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We had this promo on the Escape and spent it all. Had some fun doing things we'd not usually do while cruising. Watching all those tickets come out you felt like a kid "winning" Love the idea of giving it to some kids if you really don't want to use it yourself

Thanks for the upsell info. Enjoy your Alaskan adventure with your family Wish I was going...

What's weird about them, please? Thinking of sailing Epic next time around, after twice on the Getaway and one Escape. Thought it'd be good to try a different one for the various shows, dining, etc. I'd sail either of the other two again for sure

Did you receive a call directly from the cruise line offering the upgrade or is there a phone number anyone can call to ask for upgrade? My last cruise I tried to move up to a better category/location but was told no changes within 30 days prior, but others seem to always get upgrades, so trying to figure this out for our next trip. Anyone know?

Thanks for the great review, really appreciate the dailies and port pics.. My family spent the day on Blue Kay back in Dec and we had a great time there. Did you happen to remember seeing what the girls there were charging for massages? My daughter had one while I kept an eye on the 3yr old. Going back in Sept and trying to decide to go there once again or try further down the beach for more comfortable chairs this time. While walking did you happen to see lots of sea grass piled up along the beach? They were having a huge problem back then and Blue Kay was the one with the least noticeable smell Thanks

Great pics! We sailed the week prior and I couldn't figure out why so many people were paying to eat lunch in that heat outside at Margaritaville, now I know!

I just booked a tour for Belize late this past Sun night and received my confirmation email by Mon at noon. Maybe it just depends on the particular tour or location. I do recall they said could take a few days so just wait a bit longer?

Did you happen to go into the stores listed in the port shopping info, and if so did you find them worth exploring? Not interested in Diamonds Int'l, curious about the others. Thanks! Also, have you been near O'Sheehans to see if they had Prime rib there the first night or Ribs and shrimp on another

Saw Legally Blond last year and truly thought it was just okay, rather lame story line. I'm thrilled they've replaced it with MDQ, the reviews and standing ovations I keep hearing about have me hoping to see it twice in Sept when I sail.

Keep an eye during the cruise on your onboard credit usage. We recently ate 3 different days at Food Republic, only two were applied to OBC, the third and last day they charged us without applying remaining OBC 1st. Went to Guest Services and they agreed it was incorrectly done. They couldn't do anything about it, had to be done with the OBC desk, with their limited hours. I spoke with the asst. financial guy himself later during open hours and he agreed it was incorrect balance, BUT he didn't change it, left it the way it had been! Of course, I didn't realize that till saw the final statement, too late to do anything! Next time, I'll be spending early on just in case they do another mix up

Thanks so much! Enjoy your week

Can anyone tell me if they received this latitude benefit for the tender ride into Belize City. Last time I was here our family had no reason to want tickets in advance as we hadn't made plans . This time it's just the two of us and we'll want to get off ship early.

While dining in Cagney's last week on the Escape I did witness restaurant manager questioning the waitress about a customer JUST ordering a bake potato for her meal. You could tell they didn't particularly like it but they really can't do anything about it now can they.

Yes please! Everyone that sails Getaway in the upcoming weeks say something so they postpone it as long as possible. We sail Sept 18th and hope it will remain Flamingo. Good to hear they may keep some items on the buffet but still wouldn't be the same

OMG loved the seafood medley puff pastry lobster bisque appetizer at Le Bistro! YUMMY, without a doubt my favorite food entire week on the Escape! My husband was going nuts, I couldn't shut up about how great it tasted. He's not much of a seafood fan to begin with, so what would he know, but he had to agree once he tasted it (I truly didn't even want to share) The scallop entrée was also tasty, my favorite dining experience of all 7 nights in specialty resturants

You have all just convinced me I'm gonna love this show enough when I see it in Sept that I'll have to book the Getaway all over again. Didn't really care for Legally Blond when we last sailed the Getaway, so really happy to hear NCL hit on a winner, thanks to great performers like your son obviously is!

We also just got off the Escape and have to agree about the smoke smell. The casino area covers so much deck space where people can smoke, there's no way it doesn't flow into other areas. We certainly wouldn't eat dinner outside Le Bistro area, and by the end of the week could hardly party at Skyline bar as much as we would have liked to because of it. Great week and lots of good times! That moon and being at sea is what makes cruising easy to do over and over and over again....Getaway next for us!

Thanks Mandy!

Thanks for your review, it was interesting. I'm wondering what entrees you ordered in La Cucina as I've never eaten there due to the bad reviews. This time around we've decided to give it a try so we can form our own opinion. Thanks

I've sailed many cruise lines over the past 20 years, mostly Celebrity for the past 5 due to being Elite status with them. Decided to take a break from them to try Getaway last Sept and really enjoyed, enough to book Escape and another Getaway coming up. Went back to Reflection this past Jan, and was so bored with the same ole stuff, nothing to do. Don't kid yourself about the dress code, most everyone still dresses up way more than anything I've seen on NCL. It's good to switch things up once in a while, its your $$ after all.

Also, if they wait till onboard to purchase the 4 night dining pkg the cost will increase another $10p/p, at least that's what made me purchase in advance rather than wait to use onboard credit I'll have. They can also then make their reservations for the various restaurants

Sailed the Jan 30th week, we had the ultimate dining package and ate in the Bistro almost every day, as well as the Porch. We tried all the daily specials except Wed and Thurs. Lamb Chops were nicely done, Sunday Roast was a big chunk of meat with gravy and taters, tasted ok, Mac and Cheese, big bowl of noodles with sprinkles of bacon, got boring quick. Chicken pot pie had good chunks of chicken served in a large bowl with nice flaky crust top only, no bottom, rather soupy. Had Caesar salads, steak cobb salad, order meat med, med rare was not good, perhaps the difference in cut of meat? Burgers were fine, turkey club in a croissant, so not the largest sandwich. Cowboy crepe was good and root beer float, shakes were yummy. At the Porch, we had the seafood tower multiple times, some were better than others. Liked the shrimp cocktail best, fish tacos were good, lobster roll once was enough, Branzino was a nice, Burger, soups so-so. Molecular Bar they did the week during late night and while in port. Never did see more than 4 people while walking thru the area, really DEAD. No reason to want to sit there, wonder if the World Bar will change anything.

Currently on board Reflection, sailing in cabin 6240. Great location, triple size balcony, nice cabin. Some minor obstruction from the lifeboat, but not a big deal in our opinion. One mattress seems newer than the other one, sort of weird, but not a biggie. Balcony could use a good cleaning, lots of white soot/specks and someones toe nail out there Gross! Guess the room stewards don't figure that into their daily duties. Unfortunately, the toilet has that men's urinal smell, don't remember that from when we were last in this same cabin two years ago.

After cruising only Celebrity and a few RCI for the past 10 or so years, Elite and Diamond levels, we decided last Sept to try NCL Getaway. We had a Great time! Loved having some different specialties to try, watching the Burn the Floor dancers while eating in the Tropicana room, the Waterfront area and new bars to try, different and better entertainment, just all NEW for a change. When we sail Celebrity, it's like coming back to an old familiar place and we have a good time, but we know what to expect, same ole thing. Turns out we're Platinum level with NCL, so my next cruise with them in two weeks gets me a free dinner at LeBistro with a bottle of wine, bottle of bubbly in the cabin, laundry, etc. I also don't mind the increase in the DSC or adding 18% on a free beverage package, only costs $136 for the week and includes more expensive bar drinks than Celebrity select package. It's your money, spend it on whatever ship you choose

Thanks chicagopaul for doing this review, much appreciated. Our past 5 or so cruises we've been able to purchase the unlimited specialty dining packages for the cruise. Can you let me know if you run across anyone with the package (they put a little red sticker with a star on your sea pass card if you have the package) and if so, does it now include the updated Porch menu as well as Bistro on five? In the past, they were both included, but at that time was still the old menu, etc. Enjoy your cruise! We were scheduled to set sail with you yesterday for the back to back as well, but decided to change to a Jan sailing for one week and to take the kids and grandchild on a December cruise instead. I'm sure you're sailing with a fun, lively group, have a great time!