We have added a profile of Norwegian
Getaway to Beyondships.
Norwegian Getaway is Norwegian Cruise
Line's latest ship. Like her sister ship, Norwegian Breakaway, she
is a very big ship - - 146,000 gross tons. However, more
importantly, she is part of the new breed of cruise ships.
Traditionally, an evening on a cruise ship revolved around dinner in
the main dining room and a show in the ship's theater. The new breed
give guests several quality alternatives, not only in where and when
to eat but also a variety of entertainment options. As a result, the
guests have much more freedom to decide how to spend their evenings
than before.
Physically, Getaway is very similar to
Breakaway. Indeed, the only structural difference I noticed was that
the courtyard in the Haven area does not have a retractable roof like
it does on the Breakaway. However, there have been several changes
in the line-up of public rooms. Chief among these is the
Illusionarium, a dinner theater where guests are awed by a series of
magicians and mentalists whose appearances are connected by a
light-hearted storyline. There is also the Grammy Experience, where
Grammy-nominated artists give live performances.
Most of the differences between
Breakaway and Getaway relate to the fact that Breakaway is intended
to reflect her homeport of New York City while Getaway is designed to
capture the spirit of Miami. Getaway has a Latin theme that appears
in menu items, drinks and in the entertainment. Indeed, Getaway's
version of the Burn the Floor dance show is set in Old San Juan.
This does not mean that Getaway will
only appeal to people with a Latin background. For the most part,
Getaway offers the Norwegian cruise experience. It has the signature
dining venues, Le Bistro, Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina Italian
restaurant, and Ocean Blue seafood restaurant. Freestyle Cruising is
still the name of the game. It just has a Latin overlay to it.
Consequently, Getaway will appeal to all Norwegian fans.
Like Breakaway, Getaway was built by
Meyer Werft. Once again, the German shipyard has delivered a quality
product.
The profile page for Norwegian Getaway
is at http://beyondships.com/NorwegianGetaway.html
. Our photo tour of the interior, public areas and accommodations
on Getaway starts at
http://beyondships.com/NorwegianGetaway-Tour-1.html
In addition, the profile includes
menus from Getaway's restaurants.
http://www.beyondships2.com/norwegian-getaway-menus.html
There are copies of her deck plans.
http://www.beyondships2.com/norwegian-getaway-deck-plans.html
And a selection of Freestyle Dalies (daily programs) and other
information distributed onboard Getaway.
http://www.beyondships2.com/norwegian-getaway-daily-programs.html
Next week, we get an inside look at
Getaway from her captain and other people connected with the ship.
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