Norwegian Cruise Line

When prospective cruise line passengers are comparing and contrasting different cruise itineraries, they may be hesitant to book a sailing with multiple sea days. Maybe they think they will be bored, that the ship will feel claustrophobic, or just that it's simply a waste of money because there won’t be enough to do. However, this trip with Norwegian Getaway has taught me many things, and one of them, is that days stuck at sea can be a good thing!

Good evening from the middle of the Caribbean Sea, aboard the Norwegian Getaway!

We spent our sixth, and final port day visiting Amber Cove, in the Dominican Republic. I have several interesting things to note about our journey to one of the Caribbean’s newest cruise destinations.

Cruising is one of the most unique vacation types one can choose to take. The aspect of boarding a floating vessel full of limitless entertainment, dining experiences, fun times, and gorgeous ocean views doesn’t even scrape the service of what a cruise vacation can be. Traveling via cruise ship means you only have to unpack once. This is something we have commented on at least once a day, and have said how we find it incredibly helpful.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s ‘freestyle’ approach to cruising means that guests are free to choose the exact cruise experience they desire. So far aboard the Norwegian Getaway, we have seen fellow passengers embracing this mindset as they take their vacations at their own pace. NCL’s branding empowers guests to take charge of the vacation they want, and customize their experience as they see fit.

Good evening from the Norwegian Getaway! Current location: somewhere in the middle of the Caribbean Sea.

I sit writing this next installment of the live blog at the Sunset Bar, it is relatively late at night, around midnight. There are a few passengers still wandering about the ship, but its pretty quiet, and this spot makes for a comfy spot to document our first full day at sea, and our third day aboard Norwegian Getaway.

Sleeping on a cruise ship is a unique experience. The ship gently rocks, and in combination from all the excitement from the day before, had me falling asleep quickly last night. The indoor stateroom beds aboard Norwegian Getaway are comfy, and the bedding feels luxurious, even in this, the most affordable room.

I am ecstatic to be writing this blog post from aboard the Norwegian Getaway! As I write this live blog, I am currently sitting in our surprisingly spacious indoor cabin, reflecting on all of the events and experiences of the past 14 hours.

Our morning began at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott at the Orlando International Airport, where we awoke and made our way down to the complimentary breakfast. After enjoying a light breakfast consisting of fruit, pastries, eggs, and coffee, we hopped in the car and began the drive to Port Canaveral.

Tomorrow I will journeying to Orlando, Florida where I will be waiting to board the Norwegian Getaway for the first time! This will be my first sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line and I am very excited to experience all the ship has to offer, as well as share my observations with all of you.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) currently has two iconic vessels within its Breakaway Class, the Norwegian Getaway and the Norwegian Breakaway. With the Norwegian Breakaway previously named ‘Best Cruise Ship for Families’ by USA Today, these impressive vessels offer many opportunities and experiences for guests to make the most out of their cruise vacation.