My husband, Rick, and I are headed to Miami today to attend the Norwegian Getaway christening and media preview cruise. We’re super excited because this is our first experience with Norwegian Cruise Line and their newest ship has some AMAZING features. Oh, and Pitbull is headlining the event … I can’t wait to share it all with you!! Be sure to follow our adventures on Twitter with hashtag #UltimateGetaway.
Norwegian Getaway is Miamiรขโฌโขs ultimate ship and embodies the essence of her tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miamiรขโฌโขs own David รขโฌลLEBOรขโฌย Le Batard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves.
Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMYรยฎรย Experience at Sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museumรยฎรย along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musicalรย LEGALLY BLONDE;รย hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon.รย To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the shipรขโฌโขs outdoor club, Spice H20.
Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway dazzles guests with the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more, and enhances guestsรขโฌโข connection with the ocean.รย Norwegian Getaway also features Miamiรขโฌโขs coolest place to chill out รขโฌโ the shipรขโฌโขs SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, featuring Art Deco-style dรยฉcor, reminiscent of Miami Beachรขโฌโขs famous Ocean Drive.
Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 28 incredible dining options, including Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarianรขโฌโขs three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the Waterfront and The Raw Bar. Buddy Valastro, star of the popular TLC series รขโฌลCake Bossรขโฌย also has an outpost of his famous Carloรขโฌโขs Bakery onboard, serving up delicious treats like cannolis, lobster tails and specialty cakes.
For families, Nickelodeonรยฎ, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites. Norwegian Getaway also includes an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kidsรขโฌโข Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom.
The three-story Sports Complex features the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests can confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship.รย A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition.รย A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.
Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.
