Deacon22

If you just get the cabana you automatically get two passes for the Vibe. Vibe is included.

So they assign you a cabana. The number will be in your room with a welcome package along with two wristbands that we never put on. There is five cabanas all in a row up against the rail of the ship so you look out directly into the ocean. Yes you get the same one. We never had an issue with someone else using our cabana.

I initially got the vibe passes then called NCL and changed it. If they’re not sold out yet you can always change it

The wings were terrible. I could’ve dealt with the baked wings if they were cooked at a higher temperature. They really were brutal. I think my favorite thing there was the nachos which they didn’t have on the late night menu.

Was the Ocean front. You are allowed to use everything but the pool area.

The 29$ day at the beach tour is the one at the Hilton. They should mention that. I don’t k ow why they don’t. I actually called before our cruise to ask what it entailed and the ncl agent didn’t know.

Only got the fruit once. Of course it was Kevin who brought it. But I can’t complain about the Vibe. It was a good move getting it. Funny one sea day my wife went to meet my daughter and I was at the bar in the vibe. She came back 20 minutes later. I said that was quick. She said the pool deck is chaos. 😁. I was a star in her eyes booking the Vibe

POrt Canaveral - had a layover here. Got in at about 4 pm. Left the next day around 6. We took the transfer to Cocoa Beach for a NCL excursion that was free because of the 50$ credit. They drop you off at a Hilton on the beach and you get to use their facility. We rented chairs for 20$ and had a beach day. The weather was great but hot. We left early and took an uber back to the boat. A short 15 min ride. NCL Island in the Bahamas. I was kinda impressed with this. The tendering off the boat was run well. When we got to the island there was plenty of beach chairs. I really didn’t know what to expect 4800 people leaving the ship heading to the same location. It wasn’t an issue. Getting a drink or food which of course is included was never difficult. The food was basically the same food in the buffet. We snorkeled and layed out and had another relaxing day. Bermuda was cancelled so we ended up in Miami. Weather was great and we all went to South Beach. Hit the beach for a couple of hours. My 17 year old son enjoyed himself looking at all the models on that beach. After the beach, we ate lunch in Miami and went back to the ship. The ship was packed with over 4800 people. 1500-1800 children (heard all sorts of numbers.). I never felt like it was took crowded except the last sea day when it was cold and raining. I felt the service on the ship was very good. I never waited longer than five minutes for a drink but I also picked an chose my spots. If I was at OSheehans and it looked packed, I would just walk forty feet to the next bar and got my drink. Im sure I’m leaving tons out but the cruise was a success in my eyes. My kids had a ball and my wife loved it. I would say the decision to get the vibe was important. Although probably not worth it on a less crowded cruise (589$ with cabana) We never had to fight for a chair. And it was super relaxing. The privacy was definitely worth it for us. I try not to complain when there was an issue, I just moved on and try to make the best of it. It’s clear NCL is cutting corners to try to make some money and they are understaffed. But I believe every cruise line is doing the same. Would I cruise again with NCL. Sure, but they definitely didn’t make it like it was my only choice. I may do RCL soon to compare the two.

Figured I would reciprocate with a review. Writing this from my phone so please excuse the grammar, spelling etc. Went on the packed Getaway with my wife and my son and daughter. They are 16 and 17. We stayed in two balcony cabins on the 11th deck. 11766 and 11764. They were not adjoining but next to each other. No issues with the cabin. The balcony is small but big enough to sit out there. There was a considerable amount of noise coming from the crew area at night. It didn’t bother us but if you want silence, this may not be the cabin for you. Steward was very nice. When I arrived I asked for distilled water for my cpap machine. He got it in an instant and asked me if I wanted an extension cord for it. I had brought one but it was nice to know that they have it. For this cruise we got the Free at Sea Plus and the Vibe Cabana. For us, I think this was worth it. The vibe cabana was worth it because we had beautiful weather and the cruise was packed. The free at sea plus was probably worth it for all the aqua panna and Starbucks we drank. Certainly wasn’t worth it for my upcharge in drinks. I don’t drink wine and I drink bourbon or tequila. They really didn’t have great options in either and if I did go with Buffalo trace, it was a dollar extra. Restaurants- the MDR Savor and Taste had great service and cold food. The food was mostly tasty but the temperature was all over the place. I actually was writing down everything we ate and how we enjoyed it. I was going to add it to a live but I was informed by someone that you shouldn’t “hijack” someone’s post. What are we in the Middle East? These boards are to inform other people, not to give one clout. But whatever. The Tropicana was my least favorite on board. The service was absolutely brutal. Waited forty minutes for them to clear out main dishes and get a desert menu. We gave up. Teppanyaki was great. They no longer have filet mignon but the strip steak was tender and enjoyable. Was a great dinner. Everyone enjoyed it. La Cucina. Usually I say you can skip the Italian specialty dinners on cruises. I Italian and never really love it. My shrimp fra diavolo was actually delicious. I will say the portions were small and this was everywhere on the ship. You can see they are cutting back. The pizza which my kids had was awful. The buffet pizza was better. Dessert was delicious. Ocean Blue. Had the filet mignon here and it was fantastic. Blazing shrimp and gumbo were also excellent. Second best place I ate. Cagneys. Couldn’t believe it. All o heard on the ship was how great it was. I didn’t like it. Ocean Blue steak I felt was much better. I got the 8oz filet. Definitely gave me the petite. It was tiny and over cooked. Shrimp cocktail was ok. The heirloom tomatoes were ridiculous. Was cut supper thin and they chopped onions with it. If I had to pay for this dinner which was 420$ he receipt said, I would’ve been greatly disappointed. The crème brûlée was delicious though. OSheehans was terrible. I tried to get into Shanghai three times and was shut down. On the fourth try, I went an hour early before they opened. It was the best thing I ate on the ship. Wish I went four more times. The lo mein was the best lo mein I’ve ever eaten. Amazing. Entertainment- we went to Bway Unplugged which was pretty good. Good singers there. Burn the Floor. While they are surely talented, I was bored after the first 25 mins. It was the same kinda music for an hour. Million - was entertaining. Elvis was great. My one critique is the music is too loud so you really can’t hear the singers voice until the acoustic performances. Dueling pianos was fun. One really good female singer there. The comedians were my favorite thing. They had two. They were both funny. One parent decided to bring an 11 year old to the adult show at 11 o’clock and sit in the front. 😁 part 2 in a bit.

I am on the Getaway right now. Finally came across a written menu. Here’s what’s available in the main bar at the atrium. The gray shaded is the premium I believe. Plus Starbucks. So the 25$ a day we spend in Starbucks for the four of us made it worth it for us. Hope it comes through. Wifi is hit or mis with adding photos.

On the Getaway they don’t. Bar is not well stocked. I have the premium plus. To be fair, I’m not a big complainer so I haven’t asked for anything special. I just take what they got. I asked for the premium bourbon, they don’t have it. It’s well. No premium tequila as well. But it’s a hell of a lot quicker to get a drink her then on deck 15. It’s a zoo there right now.

There is slats. It does not help you with rain. We got rained on today.

Very very windy on the Getaway right now. The Getaway’s cabana is shaped like an igloo so the answer is yes it cuts it down tremendously. Doesn’t stop all of the wind but it does cut it down significantly. I was at the Vibe bar today. There was about 15 people in the Vibe. The wind started going crazy. Lounge pillows flying everywhere. The Vibe emptied. I went in my cabana with my wife. She was laying down reading a book. She didn’t even know what was going on out there. A side note. There is 4800 people on the Getaway. They sold 150 Vibe tix. Apparently they say the Getaway is one of the biggest vibes. Only 5 cabanas. I think it was worth the extra 89$. Just wish there was music.

Thank you Cole. I’m out

My son had the lobster last night at Teppanyaki. He said it was great. My wife also ordered it but the chef screwed up the order and made her salmon. He seemed a little nervous when he realized No big deal. My wife is very easygoing. She took the salmon instead. She also said that was excellent.