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Norwegian Getaway - 14 day crossing NY to Southampton, April 29 to May 13. 2024. 
 

Captain - Konstantinos Gkokas

Chief Engineer - Vasileios Nousis

Staff Captain - Stjepan Gavrilica

General Manager - Mario Markovic

Asst GM - Veronica Manabat

Food and Beverage Director - Davor Pikic

Cruise Director - Paquito Fuchs

Guest Service Manager - Ray-An Juan

Executive Housekeeper - Eduardo Thyne

Restaurant Manager - Maureen Donguines

Executive Chef - Angelito Santos

Beverage Manager - Eleanore Rueda

Cruise Next Manager - Michael Smith

Concierge - Sanja Bozinovic

Asst Concierge - Victor Downs

Thanks to everyone who took time to reply. I think we are going to book the March 7th cruise as the second of the back to backs, and hope for the best. 
 

Thanks again. 

5 minutes ago, www3traveler said:

Spring Break is usually from President's Day in February through the Sunday after Easter.  With Easter being on the 20th of April and the end of the school year beginning in mid May, Spring Break will probably wind down in late March or early April.

 

Since you are looking at a 12 Day, there may not be a lot of kids on your cruise.  Most parents probably will not want to take their kids out of school for more than a week.  Keep in mind that more and more people are homeschooling their kids these days.

 

As as solo Senior Citizen type passenger, I would be comfortable in booking either one of your 12 Day cruises.

 

Enjoy

Thank you.  However, the 12 day cruise is the one in the middle of the 8 day cruises.  The first 8 day cruise is out because of Presidents' Day week.  What I am wondering is if the March 7 eight night cruise will be during spring break.

Not having any children (or grandchildren), I need advice from those who do.  I am looking at booking back to back cruises on the Escape during her brief residency in New York next winter.

We definitely are considering the 12-night Caribbean cruise that departs on Sunday, February 23, and returns Friday, March 7.

The cruise right before it is an 8-night Florida/Bahamas voyage that departs on Saturday, February 15.  Since Monday, February 17 is Presidents' Day and most/all schools will be closed that week, that eliminates that cruise.

The cruise right after the 12-day is the same Florida/Bahamas route and this one leaves Friday, March 7 and returns Saturday, March 15.

So what I need advice on is whether this March 7 cruise would be during spring break, or is it a little too early for that.  I know spring break can be at different times in different parts of the country, but I would like your thoughts anyway.  And for what it is worth, Passover and Easter are very late next year - Saturday, April 12 (at sundown) for Passover and Sunday, April 20 for Easter.

Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

So sorry to hear how your vacation has started. I am not familiar with the Miami port and how early you can arrive. Perhaps someone else can address that. I will say that no port seems to be checking checkin times any more. So don’t worry about that. Good luck. 

11 minutes ago, WITraveler37 said:

It's been a very long day so if my questions have already been asked I apologize but I just don't have it in me right now to search. We're supposed to leave on our cruise tomorrow. After a long day of cancellations and delays our flight won't be getting in until about 4:00am. And our hotel cancelled on us when I called to find out if it would be a problem arriving that late. So. We have no where to go once we arrive. We aren't scheduled to check in for the cruise until 11:00. Will they allow us to check in earlier? How early can we arrive for check in? TIA

What port?

5 minutes ago, www3traveler said:

YES

Agreed. 👍🏻

3 hours ago, snorklinbarb said:

I'm on Apr. 7 and was looking forward to seeing Mario (and appreciated your info).  

I've never met Goran.  Any comments you can share?

 

 

Goran is like Mario in that he is quiet with a dry sense of humor. We actually did not see him very often. I remember him being at the “how to run a floating hotel” presentation, the technical Q&A with the Captain and chief engineer, and at the “You Are Norwegian Now” farewell. 

11 minutes ago, snorklinbarb said:

Re:  Getaway

Mario will not be back Apr. 7.  Goran Rorbek will still be GM.

Correct. After I posted that comment, Goran happened to mention that Mario had extended his vacation and would be back April 19. 

On 2/7/2024 at 3:37 PM, cruiservictor said:

Just a couple of changes for the 2/6 sailing. 
 

Mario Markovic went home on vacation and will be back on April 7. 
 

Goran Rorbek steps up as GM. 
Davor Pikic is back from vacation as F&B Director. 

One additional change to the Getaway officers today in St. Thomas. Beverage Manager Eleanore went home on vacation and Dindo Ramos, who had been on the Jade, walked down the pier and boarded the Getaway to take over as Beverage Manager. 

On 2/8/2024 at 4:09 PM, JIMESOPUS said:

Jade as of 2/7/2024

Thanks for posting this. I remember Jeffrey when he was a cruise staff member on the Breakaway. Great to see he has made it all the way to CD. 

On 1/29/2024 at 4:40 PM, cruiservictor said:

Norwegian Getaway - cruise of 1/27/24

 

Captain - Luigi De Angelis

Chief Engineer - Oeystein Undrum

Staff Captain - Luksa Stanisic

General Manager - Mario Markovic

Assistant GM - Jose Omier

Food and Beverage Director - Goran Rorbek

Cruise Director - Paquito Fuchs

Guest Service Manager - Ray-An Juan

Executive Housekeeper - Eduardo Thyne

Restaurant Manager - Chandra Muttan

Executive Chef - Alok Kumar

Beverage Manager - Eleanore Rueda

Cruise Next Manager - Rajko Irving

Internet Cafe Manager - Alejandra Monterroso

Shore Excursion Manager - Alain Duenas

Haven Concierge - Alex Nikolic

 

 

Just a couple of changes for the 2/6 sailing. 
 

Mario Markovic went home on vacation and will be back on April 7. 
 

Goran Rorbek steps up as GM. 
Davor Pikic is back from vacation as F&B Director. 

10 hours ago, UKstages said:

 

i was on the 1/27 sailing as well. this data was true for that sailing, but mario started extended leave today, 2/6, at the conclusion of the 1/27 sailing. i do not know who has replaced him or if it will be just on an interim basis.

 

one thing is for certain, however: it's a very sad day for fans of nintendo video games.

 

the getaway will no longer have mario and luigi at the helm!

 

You know, the Captain made several references to no longer having Luigi and Mario onboard. But not having children and not being young any more, I had no idea what he was referring to. Thanks for clearing that up. 
 

We are also on the 2/6 sailing. I will post the officer updates soon. 
 

Mario will be back on 4/7, he said. We said farewell to him yesterday. 
 

Norwegian Getaway - cruise of 1/27/24

Captain - Luigi De Angelis

Chief Engineer - Oeystein Undrum

Staff Captain - Luksa Stanisic

General Manager - Mario Markovic

Assistant GM - Jose Omier

Food and Beverage Director - Goran Rorbek

Cruise Director - Paquito Fuchs

Guest Service Manager - Ray-An Juan

Executive Housekeeper - Eduardo Thyne

Restaurant Manager - Chandra Muttan

Executive Chef - Alok Kumar

Beverage Manager - Eleanore Rueda

Cruise Next Manager - Rajko Irving

Internet Cafe Manager - Alejandra Monterroso

Shore Excursion Manager - Alain Duenas

Haven Concierge - Alex Nikolic

Thanks for posting this. We board on the 27th for back to back Caribbean cruises so, even though you are (hopefully) going to Bermuda, any information you can provide will be appreciated. Bon voyage. 

6 hours ago, dexddd said:

Marella Discovery. Was that an old RCCL ship?

Good eye. She’s the former Splendour of the Seas. 

Just south of pier 88 at 1:30AM. Picture courtesy of portnywebcam.com. 
 

The MSC Meraviglia is docking at Heritage Wharf in the Dockyard right now at 1PM Bermuda time. So they made it, albeit a bit late.  

7 hours ago, mking8288 said:

 

 

Is that the famous @mking8288 with Alvin?

If possible, could you post a picture of the card they gave you at the Meet and Greet with the names of the Hotel Department officers?  Thanks. 

I know Jake’s last name is Laflin, because we just finished 2 cruises on the Joy with him. (By the way, he may be the best CD we have ever had.)

What is Jack’s last name?

11 minutes ago, fastpitchdad said:

Does anyone know where Cruise Director Silas is? 

My understanding is that he is no longer with the company. Was one of the best. 

If they gave you a card at the Meet and Greet with the names of the officers on it, would you be able to post a picture of it?  Thanks. 

8 minutes ago, Meachjg1963 said:

Our new itinerary has us arriving in Bermuda on Tuesday (a day earlier than expected) early afternoon and leaving on Weds at 5pm, 2 days early. Beyond that we don’t know if we will slowly cruise back to NYC or race back to spend a couple of days in the harbor. All depends on Tammy’s track I imagine and those pesky fuel costs.

Thank you. As I said, I look forward to reading your reports. And if you can get a picture or 2 of the screen that shows the senior officers, that would be great. It is on deck 6 forward, just to the left of the staircase. 

Look forward to reading your reports. What is your new itinerary?