfront
Ahi Tuna and Avocado Tower and Hong Kong Style Snapper make a visit here a treat!
Onboard Activities
Vibe Beach Club
Totally worth the $$$ if you value a less crowded on-ship day at sea in the sun
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ports of call
Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
Disembarkation
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