Too many people/kids on a cruise

Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
Norwegian Getaway

8 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 18, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin number: 9164

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Ok cruise but far too many people and kids. NCL did not add additional staff nor organize so that small venues had additional shows or hours. Reservations were required for shows or restaurants- some people didn’t know and there were long lines to get them and you couldn’t get them. I will never travel with them again this time of the year. I did book another trip in Aug to Nova Scotia which I believe will be less crowded.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation was easy and swift

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Specialty restaurants were best, buffet and main dining room were crowded- requiring lines and long rooms

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Too many people and kids therefore not enough room in the pool and hot tubs. Fitness center was crowded and fitness classes were absent or required additional payment (yoga/Pilates). We used the fitness center 2 X, took 1 class- there were no others that were complimentary

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Comedians were excellent but venues were too small had to line up 30 minutes before the show or risk nit getting a seat. Stage shows, magicians were ok/ bar performers were good.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All staff were great given their constraints. Did their best to accommodate all the people and kids.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything was clean and well maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was a good size for 2 people. It was comfortable and clean

Ship tip

DO NOT go in this cruise during school holidays. Because of the Orlando stop- so many large families and kids. Long lines for food, drinks, getting off the ship.

Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5
This was starting point. Leaving the ship was good- but port was crazy with taxi drivers and traffic.

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5
Did not do an excursion. When all the kids left the ship, it was comfortable and nice.

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

3 out of 5
Lines for tenders. Crowded- Not enough chairs, and tables for all the passengers. Shopping was very limited. Long lines for food.

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda Did not visit port

Due to weather did not go to Bermuda which was a disappointed. NCL reimbursed each passenger $50 and we went to Miami instead.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Disembarked early, luggage pickup was pretty good. The traffic outside the terminal was horrible with taxis double parked and hawking everywhere and folks trying to meet their rides all over the place.
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3 Comments

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for the review

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback. Somehow, I had no clue that the week of your cruise was a school holiday. We avoid Spring Break, (USA) Thanksgiving and Christmas because we have no children. Sorry you got caught up with this “holiday”.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us

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