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Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

colseelig

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Greek Isles: Santorini Rhodes & Istanbul (Athens Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 04, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11250

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 month ago

Review summary

I loved the cruise overall! It was perfect for me, who was someone who just wanted to relax and enjoy some quiet time away. It was great for my other family who wanted to explore and visit the islands. It was the perfect combination! Already looking forward to our next cruise! However, we will NOT BE USING CRUISES ONLINE or NCL AGAIN! Also, there were 8 of us. On the way home, we all had different flights. It literally took my son and husband 50hrs to get home! Shameful! If they could get us all there together, then they should do everything they could to get us home together also!

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Very rushed

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Food was good…definitely could have been better with diff options

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Pool was a nice atmosphere…very busy, but a fun place to spend the day

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Stage shows were fabulous! The daily game choices were a bit silly and probably could be improved a lot!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The employees work harder than any I know! They change positions throughout the day and do not stop! Amazing group of people!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Loved my cabin!

Ship tip

Stay away from the Excursion desk! They’re only there a couple of hours a day, and NOT when needed, such as the times when people are on the actual excursions! Sending a complaint letter to NCL and the CEO, Mr. Sommer! I’ve tried through different outlets to speak and advise of possible changes and all I keep getting told is that their hours are for everyone to know. I’m angered and embarrassed by their lack of empathy and trying to correct the problem!

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Ports of call

Piraeus (Athens), Greece Did not visit port

No time

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Thessaloniki, Greece Did not visit port

I wanted to enjoy the first day on the ship

Thumbs Up 0

Izmir, Turkey Did not visit port

No interest

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Istanbul, Turkey

1 out of 5

The boat docked late (originally should have been 10am). We were scheduled for an excursion THROUGH CRUISES ONLY. BUT the ships doors did not open till 10:23. Our driver left at 10:25, so we were abandoned! Sadly, it was an $800+ trip! When we contacted Cruises, they REJECTED our claim and are holding us responsible for the cost! So for this reason….we will NEVER USE CRUISES ONLY AGAIN!

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Mykonos, Greece

1 out of 5

No choice given! The Captain said it was too dangerous to tender too port. Very disheartening .

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Kos, Greece

1 out of 5

All passengers were FORCED TO GIVE UP OUR PASSPORTS so the ship could dock at port. Felt very uncomfortable and then I refused to get off the ship. I refused to give the island any of my money.!

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Rhodes, Greece

2 out of 5

Pretty island….but extremely hot and the store/restaurant owners were too pushy!

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Santorini, Greece

5 out of 5

Beautiful islamd! But extremely hilly and not for everyone.

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HERAKLION, CRETE, GREECE

1 out of 5

Felt like it was a city….airplanes loud and flying over us all day. Most passengers were not impressed!