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Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

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Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
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Norwegian Getaway

15 Night Caribbean: Curacao Aruba & Barbados (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 04, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11126

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Weather can be an issue in November. Either hot and humid or rainy. One port cancelled due to storms. Pleased with service, food and cabin. Entertainment venues too small for full ship. Theater too loud and annoying flashing lights.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
As Sapphire Latitudes, priority service sped us through checkin.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Specialty restaurants excellent. Main dining very good. Good variety.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Many activities took place in Atrium which was not big enough for crowds.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Special venues too small for crowds. Theater entertainment too loud and lights playing on audience were annoying.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Best in a while. Extremely friendly and helpful. Always roaming bar staff nearby.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Clean except windows are worn and dirty.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Small but adequate. Ample storage.

Ship tip

Don't sit in front in Theater to avoid annoying lights and bring ear plugs

Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5
Convenient for us living nearby.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5

St. John's, Antigua

3 out of 5

Bridgetown, Barbados

3 out of 5

Kingstown, St. Vincent

3 out of 5

St. George's, Grenada

3 out of 5

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
Absolutely gorgeous.

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

PUNTA CANA (LA ROMANA), DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

4 out of 5
Nice free beach with many lounge chairs.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
San Juan looked better than I remember.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
No customs check. Long line to get off ship but it moved fast.
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