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Norwegian Getaway Full Review (2025): What we loved, didn't love, and hated

thiscruiselife
thiscruiselife
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πŸ‘οΈ 49K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 26:51

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive review of their week-long experience aboard the Norwegian Getaway. They begin by highlighting positive aspects, including the massive buffet with diverse options like Indian breakfast items, the convenience of the American Diner pager system, and the successful reservation process for specialty dining. They specifically praise the Maderno Churrascaria and the variety of drinks available under the More At Sea program, such as the Irish coffee at Oens and the unique experience at the Sky Vodka ice bar. Entertainment highlights include the Broadway Unplugged show and the ropes course. However, the reviewers also detail several disappointments, such as bland buffet dishes, poor food quality at the American Diner and Shanghai Noodle Bar, and the lack of fitted sheets in staterooms. They express frustration with the new Norwegian app, which they found difficult to use, and criticize the lack of security in the Bliss nightclub. Additionally, they note the high costs and extra charges at the private destination, Harvest Moon Cay. Despite these issues, the creators conclude that the ship offers a good experience, with ratings of four and three and a half stars respectively.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Getaway
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Getaway
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Caribbean Β· WinterFrom New OrleansVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We have spent the last week on board and we have experienced everything the drinks the food the entertainment

The spaghetti Pesca was honestly one of the best dinner items I have had in a long time

The ice glasses that they gave us there was a selection of four different drinks you could get three of them alcoholic such a cool space

We hated how this was hosted we went back to the restaurant where it was hosted in we got to see some of the officers as we entered and then we were served different cheeses saltine crackers

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Go on Embark day to set up specialty dining reservations and get prime spots
βœ“Swing by Prime Meridian bar for a quick drink in the evening or morning
βœ“Look at the fish in the carpet to navigate the ship's hallways

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding chairs on upper deck β€” Be prepared to walk the ship multiple times to find available chairs
Navigating long hallways β€” Use the fish in the carpet to find your way forward

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat did the creators love, not love, and hate about their time on Norwegian Getaway?
QIs Norwegian Getaway a good ship for a cruise in 2025?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Harvest Caye3Β½ Sad Bacon
New Orleans4 Happy Bacon
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