Norwegian Getaway Review
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Background
My wife and I have been on 12 cruises over the past 14 years. We are very active and for the most part are loyal to Royal “RCCL” but like to try new cruise lines when we can . Since it was Thanksgiving we asked our parents from both sides to join us. They are a little less active but still like to have fun. So the 6 of us all flew into Fort Lauderdale the night prior to our cruise to save a few dollars on airfare. Fort Lauderdale is only a 30 minute drive to Miami. We stayed at the brand new Residence Inn – FLL Airport & Cruise. Very nice all suite hotel located next to the airport, free parking, and free breakfast. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Cabin Review
Aft-Facing Balcony Stateroom
We had 3 aft staterooms on deck 11. Cabin #’s 11912, 11314, & 11310. The deck plans online make you think each cabin may be a different size or shape. They are not. All the cabins were the same size and layout of any balcony cabin on the ship. Cabins 11912 & 11314 had the bed next to the closet. Cabin 11310 had the bed next to the balcony. Now for the best part of an aft cabin, the balcony. They are LARGE. About 10 feet deep. Each aft balcony had 2 loungers, 2 chairs, and a small table. Nice and private too. You could only see up or down to the balcony above or below you if you came out to the rail otherwise no one could see you sitting down. They provide a great view of both sides of the ship and the wake behind. Plus the Captain backed into every dock which gave you a great view of the islands at port. NOTE: if you like to hear the ocean at night but want your AC to stay on just unlock the balcony door and keep it closed. Not sure if I can go back to a regular balcony again! It was so nice to be able to make a cup of coffee and layout on the balcony every morning. Yes I said make coffee. The balcony cabins each had its own small coffee maker. A first for me on a cruise. RCCL and DCL do not have in room coffee makers. Nice benefit NCL!