Getaway Western Caribbean 9/9/2018

[graphicguy]

Will do.

I’m enjoying your review. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!

 

My pleasure. I'm enjoying it, too!

[graphicguy]

Forgot an initial point I thought might be of use. Mentioned earlier that I had 250 minutes of internet as a "perk". I upgraded it to "UNLIMITED STREAMING" for an additional $125 and used my OBC for the upgrade.

 

While not 100+ MBPS that I get at home, the internet speeds did indeed allow me to stream without buffering. And, posting was not an issue, either....even small video clips.

 

While it varied, the couple of times I checked with "speedtest", I was getting right around 5 MBPS download and 3 MBPS uploads.

 

Pretty darned good while at sea.

 

The only major deviation was the last day of the cruise when everyone was onboard and while sailing back, we were still pretty far from any land. Speeds dropped.

 

Overall, I was quite pleased with the Getaway's internet speed.

[trician24]

Thanks so much for your review. We go on the Getaway in Nov. and are staying in the Haven also. Reviews like yours help with the wait and countdown!

 

After reading your review I think we may do Margaritaville for lunch on the 1st day. Looks like you enjoyed yourself!

[graphicguy]

Thanks so much for your review. We go on the Getaway in Nov. and are staying in the Haven also. Reviews like yours help with the wait and countdown!

 

After reading your review I think we may do Margaritaville for lunch on the 1st day. Looks like you enjoyed yourself!

Thanks....it was great fun!

[graphicguy]

Ocean 678 (or, the heart of the ship on decks 678).....

 

IMG_0693 by D J, on Flickr

 

O'Sheehans.....drinks and food 24/7...

 

IMG_0691 by D J, on Flickr

 

One of the many things I enjoy on NCL over most other cruise lines is their openess to the outside areas. There are other cruise lines that try to divert you inward (looking at you RCCL). What's the point of cruising if that's the objective? You can find 100s of hotels that will give you that experience.

 

On the Getaway, you can get drinks, you can dine, there are places just to sit and read, or just watch the ship sail through the water.....

 

IMG_0684 by D J, on Flickr

[graphicguy]

More outdoor bars....

 

IMG_0707 2 by D J, on Flickr

[graphicguy]

More O'Sheehans.....probably spent more time there than I should have. But, when some of the parties on board finished up, well after the Haven bar was closed, a nightcap and some wings always seemed to fit the bill....

 

IMG_0895 by D J, on Flickr

 

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IMG_0897 by D J, on Flickr

 

IMG_0898 by D J, on Flickr

[kltcruiser01]

Ocean 678 (or, the heart of the ship on decks 678).....

 

IMG_0693 by D J, on Flickr

 

O'Sheehans.....drinks and food 24/7...

 

IMG_0691 by D J, on Flickr

 

One of the many things I enjoy on NCL over most other cruise lines is their openess to the outside areas. There are other cruise lines that try to divert you inward (looking at you RCCL). What's the point of cruising if that's the objective? You can find 100s of hotels that will give you that experience.

 

On the Getaway, you can get drinks, you can dine, there are places just to sit and read, or just watch the ship sail through the water.....

 

IMG_0684 by D J, on Flickr

 

We will be on the Getaway in a few weeks. Which bar area is pictured above with the high top tables? Thanks for the info!!

[graphicguy]

We will be on the Getaway in a few weeks. Which bar area is pictured above with the high top tables? Thanks for the info!!

That’s the SUNSET bar. You’re going to have a great time!

[kayjaypea42]

So awesome!! Did you happen to notice the outdoor seating by Moderno? Are they any tables that accommodate 3 outside?

[graphicguy]

So awesome!! Did you happen to notice the outdoor seating by Moderno? Are they any tables that accommodate 3 outside?

Yes...you can dine outside at Moderno. I would imagine they would just seat you at a table that seats 4.

[cincicruisers]

Enjoying your review, thanks for sharing with us.

[graphicguy]

Enjoying your review, thanks for sharing with us.

Thank you!

 

Sorting pictures. I have much more coming!

[Starry Eyes]

OP....did Anoop say how long he would be on Getaway? He is one of the best as you mentioned. Would love to see him in November

 

 

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He is on Getaway for another 4 weeks.

Next assignment will be Pearl.

[nigeldcat]

Thanks for the review. I'll be in the Haven in two weeks and will definitely keep an eye out for Miraslov and Anoop. This will be my first time in the Haven and looking forward to it.

[graphicguy]

Thanks for the review. I'll be in the Haven in two weeks and will definitely keep an eye out for Miraslov and Anoop. This will be my first time in the Haven and looking forward to it.

Both will be quite easy to find. You're going to love it!

 

More shots from cruising around the ship...self explanatory....

 

IMG_0804 by D J, on Flickr

 

IMG_0894 by D J, on Flickr

 

IMG_0892 by D J, on Flickr

 

Mentioned how disappointed I was in this place.....

 

IMG_0893 by D J, on Flickr

 

It used to be so very good. Now, it needs some management attention and quickly!

[graphicguy]

IIRC (correct me if I'm wrong), this was inside BLISS...

 

IMG_0891 by D J, on Flickr

 

Casino.....lost $200 here the first night playing 3 card poker. They have a cash Texas Hold'em Game every night. Get there early because it is popular. Picked up $430 at Hold'em by the end of the week. So, felt pretty good about that.....

 

IMG_0890 by D J, on Flickr

 

Different colors on the chandelier at OCEAN 678....

 

IMG_0889 by D J, on Flickr

[graphicguy]

Inside of TASTE MDR....

 

IMG_0859 by D J, on Flickr

 

Inside of SAVOR MDR....

 

IMG_0855 by D J, on Flickr

 

IMG_0854 by D J, on Flickr

 

Passed here several times. The pastries looked wonderful, but never tried any. I had plenty to choose from elsewhere...

 

IMG_0810 by D J, on Flickr

[graphicguy]

I believe the Getaway is 5 years old. I know the Breakaway was launched about the same time, too.

 

One thing I've always loved about NCL, they keep their ships impeccably clean and up-to-date. 5 years isn't a long time for a cruise ship, but given it's out to sea 52 weeks/year (or thereabouts), I didn't find anything broken, dirty, anything less than spotless. Impressive!

[graphicguy]

Throughout the cruise, they had demonstrations in the Atrium. This one was for Watermelon carving....

 

IMG_0744 by D J, on Flickr

 

IMG_0748 by D J, on Flickr

[graphicguy]

I just took a quick peak into the Box Office on the first full day of the cruise and saw what looked like Bingo......maybe!

 

What's interesting is the set on stage, which is the set for Million Dollar Quartet. I'll have more on that later on.

 

IMG_0899 by D J, on Flickr

 

Excellent duo that played at different times.....

 

IMG_0809 by D J, on Flickr

 

Great Jazz in Fat Cats every night....

 

IMG_0843 by D J, on Flickr

[graphicguy]

As a Platinum Latitudes member for the first time, NCL offered a behind the scenes tour as a "perk"....

 

Our tour guide (wish I could remember her name, as she was a delight)....

 

IMG_0739 by D J, on Flickr

 

We weren't allowed to take pictures of some of the common areas for security reasons, but we did get to tour other areas which they let us snap away......

 

Laundry room, where they had these very large washers and driers. They even had some automatic towel and sheet folders. Could use that at home....

 

IMG_0734 by D J, on Flickr

 

Crew gets 3 uniforms. They are laundered by the laundry staff on certain days. If you miss your day, you do your own laundry. Same is true of personal items.

[graphicguy]

Cold provision storage.....

 

IMG_0735 by D J, on Flickr

 

Main kitchen for the MDRs and Room Service....

 

IMG_0742 by D J, on Flickr

 

What's not known, is every restaurant outside of the MDRs have their own galley. In short, Haven has their own galley, Specialty Restaurants have their own galley, etc. They all prepare their own menus. Haven meals and room service is prepared in the Haven restaurant, for example.

[graphicguy]

An example of what MDR food has to look like when it leaves the MDR galley to be served....

 

IMG_0738 by D J, on Flickr

 

Meals being prepared.....

 

IMG_0740 by D J, on Flickr

 

Something I found interesting, the galley makes as much as they can from scratch. For example, salad dressing....all made from scratch every day in the galley.

[graphicguy]

Illusionarium...while not quite behind the scenes (wouldn't allow pictures back stage as it showed costumes and how they make them....I guess they don't want their ideas stolen), an empty set. More on the actual Cirque Show Steam late in the review....

 

IMG_0732 by D J, on Flickr

 

IMG_0730 by D J, on Flickr

 

IMG_0731 by D J, on Flickr