Norwegian Getaway Review
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This was our second time on this ship in 6 months. First time in November we came with our children and had a blast. Ages 12 and 17. So much to do they could never be bored. Second trip was just the wife and I. It was our anniversary present to ourselves. Chose the free ultimate beverage package and it was well worth it. If you like to have a few cocktails this is the best choice of all the free bonus's they are giving away right now. Food was great. Only ate in one of the places you had to pay for(Japanese) and it was a lot of fun and the food was good. Buffet is great for breakfast and lunch you can always find something. Even dinner ther is good if you need something fast. Loved the Flamingo Grill for lunch. Great Burgers. Don't miss the Tropicana Room at least once. Freddie the waiter will go on stage and sing. Best Whitney Houston Song by an Asian I have ever heard. O'Sheenans has great wings and chicken potpie, and a wonderfull prime rib special a few times a week. The other 2 free main dining rooms are very nice also. Loved the adult area top of ship aft. Nice bar and a waterfall and grotto you can cool off in. Nightly dance parties up there were a lot of fun also. Joel the cruise director and Tyler the assistant cruise director were awesome and kept things going all week. Piano Bar was a ton of fun. Didnt get to see the comedians. Legally Blond was just o.k. but burn the floor was very good. Getting on and off the ship couldnt have been easier.
Only 2 negatives, area around the main pool is not set up well. It is way to tight. I feel it could have been designed a little better. If anything fun is going on and a lot of times there is, You just can't see unless you are right in front. Only other negative is there is a step up into the cabin bathroom. You have to be carfull going in as my wife hit her toe on this pretty bad.
Overall, Big ,Clean .Great food. and tons of fun! Can't wait to get back on board.
Cabin Review
Family Balcony Stateroom
We booked last minute. Had to stay on the family deck. Not a problem didn't hear any kids running up and down the halls. I would suggest a minisuite if you can get one as the larger size bathroom is wonderful. We had a minisuite our first time on this ship and the larger bathroom made a big difference. Balcony is small but who cares. Good enough to go out and read or watch the sunerise or sunset. There are 2 chairs and a small table. Some people were smoking on them even though you are not allowed.
Port Reviews
Nassau
Great to go to Atlantis with your kids. Other then that some good shopping. Wish the ship would skip this port and stop at the Norwegian private island instead.
St. Thomas
Go to Koki beach if you want to snorkel right off shore. Take some Cheerios and feed the fish! It gets a littte crowded when ships are in. Go all the way to the right near the rocks to see the most sea life. 9 cab ride each way from port.
St. Maarten
All I can say is go to Mullet Bay. AWESOME. Great swimming and some decent snorkeling. You will see some fish. You can walk to Maho Beach (15 minutes) to see the plans coming in. 9 cab ride from port.
Miami
Didn't do anything in Miami but get on and off the ship. Easy ride from the airport. Set rate of 27 per cab for as many as you can squeeze in. New tunnel getting to pier is pretty neat