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"LIVE" from Norwegian Getaway - Oct 17, 2015

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Hello everyone . . . Today is Cruise day! Welcome to DAY 1 of "LIVE" from Norwegian Getaway I will be leaving my hotel soon (around 10:30 ish). It is only about a 20 min drive to the pier from here. The traffic shouldn’t be bad and I should arrive by 11AM (ish). I don’t want to arrive too early as I have read that some passengers waited outside the terminal because it was too early for passengers inside.

 

 

Norwegian Getaway is docked at the eastern portion of the pier (Terminal B/C). She is docked portside today, and we will go west to the turning basin when she leaves. There is a parking garage just to the south of the terminal. The cost is $20/night and should be secure. I had considered using the shuttle from Hyatt, but next week I have to leave early for my drive north to Sanford (AutoTrain). Parking at the terminal will be my best bet.

 

 

The weather today will provide a somewhat cloudy day with chances of showers later in the day. The skies seem like a thundershower is imminent but I am hoping that it may at least wait until tonight. I am looking forward to a week of wonderful weather with blue skies and warm temperatures.

 

Those of you who know me may know that " A man's best friend is a freshly brewed cup of coffee" (according to David Letterman) The coffee is very good here at Hyatt Place, and I was very happy that the Hyatt Place hotel clerk was able to provide me with a nice cup of “We Proudly Serve” Starbucks at 4AM. I may have another cup before I head to the pier.

 

It's almost time to go. . . Thanks for tuning in.

 

Here are a few pics from Hyatt Place.

 

 

See you onboard. . .

 

 

 

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My luggage tags are affixed

 

 

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Hyatt Place is a nice pre cruise Hotel

 

 

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Hyatt Place Lobby

 

 

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The breakfast was very good. . .

 

 

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Norwegian Getaway is docked portside at Terminal B/C

 

 

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Norwegian Getaway webcam (Docked portside in the Port of Miami with a view of Carnival Glory)

 

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Good morning Mark! Looking forward to the first pictures of Getaway when you board her. I already have my coffee too ;) :D

 

 

Yes the first few pics are the most enjoyable . . . Thanks Chris ;)

 

I am looking forward to your reports on Regal Princess !

 

 

 

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Thanks Radio for your wonderful commentary and pictures...learned some interesting facts about the Auto Train.

 

I am looking forward to reading about your adventure aboard the Getaway!

 

Wishing you calm seas and good coffee! :D

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Hello everyone . . . I made it to the terminal by around 11AM, and was on the gangway at 11:30. The check in process went very smooth. We were placed in the Haven waiting area the Terminal area before boarding.

 

There were refreshments and snacks, but I wasn’t there long enough to enjoy them. Around 11:15AM someone came down to escorted our group directly up to the Haven (Deck 16). The ship is beautiful, and even though I sailed Breakaway last year, I can tell you that this is one beautiful ship, and I will have a lot of images to take for the next seven nights.

 

 

I had lunch up in the Haven and the food was very good. The Ultimate Drink Pkg. was included in the fare, so I will not have any worries about having a few Pepsi products this week. I am looking forward to an Illusionarium reservation for tonight after sail away. I have read that the illusions are fantastic . . .

 

Muster drill is scheduled for 330PM in Getaway Theater (Deck6). Norwegian Getaway should sail for St. Thomas, USVI by 4PM.

 

 

Here are a few pics from boarding. . . I have a lot to see this week !

 

 

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My first view of Norwegian Getaway

 

 

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I enter at Terminal C, not far from the Parking Garage

 

 

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Security was very quick

 

 

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I went to the Haven Check In

 

 

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I just have a few more steps

 

 

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Hey, I made it. . . NOW my Cruise begins. . . .

 

 

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Here are a few more pics. . . I will try to get more after sail away.

 

 

 

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We are nose to nose with Carnival Glory

 

 

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There are a lot of passengers still boarding

 

 

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Haven also has an outdoor private sunning area.

 

 

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My cabin seems very nice

 

 

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The Bathroom seems nice also

 

 

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Some nice things showed up before Muster Drill

 

 

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What cabin are you in Radio? We are sailing Getaway 1/17 in an H5 and looking forward to more pictures of your suite and the Haven area. Is John DSouza still concierge? I love your reviews...just the right amount of detail and pictures! Have a great cruise....

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Watched your sail away...awesome!!! What a beauty she is, can hardly wait to see your view of all she has to offer. Difficult re watching the sail away.(lol) trying to see the ball game. go Jays...and the golf.go Graham Delaet and get our 10 tons of leaves raked. Such a busy day.

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