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Norwegian Getaway

Cruise line Norwegian Cruise Line

• New York (NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn)
• Miami (Florida)
• New Orleans (Port NOLA Louisiana)
• Piraeus-Athens (Greece)

Norwegian Getaway current position

Norwegian Getaway current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 23.16314 N / -64.07670 W) cruising at speed of 19.7 kn (36 km/h | 23 mph) en route to PHILIPSBURG. The AIS position was reported 23 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Norwegian Getaway

Norwegian Getaway current cruise is 10 days, round-trip Bermuda San Juan, Dominican Republic St. Maarten , themed as "Art". Prices start from USD 1349 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 19 Apr, 2024 and ends on 29 Apr, 2024 .

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Norwegian Getaway Itineraries

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The 2014-built Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is the second of two Breakaway-class NCL liners - preceded by Breakaway (2013). The next generation (biggest class) NCL Norwegian vessels are the new Breakaway-Plus ships Norwegian Escape (2015), Norwegian Joy (2017) and Norwegian Bliss (2018).

The vessel (IMO number 9606924) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311050900) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a subsidiary company of the shipping corporation Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH). NCL was founded in 1966, headquartered in Miami (Florida USA) and publicly traded (NASDAQ) company listed on NYSE ( NYC ). NCLH's major shareholders are the corporations Apollo Global Management (American), Genting Group (Malaysian) and TPG Capital (American). In 2017, the brand NCL had a worldwide cruise market share 8,7% (passengers) and 8,4% (revenue). NCLH (shipowner) owns the brands NCL , Oceania and RSSC-Regent .

The 4000-passenger ship Norwegian Getaway was finished and delivered to her owner, Norwegian Cruise Line, on January 10, 2014. The vessel was built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany and is located most of the time in Miami (where was the ceremony of naming the Norwegian Getaway on February 7, 2014). The name of Getaway was chosen after a competition. While the ship was under construction, on 5 March 2013 a fire broke out. Luckily, no one was injured and the accident did not stop the construction works.

Decks and Cabins

Norwegian Getaway has a total of 2014 cabins (of which 1343 outside, 530 Inside, 127 single cabins) in 42 grades. Most Norwegian Getaway staterooms are 170-sq. foot Balcony rooms. 42 are the wheelchair accessible rooms. The largest aboard Norwegian Getaway is the Haven Deluxe Owner’s Suites (740 ft2).

Norwegian Getaway staterooms (2008 total, in 42 grades) include 1343 outside, 530 Inside, 59 Studios (single cabins). Most staterooms are sized 160-170 ft2 (15-16 m2). Balcony cabins are 998, Oceanviews 156, Inside 449. Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 42. The largest accommodations are The Haven Deluxe Owners Suites (740 ft2 / 70 m2, with wraparound terrace sized 190 ft2 / 18 m2).

The boat has 18 decks , of which 14 are passenger-accessible and 10 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

When it comes to dining on Norwegian Getaway, Freestyle is the norm. It means guests can eat virtually when they want, where they want. This applies to the extra-fee dining, as well as included or free dining. Traditionalists enjoy the three "main dining rooms": The Tropicana and more-intimate Taste and Savor. Thanks to Norwegian's drive to improve all dining options in 2014, quality is generally good. Guests had complained about the declining quality, and NCL invested in improving on standards and new menu options. Healthy and vegetarian options are always available. One of Norwegian's greatest strengths is the vast range of dining venues. Passengers can try a French bistro, Italian trattoria, Asian Teppanyaki, Brazilian churrascaria, steakhouse, seafood restaurant, a raw bar and a noodle bar. All speciality dining carries an 18% auto-gratuity.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Getaway restaurants and food bars.

• Savor Restaurant (282-seat forward Dining Room, complimentary)
• Taste Restaurant (282-seat forward Dining Room, complimentary, with Your Time dining)
• Le Bistro (114-seat French speciality dinner-only restaurant; reservations-only; US$20 cover charge)
• Teppanyaki (96-seat Japanese Hibachi speciality, reservations-only restaurant; US$25; open for Lunch and Dinner; features live cooking demonstrations)
• The Tropicana Restaurant (632-seat aft Dining Room; NYC private club design; complimentary; Freestyle dining, Dinner only)
• O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill (285-seat sports bar, with 24-hour American cuisine - burgers, steaks, desserts; complimentary)
• Shanghai’s Noodle Bar (53-seat Asian cuisine complimentary restaurant inside O’Sheehan’s Pub area)
• Cagney’s Steakhouse (speciality dinner restaurant for prime steaks and gourmet seafood specialities; reservations-only, US$30 cover charge per person and free Kids Menu).
• Moderno Churrascaria (124-seat Brazilian steakhouse; reservations-only; US$20 per person cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
• La Cucina (168-seat Italian speciality restaurant; reservations-only, US$15 cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
• Ocean Blue (seafood speciality restaurant; reservations-only, US$39 per person cover charge. “Ocean Blue on the Waterfront” is the outdoor seating area)
• Raw Bar (10-seat seafood restaurant)
• Wasabi Sushi Bar (a la carte)
• Garden Cafe (complimentary buffet restaurant with various cuisine stations)
• Open-Air Garden Cafe (the outdoor extension of Garden Cafe restaurant; complimentary)
• Flamingo Bar & Grill (complimentary casual restaurant by the Aqua Park)
• Full-service Starbucks licensed store.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Passengers can enjoy The Waterfront, new unique feature which represents an open-air promenade constructed to be the connection between guests and the ocean. There is no cruise line offering such an innovative and unique feature to its passengers. At the end of each cruise, a fireworks show is taking place. The Getaway Theater hosts ship's most elaborate extravaganzas. It's where guests will find the Broadway-style musical productions "Legally Blonde" and "SIX", as well as the famous dance revue show "Burn the Floor".

The ship's 3-deck Atrium is Getaway's activity centre throughout the day with morning trivia, Nintendo U Dance 4 competition, cooking demonstrations, towel animal folding, dance classes, games. Elsewhere, other activities include seminars for detoxing, art auctions, wine tastings, bingo, international crew talent show and solo travellers' meet and greets.

Entertainment options also include the NCL's FIREWORKS show (on each voyage), "Rock of Ages", "Cirque Dreams", "Illusionarium" (magicians show).

Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hr Room-Service, Supervised Kids Program ("NCL Kids"), Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry. NCL Getaway tipping/gratuities are US$12 pp per day.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Getaway lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Getaway Theatre (800-seat; features Broadway-style musical productions; two grand-shows per night). The evening shows feature two signature musicals - "Legally Blonde" and "SIX: The Musical" (British pop musical themed on Henry VIII’s 6 wives).
• Illusionarium (217-seat theatrical entertainment dining venue “Cirque Dreams & Dinner Jungle Fantasy”, with grand-style aerial acrobatics; surcharge $30-40 PP)
• Atrium (3-deck midship hub area - “678 Ocean Place”, with a big-size LED screen, dance area and live entertainment)
• Atrium Cafe & Bar (112-seat speciality tea & coffee bar)
• Headliners Comedy Club & Lounge (features “The Second City” comedy show and “Howl At The Moon” piano show)
• The Library; Card Room; Internet Cafe (24-hour)
• Mixx Bar (live piano music; pre-dinner cocktails); Bar 21; Prime Meridian Bar; Humidor Cigar Bar & Lounge (smoking venue); Sugar Cane Mojito Bar; Sunset Bar; Malting's; Shaker's
• Syd Norman’s Pour House (rock ‘n’ roll-themed venue featuring rock-themed cocktails, movies, events, and live tribute bands performing 60s, 70s and 80s hits)
• Carlo’s Bake Shop (cakes, pastries, bakeries; cupcake classes)
• The Collection Art Gallery
• Getaway Casino
• Bliss Ultra Lounge & Nightclub
• Dolce Gelato (Italian ice cream); Cakestand (cakes, pastries)
• Fat Cats Lounge & Club (160-seat Jazz & Blues live performances)
• SVEDKA Ice Bar (25-seat; with sculptures, glasses and seats made of ice; room temperature is -8 degrees C/ 17 F)
• Boutiques (tax-duty free shops); Tradewinds (watches, jewellery, perfumes, handbags, alcohol, tobacco); Tides (gifts); Click (Photo Gallery & Shop)
• Waterfront Promenade (1320 ft/402 m long; open-air dining and entertainment venues)
• Studio Lounge (cruising solo guests-only venue)
• Splash Academy Club area (kids' programme for 6 months to 12 yo kids)
• Spa & Fitness complex (with 22 treatment rooms, pool, aerobics studio and relaxation lounge)
• The Market Place (shopping alley)
• Aqua Park (3-deck, with two pools and 5 multi-level waterslides); Kid’s Aqua Park; 9 jacuzzis
• Spa & Fitness (Thermal Suite, Salt Room, Medi Spa, Beauty Salon, Barber Shop, fitness classes)
• Spice H2O (adults only; served by Breezeway Bar & Grill)
• Entourage Teen Centre (jukeboxes, table football, video arcades, teen disco)
• “The Haven” (Suite- and Villa-passengers only complex; consists of The Haven Courtyard, The Haven Restaurant, The Haven Lounge)
• Rock Climbing Wall; Jogging Track; Sports Complex (Spider Web - enclosed 24ft/7m tall kids' climbing wall with a spiral slide, Bungee Trampoline, 9-hole Mini Golf course, the largest at sea Ropes course, Zip Line, The Plank - 8ft/2,5m extending platform)
• Vibe Beach Club (adults only).

Itineraries

Norwegian Getaway itinerary program is largely based on 7- to 14-day long voyages to ports in the Caribbean and Bermuda leaving roundtrip from homeport NYC New York . All Eastern Caribbean itineraries visit NCL's private island in The Bahamas - Great Stirrup Cay . All voyages to Bermuda include a 2-night/3-day overnight stay in Kings Wharf/Royal Naval Dockyard .

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"Norwegian Getaway" as ship name was selected via online naming contest, and it was submitted by Dennis Hultman (from Vienna VA, USA).

Getaway is NCL's second Breakaway-Class liner, with sistership  Breakaway . The vessel's hull design is by David "LEBO" Le Batard (a celebrity artist from Miami FL). Interior ship design companies are Priestmangoode (England) and Tillberg (Sweden). The Inaugural Cruise (Maiden Voyage) started on January 16, 2014 (11-day Transatlantic repositioning crossing from  Rotterdam  to  Miami ).

The ship's godmothers are Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders - the entire cheerleading squad of the football team Miami Dolphins.

During 2016 Summer Olympics (August 5-21), the liner took a break from its regular schedule and served as a hotel ship for corporate sponsors and members of the National Organizing Committees, International Olympic Federation and Rio Host Committee. The liner was anchored at Pier Maua in  Rio de Janeiro Brazil  one day ahead of the opening ceremony (August 4) and stayed until the games closed on August 21.

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• Arts and Crafts Classes
• Kids Aqua Park
• Waterslides (2)
• Whirlpools (8)
• Poolside Games
• Deck Parties
• Getaway Casino *
• Gaming Lessons *
• Perspectives Photo Studio *
• Photo Gallery *
• Retail Shops *
• The Collection Art Gallery *
• Internet Cafe *
• Thermal Suite *
• Barber Shop *
• Basketball Court
• Sports Complex
• Ropes Course
• Jogging Track
• Fitness Center
• Fitness Classes *
• Dance Classes
• Late Night Dancing
• Vibe Beach Club *
• Bliss Ultra Lounge
• Wine Tasting *
• The Humidor Cigar Lounge
• Entourage Teen Lounge
• Splash Academy _ Kids Club
• Video Arcade *
• The Haven Lounge _ Suite Guests
• Medical Center
• Getaway Theater
• Illusionarium *
• Howl at the Moon
• Broadway Unplugged
• Headliners Comedy Club
• Levity Comedy
• Syd Normans Pour House
• Live Nightly Music
• The Tropicana Room - Main
• Taste Restaurant - Main
• Savor Restaurant - Main
• OSheehans Neighborhood Bar and Grill - Pub
• Garden Cafe - Buffet
• Shanghais Noodle Bar - Asian
• The Haven Restaurant - Suite Guests
• Cagneys Steakhouse - Steakhouse *
• La Cucina Italian Restaurant - Italian *
• Moderno Churrascaria - Brazilian *
• Le Bistro French Restaurant - French *
• Ocean Blue - Seafood *
• The Raw Bar - Raw Bar *
• Wasabi - Sushi *
• American Diner - Diner *
• Teppanyaki - Japanese *
• Starbucks - Coffee Bar *
• Dolce Gelato - Gelato *
• The Bake Shop - Pastries *
• Bar 21 - Casino Bar *
• Mixx Bar - Cocktail Bar *
• Prime Meridian Bar - Cocktail Bar *
• Skyy Vodka Ice Bar - Ice Bar *
• Syd Normans Pour House - Beer Bar *
• Sugarcane Mojito Bar - Mojito Bar *
• Sunset Bar - Cocktail Bar *
• Bar at the Atrium - Atrium Bar *
• Waves Pool Bar - Pool Bar *
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REVIEW TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN GETAWAY

Jul 1, 2023 Cruises , Europe , North America , USA 4 comments

Choosing the right cruise line and ship is always tricky but especially so for a transatlantic cruise. With many sea days and so much time spent on board, finding the right fit is even more important. Hopefully this review of my recent 12-day Transatlantic Cruise on NCL’s Norwegian Getaway will give you a good idea of what to expect on this ship and on a Norwegian Cruise Line (transatlantic) cruise.

Like any review, this one is somewhat subjective but I will try to stay as objective as possible (or at least note if something is just a matter of taste).

Read on for lots of information and (hopefully) helpful tips and tricks if you decide on a (NCL) transatlantic cruise or just any trip on Norwegian Getaway!

Table of Contents

The Basics of this cruise: What, when and where

This was my first cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines. It was a 12-day Transatlantic Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida, to Lisbon, Portugal, on NCL’s Norwegian Getaway from June 3 to 15, 2023 .

The price of the cruise for a solo guarantee cabin in the oceanview category was EUR855.50. I added on NCL’s Free at Sea special for an additional EUR250 so that my final price was EUR1,105.50 – an excellent price!

Review of Ports on Norwegian Getaway’s Transatlantic

The cruise started in Port Canaveral, Florida, and ended in Lisbon Portugal. Here is the itinerary:

Like most transatlantic cruises this Norwegian Getaway cruise had only very few ports – most of the time was spent on board.

However, I was quite excited as two of the ports were completely new to me. So what were they like?

Embarcation Port: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

Port Canaveral is of course a popular embarcation port for Caribbean cruises.

We have actually spent a week at a beach resort nearby a couple of years ago and had a great time but the number of sights right at Port Canaveral is limited (pretty much to the beach, the Ron Jon Surf Shop, and of course Cape Canaveral which definitely is worth a visit).

However, Port Canaveral is of course not far from Orlando. Orlando’s MCO airport offers very good connections worldwide and the transfer from airport to port is fairly easy. I used GoPort but Uber would also be a good option.

So given the comparative ease of getting to the port and all the fun to be had in Orlando, Port Canaveral is a convenient and fun port to start a cruise at.

First Port: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Great Stirrup Cay is NCL’s private island in the Bahamas and promises a great time in the sun!

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay is a tender port which means you will have to sign up for tender tickets a day ahead if you want to get off the ship early. This also means that getting on and off the ship is more cumbersome than if the ship is docked.

I was very much looking forward to a day at the beach (the weather in Germany had been rather grey so far this year and I was dreaming of sunshine). Unfortunately, the weather turned out to be lousy the day we were at the island: grey with drizzly rain all morning!

As it hadn’t even occured to me that the weather could be anything but perfect, I didn’t notice the rain until I stepped off the tender boat. I did try to make the best of it for a little bit but soon returned to the ship – there is limited shelter on the island.

Even though I managed to find a dry spot but staring out at the rain isn’t that much fun so I returned to the ship pretty early on. Soon after they also stopped tendering due to the bad weather.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t form a proper opinion on Great Stirrup Cay in the rain. I am sure it is great in sunshine but will refrain from giving it any kind of score.

Top Tips for visiting Great Stirrup Cay

Yes, even though I only spent less than an hour on the island I made several mistakes so can give some helpful tips for your hopefully sunnier adventure on NCL’s Great Stirrup Cay:

1. Get a tender ticket the day before if you want to get to the island early on

2. Check the weather before bording the tender! That way you can avoid wasting time tendering if the weather is so bad that you won’t want to stay there.

3. Make sure to wear plenty of sunscreen and take a hat

4. Bring a towel from the ship. Unlike me, don’t just grab one of the white towels from your bathroom. You can get a proper blue beach/ pool towel up on the pool deck.

5. If it is or might rain and you decide to go to Great Stirrup Cay anyway bring some rain protection  or at least something to protect your phone from the rain

6. Bring/take your medication /arm bands (or whatever you are using) if you are prone to seasickness . The tender will likely be choppier than anything you will experience during the rest of your cruise.

7. If going in (potential) rain choose your shoes carefully . Walkways on Great Stirrup Cay get extremely slippery when wet !

Second Port: Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

Given their location way out in the Atlantic, the Azores are not the most common holiday destination. They are however a fairly common port on transatlantic cruises.

It was my first visit to these islands and I absolutely loved it. They are part of Portugal but geographically belong to Africa. Heavily volcanic, they offer a lush, green, and verdant landscape.

Shore Excursion: Island Views, Tastes and Horses

As I have often mentioned before, I am not the biggest fan of organized tours and prefer doing my own thing. However, when I researched the island of Sao Miguel, I soon had to accept that public transport on the island is sparse.

It may be possible to use public transport to explore the island if staying there overnight but with just a couple of connections per week to most destinations it seemed far too chancey on a cruise.

As the idea of driving myself is even worse than taking organized tours, I decided on the later. Generally, third-party tours will be cheaper than those sold by the cruise line but as part of the Free at Sea promotion I had a Euro 50 credit per day for tours.

Consequently, I decided on the shore excursion Island Views, Tastes and Horses which included several scenic view points, a visit to a thermal pool area and a small town, as well as a short tour of a horse ranch and a wine and cheese tasting.

At the reduced price of Euro 73 the cost was reasonable and I actually enjoyed the whole experience very much. If you would like to learn more you can read my complete review of this shore excursion on Sao Miguel.

Third Port: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

This was my second visit to the Portugese island of Madeira and I again loved it. Due to its “eternal spring” the island is especially known for its plants and botanical gardens.

The port is right next to the center of town. While it is a little bit of a walk (maybe 20 minutes) I do appreciate that no shuttle or tour is necessary to start exploring.

Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus

Due to the Free at Sea promotion the Hop-on-Hop-off-bus was free so I took advantage of it. Riding the full two hour circuit gives a good overview of the layout of Funchal and the surrounding area and is an excellent choice if you can’t walk far or just want a quick peek.

If you have a list of sights to see though it may not be the most efficient way to spend your time. The town is not very big and you can likely get where you are going much faster without the HoHo.

After riding the full circuit I got out at the furnicular station and made my way up to Monte. Like so often, everything took much longer than expected and I only managed to visit one of the two famous botanical gardens.

No matter, hopefully I can visit the second one sometime soon which will also give me a chance to try the famous toboggan ride back down the mountain.

All in all, Madeira is a great port with a number of easy options to explore on your own. There is definitely enough to do for four or five port stops!

Score: 4.5/5

Fourth (Disembarcation) Port: Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon as the capital of Portugal offers a large number of sights and is very well connected with the rest of the country by public transportation. The city reminds me very much of San Francisco – shaped by earthquakes, extremely hilly, on a bay with a large suspension bridge.

My cruise ended in Lisbon but I spent several more days in the area. You will soon be able to read all about my adventures in Portugal on this blog but for now let’s just say that yes, you definitely want Lisbon as a port on your cruise!

Norwegian Cruise Line’s App

Over the last couple of years I have seen/used the websites and apps of several cruise lines and unfortunately NCL’s was probably the worst.

Making reservations ahead of the cruise was a big pain. For some strange reason certain things worked only in the App while others could only be done on the website. Changes were basically impossible and there was a lot of confusion about Syd Norman’s, a free venue that consistently showed up with a fee.

The actual app once on board was better. It worked fine to look at a copy of the dailies, see menus, and what was going on. However, you couldn’t really do much on it so it wasn’t a great tool. On the other hand, in contrast to Royal Caribbean’s App this one wasn’t crucial to enjoy your vacation. There was no down-side to not having/using the app as all bookings could be made in person.

(Dis-)Embarcation on Norwegian Getaway’s transatlantic

Embarcation in port canaveral, check-in for transatlantic.

Embarcation in Port Canaveral was very easy and smooth . During online check-in prior to the trip I could only get a fairly late check-in time of 1 pm but as I am an anxious traveler I got to the port already around 11 am. This turned out to be no problem whatsoever. Noone ever mentioned anything about it and I just joined the check-in line.

The actual check-in was very fast (and no more waiting with bated breath while the COVID-test was run). Around 30 minutes after getting off the GoPort-Shuttle I was on board.

Once on board Norwegian Getaway

Once on board it is a good idea to take care of any urgent sign-ups or changes for dining or entertainment. In my case I needed to change one of my specialty dinner reservations. Unfortunately, the line to do this was quite long and it was a bit of a pain.

The worst part of embarcation on Norwegian Getaway was though that it took forever for the cabins to be ready . On my recent cruises the cabins were ready the moment you entered the ship but even before the pandemic I don’t remember ever waiting past 2:30 pm.

Unfortunately, on this cruise some cabins (i.e. mine) weren’t done until about 5 pm. They did provide the option to drop off luggage somewhere but there really is no good indoor space to relax in on the ship and the weather was fairly bad.

I will say more about this lack of space later on, but generally it wasn’t a huge problem as not everyone is trying to hang out there at the same time. But on this first day basically everywhere on the ship was very crowded and noisy – not a great start to the trip.

Disembarcation in Lisbon

For me, disembarkation in Lisbon was as easy as it could possibly be. In line with NCL’s Freestyle Cruising approach they did not assign a group for leaving the ship. You could choose it yourself up to the day by simply grabbing the correct luggage tag at guest services.

As I was travelling with only carry-on luggage I opted to just walk off with my suitcase on my own. Consequently, I did not have to worry about which group was being called but had a somewhat leisurely breakfast and then walked off once I was ready (rooms had to be vacated by 8:30 am).

The line for walking off the ship was a bit longer than usual (presumably because most people prefer a civilized 8 am to earlier times) but doable. Norwegian Getaway docked right in town so it was easy to get to a nearby Metro station and continue my trip.

Non-EU travelers beware

One big caveat for Non-EU travelers: There was no immigration/passport check when walking off the ship. Presumably, this was taken care off while at sea/before reaching Portugal’s Azores Islands.

While this made the process very painless, it seems that some non-EU passengers ran into problems on their way back home because they did not have a passport stamp/no way to show how they ever entered the EU.

For most this just meant a couple of unpleasant minutes at the airport until everything got straightened out. However, for some cruisers that stayed on the ship for the next cruise it turned into a major hassle. When they arrived in Gibraltar (UK) on a shore excursion they were not admitted because the paperwork was missing and had to return to the ship.

So if you are not an EU citizen and arriving in Europe on a transatlantic cruise it may be a good idea to check with the cruise line/ship on how this is being handled and on whether you can get a passport stamp from immigration .

Review of my Cabin on Norwegian Getaway

I booked again a guarantee oceanview cabin as there were no inside cabins available when I made my reservation.

When you book a “Guarantee” cabin you do not get to choose the actual cabin/location. Instead the cruise line will assign you whichever cabin they want within the category booked (or higher).

I did put in an upgrade bid to a spa cabin (you will receive an email after booking if you are eligible for bidding on an upgrade) but did not get it. Probably lucky as the upcharge was quite a bit and I was trying to stick to my budget.

Just a week or so after booking I received my cabin assignment, an oceanview cabin aft on deck 5 (the lowest public deck).

Review: Location of Cabin (5834)

Prior to my cruise I read some negative comments about cabins on deck 5 but I am not sure why – to me it was a great location!

The aft location was very convenient as I was close to stairs and elevators. And as I was so far aft, the restaurants were close – always a plus. I didn’t really have to use the elevators that often as many of the public areas are on decks 6 to 8 so not too far from 5.

Deck 5 was also convenient when leaving the ship in ports and when returning there was no need to wait for a crowded elevator when everyone wanted one after the tours.

Finally, the location on a lower deck also is an advantage in rough seas. Our cruise had the smoothest water ever so it didn’t make much of a difference but when up on the sun deck or in the Garden Cafe I did notice a bit of movement some days. Not so in the cabin! If you are sensitive to motion, I would definitely recommend a cabin on one of the lower decks.

Review: Cabin Layout and Amenities (5834)

Let me just start by saying that I absolutely loved this cabin!

When I first walked in I wasn’t so sure as it looked kind of bare but it grew on me and I was very happy with my choice.

I believe there are different layouts offered on Norwegian Getaway – Stateroom 5834 has the bed in front of the window. Great natural light and it makes it easy to “climb” into the window for a cozy view of the ocean.

I don’t think there would be a lot of privacy concerns with the location of the window (the only people who could look in would be on another ship or on the dock) but there definitely weren’t any on this transatlantic. With few ports and not a lot of ships around you could dance naked in front of the window and noone would see (I didn’t though).

The room’s furnishing were a bit bare. There was little in the way of decoration and I was suprised that there was no couch/love seat. Aside of a small stool the bed was the only place to sit (aside of the window I guess). This did keep the cabin from feeling too small/crowded though.

There was a pretty big closet and several other storage options. I travel with little luggage but even if you had more clothes along you wouldn’t have a problem to put them away. The suitcase easily fit under the bed.

Unfortunately the only table/desk was rather small and slanted in a weird way. Combined with the not very ergonomic stool it wasn’t the best set-up to do some work. However, it was better than nothing and if you were not planning to work you might not even notice.

As you can see on the picture above this stateroom had a connecting door to the next cabin. This didn’t bother me though.

The cabin was actually very quiet. I didn’t hear any noises from adjacent cabins or from above. The only noise I did hear was either from the hallway or when doors were opened or closed.

The bathroom was of average size for a cruise ship. The shower did have glass walls, better than the clingy curtains that you will find on some ships.

All in all I would give the cabin an average score. I really did love that window though!

Review: Room Attendant

This is a tricky point this time. I have always been very impressed with the room attendants on cruise ships. Not only do they clean your room but they also provide a turn-down service in the evening. More important, they always seem to be hanging out in the hallway, happy to help you.

In the past, I would see my room attendant several times a day and they would know my name by the second day at the latest. It is generally a very pampering experience – like having your very own servant.

Don’t get me wrong – I am not demanding at all and hardly ever need/ask for anything in addition to the regular cleaning service. But I do like knowing that if there is a problem someone is right there to help.

On this cruise, the experience was completely different. However, I don’t believe that had anything to do with my room attendant. I am sure he worked very hard and was quite busy.

Unfortunately, Norwegian Cruise Lines has made a change and now only provides cleaning once a day. Consequently, room attendants are assigned to more cabins and aren’t around as much.

It was fine – the room was cleaned promptly – but I did miss getting a towel animal in the evening. More importantly I did have some small issues/questions (for example I couldn’t get the TV to work properly) but it just seemed too much trouble to try to find the room attendant to get this fixed.

So my score below is not for my hard-working room attendant but for the new policy by NCL.

Food and Drinks on Norwegian Getaway

On this cruise I ate most of my meals (lunch and dinner) in one of the three main dining rooms of the ship: Savor, Taste, and Tropicana. I only went to the buffet in the Garden Cafe for some breakfasts and snacks.

As part of the Free at Sea promotion I had two specialty dinners included and opted for Ocean Blue (Seafood) and Cagney’s (Steakhouse).

I also had a small dinner at the included Shanghai’s Noodle Bar and ate several times at O’Sheehan’s Irish Pub, the only dining venue open around the clock.

For the most part, the food was fine but not great. A comparison with my other cruises since the pandemic is maybe a bit unfair as I had the Unlimited Dining Plan on Royal Caribbean (all specialty dining) and both Cunard and Celebrity are at a higher price point than Norwegian Cruise Lines.

As may be expected the food was a bit less inspiring than on these other cruises. My two specialty meals were good and almost everything else was acceptable but maybe not the stuff dreams are made of.

In general, pasta, chicken, and shrimp dishes were quite good and the plainer the dish the better it usually was. Beef unfortunately tended to be a bit overcooked and tough.

You can read my complete review for more info on the restaurants and all the dishes I tried.

Score: 3.5/5

I am not a big drinker so generally don’t get a beverage package. However, as part of the Free at Sea promotion unlimited drinks were included for a low price. 

I generally had a glass of wine with dinner, a couple of sodas, and usually one or two cocktails. With 8 sea days (and one of the port days so rainy that it wasn’t worth getting off) I was glad to have drinks included especially as Norwegian Cruise Lines does not let you bring any sodas on board. It was definitely nice to get a drink whenever without having to consider cost.

Prices for drinks were quite high but not sure it matters as almost everyone does have the unlimited drink package. It was very easy to get drinks at the bar (I sometimes struggle with that) and I hardly ever had to wait. Additionally, the cocktails were very tasty, much more to my taste than on some other recent cruises (my preference is for slushy, sweet or fruity concoctions though).

Ship in General

Like its sister ship, the Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway is one of the larger and newer ships in the NCL fleet but not one of the newest. With a capacity of around 4,000 passengers it is big but significantly smaller than for example Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas (you can read my complete review of the Harmony here ).

In line with this, the ship has more activities/venues to offer than many ships, but definitely less than for example the Harmony.

Are you going on a cruise on Norwegian Getaway? If so, my free photo scavenger hunt is a great way to explore the ship and have fun!

You can download the pdf for the completely free Norwegian Getaway Scavenger Hunt right here .

Somewhat unusually for transatlantic cruises, this June trip was completely sold out. However, I believe that was largely due to low prices, especially for solos as they waived the solo supplement.

Consequently, there were many, many solos on board and even though all the cabins were occupied I believe the overall number of passengers was significantly lower than the maximum/average.

This was great as it made it pretty easy to get a seat in restaurants or a place on the sun deck. In spite of this I did notice that there was a definite lack of public indoor spaces. This is definitely a ship better suited to warm climates!

I found the layout of Norwegian Getaway very easy to navigate. Basically, the only decks of interest to you (other than the one where your cabin is located of course) are 6-8 and 

Some people dislike large ships (which are more like swimming hotels than regular ships) while others love them. It is up to personal taste!

Personally, I prefer ships that are slightly smaller but do appreciate all the Oasis class has to offer.

Due to the pandemic, Harmony of the Seas on this trip was fairly empty so I never had an issue with it being crowded or there being too many people. I can imagine that during busy times it could be an issue though.

As far as the layout of Oasis class ships is concerned, it is actually fairly straightforward and easier to navigate than you might expect.

 You will likely spend most of your time on decks 3 to 6 (MDR, theater, Royal Promenade with bars and stores, Spa, Boardwalk with Aqua Theater, restaurants), deck 7 (Central Park with restaurants, stores, and bars), deck 15 (Solarium, pools, Sports), and 16 (flowrider and Windjammer buffet restaurant). Most of the rest is cabins.

The main thing to know about Harmony of the Seas (and all Oasis ships) is that it is set up as a series of neigborhoods . Once you realize that it is much easier to find your way around.

The main ones are:

On Deck 6 you will find two of the included main dining rooms , Taste and Savor . These are basically identical (and serve the same menu), the main difference is that on has blue as the main color and the other red.

Between these two restaurants you will find the Mixx Bar , a good place to get a pre-dinner cocktail. There are a couple of seats in front of the restaurants so if you have to wait to be seated (or you are so hungry that you show up before the opening time) you can relax.

Further along on this deck you will find two specialty restaurants (for an extra fee) – Teppanyaki and Le Bistro French Restaurant – as well as the Headliners Comedy Club . I didn’t visit any of these so unfortunately can’t give any special tips.

Next you will get to the Atrium . Now I want to be upfront and say that I very much disliked this multi-purpose space. Here you will find a stage with a large screen surrounded by various seating arrangements and around the edges guest services , the shore excursion desk , the internet cafe , a bar and Starbucks are arranged.

For some reason Norwegian uses this space for their trivia games/enrichment activities/gameshows. Now you could probably get a seat if you show up early enough but the atmosphere was just very noisy/chaotic and if you were further away the acoustics were not great.

Maybe it is just me, but I disliked this space so much that I didn’t really take part in any of the activities there (I did watch for a couple of minutes when walking through though).

It definitely was not a nice, relaxing area and was one of the things I liked the least about the Norwegian Getaway.

At the end of Deck 6 you will find the Theater (a fairly standard cruise ship theater) and the Illusionarium . This venue has a very cool circus/steam-punk vibe and was used for private functions (like Meet and Greets), some activities (like the Tabletop Escape Room), music, and some talks/shows. I liked this so much more than the Atrium though the seating isn’t tiered so it can be hard to see if you are in the back.

You can also find a small library/game room and several meeting rooms tucked away between Illusionarium and Atrium.

For me, Deck 7 had one big issue I didn’t expect – the smell of stale smoke. Now I have before read people complaining about the smell of smoke from the casino but have always ignored it as I thought they were just overly sensitive.

But on Norwegian Getaway it was just very noticeable – I don’t remember ever being bothered by cigarette smoke on another ship. Not sure if they have better ventilation, do not allow smoking, or if I was just more sensitive this time around.

Whatever the cause, the smell on deck 7 was distinctly unpleasant and made the entire floor less appealing to me.

At the Aft of deck 7 you will find the Tropicana Room . This is the third of the included main dining rooms and though the menu is once again identical to Savor/Taste it was my favorite.

Styled more like a New York Supper Club, it had a small dance floor and offered music at certain times during dinner. On one evening the cast of Burn the Floor even did a dance show!

Next you get to Shanghai’s Noodle Bar an included venue offering Asian dishes (no surprise there). Unfortunately, it is very small so that it was hard to get in without extended waiting times. As a solo diner I did manage to slip in without waiting late one evening. Loved the food but it did take significantly longer than I would have expected for basically just an appetizer.

Across from Shanghai’s Noodle Bar was Bliss Ultra Lounge . Not quite sure what is up with that. Every time I looked in it was either used for a private function or empty/closed. This is rather surprising given the severe lack of indoor spaces on the Getaway.

The entire middle of deck 7 was taken up by the (smelly) casino . An unfortunate waste of space to me, probably a great source of fun and entertainment for others.

As I didn’t play here I can not say anything about the games/pay-outs/services offered. On this transatlantic cruise the casino did not seem very busy to me though.

Next to the Casino finally a space I did indeed approve of: O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill . In addition to a pub/bar area (some seats have a view of the Atrium below so you can watch shows from up high if you prefer) it also has the only all day/night eating venue.

O’Sheehan’s offers a mix of bar/pub food (included in cruise fare) and I found it quite tasty! Which is good because after about 9:30 pm it is the only place to get a bite to eat (other than room service).

And finally the forwards area of deck 7 is again taken up by the Getaway Theater . Aside of two production shows (a dance show and a musical) they had two hypnosis shows as well as various musical performances here.

But my favorite part of deck 7 was definitely the outside deck area. The view was obstructed by life boats but the same life boats also served as a protection from the weather so the floor was much less slippery/wet than other outdoor spaces.

As there isn’t much aside of deck space here, it is the best place if you want to get in some exercise/steps while on board.

Deck 8 is the quietest of the three lower public decks and your best bet if you want to find a quiet spot to sit, enjoy a drink, have a quiet conversation, or read a book.

In the aft you will find two additional specialty restaurants: Cagney’s Steakhouse and Moderno Churrasceria as well as the Prime Meridian Bar.

A little further on is The Bake Shop which sells ice cream as well as macarons and other treats. I am not a fan of paying extra for food on a cruise so didn’t try anything there – it sure looked tasty though.

The next section of Deck 8 is is occupied by various shops (a boutique, the photo gallery and the duty free store).

The middle of deck 8 is open to the floor below and around the edges you will find the Humidor Cigar Lounge , specialty restaurants Wasabi , Raw Bar , and Ocean Blue , the Ice Bar , as well as the Sugarcane Mojito Bar .

This area, from the Sugarcane Mojito Bar onwards is probably your best bet to find a quiet place to relax inside. In the evening they did have performers playing the piano/singing at the Mojito Bar and this was quite popular.

If the bar is full you can often find a seat along the hallway to the Sunset Bar at the end of the ship. There La Cucina Italian Restaurant and Syd Norman’s Pour House are waiting for guests.

I regret that I never went to Syd Norman’s – just like the Comedy Club I had heard so many horror stories about long lines to get in that I didn’t even try. Maybe it wouldn’t even have been so bad? Lesson learned – check it out for yourself.

But undoubtedly the best part of Deck 8 is the The Waterfront . This outside promenade deck wraps all the way around the ship from La Cucina to Syd Normans – i.e. you can walk around the aft of the ship but will have to cross through the ship inside to complete a circle.

Not only can you stroll along and enjoy the ocean breeze, but there are also various comfortable seating groups (couches and chairs with tables) dotted along the way. These were pretty popular but you could usually snag a seat if you walked around for a bit (even faster if you asked to join another party). 

In addition, the specialty restaurants and bars on this deck have outdoor seating. All in all, it looks very nice and gives the Waterfront the feel of strolling along a Boardwalk or along a small town sidewalk.

One of the best features of the Norwegian Getaway!

Norwegian Getaway’s buffet restaurant, Garden Café , is located at the aft of deck 15. It is fairly big and I appreciated that even though it was busy it never was so crowded that I had a hard time finding a table. A big plus for me as I HATE hunting for a table with a full plate in my hand!

If you can’t find seating right away head towards the pool deck. There is additional open-air (but protected by a glass wall) seating available. In my opinion those were the best tables in the entire Garden Café but for some reason they were usually half-empty.

I ate almost all my meals in the main restaurants and mostly went to the buffet for breakfast and snacks so can’t say too much about the food. The presentation wasn’t astonishing – have definitely seen better but that was before the pandemic – but not bad either.

Selection was pretty good (looking at you Cunard here). There didn’t seem to be much in the way of salads but I had some great sandwiches one evening.

The desserts looked fairly lackluster but they generally had either some sort of fruit cobbler or bread pudding. I love both so the lack of desserts didn’t bother me (and they may have tasted better than they looked).

Walking through I noticed that they did have some higher quality dishes at dinner – I even so prime rib and shrimp. As far as taste is concerned, what I did try was fine – typical buffet food but not bad.

On the pool deck you will find water slides , a Kids Aqua Park , the Waves Pool Bar , and the main pool as well as four (I think) hot tubs.

I haven’t been in a pool on a cruise yet but this definitely wouldn’t have been the ship to start on. It looked fairly small and crowded – most ships I have been on had more than one pool.

The Sun Deck overall (including on the higher decks) were quite extensive. In spite of it being mostly sea days I never had a problem finding a space (but I am not particular as far as location is concerned). I believe it might have been a struggle to get a sun bed near the pool.

The front of deck 15 is the home of the Spa as well as the Fitness Center . Again, I didn’t visit either…

I was very tempted to get a Pass for the Spa Thermal Suite – everyone raves about it. But at around 350 Euro it wasn’t cheap and I was trying to keep cost down.

However, if I were to travel on Norwegian Getaway in bad weather/colder climate I would definitely splurge on this as it is hard to find a relaxing place inside.

Norwegian’s ultra-posh ship-in-ship area, the Haven , takes up the front of the ship on this deck. I wish I could report more in detail on the experience but unfortunately this is definitely out of my budget range…

In the center of deck 16 you have a sun deck and the jogging track as well as the water slides.

And in the aft you find the Teen Area , the Video Arcade (figures), and the American Diner for fee restaurant. More importantly (at least to me), behind these was Spice H2O . If you are specifically looking for it Spice H2O isn’t hard to find but you probably wouldn’t come across it by accident (unless you went by the teen club).

Spice H2O is an adult only sun deck with some water features and a bar. For some reason it felt a bit more exclusive and I usually spent an hour or so there every day.

Deck 17 is basically split in two. The forwards part is taken up by the Haven as well as the Vibe Beach Club . Vibe Beach Club similar to the Thermal Spa requires you to buy a pass for the length of the cruise to access.

It basically provides a more exclusive sun deck with comfy loungers as well as a bar. I know a lot of people swear by it and it usually sells out on the first day but personally I am not sure I would want to pay extra for it as the public areas were quite sufficient.

The aft section of deck 17 has the sports complex with the ropes course . This looked mega-mega-cool and was quite popular (and no extra cost). However, my knees started shaking just watching so I chickened out… Booh to me.

There is a small sun deck up here high on deck 18 and it was pretty deserted when I went so a good choice if you are having a hard time finding a sun lounger. It can get windy though so best on a sunny, calm day!

WIFI on Norwegian Getaway

Cost of wifi.

The Free at Sea promotion included 300 minutes of internet. As I was planning to do some work during the long sea days I upgraded to the Basic Unlimited WIFI plan. 

To save some money, I did not access those minutes at all until day 3 and bought the Unlimited WIFI only for the remaining ten days. Unlimited WIFI had a cost of 29.90 (so 299 USD for the ten days) but I got a credit of USD 145 for the 300 minutes included with Free at Sea so out-of-pocket cost was USD 159.

WIFI Performance

So far so good. However, the WIFI was horrendous. I did expect some outages/slower speeds while out on the Atlantic but it was significantly worse than expected.

We had maybe two days at the end (after Madeira) in which the internet kind of worked – very slow but at least you could access banks, book a hotel, or maybe work online. Presumably the internet was similar the first two days (Like I said I did not purchase it for those days).

But the eight days in between there was basically no WIFI. If you were lucky you could send an email and What’s App generally worked after a bit. Anything else – forget it!

Summary of WIFI on Norwegian Getaway

The WIFI situation was the main complaint I heard on the ship and the line at the internet manager’s desk was always long. I did get most of the additional I paid back but there was no compensation for the Free at Sea component (the internet minutes/credit was the main reason I decided to add it).

I believe NCL is going to add Starlink to the Norwegian Getaway soon and that may improve the WIFI. However, I would not recommend purchasing WIFI on any similar cruise unless you find more positive recent reviews/reports after the change.

Also, based on my experience do not expect to get any online work done while crossing the Atlantic. It may work but likely won’t. I would have prefered telling clients up front that I would not be reachable for the duration of the trip instead of constantly having to move deadlines and not sticking to my commitments.

Activities and Entertainment on Norwegian Getaway

As can be expected considering the size of the ship, Norwegian Getaway offered a decent number of activities but less than mega-ships like the Harmony of the Seas. Given the large number of sea days there were probably more activities offered than on a regular sailing.

Daytime Activities

The Ropes Course and Water Slides are definite draws (if you are a bit more daring than me). The Thermal Spa is supposed to be very nice but does come at an extra cost (I missed the Solarium as offered by Royal Caribbean).

There was a fairly steady stream of trivia/quizzes/game shows etc. in the Atrium. I didn’t take part in any of these and just watched for short amounts of time as I sincerely disliked the noisy Atrium with the poor acoustics but that might have been just me. I also prefered the more “serious”, competitive trivia on Cunard but again that is a matter of personal taste.

I missed any sort of lecture/educational show. The only “lectures” I noted were basically sales presentation (e.g. for watches, art, future cruises, spa services…). This is usual on mainstream lines that make a large percentage of their profit with selling add-ons but I did expect more non-sales talks.

Both on my prior transatlantic cruise on the Oasis and on my Canaries Cruise with Cunard (also several sea days) there were a number of talks about various subjects, ranging from Murder Mysteries to Historical Figures. This was completely absent on this cruise.

On the other hand I loved the chance to take part in the Tabletop Escape Room Adventure which is right up my alley. I did feel the groups were a bit too big and the game too hard but that may just have been because we sucked. It still was fun and a nice change from the usual cruise fare!

Evening Entertainment

There were two main shows (repeated twice on two days each) during this transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getaway: Burn the Floor and Million-Dollar-Quartet. For both you should make reservations as soon as possible prior to the cruise, usually 21 days before.

I wasn’t a huge fan of Burn the Floor , a dance show with mostly Latin American flair, but that is probably just because I am not a big fan of dance shows. Everyone else seemed to love it so definitely see it if you get the chance.

On the other hand I enjoyed the musical Million-Dollar-Quartett a lot more than I expected. Although there isn’t much of a story and I didn’t get most of the inside jokes, I still had a great time and highly recommend attending.

I also had a great time at the Hypnosis Comedy Show with Brenda Kaye (yes, that is about my level of sophistication). It has been years since I have loved so hard!

Most other nights there was some sort of performance in the theater. There was also quite a bit of music and comedians in Headliners, Syd Normans and at the Illusionarium. 

In addition, they had someone playing the piano and singing at the Mojito Bar in the evenings and there was always quite a crowd.

Many of the venues are quite small and it can be difficult to get in. As I hate waiting for shows I may not even enjoy, I didn’t give this a try but wish I had gone to more.

All in all, the variety and number of evening entertainment was excellent!

Guests on Norwegian Getaway

For a transatlantic cruise, the average age of the guests was rather lower than I had expected. Though not overrun by children/teenagers, I did see more than I would have expected.

While there were quite a number of older guests, pretty much every age group was present. My guess would be that the average age was around mid-forties but with a wide spread.

There were surprisingly few fellow cruisers that I would consider elderly or that were using walkers. It definitely did not feel like a nursing home!

Nationality

Most of the passengers were definitely from the USA but there was a sprinkling of other nationalities, especially German, Canadian, British .

Given the casual atmosphere on Norwegian Getaway, the “party vibe”, and the complete lack of a dress code, I was surprised that the passengers were very similar to guests on Royal Caribbean or even Celebrity .

All fellow cruisers I talked to were educated, friendly, and appeared fairly well-off.

How was this cruise for Solo Cruisers?

This cruise was excellent for solo cruisers, probably the best I have ever been on. There were several reasons contributing to this:

1. NCL has a reputation for being “ solo friendly “

2. The waived single supplement made this cruise very affordable for single cruisers

3. Due to the many sea days there was more time to mingle and meet new people on the ship

4. Due to length/# of sea days, many meet-ups were organized – from Tarot readings to pub crawl

5. Passengers on Norwegian Getaway were extremely open, friendly , and willing to connect

All this combined to make it very easy to meet new people . And with so many solo passengers you never felt weird having dinner on your own (if you didn’t want to join other tables) as there were many other solo diners around you.

Highs and Lows of my Cruise

• It was very easy to meet people
• The atmosphere was great – everyone was looking to have fun
• Norwegian Getaway offers plenty of pleasant outdoor spaces
• I loved my cabin
• The price was great
• Free at Sea offered good value
• The cocktails/drinks were delicious
• The offered entertainment /shows was very good

The I-did-not-love-this-but-your-mileage-may-vary

• NCL’s smoking policy is rather lenient which leads to the entire deck 7 having an unpleasant stale cigarette smell
• Norwegian (like other mainstream lines) has cut back cabin service to once a day. Though that is enough to keep the stateroom clean, it does take away a lot of the luxury/pampering feel of the experience.
• NCL’s freestyle dining concept has a lot of fans and advantages, but I personally prefer a fixed time/table. With fixed dining your waiters get to know you and your preferences and service is generally much better.
• There are quite a lot of areas of the ship that require an extra payment – Vibe Beach Club, Thermal Spa, the Haven – so it is not surprising that the remaining indoor space is rather limited.
• WIFI was atrocious . I understand the difficulty of getting a connection out at sea but feel they should not even have sold internet plans. At the least the entire plan should have been reimbursed.
• Norwegian Getaway does not have enough comfortable indoor spaces in bad weather. It was fine on this cruise (or any of the regular Med/Caribbean cruises) but I would not for example recommend booking a transatlantic on this ship in the winter

Do I recommend a transatlantic on Norwegian Getaway?

Absolutely . This was a great cruise – relaxing and never boring! Though transatlantic cruises are not for everyone (read my post on transatlantic cruises to find out if a TA would be the right vacation for you), I loved my time on Norwegian Getaway.

Even though I was a bit critical of some aspects of the ship, the overal experience was outstanding.

The “Fun Factor” was very high – passengers were determined to have a great time and it was extremely easy to meet new people . I am very introverted and even I talked to so many people (but still had plenty of alone time )!

The price was great, drinks tasty , and the entertainment very good . It wasn’t the best cruise ship food I have ever had but perfectly acceptable.

The biggest complaints I had were related to WIFI (always a bit tricky when far out at sea), smoking, and the limited indoor spaces (luckily the weather was good on my trip so it didn’t really impact me).

If you are looking for an affordable, relaxing but fun, solo-friendly vacation it would be hard to find a better choice than a transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getaway !

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Wow, that ship is beautiful! I especially love the giant chandelier and cool waterslide. You’re brave to have crossed the Atlantic all the way to Portugal. I don’t even like flying over the ocean!

I like transoceanic trips and love the crew’s creativity in the activities they come up with. I loved an escape room and learning to play the Ukelele on past voyages.

Thank you for sharing! It is always interesting to read reviews!

We do love transatlantic cruises and have been lucky to travel when the weather was good and we could really enjoy all the ship had to offer. It looks like your transatlantic trip on Norwegian Getaway went well. And I would have been excited for the port stop in Ponta Delgado in the Azores and in Madeira. Lots to keep you entertained on this cruise. And well fed too!

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Norwegian Getaway Overview

Norwegian Getaway offers the latest in the cruise industry with innovative and unique features. Music fans will rejoice at the GRAMMY Experience where admired musicians’ memorabilia are on display and GRAMMY nominated and winning artists perform their hits. From singing to dancing be sure to check out the fast-paced productions that take dance to new levels. To top Norwegian Getaway off with a cherry, check out the Getaway Theater for a fabulous Broadway show!

• Passenger Capacity:  3,963 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2014
• Last Refurbished:  2020

• Aqua Park The Norwegian Getaway is full of fun as the pool deck is literally an Aqua Park complete with five waterslides. Two of these waterslides are free fall, which means you enter feet first for a thrilling drop. Next to the Aqua Park is the Sports Complex where you’ll find an incredible ropes course, a mini golf course and The Plank. The Plank allows you to walk 8 feet over the side of the ship. Don’t worry though, you’ll be harnessed up for this incredible experience.  

• Kids Programs Families with kids will adore Norwegian’s Splash Academy, which provides workshops, games and activities for kids on the ship. Some of their most popular programs are the Cirque Du Jour experience where the kids will learn to juggle like the Cirque performers. There are arts and crafts projects, Nintendo Wii competitions and a chance for kids to unwind and get their silly on, all while safely supervised by caring and responsible staff.  

• The Illusionarium You may not come away learning any of the tricks of the trade, but we guarantee you’ll be awestruck by the magic you see at the Illusionarium. This incredible space onboard is surrounded by a domed video screen and intricately designed as if you were stepping into the 1800s. The Illusionarium offers dinner shows that include magic, illusion and mentalists.  

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Norwegian Getaway Cruise Destinations

Travel the world on Norwegian cruises! This fantastic cruise line boasts over 120 different ports of call, located in countries all over the world. Norwegian Cruise Line is always breaking new ground in their itinerary offerings. You can choose from over 145 different itineraries, each of which has been carefully chosen to present the destination in a unique and exciting way. Kick back on the beautiful beaches of the Bahamas. Become a culinary expert in the Mediterranean. Golf on professional links in Bermuda. Explore the wonders of South America. Enjoy the colors of New England in the fall. Or even sail the Panama Canal!

Tropical treats lie ahead: snorkeling, sunbathing, soothing breezes and more on a Bahamas cruise.

Luxurious tropical days can be spent on the white-sand beaches or on the links during your Bermuda cruise.

Colonial. Clam Chowder. Colorful Vistas. Cruise to Canada and New England for all of this and more.

Water sports and intriguing tropical ports highlight the Caribbean region.

Eastern Caribbean

Magnificent days at the beach, tasty fare, and sun-soaked excursions lie awaiting you in the Eastern Caribbean.

Diverse cultures, outstanding historical attractions, and intriguing peoples are a few of the features of a cruise to Europe.

Europe Cruisetours

Explore Europe in a deeper way with a Norwegian Cruise Line Europe Cruisetours, featuring the chance to spend more time in Europe’s most interesting cities.

Mediterranean

Comb the Greek Isles for culinary delights and immerse yourself in the religious history of Italy on a cruise to the Mediterranean and Greek Isles.

Transatlantic

Coast to coast, port to port, the Grand Atlantic will astound you with its beauty and intriguing stops along the way during a Transatlantic cruise.

Western Caribbean

Mayan ruins will astound you and Jamaican fare will delight you on a cruise to the Western Caribbean.

Norwegian Getaway Departure Ports

Looking for a getaway without the need to fly far, then Norwegian has options for you. The cruise line has ships leaving from New York, Boston, Miami, New Orleans and Seattle. If you do want to travel abroad they have ships in Europe leaving from ports like Venice, Barcelona and Copenhagen. Isn’t it time for you to cruise with Norwegian. Check out all of their itineraries on our site and then call us to discuss the best vacation option for you with our expert cruise consultants. 

Learn about the Greek gods and the early philosophy of Socrates when you visit the incredible ruins left in Athens, Greece. At night, go out and take in the culture with the modern Athenians.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

In Miami, you’ll enjoy a small taste of the tropical weather many of you will experience during your cruise, and you’ll see why Miami is one of the most popular places to live in America.

New Orleans, Louisiana

The Big Easy is one of the world’s most fascinating cities and a melting pot of culture, food and music.

Take in the incredible art scene of New York City, expand your cultural horizons in the city’s diverse neighborhoods and marvel at the architectural wonders.

The cruise port of Southampton features tons of diverse attractions that provide insight into England’s culture and storied past, including fortresses, gardens and national parks.

Norwegian Getaway Deck Plans

Deck eleven, deck twelve, deck thirteen, deck fourteen, deck fifteen, deck sixteen, deck seventeen, deck eighteen, norwegian getaway staterooms.

Aft-Facing Balcony (B1)

These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and are aft-facing, so the view from your private balcony is amazing.

Aft-Facing Mini-Suite W/ Large Balcony (M1)

These Mini-Suites have plenty of room for you to spread out with two beds that convert to a queen and a large aft-facing balcony to take in the amazing views.

Balcony (BT)

Balcony (bx).

A Sail Away Balcony stateroom guarantees a Balcony stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Balcony (BA)

Enjoy easy access to all the delicious dining and exciting activities on board from your mid-ship stateroom that includes two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.

Balcony (BB)

Balcony (bc).

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a private balcony with sweeping views. So enjoy beautiful sunrises, breathtaking sunsets and a cozy and comfortable room designed with you in mind.

Balcony (BD)

Balcony (b2).

Ideal for the whole family, these staterooms are conveniently located near the kids' area and include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, an upper bed and a sofa bed.

Balcony (B3)

Balcony (b4).

Take in the amazing views from these staterooms that include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and additional bedding that can accommodate two guests.

Balcony (BF)

Balcony (B9)

The Spa Balcony staterooms feature tranquil spa decor and include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, easy access to the adjacent Mandara Spa experience and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites during regular Spa hours.

Balcony (B6)

These staterooms have a large balcony offering incredible views, two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and additional bedding to sleep one or two more.

Balcony (B1)

Family Balcony (B2)

Ideal for the whole family, these staterooms are conveniently located near the kids’ area and include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, an upper bed and a sofa bed.

Family Balcony (B3)

Family balcony (b4).

Family Inside (I1)

An affordable family option and conveniently located near our kids’ area, these staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and two pull-down beds. Door opens to center interior corridor.

Family Inside (I2)

Family Mini Suite W/ Balcony (M2)

Perfect if you want to bring the kids, these Family Mini-Suites are conveniently located near the kids' area, includes two beds that convert to a queen, extra bedding for additional guest(s) and a bathtub. Hang out with the gang and enjoy the view from your own private balcony.

Family Mini-Suite W/ Balcony (M3)

Family mini-suite w/ balcony (m4).

Family Oceanview W/ Large Picture Window (O1)

Perfect for families, these staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, a bathtub and additional bedding that can accommodate three guests. There are also many connecting staterooms. (No bathtub in staterooms 5138, 5140, 5738 and 5740.)

Inside (IA)

Inside (ib), inside (ic), inside (if), inside (it), inside (ix).

A Sail Away Inside stateroom guarantees an Inside stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Inside (I1)

An affordable family option and conveniently located near our kids area, these staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and two pull-down beds. (Door opens to center interior corridor.)

Inside (I2)

Inside (i4).

An affordable family option and conveniently located near our kids’ area, these staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed and two pull-down beds. Door opens to center interior corridor.

Centrally located mid-ship, providing easy access to everything on board. These staterooms feature two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed. (Door opens to center interior corridor.)

Inside (IE)

Inside (T1)

Private keycard access complex comprised of staterooms specifically designed and priced for the solo traveler. Featuring a full-size bed, a one-way window to the corridor, and separate areas for your bathroom, sink and shower, in 100 square feet of living space. Includes access to the private Studio Lounge. No single supplement required.

These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed. Door opens to center interior corridor for categories IC, ID & IF.

Inside (ID)

These staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed. Door opens to center interior corridor for categories IC, ID, IF & IX.

Large Balcony (B6)

Mid-Ship Balcony (BA)

Mid-Ship Inside (IA)

Mid-ship inside (ie).

Mid-Ship Mini-Suite W/ Balcony (MA)

Located mid-ship with easy access to everything, these Mini-Suites feature two beds that convert to a queen, sofa bed and a private balcony.

Mid-Ship Mini-Suite W/ Balcony (MB)

Mid-Ship Ocean View W/ Large Picture Window (OB)

Located mid-ship, you will have easy access to everything. These staterooms feature a large picture window and two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.

Mini-Suite W/ Large Balcony (M6)

Featuring two beds that convert to a queen, extra bedding for two and a large private balcony. These Mini-suites also offer amazing views. Enjoy the dining and excitement just steps away from The Waterfront.

Ocean View W/ Large Picture Window (OA)

Enjoy a large picture window and two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed.

Ocean View W/ Large Picture Window (OC)

Oceanview (OA)

Oceanview (ob).

Oceanview (OT)

Oceanview (ox).

A Sail Away Oceanview stateroom guarantees an Oceanview stateroom or better! Please note that the view may be fully obstructed, partially obstructed, porthole or picture window. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Oceanview (OC)

Oceanview (o1).

Oceanview (O4)

Oceanview (o5).

Sail Away Balcony (BX)

Sail Away Inside (IX)

A Sail Away Inside stateroom guarantees an Inside stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation.

Sail Away Mini-Suite (MX)

A Sail Away Mini-Suite stateroom guarantees a Mini-Suite stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Sail Away Oceanview (OX)

Spa Balcony (B9)

The Spa Balcony staterooms feature tranquil spa décor and include two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, easy access to the adjacent Mandara Spa experience and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites during regular Spa hours.

Spa Mini-Suite W/ Balcony (M9)

Spa Mini-Suites feature tranquil spa décor and includes two beds that convert to a queen, extra bedding for additional guest(s), oversized waterfall shower and multiple body spray jets, easy access to the adjacent Mandara Spa and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites during regular Spa hours.

Studios (T1)

Private keycard access complex comprised of staterooms specifically designed and priced for the solo traveler. Featuring a full-size bed, a one-way window to the corridor and separate areas for your bathroom, sink and shower. Includes access to the private Studio Lounge. No single supplement required.

Featuring two beds that convert to a queen, extra bedding for two and a large, private balcony these Mini-suites also offer amazing views. Enjoy the dining and excitement just steps away from The Waterfront.

Get a birds-eye-view of the amazing vistas ahead from your floor to ceiling windows and the serenity of your private balcony. Desirably located forward on the corners of decks 9-13, these penthouses have exclusive key card access to The Haven Courtyard area, restaurant and lounge and 24-hour butler and concierge service. Featuring a king size bed, luxury bath with bathtub and separate shower, living area with single sofa bed, dining area.

Located in the aft corners of decks 9-14, these penthouse suites offer unforgettable views with floor to ceiling windows and extra large balconies. Indulge in the premium amenities of The Haven, with exclusive key card access to the Courtyard area, restaurant, lounge, 24-hour butler and concierge service. Featuring a king size bed, luxury bath with bathtub and separate shower, living area with double sofa bed, dining area and guest half bathroom.

Located in the aft corners of decks 9-14, these penthouse suites offer unforgettable views with floor to ceiling windows and extra large balconies. Indulge in the premium amenities of The Haven, with exclusive key card access to the Courtyard area, restaurant, lounge, 24-hour butler and concierge service. Featuring a king size bed, luxury bath with bathtub and separate shower, living area with double sofa bed, dining area and guest half bathroom. With access to The Haven, these Penthouses feature a king-size bed plus dining and sitting areas. They offer an unforgettable view from the aft-facing, private balcony.

Located in The Haven, these Suites offer amazing ocean views, a living and dining area with wet bar and an extra-spacious wraparound balcony. They include a king-size bed that faces floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower and two modern vanity sinks. Large wardrobe and dressing area with full closet, double sofa and guest half bathroom.

Marvel at the captains view of the ocean in your private and luxurious Owners Suite located in The Haven. This suite has a separate living and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows and 24-hour butler and concierge service. King-size bed with a luxury bath containing a bath tub and separate shower. Additional bedding that accommodates two and guest bathroom.

Perfect for the families, these villas offer plenty of space and privacy. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and a luxury bath with bathtub and separate shower. The second bedroom has a double sofa bed and bathroom with shower. Living and dining area with additional bedding to accommodate up to two guests. Experience amazing views from floor-to-ceiling windows and your private balcony.

Spa Mini-Suites feature tranquil spa decor and includes two beds that convert to a queen, extra bedding for additional guest(s), oversized waterfall shower and multiple body spray jets, easy access to the adjacent Mandara Spa and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites during regular Spa hours.

The perfect way to experience a total spa vacation, the Spa Suites include a king-size bed, in-suite whirlpool tub, oversized waterfall shower and multiple body spray jets, spa decor, easy access to the adjacent Mandara Spa and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suites during regular Spa hours. Access to The Haven and all its premium amenities.

Total pampering awaits with features like a private balcony, king-size bed, whirlpool tub, soothing décor and a sitting area with a vanity. This penthouse suite is located near the front of the ship and includes access to The Haven and all its premium amenities.

With exclusive key card access to The Haven and all its premium amenities, these Penthouses provide comfort and luxury with access to the secluded Courtyard Area, private restaurant and lounge. Featuring a king size bed, bath tub with shower (except in wheelchair accessible staterooms) and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to your private balcony.

The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa W/ Balcony (H4)

Perfect for the families, these villas offer plenty of space and privacy. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and a luxury bath with bathtub and separate shower. The second bedroom has a single sofa bed and bathroom with shower. Living and dining area with additional bedding to accommodate up to two guests. Experience amazing views from floor-to-ceiling windows and your private balcony.

The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse W/ Master Bedroom (H6)

The Haven Courtyard Penthouse W/ Balcony (H5)

The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite W/ Large Balcony (H2)

The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse W/ Balcony (H7)

The Haven Owner's Suite W/ Large Balcony (H3)

Marvel at the captain's view of the ocean in your private and luxurious Owner's Suite located in The Haven. This suite has a separate living and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows and 24-hour butler and concierge service. King-size bed with a luxury bath containing a bath tub and separate shower. Additional bedding that accommodates two and guest bathroom.

The Haven Spa Suite W/ Balcony (H9)

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Before you experience “Freestyle Cruising” with Norwegian check out this photo gallery which features many of their ships, specialty dining options and innovative staterooms. 

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Top 10 Norwegian Getaway Cruises

• Norwegian Getaway 9 Night EUROPE - NORTHERN CAPITALS (SOU/CPH) Departing From Southampton, England (May 2024)
• Norwegian Getaway 10 Night Europe - Other (SOU/BCN) Departing From Southampton, England (Jun 2024)
• Norwegian Getaway 9 Night Europe - Western Mediterranean - Barcelona (BCN/PIR) Departing From Barcelona, Spain (Jun 2024)
• Norwegian Getaway 9 Night Eastern Mediterranean (PIR/PIR) Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (Jun 2024 - Sep 2024)
• Norwegian Getaway 10 Night Eastern Mediterranean (PIR/PIR) Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (Jul 2024 - Sep 2024)
• Norwegian Getaway 10-days Explore Athens Pre Cruisetour Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (Jul 2024 - Aug 2024)
• Norwegian Getaway 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (PIR/PIR) Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (Jul 2024 - Aug 2024)
• Norwegian Getaway 7 Night Europe - Other (PIR/LIS) Departing From Piraeus (Athens), Greece (Sep 2024)
• Norwegian Getaway 12 Night Repo - Transatlantic (LIS/MIA) Departing From Lisbon, Portugal (Oct 2024)
• Norwegian Getaway 7 Night Western Caribbean - New Orleans (MSY/MSY) Departing From New Orleans, Louisiana (Oct 2024 - Apr 2025)

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Learn about Norwegian Cruise Line's handicap accessible cruises and accommodations for guests with special needs or disabilities, including service animals, Braille and special rooms.

Savor Freestyle dining aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, including the specialty restaurants like Ocean Blue, Cagney's, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria, The Haven Restaurant, the main dining rooms and several pubs, bars, grills and cafes.

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Enjoy Norwegian Cruise Line's onboard entertainment, including Broadway productions, comedy clubs, dueling pianos and much more.

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Engage in Norwegian Cruise Line's onboard activities, including water parks, casinos, dance clubs, arcades, ropes courses, sports courts, duty-free shops and more.

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Learn how Norwegian Cruise Line takes care of your every need with an extensive list of onboard services. Plus, view Norwegian Cruise Line's awards.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Kicks Off 2024 European Season

Norwegian Cruise Line's 2024 European cruising season has officially begun as Norwegian Epic set sail on a 10-night voyage.

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Norwegian Cruise Line kicked off its 2024 Europe season on April 19th, as Norwegian Epic arrived to Civitavecchia, Italy before embarking on a 10-day Greek Isles and Italy voyage.

This summer, guests will have 101 itineraries to choose from in Europe, with 38 roundtrips and 63 open-jaw sailings calling in 140 different ports. Select itineraries include overnight calls in ports including Istanbul, Livorno, and Reykjavik.

European cruises sail from 13 homeports this year, with New York City, Le Havre (Paris), and Oslo being three new homeport options for Norwegian Cruise Line guests. The line will have nine ships in the region, including its newest vessels Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.

“As we return to Europe for this season, our goal remains consistent—curating unmatched and captivating experiences for guests to immerse in Europe’s most iconic and sought-after destinations, while delivering value for them to maximize their journey with us,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.

“In fact, we have found that cruising to Europe with NCL offers up to 40% more value than a similar land-based vacation, making it not just a memorable experience, but a cost-effective one. There is still time for guests to book that last-minute trip to Europe with NCL and enjoy the beauty of waking up in a new destination nearly every day.”

European Itinerary Highlights

Norwegian star sails a series of cruises to iceland, greenland, and canada.

Norwegian Star, the only ship in the NCL fleet equipped for polar navigation, will be the first in the fleet to offer a new summer series of 12 to 14-day open-jaw sailings between New York City and Reykjavik, Iceland. These sailings will depart in July and August.

Norwegian Getaway Explores the Greek Isles

Norwegian Getaway will homeport in Piraeus (Athens), Greece on June 25th, embarking on seven to 10-day Greek Isles roundtrip itineraries. Each day, the ship will arrive at a new port including destinations like Istanbul, Iraklion, Santorini, and Mykonos, Greece as well as hidden gem Izmir (Ephesus), Turkey. Select departures include overnight stays in Istanbul.

Norwegian Viva in the Mediterranean

Between May and November 2024, Norwegian Viva will offer nine to 11-day open-jaw voyages in the Mediterranean. These unique itineraries will feature a different embarkation and disembarkation port in destinations such as Athens, Lisbon, Venice, and Rome.

Almost No Sea Days on Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Escape will be NCL’s largest vessel in Europe this season, offering eight to 10-day roundtrip sailings from Barcelona, Civitavecchia, and Trieste. Escape will also offer seven to 11-day open-jaw sailings with stints in Italy, Greece, and France with only one day at sea.

Those interested in a European cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line can currently book one through December 2025.

Are you taking a cruise in Europe this year? If so, what cruise line are you sailing and region will you be visiting? Drop us an anchor below, we’d love to know!

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Norwegian Cruise Line Launches 2024 Europe Season

Norwegian Cruise Line launched its 2024 Europe travel season on April 19, 2024, with the arrival of  Norwegian Epic  in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, before setting off on a 10-day Greek Isles and Italy voyage!

During the summer, guests can choose from 101 itineraries to 140 ports across various regions. Some itineraries offer overnight stays in cities like Istanbul, Florence, and Reykjavik. NCL will have nine ships in the region, including departures from New York City, Le Havre, and Oslo.

“As we return to Europe for this season, our goal remains consistent-curating unmatched and captivating experiences for guests to immerse in Europe’s most iconic and sought-after destinations, while delivering value for them to maximize their journey with us,” says David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “In fact, we have found that cruising to Europe with NCL offers up to 40%2  more value than a similar land-based vacation, making it not just a memorable experience, but a cost-effective one. There is still time for guests to book that last-minute trip to Europe with NCL and enjoy the beauty of waking up in a new destination nearly every day.” 

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Norwegian Star  will sail open-jaw voyages to Iceland, Greenland, and Canada, with ports above the Arctic Circle on a 12- to 14-day journey between New York City and Reykjavik in July and August 2024.

Norwegian Getaway  will explore the Greek Isles from Athens on seven- to 10-day roundtrip itineraries, visiting destinations like Istanbul, Santorini, and Mykonos, with select departures offering overnight stays in Istanbul for extended exploration.

Norwegian Viva  will cruise the Mediterranean with nine, 10, and 11-day open-jaw voyages from May to November 2024, starting from ports like Athens, Lisbon, Venice, and Rome for extended vacation options.

Norwegian Escape  will offer Western Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona, Civitavecchia, and Trieste with one day at sea on seven- to 11-day open-jaw voyages.

For those looking to delve deeper into Europe’s history, NCL’s Cruisetours program offers pre- or post-cruise options with flights, hotel stays, transportation, and excursions in 10 European destinations, including Istanbul, Paris, Barcelona, Reykjavik, Rome, and Venice.

RELATED: NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE UNVEILS NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCES ABOARD NORWEGIAN AQUA

NCL’S FREESTYLE CRUISE

NCL’s Freestyle Cruising allows guests to customize their experience with no set schedules. Guests can further personalize their vacation with perks like specialty dining, drink packages, shore excursion credits, and more.

NCL cruises in Europe are available for booking through December 2025, allowing guests to plan their summer getaways.

Will you be sailing with NCL for their 2024 Europe season? Let us know in the comments! 

Julie Bouchner

Julie Bouchner is the Digital Editorial Manager for Porthole Cruise and Travel. She has a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Syracuse University. When she is not writing, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, baking, and playing with her Siberian Husky named Ellie.

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Viking Saturn

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Norwegian Star

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Celebrity Silhouette

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Norwegian Prima

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Jewel of the Seas

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Viking Mars

06:00 - 15:30 uur

Viking Star

Celebrity Apex

Norwegian Dawn

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Seabourn Ovation

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World Navigator

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Seven Seas Navigator

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Seabourn Quest

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16:30 - 23:59 uur Departure: 11 Jul

Seven Seas Voyager

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Nieuw Statendam

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10:00 - 22:00 uur Departure: 03 Aug

Carnival Legend

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Seven Seas Splendor

Seven Seas Mariner

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Serenade of the Seas

Seabourn Sojourn

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Resilient Lady

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Azamara Onward

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Disney Dream

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16:30 - 23:59 uur Departure: 12 Sep

09:00 - 18:00 uur Departure: 17 Sep

Viking Venus

14:00 - 18:00 uur Departure: 20 Sep

18:15 - 17:00 uur Departure: 21 Sep

Hanseatic Spirit

10:00 - 14:00 uur Departure: 18 Oct

Silver Dawn

13:00 - 18:00 uur Departure: 22 Oct

13:00 - 13:00 uur Departure: 26 Oct

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Queen Victoria

21:00 - 06:00 uur Departure: 18 Nov

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Norwegian Launches 2024 Summer Season in Europe

Norwegian Cruise Line has officially kicked off its European cruise season.

On April 19, Norwegian Epic arrived at Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy—its homeport for the season—before setting sail on a 10-day voyage around the Greek Isles and Italy.

“As we return to Europe for this season, our goal remains consistent—curating unmatched and captivating experiences for guests to immerse in Europe’s most iconic and sought-after destinations, while delivering value for them to maximize their journey with us,” says David J. Herrera , president of Norwegian Cruise Line. 

This summer, Norwegian is offering 101 itineraries in Europe aboard 9 ships, including 38 roundtrip voyages and 63 open-jaw trips. Its ships will visit 140 different ports in Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Greek Isles and along the Atlantic coast. Several cruises also offer overnight calls in destinations like Istanbul, Turkey; Florence, Italy; and Reykjavik, Iceland. 

Norwegian’s summer European cruises will be departing from 13 ports, including New York City; Le Havre, France; and Oslo, Norway.

Norwegian passengers will spend an average of 10 hours in port, where they can choose from a variety of shore excursions focused on food, architecture and local experiences. Guests can also extend their voyage by adding a pre- or post-cruise trip, which includes roundtrip flights, hotel stays, transportation and excursions. Cruisetours are available in 10 European destinations, including Istanbul, Turkey; Paris, France; Barcelona, Spain; Reykjavik, Iceland; Rome and Venice, Italy.

With its robust European offerings, the company hopes to attract travelers who would normally book land-based vacations.

“We have found that cruising to Europe with NCL offers up to 40 percent  more value than a similar land-based vacation, making it not just a memorable experience, but a cost-effective one,” says Herrera. “There is still time for guests to book that last-minute trip to Europe with NCL and enjoy the beauty of waking up in a new destination nearly every day.” 

Here is a snapshot of Norwegian’s European season:

• Norwegian Star will be offering a series of 12- to 14-day open-jaw sailings between New York City and Reykjavik, Iceland, in July and August.
• Norwegian Getaway will homeport in Athens, Greece and offer 7- to 10-day roundtrip voyages around the Greek Isles
• Norwegian Viva will spend the summer sailing around the Mediterranean, offering a selection of 9-, 10- and 11-day open-jaw trips from May through November.
• Norwegian Escape will offer 8- to 10-day roundtrip sailings in the Western Mediterranean, as well as 7- to 11-day open-jaw sailings that stop in Italy, Greece and France.

Norwegian Getaway - July 12, 2023

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9 Night Greek Isles: Santorini Mykonos & Istanbul

from Piraeus, Greece

The July 12, 2023 cruise on the Norwegian Getaway departs from Piraeus, Greece. On this 9 Night Greek Isles: Santorini Mykonos & Istanbul sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Getaway sets sail on a Wednesday (July 12, 2023) and returns on a Friday (July 21, 2023).

The Norwegian Getaway was built in 2014 and is amoung Norwegian's 19 ships in it's fleet. The Norwegian Getaway is included in the cruise line's Breakaway Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Norwegian Getaway vs all other Norwegian ships.

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Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. In a single day, you can climb the hill of the Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and then find a welcoming taverna for some spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and with luck, energetic Greek dancing.

Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. In a single day, you can climb the hill of the...

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. Explore the Norwegian Getaway Deck Maps and make sure to view our list of Ship Venues and Features. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Once called Constantinople, the former capital of the Byzantine Empire is the only city in the world to straddle two continents: Europe and Asia. This is the Golden Horn, the door between East and West, and your first vision of its domes and minarets is unforgetable. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Sultan treasures in Topkapi Palace await - as does the Grand Bazaar, laden with carpets, beaten brass and spices from afar.

Once called Constantinople, the former capital of the Byzantine Empire is the only city in the world to straddle two continents: Europe and Asia. This is the Golden Horn, the door between East and...

With its steep volcanic flanks looming straight up from the sea, and the tiny white village of Thira clinging high atop the cliffs, Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking and legendary of all the Greek Isles. To the south is Akrotiri, where recent Minoan excavations support the theories that Santorini might be the fabled lost continent of Atlantis.

With its steep volcanic flanks looming straight up from the sea, and the tiny white village of Thira clinging high atop the cliffs, Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking and legendary of all the...

The narrow passageways of Mykonos are a twisted maze of whitewashed houses, miniature churches, lazy windmills, and tiny cafes serving up Greek specialties. Sample the freshest squid or lobster just snatched from the blue Aegean Sea, or shop for typical flokati rugs.

The narrow passageways of Mykonos are a twisted maze of whitewashed houses, miniature churches, lazy windmills, and tiny cafes serving up Greek specialties. Sample the freshest squid or lobster just...

Katakolon is your gateway to Olympia, where the ancient Greeks flocked every four years for more than a millennium to celebrate the sacred games dedicated to Zeus. Visit the ruins of the Sanctuary, with its athletic quadrangles, stadium-temples and treasuries; then browse in the modern Archaeological Museum, a treasure house of Archaic, Classical and Roman sculptures, including the famous Niki "Winged Victory."

Katakolon is your gateway to Olympia, where the ancient Greeks flocked every four years for more than a millennium to celebrate the sacred games dedicated to Zeus. Visit the ruins of the Sanctuary...

Steep, rugged Sicily had bred a race of fierce, funny and passionate people. From this important port, drive up the coast to visit Taormina. First Greeks, then Romans used this as a place of worship and reward. View the temples and the theater, Mt. Etna in the distance, or take a stroll and shop in the little village before you leave.

Steep, rugged Sicily had bred a race of fierce, funny and passionate people. From this important port, drive up the coast to visit Taormina. First Greeks, then Romans used this as a place of worship...

One of the most spectacular bays in the world lies in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Visit the San Carlo Opera House and the cathedral of San Janarious, or tour the ancient ruins in the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

One of the most spectacular bays in the world lies in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Visit the San Carlo Opera House and the cathedral of San Janarious, or tour the ancient ruins in the Roman cities of...

From Livorno, your path leads through the rolling green hills of Tuscany to Florence, the flower of the Renaissance. The creative explosion happened right here, with masterworks by Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and Botticelli now landmarks of daily life. Ufizzi, Academmia, il Duomo: the art treasures of a golden age are commonplace to blessed Florentines. Livorno also serves as the gateway to Pisa, home of the famous leaning tower.

From Livorno, your path leads through the rolling green hills of Tuscany to Florence, the flower of the Renaissance. The creative explosion happened right here, with masterworks by Michelangelo...

Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia is just moments from Rome, Italy's Eternal City. One of the most geographically perfect ports in the world, Civitavecchia boasts a number of compelling area attractions. Stroll through the streets of the medieval town of Tarquinia. View the resplendent Madonnina at the Resort of Pantano.

Civitavecchia is just moments from Rome, Italy's Eternal City. One of the most geographically perfect ports in the world, Civitavecchia boasts a number of compelling area attractions. Stroll...

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Norwegian Cruise Line Launches 2024 Europe Season: New Homeports, Endless Adventure and Unmatched Value

This Year, NCL Offers More than 100 Immersive Europe Itineraries from 13 Homeports Across Nine Ships, Including Its Newest Prima Class Vessels

Company to Launch First-Ever Summer Season of Sailings Between New York City to Reykjavik, Iceland Beginning July 2024 

NCL Delivers an Incredible Value-for-Money Travel Experience with Inclusive Vacation Enhancing Benefits with its Free at Sea Offer

• Norwegian Viva - Aerial - Lisbon Norwegian Viva in Lisbon during her first call on Aug. 19, 2023
• Norwegian Escape - Santorini - Composite
• Norwegian Prima in Reykjavik, Iceland
• Norwegian Star - Aerial Norwegian Star at sea Pacific Coast

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, launched its 2024 Europe travel season on April 19, 2024 with the arrival of Norwegian Epic to its seasonal homeport of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, before embarking on a 10-day Greek Isles and Italy voyage.

During this summer travel season, guests embarking on NCL cruises in Europe will have the opportunity to choose from 101 distinctive itineraries with 38 roundtrips and 63 open-jaw sailings, calling to 140 captivating ports across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, and the Atlantic Coast.  Additionally, guests can fully explore highlight destinations such as Istanbul, Turkey; Florence (Livorno), Italy and Reykjavik, Iceland with select itineraries offering overnight calls. Cruises will be departing from 13 homeports with New York City; Le Havre (Paris), France; and Oslo, Norway being three brand new options for NCL voyages to Europe.  The Company will have a total of nine ships 1 in region, including its newest innovative vessels, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva , as well as Norwegian Escape , which returns to Europe following its first successful season in 2022.

With an average of 10 hours in port, guests can explore at their leisure or choose from a wide range of shore excursions designed to provide guests with an in-depth experience of each destination. For more immersive experiences, NCL offers a unique collection of shore excursions including, Beyond Blueprints, where guests uncover the design secrets and stories of Europe's most iconic architectural landmarks; Gourmet Tours, designed for the foodie-driven traveler allowing them to go behind the scenes of local cuisines; and Go Local, a selection of excursions inviting guests to unveil the everyday rhythms and customs of life in destinations. Guests aiming to spend even more time in Europe and dive deeper into the rich history of the region can take advantage of NCL's expanding Cruisetours program, a pre- or post-cruise-option that includes roundtrip flights, hotel stays, transportation and excursions. Cruisetours are currently available in 10 European destinations, such as Istanbul, Turkey; Paris, France; Barcelona, Spain; Reykjavik, Iceland; Rome and Venice, Italy, amongst others.

“As we return to Europe for this season, our goal remains consistent—curating unmatched and captivating experiences for guests to immerse in Europe’s most iconic and sought-after destinations, while delivering value for them to maximize their journey with us,” says David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “In fact, we have found that cruising to Europe with NCL offers up to 40% 2  more value than a similar land-based vacation, making it not just a memorable experience, but a cost-effective one. There is still time for guests to book that last-minute trip to Europe with NCL and enjoy the beauty of waking up in a new destination nearly every day.” 

Not only does a NCL cruise in Europe offer a great value when compared to a similar land-based vacation with comparable services and inclusions 2 , but it also provides a significantly enhanced experience with a variety of offerings to enjoy on board, including high-production value entertainment; up to 20 world-class dining options; and a wide array of shipboard activities suitable for the whole family, from thrilling races on the only three-level racetracks at sea to serene moments in the award-winning Mandara Spa ® .  Moreover, with NCL's Freestyle Cruising philosophy, guests have the freedom to tailor their vacation experience to their preferences, with no fixed schedules or dinner times.  NCL’s freedom of choice and value proposition invites guests to explore the world while enjoying the convenience of unpacking just once and waking up in a new and exciting destination almost every day.  Plus, with NCL’s Free at Sea offer, guests can customize their vacation even more to their desires by receiving value-enhancing vacation perks such as specialty dining, unlimited beverage package, shore excursion credits, free airfare for the second guest, and others.

As we return to Europe for this season, our goal remains consistent-curating unmatched and captivating experiences for guests to immerse in Europe's most iconic and sought-after destinations, while delivering value for them to maximize their journey with us. In fact, we have found that cruising to Europe with NCL offers up to 40% 2  more value than a similar land-based vacation, making it not just a memorable experience, but a cost-effective one. There is still time for guests to book that last-minute trip to Europe with NCL and enjoy the beauty of waking up in a new destination nearly every day.  

Itinerary highlights for NCL cruises in Europe include:

Norwegian Star Sails a Series of Open-Jaw Sailings to Iceland, Greenland and Canada

Norwegian Star, the only ship in NCL's award-winning fleet equipped for polar navigation, which makes it possible for it to reach ports above the Arctic Circle.  As such, the ship will be the first in the NCL fleet to offer a new summer series of breath-taking and port-rich 12- to 14-day open-jaw sailings between New York City and Reykjavik, Iceland with calls to Akureyri and Grundarfjordur, Iceland; Qaqortoq, Greenland; and St. John's (Newfoundland) and Halifax, Canada. These itineraries will embark in July and August 2024.

Explore the Blue and White Greek Isles with Norwegian Getaway

Norwegian Getaway will homeport in Athens (Piraeus), Greece on June 25 embarking on seven- to 10-day Greek Isles roundtrip itineraries . Each day, the ship will moor at a new port allowing guests to explore bucket-list destinations like Istanbul, Turkey; Iraklion, Santorini and Mykonos, Greece as well as hidden gem Izmir (Ephesus), Turkey. Select departures include overnight stays in Istanbul giving guests more than 24 hours to visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar.

Norwegian Viva’s Cruises to the Mediterranean

Between May and November 2024, NCL's newest ship, Norwegian Viva, offers guests a selection of nine, 10- and 11-day open-jaw voyages cruising the Mediterranean. These unique itineraries feature a different embarkation and disembarkation port in sought-after destinations such as Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Lisbon, Portugal; Venice (Trieste) and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, allowing travelers the opportunity to plan an extended vacation either pre- or post-cruise. 

Almost No Days at Sea Onboard Norwegian Escape’s Mediterranean Sailings

Norwegian Escape will be the Company's largest vessel in Europe this season at nearly 165,000 gross tons. The ship will homeport in Barcelona, Spain; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; and Trieste (Venice), Italy sailing eight- to 10-day roundtrip sailings in the Western Mediterranean calling to a sun-kissed port each day as well as seven- to 11-day open-jaw sailings with stints in Italy, Greece and France with only one day at sea.

Additionally, NCL cruises in Europe are already on sale through December 2025 giving guests the chance to plan and book their next summer getaway early.

For more information about the Company's award-winning 19-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional or visit  www.ncl.com .   

1 Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Star, and Norwegian Viva.

2 For the comparison, Norwegian Cruise Line compared the total prices for Fly-Cruise-Packages on peak season sailings onboard Norwegian Escape (Italy, France and Spain) to 4-star hotels in Spain and Italy. The comparison accounted for total prices including roundtrip flights from the U.S. to Spain or Italy, transfers at the destination, staterooms (incl. balcony with sea view), all-inclusive board or Free at Sea upgrade as well as service charges/tips.

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In this tour, you will arrive at the Moscow Airport, where our representative will escort you to the hotel. After checking in at the hotel, rest for awhile and then attend the Russian Circus Tour. On your second day of the tour, you will go on a Moscow sightseeing tour and will get to explore the beautiful tourist landmarks of Moscow. Walk through the Russian streets and experience the glamor of the city. This trip also includes a river cruise on the Moskva river. The river flows along the city and features spectacular views of the city. With this your Russia tour will come to an end.

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On arriving at the Moscow airport, you will meet our representative who will get you transferred to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and rest for sometime after the journey. In the evening get ready for the Russian circus tour. You will be picked up from the hotel lobby and dropped at the venue of the circus. Enjoy the traditional dance performances and also enjoy the activities performed by the various animals and birds. After watching this entertaining show, return back to the hotel for a comfortable stay.

Moscow: City Tour

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Relish delicious breakfast at the hotel in the morning and later get ready for the Moscow city tour. On this tour you will get to visit the New Maiden’s Monastery which is a beautiful 17th century convent complex. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is the tallest Orthodox Christian church that is of a lot of significance in the city. Later, you will also visit the Bolshoi Theatre is yet another historic structure in the city and you will enjoy the ballet and opera performances in the theatre. Since Moscow is the city of historical structures, you will also get to visit the Saint Basil’s Cathedral and the Red Square, which is the centre of Moscow. Also discover the spectacular night illuminations. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

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Enjoy a delectable breakfast in the morning and then proceed for a Moskva river cruise. In this 3 hours river cruise, you will get sail through the river and enjoy the panoramic views of the city. Besides that, also enjoy spectacular views of the many historical architecture in the city. Besides that enjoy the weather of the city and click beautiful pictures as you sail through the beautiful city. You will return back to the hotel late at night after the cruise.

Moscow: Departure

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Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and pack your bags for its time to bid adieu to the city. After check-out from the hotel, you will be dropped at the airport from where you will begin your journey back home.

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