Norwegian Getaway Video Tour

We are back on the topic of Norwegian Getaway today, why? because I wanted to share this video with you all. Guest blogger, Scott, worked long and hard putting this video together so I thought it only right it should take centre stage in a blog post. The images used were taken by both Scott…

Norwegian Getaway Day 2 And The Illusionarium

My second day aboard Norwegian Getaway was a slightly more leisurely one. I had the majority of the day to do as I pleased and for me that meant more exploring and more food! 😉 My first stop was an area I can only describe as a second atrium and what an atrium it was!…

Norwegian Getaway Day 1

Norwegian Getaway, where do I even begin? She was incredible! Every inch of her was stylish, interesting and in some areas full of adrenalin. She had everything you could ever want from a cruise ship whether you were travelling with family, friends or even on your own. I was completely in awe of this vessel…

NCL Take Delivery Of Norwegian Getaway

Today during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of the 145,655 gross ton cruise ship Norwegian Getaway from MEYER WERFT after a building period of only 15 months. The ship, the second of two Breakaway Class ships, is being delivered just nine months after the launch of sister-ship Norwegian Breakaway. Following delivery…

Cruising Like A Norwegian

 Next in the spotlight it is Norwegian Getaway as she sails into Southampton on January 14th for her inaugural celebrations. I have been looking forward to the 2-night cruise on her since September and it’s almost here! Norwegian Getaway shall not only be the largest ship I will have sailed on but probably the most…

The Cruise Travelers Handbook

There was a book published recently titled ‘The Cruise Travelers Handbook’ and saying as we are close to Xmas I thought I would tell you a little more about it as it would make the ideal gift for the cruise-a-holic in your life. It’s not the usual cruise related book that’s full of the same…

Looking At The Evolution And Future Of Cruise

I was introduced to an article recently titled ‘The Evolution and Future of the Cruise Industry’ and it turned out to be a very interesting piece. The article opens by detailing information of ocean liners from days gone by and how cruising has evolved over the last 150 years. It then leads off into passenger…

Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders named Godmothers of Norwegian Getaway

Norwegian Cruise Line and the Miami Dolphins announced today that the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders will christen Miami’s ultimate ship, Norwegian Getaway, as the official Godmothers. The Christening Ceremony will take place on 7 February 2014 on board Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round in Miami. The line also announced a partnership with the…

Norwegian Getaway Will Showcase Her Latin Flare

Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship set to debut in January 2014, will feature several restaurants and bars that evoke the tropical feel of Miami and South Florida. The Tropicana Room, Flamingo Bar & Grill, Sunset Bar and Sugarcane Bar will be new and unique additions to the largest ship to homeport in Miami…

Cruise Ship Fun Facts Part 3

Her Majesty the Queen chartered Hebridean Princess for her own private holidays in 2006 and 2010. All ships within the Royal Caribbean International fleet have had names ending in “of the Seas” since 1991. The line’s first ship was Song of Norway and the first ship in the fleet to end in “of the Seas”…