The Norwegian Getaway was our first NCL cruise and we were not disappointed! The service on the ship rivals Disney. We have sailed on Carnival (never again!!), Princess and Disney. First, I highly recommend utilizing the transfer service offered by NCL. We were met at the airport, our luggage taken, even our carry-ons and quickly taken to the ship. We arrived around 3:30 pm and had a short wait to check in and we were on the boat. Our cabin was ready and we stopped by to check out the room and visited the buffet next to the climbing wall (sorry, I can't recall the name of the place). The food was good and plentiful.

One piece of advice- this ship has a great system onboard of booking reservations for dinner, shows, etc. that can be accessed through the tv in your room or on one of the many touch screens located throughout the ship. After lunch we returned to our room and booked all of the things we wanted to attend in a matter of minutes. If you can't remember, you can always check the system at any time.

Yes, the ship is huge, but there are small helpful hints, such as the fish swimming upstream on the carpet so you know which direction is aft. The touch screens have map it features that help you get to your destination as well. Most of the activities are concentrated on a few floors which you commit to memory in a very short time. While our ship was basically full, the only time it seemed crowded was at the Garden Café buffet occasionally. Read more