legion3 Posted March 27, 2015 #126 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Missing our on La Cucina was a mistake. You would like that pizza and the bread with olive oil dips is awesome. Only place with warm bread and soft butter on NCL. ;) Great review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lr657 Posted March 27, 2015 #127 Share Posted March 27, 2015 What a wonderful review. Thanks for talking the time to write it. It is one of the best that I have read on cruise critic. We were supposed to sail the Getaway this April, but had to change our sailing date to October. I really enjoyed the review and the information will be extremely helpful. The only problem is that I now want to change my cabin to a Haven Spa Suite. Just love that in room hot tub! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutheth Posted March 27, 2015 #128 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Great review and photos and video. Thank you. This time next week we will be in Miami ready to board in the Saturday [emoji2] your review has made it even more real. It did make me doubt my shore excursion in St Thomas. I've booked with NCL to swim with the sea turtles but your excursion covers that too plus the beach! [emoji51] Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzfiend Posted March 28, 2015 #129 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Reading....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShannonSC2 Posted March 29, 2015 #130 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Great review and enjoyed your pictures. We leave on Saturday on the Getaway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted March 30, 2015 #131 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Jim, did you like Norwegian Getaway or Royals Allure the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeLoveDisneyAlways Posted March 30, 2015 #132 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Great read, thank you so much for all the great information. Were really debating taking our DD (10 at time) on the getaway. The food looked amazing. Wish I could see more of the kids stuff.... ropes course etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusingkiwis Posted September 1, 2015 #133 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thank you so much for such an informative review. My Wife, 2 kids (8 and 11) and i have never been on a cruise and after reading your review we are booking the 7 day on NCL Getaway! Cant wait, everyones very excited!!! Thanks!! The only ship we've been on is the interisland ferry between the North and South island of New Zealand!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Lover Posted September 1, 2015 Author #134 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Jim, did you like Norwegian Getaway or Royals Allure the best? Of all the cruises I've been on, my cruise in The Haven on Norwegian Getaway was absolutely the best. Without a doubt, the #1 cruise of all of them. Even if one did not stay in The Haven, if you were to buy a spa pass for a few days... I think Norwegian Getaway would beat most of the cruise ships out there. That thermal suite is fantastic... and I can't wait to experience it again next year, when I sail on Norwegian Escape. Allure had some interesting features... but the food was a real letdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltydog77 Posted January 30, 2016 #135 Share Posted January 30, 2016 And that's all I've got for you. Thanks for reading it! If you'd like to read reviews from some of the other cruises I've been on, with that same level of detail and including photos and videos like I did in this review... head on over to my web site at www.jimzim.net Wow thanks for such a in-depth review it was brilliant ,we go on her 1st april so counting the days. The pictures garden e clear view of what to expect thank you again. Regards Jenny and Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardHeadedWoman Posted February 1, 2016 #136 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Fantastic review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZINSINCE2007 Posted February 1, 2016 #137 Share Posted February 1, 2016 JimZim, I absolutely enjoyed your thorough review of the Getaway. My family and friends will be on this ship in October and December and I really can't wait now! Looking forward to viewing your other reviews. Thanks again!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniperia Posted February 1, 2016 #138 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Just echoing what many have said before me - thank you Spaniel Lover for the wonderful review of the Getaway! My family and I are going on our cruise in April 2016 and we cannot wait. Your tips and photos are so very helpful in our trip planning. I hope we don't encounter people like the chair hogs! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashscan Posted September 28, 2016 #139 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Can you imagine the chaos that would ensue if said 747 was forced to do a go-around right before landing? Say goodbye to lots of hats and drinks at Maho Beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sns1009 Posted September 28, 2016 #140 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review! The pictures are beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susandt Posted September 28, 2016 #141 Share Posted September 28, 2016 thanks for a great reveiw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBILuva Posted October 20, 2016 #142 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Julie is on the Breakaway and i agree with you she is the best ever, I have been on 8 NCL cruises and she is great, i will be back on the BA 2 more times in NOv and Feb and i hope she always will be there, i know the chances of that happen are small but i only can hope. I know this is an older post, but FYI....when I went on the Breakaway out of NYC in November of 2014, JC Sanchez was the cruise director on that boat. I guess they moved him from Miami to NYC. I enjoyed him....but that was my first cruise ever, so I didn't have much to compare him to. Coming up on my 2nd cruise....the Getaway on 11/6/16, so thank you for the awesome reviews to the originator of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culaccino Posted January 30, 2017 #143 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Expertly done! We are looking forward to our family suite in the Haven on Getaway even more now. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hldunn Posted February 1, 2017 #144 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks for the great review! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moody35179 Posted March 2, 2017 #145 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I am so glad I ran across this review. We have been on 13 Carnival cruises with the last one in 2016 the worst we have ever been on. We are taking the plunge to a different line and are booked on the Getaway. Your review has given me hope that our love for cruising will be renewed. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie888 Posted March 3, 2017 #146 Share Posted March 3, 2017 One of the best cruise review ever! I am saving the post for my husband. We will be sailing on the Gateway in April. Sent from my SM-T280 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie888 Posted March 3, 2017 #147 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Packing List & To-Do List Here's my official packing list.Perhaps this will help you think of things to pack for your cruise.On a few of the unusual items, I'll provide a link to the exact version I recommend at Amazon.com PassportsAirline boarding passCruise boarding passLuggage tagsIf driving, printed directions to the hotel & cruise terminalWallet (I actually forgot this on one cruise!)SwimsuitFlip-flopsWaterproof beach shoesSunglassesUnderwear & socks (incredibly, I actually forgot to bring socks on one cruise)One dressy outfitShirtsPantsShortsSweatshirtDeodorantQ-tipsHair brushNail clippersRazorMedicationsToothbrush & toothpasteSun blockHand lotionTravel-size Kleenex for the airplaneLint removerLawry's seasoning saltLaptop computer or tablet computer, including chargerDigital SLR CameraWaterproof cameraCamera tripod, or selfie-stickBinocularsWireless indoor/outdoor thermometer6-outlet power stripMP3 playerNoise-cancelling headphonesCell phone & chargerWrist watchClothes hangers My pre-cruise to-do list:Stop newspaper and mail deliveryBook shore excursionsSend an email to family members with my travel plans & itineraryTurn off water to the house to prevent the chance of a pipe breakTurn down (or turn off) the water heater to save energyMake sure garden sprinklers are onMake sure house is locked and alarm system is active On the last day at work:Update voice mail message to indicate my return dateUpdate out-of-office email message, and turn it onMake sure my temporary replacement has an updated desk guidePut a sign at my desk indicating my return date Perfect for my upcoming cruise Sent from my SM-T280 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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