What you NEED TO KNOW BEFORE sailing on the Norwegian Getaway (NCL)

The Norwegian Getaway is one of Norwegian Cruise Line's megaships, but is she right for you? In this video I'll run down the top 10 best and worst features that you need to know about before you cruise on the NCL Getaway.
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[@Booltubes]

This will be my first cruise and I’m on this ship in August to Greece!

[@asharazhar7539]

Same!

[@peterhabib7566]

Same!

[@garywhite93]

It's our favorite ship so far. In Feb will make it our 3rd time on the getaway.

[@poodlebone]

I just got off the Getaway this morning. It was my fourth cruise (all NCL) but my first solo cruise. It was 5 nights NYC to Bermuda. I really liked the ship a lot. I missed Broadway Unplugged but loved Million Dollar Quartet and Burn The Floor. I ate at Cagneys and Ocean Blue and both were excellent. I loved my first solo cruise so much I booked another on the Joy, also to Bermuda for 7 days, in May.

[@gc4644]

I've been thinking about doing the Betmuda 5 day solo cruise, but was concerned if the 5 day was long enough. Did you get to see & do everything you wanted, or did you get the feeling 5 days just wasn't enough time?

[@ludwigrivas2142]

I want to go my self. But not sure if I should bring someone or are there enough single ladies ?

[@Michael-Bennett]

The best part about the Getaway is that it leaves from NYC which is a short flight from Toronto. We were on it last January and will be on it again later this month. The entertainment is great, especially Broadway Unplugged. We never had problems booking specialty dining once onboard, although it helps to be flexible about dining times. I'm sure people from warmer places would find the ice bar fun, but right now I can get the same experience by stepping into my back garden (minus 8 Celsius).

[@yeashanbanks281]

Definitely want to take some pictures in that Skyy bar

[@Michael-Bennett]

We love standing at the aft at night and watching the wake disappear onto the darkness. You feel very small on this planet standing there! Will be on board in about a week for back to back cruises.

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Michael 👋 It's so funny that you mention it, every time I walk around the back of the ship at night I always feel like I need to stand as close to the insight wall as possible. I don't know why I always think I'll go flying off (but only at night, haha!). Back to back cruises, lucky you!! Please say hi to Paul and Atilla for me! 👋

[@MeatStick]

see ya on there🫡

[@Gardis72]

@@CruisewithGrant I'd be curious to know if Alvin the Cruise Director is still on Board? He was a lot of fun!

[@dustinjames4530]

Literally got off this morning. This was my first cruise ever. We did have a very rough time going to Bermuda on the sea day out however, it is winter in the Atlantic. I had the Vibe Beach Club which kept me from any crowd while in port. The Thermal Spa Suite was not worth it. It was crowded and many took to reserving chairs inside with sign’s saying not to. I was a solo traveler, not in a Solo Studio. Never had trouble reserving or finding a seat with a restaurant however I did all those bookings in advance. Hope to travel on it again in the future with the port out of NY so close to where I live. 🎉

[@toddreaker2298]

Very informative, thanks! I’ll be sailing her in August in Greece! Can’t wait!

[@foxca]

Greece in August for me as well!

[@asharazhar7539]

Same!

[@theresagavin3358]

Thank you for the tips. I am traveling in 40 days

[@Michael-Bennett]

Saw Broadway Unplugged last year. Fantastic!

[@deliciousdestinationswithj8399]

We were on the Getaway for 12 days for Christmas and New Year a few weeks ago and had a great time. We are loyal NCL cruisers. And the last cruise was our 3rd on the Getaway.

[@Gardis72]

Grant, I have to take issue with your description of the top deck. I sailed the Getaway in March 2023, and going again in April for a 10 day Caribbean. The top deck is massive and ample space to watch the Sailaway. The Vibe Beach Club, which I always book, is on the mezzanine deck above deck 15, right in the forward section. The ship is huge and there are ample deck spaces to watch the Sailaway, not to speak of Deck 7 and the Waterfront on Deck 8. I actually watch the sailaway (also from NYC) from Deck 15 and there was more than enough space. Otherwise, good video.

[@karlat7880]

I’m on the Getaway in February. I’m so excited!

[@CruisewithGrant]

I know you'll have a great time! Some of the folks I sailed with in December like the itinerary so much they're going again in Feb too!

[@tiffanylemaster1239]

Leaving on her in 1 week and we’re so excited! Thanks for the info! Heading to Bermuda, leaving out of NYC!

[@jamesmilligan6379]

You guys leaving this Sunday aswell?‼️ my first cruise I'm excited

[@stephenacs]

I was on this ship’s inaugural trans Atlantic voyage. It was half full and great fun for a 10 day lazy trip.

[@GayesyJ]

Great video thanks Grant! 😊Hubby and I will be going on the Getaway from Southampton to Copenhagen May 13th-22nd. We can’t wait! 😎

[@charlesmccombsjr4712]

I just booked that cruise. Looking forward to it!!

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Gaye 👋 Thanks for your message. You're most welcome!! That's very exciting, your cruise is just around the corner now. I know you'll have a super time! I haven't done a cruise up in that part of the world yet. Do you have a stop you're most looking forward to?

[@GayesyJ]

@@CruisewithGrant we have 2 days in Paris and 2 days in London before the cruise so I am super pumped about those days! 😁 As for the cruise itself, I am just excited about the whole thing! Already packed and ready to go! 😎

[@capriciousjenn]

Great review Grant!

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Jenn 👋 Thank you so much! It was lot of fun to make this video! Do you have any upcoming cruises planned?

[@capriciousjenn]

Hi Grant. I’m planning on charting my own global b2b itinerary next fall. One option is AK-Hawaii-Tahiti-Australia. Option two is Europe. Hopefully our paths will cross. Looking forward to watching your channel grow!

[@samuelmisir9159]

Great video

[@Sophia-jf1hw]

Your videos are so helpful for my upcoming trip, thanks!

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Sophia 👋 Thank you so much! It's always nice to hear when my videos have helped. Will you be sailing on the Getaway or another NCL ship?

[@Sophia-jf1hw]

@@CruisewithGrant yes, I’ll be embarking on the Getaway this weekend on a Mediterranean cruise!🥳

[@shaakhan3344]

I'm excited about everything

[@CollegeTom]

I went on the Getaway last year. It was not the best cruise, but part of that was my fault. One thing for sure, if the cruise is near-full then it is LOUD in all the public, indoor areas - ear-splittingly loud. Food was OK but everything on the buffet was bland. @CruisewithGrant is correct, the mojito bar makes a good drink, that's my go-to drink when I'm drinking rum.

[@amynichols7501]

We are going on the Getaway next week. I've been on her years ago but from my understanding she went through a update in 2019?? I'm excited to do the ropes course again. I did purchase the thermal spa passes this time for my husband and I as I highly doubt we'll be able to use the pool and it's our 11 yr wedding anniversary. Looking forward to the Broadway show and Ocean Blue restaurant (have reservations for both). Above all just looking forward to just relaxing with my hubby and not having a million things we need to do!! ❤️

[@NesliTD]

Hi Grant! I met you on this cruise - Natalie 😊 love your channel! ❤

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Natalie 👋 OMG it was so funny because when I was editing this video I realized you’re in so many of the shots! I just hadn’t had the chance to meet you yet! Now you’re a star 🤩 Thanks so much for the kinds words! I hope you’re having a beautiful day 🫶

[@NesliTD]

@@CruisewithGrant love that! I saw myself in some shots and thought to myself - Dang, I need to get healthier lol! Compliments to Getaway food I guess 😅 just kidding - love all the shots. It was so great meeting you - thanks for sharing your talent in making videos and taking pictures with me! 🙏🏼♥️ I am now a follower of your channel 😍

[@user-nt9le3zt6c]

I really like the Breakaway class the Getaway was enjoyable I like the atrium on the Getaway.

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Catherine 👋 Thanks for your comment! I agree, I spend alot of time in the Atrium (perhaps being a little too competitive at the activities haha 😜). Do you have a favourite thing to do / watch in the Atrium while you're cruising?

[@anthonyr7208]

Hey Grant , I’ve sailed on the Getaway at least 9 times….The Breakaway/Breakaway Plus class is my favorite in the NCL FLEET… I prefer this class even more than the new Prima class…

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Anthony 👋 Wow, you're a Getaway expert! I have a ways to go before I catch up to you. I like the Breakaway / Plus class ships too, although I still think I'd like to give the Prima class a go. So many ships, so little time haha Hope you're having a great day!

[@gwengarland4332]

I will be sailing on the getaway in August

[@SoloonaCruise]

The smoking in the casino really put me off, it permiated throughout the open decks. I however liked the ship on a TA with great staff.

[@barbarakroth6855]

thx for the info! I hope to sail in the fall, so is it ok to presume that the drydock will be done this summer? Would love an enclosed separate smoking area in the casino!

[@damnjae2256]

Hi Grant 👋🏾 New subscriber here! I joined a friend on the Norwegian Sky some years back for her birthday trip to the Bahamas. I’m thinking of doing a Europe cruise solo style. Any tips, tricks or advice for navigating flights from the US? I’ve flown to other countries before but the port coordination seems a bit overwhelming 🫣

[@donwooden6358]

As you mentioned about the main dining room....like the Manhattan dining on the Escape, the main dining room is noisy and not really pleasant for a subdued dining experience. I consider that a shame because I don't consider Taste or Savor as a classy dining experience. I wish they'd get rid of all the noise making entertainment...the room is noisy enough without adding to it with the venues.

[@michelemccracken62]

Was on the Joy ship this past June 2023 to Bermuda. They had the Texas Q restaurant. I was disappointed. It was not that great. It was my 3rd Norwegian cruise and first after Covid shut downs. It seemed like the food quality was not as good as before Covid shutdowns. No matter what time we went to the Garden Cafe the food was lukewarm. The only hot meals we got were specialty dining.

[@mchan65]

I’ve been on the getaway twice. Both times leaving nyc to bermuda. And both times the itinerary changed and never made it to bermuda due to bad weather. The last time the ship was 1 hr away from docking but got turned away. So the getaway does leave a bad after taste for me. Besides that the ship is fun but not much to do it stuck on board.

[@sophianao4448]

When did you sail both times?

[@Michael-Bennett]

I've got Bermuda coming up twice in the next three weeks with back to back cruises. Fingers crossed!

[@diegofernandezmolero3414]

Hello! Grant! Thank you very much for sharing the knowledge accumulated after so many cruises! I've booked cabin 4516 on the Norwegian Star. It has a porthole, like the one in your intro. Have you ever stayed in one of those cabins? Do you feel a lot of noise or vibrations being on such a low deck and close to the water? Thank you so much!

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Diego 👋 thanks for you comment! I have to say it really depends. In general I like being on a lower deck because you feel the motion a lot less if the sea is rough. But in terms of noise it can depend on where you are in relation to the engines and also the anchors. I haven’t really found it much of an issue to be honest. Fingers crossed you’ll have a nice quiet space 🤞

[@CruisewithGrant]

Also where are you headed on the Star? She always has such great itineraries 🤩

[@diegofernandezmolero3414]

​@@CruisewithGrant thank you wey much for answering so soon! I'm.booked for the january 19th 2025 cruise that leaves from Buenos Aires (my hometown) and visits Montevideo, Uruguay, Puerto Madryn, Argentina, Punta Arenas, Chile, Ushuaia, Argentina, a little bit of northern Antartica and the Falkland Islands.

[@haydenmueller3595]

When is the Getaway going to dry dock & what changes are planned? TIA!!

[@shadow340]

Hey Grant, i was looking at booking on the Getaway in November, did they happen to say the month it was going into Drydock for the changes that you mentioned ?

[@karlat7880]

You: *describing the ropes course* Me: that sounds AWFUL! 😂

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Karla 👋 You're not wrong, I got to the 2nd of who knows how many platforms and tapped out. I"m incredibly scared of heights so I was pretty proud of myself. My dad captured the whole ordeal (all 10 minutes of it) on video haha 😜

[@karlat7880]

@@CruisewithGrant that was super brave of you! I’m too scared to even try that.

[@Shrls99]

Hi Grant - What time are the show times on the Getaway? I believe they preform 2x. You mention to get there early.. I am sailing in 2 months. Thank you

[@camillaandersson5050]

Hi, sitting right now looking at a cruise with NCL Getaway, 9 days in the Greek Islands in September. Have not booked yet, but after traveling with Jade and Epic, I feel it is time to try one of NCL's larger ships;) Are Sunset bar and Spice H2O available on Getaway? Went last year with Epic, and loved H2O, so hope it is also available on Getaway.

[@jamesn1212]

Just got off this ship. It was awful

[@lukeobrien2250]

Hi Grant! Do you know the date of the dry dock? I’m sailing on the Getaway in Sept 2024. Just wondering if it will be completed by then.

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Luke 👋 Based on what they shared onboard the dry dock is scheduled end of May / June so you should be in good shape for you Fall cruise!

[@markkramer6616]

I'm going to be on the getaway December 8th 2024out of New Orleans when is it's dry dock in 24?

[@alyssasimon3940]

I am debating on sailing on her. any good places for breakfast? I am used to blue iquana on CCL. thanks.

[@anthonyr7208]

Hey Grant , Quick question, I’m a huge NCL fan and I believe you are too… I booked my first sailing on the Epic and was wondering if you have any suggestions opinions etc…. I’ve heard mixed reviews about this ship but I’m trying to go into it with positive vibes…

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Anthony 👋 I am definitely a fan of NCL (maybe you've picked up on that haha). I sailed on the Epic back in 2018 and I had a really good time. I think it's always important to keep an open mind. The layout is very different from the Breakaway / Plus class of ships, but I found it easy to get around. The also think the Epic has the best Bliss lounge of any of the NCL ships that I've been on. Of course the European style washrooms in the cabins are probably what most people take issue with, I travelled solo on this cruise so the shower in the room didn't bother me much at all. Keep those positive vibes, you'll be on a cruise so you'll have an amazing time! 🙌

[@anthonyr7208]

@@CruisewithGrant 😊Thanks

[@marie-claudecouture390]

What do you mean shower in the room??

[@sonjawilliams333]

Was also on the Epic in 2018 in a solo room. Nice inside room for one person but, the shower and bathroom in room was very very small. I had a good time.

[@CTF33]

When is the Getaway scheduled to be renovated? Just wondering if it will be done for a cruise I booked in October 2024.

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi CT 👋 I don't know the exact dates but onboard it sounds like the drydock was June 2024 so they should all be done by your Fall cruise 🙌 Where will you be sailing on your trip?

[@CTF33]

I see a two week break in the Getaways schedule the end of May first part of June, so maybe it's then. Our October cruise is Istanbul, Egypt, and Greek isles, I love the Eastern Med. So the crew talked about the drydock/remodel during your cruise? That would be really nice if the smoking area is enclosed.

[@CTF33]

Our last cruise was on the NCL GEM, a much smaller ship. Kinda worried about the bigger crowd on the Getaway, hopefully it's not to much harder getting off and on at ports. What was your experience?

[@doreenhayden-cote553]

I have booked a cruise on the Getaway out of Athens on June 25th. I heard drydock is scheduled early June. I hope it is not extended. I've been worried about this since I booked but my understanding is that it is not a major re-do but a minor updating. If it is done on time, it will be great to be on a newly refurbished ship. Fingers crossed.@@CruisewithGrant

[@SoloonaCruise]

Love the ship type, the boulevard area, however strongly dislike the smoking that permiates througout from the casino. Looking forward to the refit. I enjoyed the asian quick eat option.

[@m4rip79]

When is the getaway is supposed to go on drydock? do you have dates?

[@Mike-ju1vl]

What's dry dock? I see a couple people asking that

[@m4rip79]

ship is brought out of the sea for repairs and upgrades@@Mike-ju1vl

[@dancooper41]

Great video, Grant! Have spent 24 nights on Getaway. As you showed, it’s a beautiful ship, but I’ve had enough of NCL’s nickel-and-diming. Have taken my business to Princess and have had a much better experience & better value overall.

[@dustinjames4530]

Sorry to hear your experience was bad. This was my first cruise ever. I did pay for the Premium Drinks Package and Vibe in advance and left the ship $46.51 out of pocket, not counting $60 from house keeping and drink tips. I hope to also try Princess in the future. What ship would you recommend?

[@jackierinker2582]

Million Dollar show, et, al. Even on a transatlantic cruise? We are looking at Lisbon to Miami in Oct 2024.

[@CruisewithGrant]

Hi Jackie 👋 Yep, you'll be able to take in all of the entertainment including on a Transatlantic. Unfortunately there aren't as many broadway shows running on all of the NCL ships, but back when I was on the Breakaway I had the chance to see Six the Musical twice on my transatlantic. Will this be your first transatlantic? I love them!

[@jackierinker2582]

@@CruisewithGrant yes it would be our first I've been working a while to convince my husband. Fingers crossed

[@Mike-ju1vl]

Mmm Cagney's

[@user-ty9dt6rr1q]

Getaway 2025.

[@AriGirl5050]

The Norwegian Getaway was a horrific experience. It was dark and dingy. A man that's lives on the ship tried to steal my luggage as I was boarding. He followed me to my room. When I reported it they refused to take an official report. Why, because they were I believe prejudice. They followed African-Americans around the ship. At Bingo they played a song with the N word in it. When I told them, they said most people don't realize the word in the song. And on and on and on .............

[@santosfontanez1405]

Do not go on Norwegian epic horror cruise. I took a trip to Dominican Republic on January 14 horrible customer service. Food is incredibly bad

[@jamesn1212]

Just sailed on the ship this week. Food is so bad. The ingredients are so low grade. Doesn’t matter where you dine. Norwegian sent us through a massive Atlantic storm for 20 straight hours. 20-30 waves. 70 mile hour winds. No warning and they knew because I check the weather leaving port and it was clear were being sent into a small hurricane strength storm. In no way was this safe you could even walk, shower. 2 days later I’m still dizzy. The ropes course you just eat Diesel fumes from the ships exhaust stakes. This ship is like riding in a low budget casino. Cigarette smoke smell nearly everywhere. Only the staff is decent. .25 stars out of 5

[@angellamiller12]

I will never cruise Norwegian again! We cruised Norwegian Encore & we’re so disappointed! No seafood unless you paid an arm & leg! Rude people (I know that’s not Norwegian’s fault but still), never talked to the same person when making plans to cruise…so many problems! Next time will choose someone else

[@Mike-ju1vl]

Wow sorry to hear that. It is absolutely NCL's fault if the service sucked. That's what we pay for, a pleasant experience. I've been on 2 Norwegian cruises and had a great time both times