Norwegian Getaway Review
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We just wrapped up our second NCL cruise and first on the Getaway, and I have to tell you, it was outstanding! The mixture of experienced crew, new ship, tons of activities, and great food and drink made for a great time for our entire family and we're already starting to look at plans for next summer on the same ship.
Port Arrival/Embarkation
We live in NC, so we actually drove down to Miami on Friday and stayed the night at the Hampton Inn Doral since they allow free car parking for the week, plus a shuttle to the port on Departure day. I was slightly surprised to find they don't pick up at the port and return as well, but that was pretty easy to arrange.
Cabin Review
RoomWe arranged for a high floor balcony (regular size, not family) and were pleased to find it suited our needs perfectly. We knew we weren't going to spend much time in the room, but there was plenty of room for two adults and two teens for normal daily activities. The only time space became a premium was when it came time to pack up to leave, so I'd recommend avoiding that in the future. The queen bed is great and the sofa folds down into a slightly larger twin. Additionally, a twin bunk pulls down from the ceiling for the final bed, so easy for us to all get some rest. The bathroom and shower are small, but well laid out, so no complaints. The balcony is a bit on the tiny side, but allows 2 people to stand at the rail fine. We never tried to sit two adults out there for very long, but I think that would get crowded after awhile - just not really set up for that much space with the regular balconies. We were right next door to an angled balcony that had a bit more room, so you are able to get larger balconies if you want them. Also of note, I saw it mentioned somewhere that the balconies are not able to be opened up between rooms, but ours was definitely on a hinge with the ability to lock it open between our room and the angled balcony next to us. No idea if NCL would have done so - we didn't ask, nor did we know the folks next door to us, but it was an option.