MandyMommyof2

Such a great review! I truly enjoyed reading it. Thanks for taking the time to write it. Doing a Panama Canal cruise is on my list, maybe when my kids are older. They don't seem all that interested, lol. Sounds like you've have a busy, fun cruise with your family all planned out!

I would be down at the Guest Services desk demanding a refund of my cruise fare, DSC, port taxes and made sure I got a pen with the cruise line logo. Oh..and a free dinner. And strawberries. Definitely choc covered strawberries.

LOL!!! Don't forget that cheese tray also. I hope there were no injuries, and the damage to the dock and ship can be fixed pretty quickly.

Such a great video! Thanks for sharing. I think I would enjoy one of the PrivaSea balconies.

Off to a great start! Can't wait to hear more about your trip :)

We love the Getaway! St. Thomas and Tortola are two of our favorite places to visit. The Oasis is on our list of ships we want to sail on. Tough decision to make! Happy 15th Anniversary :)

Looking forward to hearing all about your trip, and seeing pictures! :) It always irritates me when people talk during the muster drills, same thing when the flight attendant gives her/his safety speech. I too am glad NCL does inside muster drill. One of the most miserable ones we endured was on Disney many years ago with two children, hot weather and life jackets. I remember it like it was yesterday, lol.

Want to buy one? $0 down, take over payments!

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The plastic containers with the days of the week have worked for my husband in the past. His of course were basically maintenance meds (blood pressure, acid reflux meds). If we were to have to take prescribed narcotics, I would leave them in their original bottle.

Excellent review! We have sailed on the Getaway before and are booked agin for this summer.

It's a fun pool deck party!! Lots of dancing and flashing lights. The crew does a great job at entertaining. Also they pass out glow sticks and necklaces. Of course, wear white so you will "glow" or seem bright from all the lights.

Congratulations on 42 years! Thats an accomplishment. Marriage is tough. I can't wait to hear with what you come up with on your vow renewal.

Very nice review! Such a great itinerary. No better way to start fresh ;) I do have a question though. How come they took your passport? I would have imagined you would have needed this for getting off/on the ship for excursions?

We love the Outrigger on Waikiki Beach. Such a great location. Very walkable to shopping and eats. Lovely views of Diamond Head also.

I haven't seen any on the NCL cruises we have been on. I do have to say that would be neat though!! Have fun on your upcoming cruise!

Great review!! Sounds like a great trip! You have me re-thinking my excursions now after reading about the fun times you and your family had.

I think there may be a Salsa making and dancing class for the Costa Maya port day. I was looking at it earlier in the week planning for our cruise in July. I know it's not a typical cooking class, but the idea really had me intrigued :)

Love all of your videos! Going to check out your newest one right now. At first our plans were going to be rent a private villa, but we since decided to just enjoy all the island as to offer pool, beach wise. Thanks so much for posting!

Can't wait to hear more! Really enjoyed the beginning :D

I had no idea this was on the Getaway! So excited to see it. I have made my note on where to go once we are on the ship. Thanks for posting!

Oh my goodness! I loved reading your review, it has been a great one! Sounds like to me you guys did a great job planning a wonderful vacation for your group. We also have hosted an exchange student. Our girl was from Germany, and it was such an experience. I would have loved to taken her on a cruise with us, to see the Caribbean.

Excellent review! I am going to check out your excursion for Costa Maya. We are so undecided on what to do that day. Right now our plans were to just walk off the ship, explore the port area itself and then head back to the ship. We kinda had our fingers crossed the ship might be empty then, lol. I'm also excited to head to Margaritaville. When we last sailed on the Getaway, Flamingo grill was still there. I don't mind the cover charge, seems like a decent deal to me. Thanks for taking the time to write your review :)

Welcome to the boards!!

 

There are a lot of hotels in the port area in the Brickell/Downtown area to fit all kinds of budgets.

If you search, you will find many threads on the subject. These are just a few off the top of my head..

 

In the Brickell area is Four Seasons, Hampton Inn & Suites, JW Marriott, East Hotel, The Conrad, the brand new Hyatt Centric opening any day, SLS, SLS Lux about to open, Mandarian Oriental, Aloft, Homewood Suites, Atton Brickell, Fortune House Hotel & Suites, W Hotel, Hotel Urbano.

 

Right over the bridge into downtown you have a Courtyard, Marriott Marquis, Intercontinental, Kimpton Epic, Hyatt Regency, Holiday Inn, The Langford, Miami Marriott Biscayne, Doubletree....

The Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon is where we stayed at in 2015 for our last cruise out of MIA. I am now in the process of booking for July, and I think thats gonna be our go to as well.

We love everything about the Getaway! She has been our favorite cruise. Booked it again for the western itinerary in July. My family and I both agree that the Waterfront is one of our favorite areas in the ship, especially in the evening. The ropes course and of course putt putt golf!! We always get the mini suite on the Getaway just because we prefer the shower in there as opposed to the regular balcony rooms my parents get. The food has always been delicious, never met a buffet I didn't like, lol. Actually I am very picky and the ships buffet has always been immaculate! Have fun and enjoy your cruise!

Sounds like a great honeymoon! Congratulations!!