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This video is a year old. It was shot while they were still in Germany. Staff was on board over Christmas last year.

I was also on this cruise as a solo passenger in one of the Studio cabins. I did not think that I would like them but I do. This was a wonderful cruise, my best in 21 Norwegian cruises. The staff was fantastic. I can not wait to go back on sail on Her again.

I prepay my DSC as part of the cost of the cruise. This way I DO NOT forget to pay it.

I bought the package from Norwegian when The Getaway came out in January. It worked very well and my travel agent was pleased with both the price of the flights and the hotel.

Mandy you do mean Jose Contreras right or is it another guy?

Yes, I knew I was misspelling his name. He has just boarded so he should be there for awhile.

Norwegian Getaway 22 November- 29 November

Captain: Tommy Stensrud

Hotel Director: Sean Wurmhoeringer

Food and Beverage Director: Martin Ivanov

Restaurant Manager: Melyvin Lobo

Beverage Director: Jose Cortinas

If your cruise is on The Spirit, She has a coffee bar tucked into a corner of the lobby. Coffee is available until very late and there should be munchies in the display case to eat. Have a great cruise.

At an Meet and Greet, there is no need to wear anything different than what you started the day wearing. Very casual and most times does not last very long. A chance to meet the people on your Roll Call and be introduced to some of the Senior Officers of the ship. Usually the ship will provide pastries, coffee, tea and juices.

I booked The Getaway for THIS Thanksgiving in a Studio just a few days ago. The cruise was a good deal but the last minute air fare and scheduling is a different story.

Next week, I will board The Getaway for my 21st Norwegian cruise all of it as a solo passenger. LOVE IT!!

You might also be able to get a post cruise tour from Norwegian that will end at the airport.

No, you would not miss anything. The only thing with any balcony is that you would see only your side of the ship. Depending on what ship you will be sailing, sometimes the Captain will open the crew area deck all the way forward on Deck 4 for the Crossing. The last time I did the Crossing, they had the big screen in the lobby pulled down and were showing the bow web cam pictures in real time. I have done this cruise twice, bit in an inside cabin and DID NOT miss a thing.

The Spirit in January 2008 out of New Orleans

I book the transfer from the ship to the airport regardless of the port. I buy it from my travel agent as part of my cruise package. You can also purchase it on board at the Guest Services Desk. Sometimes you have to wait a bit for the bus to fill before it leaves for the airport.

The other MAJOR issue could be Customs at the Port of LA, which can be a nightmare.

WOW!! Thank you for the wonderful pictures. I appreciate you taking the time to take the pictures and then posted them. She is really beginning to take shape. Still a long ways to go, but She is getting there.

Spirit was in Barcelona at 5:30 AM and we could get off at 6:30 AM with a 40 minute bus ride to the airport. Not much traffic at that time on a Sunday. Can you get transportation from the ship to the airport?

You should be able to purchase an airport transfer for your Jade cruise. I would doubt that it would get you to the airport in time fore a 9:15 A.M. flight. From what I know of the distance between between the ship and the airport, I doubt that you would have enough time to get to the airport and make such an early flight.

And I asked the "stupid" question because I was thinking it might be too cool on deck to sit and enjoy but maybe it will only be cool while at the glaciers? Anyway, cold doesn't bother me much so I know I'll be out there! Or either on my balcony. Probably divide my time between my balcony and out on deck with the rest of my fellow cruisers! Make some new friends!

All the way to the front of The Sun on Deck 11 is an Observation Lounge with a outdoor deck area. That would be good place to watch while in Alaska. At certain times it might get real crowded, but there is a good deal of space to watch the world go by. Have a great time.

Yes, there will be deck chairs but there will be plenty of room at the railing for viewing. When is your Alaskan cruise? Have you joined the Roll Call for it? If not, please do. The others on your cruise will be more than willing to answer your questions and help you along in the process. I will be sailing to Alaska on the 7th of May out of Seattle, Washington on The Jewel. This will be my 3rd Alaskan cruise.

You sign up at the Guest Services Desk to have your name entered into a drawing for the Officer's Dinner. The dress code is resort casual. There is NO charge for this dinner. it is a very wonderful evening. I sign up for it every cruise and have yet to be disappointed.

John,

You have a new Staff Captain who boarded yesterday. P-G Nillson originally from Sweden.

As of Friday 24 October, The Dawn has a new Captain. I do not know his name.

I wish her well.

Yes, Sean is currently on vacation and is scheduled to return on 1 November.

Errol Bailey is currently the Hotel Director on The Getaway: hot57@ncl.com