Norwegian Getaway Review
Wonderful Holiday trip, Norwegian Getaway Haven 2 bedroom
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Sail Date: Dec 2017
Cabin: The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony
Traveled with children
Our ship boarded from the Port of Miami, Florida (Port of Miami). We have stayed at a variety of hotels near the Miami Port – they all have been just fine for a one night stay prior to cruises. It’s a very short taxi ride (or Uber/Lyft as we prefer), to the port. This view is from the Hilton Miami Downtown (Hilton Miami Downtown), but we’ve been equally as happy at the Hilton Doubletree next door (Hilton Doubletree Miami Biscayne Bay). It is SO much fun to book a room with an ocean view and see the ships in port when you wake up to this gorgeous sunrise!
This is one of our favorite port boarding terminals as it’s clean, organized, and large enough to handle multiple ships embarking/disembarking at one time. Yes, there might be a bit of chaos with the taxi line, but we find if we arrive around 11a, it’s a bit quieter than waiting until noon and they’ve never turned us away at that time. The porters will take your bags curbside (and they do remind you to tip them, suggested $2/bag), and you will need to walk across the street to the nearest port entrance (appx 10 steps to climb to get to security). You will have passports and boarding passes checked, and then be security screened before entrance into the ship processing area.
If you are booked into the Haven area, there is a specific room that is used for obtaining documentation, taking pictures for key cards, and setting up payment terms. If you have children with you, you will be able to give them the ability to use their key card for charges (or NOT!) at this time. There are snacks and coffee/water in this area. Once a few people have checked in, there is an escort that will take you into the actual ship boarding area. This Miami port has a nice waiting room for Haven guests that also has comfy red couches and snacks while you wait for the ship to be cleared for boarding.
Cabin Review
The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony
Cabin H4
In comparison to typical Cruise ship rooms, it’s a dream. The bed is incredibly comfortable and there is a “pillow menu” available (if you’d like a wedge or down filled pillow for example). Total heaven! There are small nightstands on each side, however, one table is almost exclusively used by the phone. There are reading lights (adjustable) on each side of the bed as well as lighting switches to set a variety of lighting levels. There is also extensive cabinetry/drawers along one wall- and specifically double closets so you each have plenty of room for your things.
By the way, the safe is quite small; sunglasses demonstrate (our laptops did not fit).
The makeup desk has several drawers plus shelves that run up the wall, so you have plenty of room for makeup, hair supplies, etc. There is a blowdryer as well as a diffuser, which is a nice touch. A magnification makeup mirror is also bolted to the desk and has a day/night feature.
There is a sliding door (a real one!) to close the master bedroom door off from the living room. You do need to lock it into place at night, else you risk it opening and closing with the movement of the boat (made that mistake on our very first cruise years ago!)
Master Bath:
As you can see from the photos, it’s gorgeous! The floor to ceiling windows out to the ocean (in the shower no less!) makes for stunning views. Yes, there are blinds too if there is a ship nearby- but for the most part, it’s just FUN and an experience you cannot miss. The toilet is a separate glass enclosed room; but there is just glass (striped) between the shower and the toilet. There is a heavy curtain (not a door) that separates the bathroom from the bedroom. The bathroom supplies provided are from the spa and are wonderful products.
The bathtub is also awesome with ocean views; my daughter insists on one time she gets to use the tub uninterrupted during our trip for her hot bubble bath. Great feature.
There is some storage in the bathroom as well; drawers as well as a wall of shelves. We have yet to use all the space provided.
I believe the new Haven configurations only offer a full 2nd bedroom with bathroom (shower/toilet configuration) in the 2 bedroom family suite. I know there are other owners suite rooms in the Haven that offer 2 bathrooms, but the second is a guest bath with only a toilet and sink. Be sure to check the details and floor plan of your room specifically. I have included pictures of our daughter’s bedroom for your review. Not only is there a full size couch/pull out bed, but there is also a bunk that you can pull down from the ceiling, so you could fit three children in this room.
For full review of Haven room, Haven common areas, ship common areas, pictures of restaurant and spa menus and port excursions, go to https://gotravellife.com/2018/01/03/about-us/ I can't possible fit it all here!
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