Semi-Live Getaway 2.0 Jan 16 - Feb 1, 2023 NY - So. Caribbean ... 12 nights ( is it Live, Semi-Live or Limited ?? )

[mking8288]

There were more cars parked at Pier 90 this morning than now, maybe some from last Getaway sailing left their vehicles next Pier ? 

 

Nothing going on yet up on the bridge's port side console. Zoomed in at 5x from Deck 12 Fwd. Horns been sounded ...

 

Next stop, San Juan, PR at 1,400 nm

 

 

 

using Pixel 7 Pro for these shots. 

 

Update  4 pm and thrusters on, sideways & now backing out ... let's rock and roll. 

Edited January 20, 2023 by mking8288

[PistolPete13]

They’re on the move. 
 

Hey @mking8288, stand somewhere on the starboard side as you go under the VZ bridge and smile, I may be able to get you in a photo.  

Edited January 20, 2023 by PistolPete13

[mking8288]

Just imagine ... enjoy these images

 

 

 

[mking8288]

Lady Liberty

 

[mking8288]

Signed up for Dine w Officers. No BTS tour yet, wine tasting is offered. 

 

Dear GM comments - drop box at Guest Services

 

Splash Academy is open, Deck 12 Fwd

Edited January 20, 2023 by mking8288

[Mlake09]

25 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

Signed up for Dine w Officers. No BTS tour yet, wine tasting is offered. 

 

Dear GM comments - drop box at Guest Services

 

Splash Academy is open, Deck 12 Fwd

Hope you have a great first night and smooth seas! Is the dinner with the officers in the MDR or in a specialty? 

[JIMESOPUS]

1 hour ago, mking8288 said:

Signed up for Dine w Officers. No BTS tour yet, wine tasting is offered. 

 

Dear GM comments - drop box at Guest Services

 

 

 

I was wondering why Metin Camurlu  was smiling all the time, he was going on vacation. Wonder how many more of his team left today.

Edited January 20, 2023 by JIMESOPUS

[PistolPete13]

Photos of the (late) Getaway leaving NY Harbor tonight.  Some on the top deck at the front of the ship was waving in my direction!  LOL

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

10 hours ago, mking8288 said:

Clearing the boarding area, checking everyone's key card in the Platinum area.

 

 

Can non-Platinum family members join Platinum family members in the waiting area and board together?

 

[mking8288]

Good morning 🌞 all.  Here's an important written notice from the Captain last night, left on the bed along with FS Daily. Hmmm, what can I say.

 

It's a good thing we are just going to wing it on these scheduled visits to the islands.

 

And, wow, getting back 1 hour to see San Juan, losing an hour at sea 🫢🤔😳🙄 

 

 

 

[mking8288]

Back online this morning, waited till after midnight and upgraded to basic unlimited WiFi, $30 x 11 days at $330, less $145 trade-up credit for $185 in costs. OBC will reduce the net cost further and keep DW happy, and we'll share our usage. Plus, still have 300 minutes on the 2nd FAS package to use. 

 

Phone & Messenger app functions still offered at $9.95 per device ... did it once before, not reliable. No Deal.

[mking8288]

Last night, dinner at Savor - line was long but able to get seated with our 5:30  reservation. Packed with people outside waiting & the bar was busy. 

 

Service was good, typical and took 2 hours, would've missed a 7 pm show unless we skipped dessert and ran out of there. Portions were petite, as expected and food temperature, just warm. Dining room was packed full and tables slow in getting turnaround. It's a different experience unlike last year.

 

[mking8288]

MDR menu from Day 1. 

 

We're tired & went to sleep much earlier than usual. Going to MDR breakfast shortly.

 

Seas have been calm, large wavelets at 2 to 3 ft. only. 

 

WiFi isn't slow this morning, much faster than all previous times on NCL, usable thus far ... what a surprise. Tested on my Google Pixel 7 Pro 

 

 

 

Edited January 21, 2023 by mking8288

[mking8288]

Platinum / Sapphire vouchers or coupons ... 

 

Coffee in the stateroom - yes, it's stored on the top shelf. Just ask ... 

 

[mking8288]

Speedtest results - slow on the Galaxy S22+ like before. Pixel 7 Pro has the advantage for sure 

 

 

 

I will answer (more, other, new) questions asked later.  

 

M&G this morning at 11 and also see if we can do a Slot Pull afterward. 

Edited January 21, 2023 by mking8288

[Turtles06]

51 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

Here's an important written notice from the Captain last night, left on the bed along with FS Daily.

 

Well, there's your long-awaited answer to the DR.  🙂 

 

Sorry you're losing St. Lucia...

 

Have a great time wherever you are, and thanks again for sharing your trip!

[disfan13]

Good morning. Also on this sailing.  Check in was a breeze. we dined at Le Bistro last night and the service was great. Lunch in the main dining room Was pretty good. We waited and had champagne until it opened. 
 

having breakfast now in Savor and the service is terrible. So far almost an hour and no main course yet.  Took at least 20 minutes to get tea. The crew are all lovely but truly overworked. I’m wondering if there are new contacts here. Many walking around not really knowing what’s going on. 
 

At the end of the day, we’re on vacation so it’s all good. See you at 10:45 as long as we get breakfast by then lol. 

[mking8288]

Tony, lol 😆 where are you ...Other folks still coming in at 9:55 am for breakfast. 

 

4 of us are still sitting in Savor by the entrance as well.  Crews looked busy & disorganized, indifferent and hardly anyone smiling at all. A very subtle & different feel than a year ago on the Getaway.

 

 

[disfan13]

6 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

Tony, lol 😆 where are you ...Other folks still coming in at 9:55 am for breakfast. 

 

4 of us are still sitting in Savor by the entrance as well.  Crews looked busy & disorganized, indifferent and hardly anyone smiling at all. A very subtle & different feel than a year ago on the Getaway.

 

 

We are the two bald guys sitting right behind the wall near the wines. 
 

it took 66 minutes to get breakfast 

[disfan13]

By the way I was in Taste lol. 

[mking8288]

Suffice to say, MDR breakfast was at a busy,  leisurely pace this morning. Not impressed with the look & feel, and we are easy going. Services not as attentive as they always been, till this cruise.

 

Menu & food pix

 

 

 

[mking8288]

Shanghai Noodles on Deck 7 AFT and

 

Cagney's set up for our M&G. 

Edited January 21, 2023 by mking8288

[Aldeya]

20 hours ago, mking8288 said:

 

 

Sapphire/Platinum vouchers & perks, 4 cartons of 500 mg / 16.9 oz Flow water. 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for great review! Very helpful planning our next Getaway cruise.

 

Just curious.. As Platinum we get 1 carton of water each (2 total).

I assume as a Sapphire you got 2 cartons, and the second person in a cabin got 1 for Platinum. Where is an additional carton coming from? :)

 

[www3traveler]

Yesterday was a major change over in staff including the General Manager.  Always takes staff a day or two to re-adjust to being on ship again especially if this is a first contract ever or the first contract on a different ship.

[KinLINY]

It appears that way. Made my dinner reservations for my first cruise, Getaway May 20th, and I saw that charge on the menu.