Or a show in the first-of-a-kind Illusionarium, where the magic tricks are of far higher quality than the chicken dinner. And booked seats for the West End musical Legally Blonde in the 800-seat Getaway Theatre. If I had been organised, I could have made reservations at all the extra-fee restaurants online before boarding. For those who want to take casual to the extreme, a huge variety of freshly cooked options is laid out in the light and airy Garden Café or in the darker confines of O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill. Like several venues, Ocean Blue has tables outside on The Waterfront – a broad, sweeping promenade deck.
There’s the Shanghai Noodle Bar, a French bistro, the Italian La Cucina, and cooking as entertainment in the high-energy Teppanyaki restaurant – all of them available individually and as part of a discounted package.įor those who really want to push the boat out there is Ocean Blue, by US celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian, where top-of-the-range cover price is $49 a head. Local colour: Cool murals make for a fabulous Getaway Just time for a glance up to see the water slides and ropes course on the upper decks before passing through the efficient security and check-in. Getaway takes Norwegian’s brand of relaxed, Freestyle Cruising up a notch with spectacular entertainment and more restaurants than most High Streets.Ī first glimpse, at the furthest terminal on Miami’s Dodge Island, shows not only its massive size but also its affinity to Florida, with a painting by David Lebo Le Batard of a mermaid holding the sun covering the hull. On and off the ship, passengers are in for a lively time. The largest vessel sailing year-round from Miami, Getaway takes 4,000 passengers a week on an unchanging itinerary (if it’s Wednesday, it must be St Thomas), balancing three days at sea with three in port. What better – warmer and sunnier – choice than the Caribbean? And is it possible to make the journey in a more appropriate way than on the cruise ship Norwegian Getaway? Let the buyer beware.It’s the time of year to make a getaway to the sun. Room service is available 24 hours a day.Īnd while the options are many and varied, the consideration of what can I eat that’s plagued dieters for years has eased considerably on ships like Getaway.īut then, if you absolutely, positively need a sweet fix, Carlos Bake Shop is the place to visit. NCL isn’t exactly typical – it has close to 30 places in which passengers can dine – but menus are available for those who keep their eyes on calories in practically every venue.Ĭelebrity chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian showcases seafood on the Norwegian Getaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, Ocean Blue on The Waterfront and The Raw Bar.Ĭomplimentary dining is available at Courtyard Grill, Flamingo Bar & Grill, Garden Café (the Lido buffet is one of the most complete I’ve ever seen,) the popular hamburger place O’Sheehan’s, Sabrett Hot Dog Cart, Spice H20 and more. Entrees sans sauces, fish and low-calorie vegetarian dishes and a “spa” menu of healthy, well-prepared and attractive menus. The funny thing is, at the same time as I went through these life changes, cruise lines began adding “lighter” menu items. Instead I head to the gym for appropriate exercise and try to climb stairs to the extent I am able. I can walk a flight or two, but that’s it.
I developed a bad back and have had two surgeries in the last four years. When I’d be asked “Don’t you automatically gain weight on ships,” I’d say “no” and tell them my up and down story. And I sailed a lot, but I never seemed to gain weight on ships, I (moderately) watched what I ate, but I took the stairs and walked the deck and it seemed to work well for me. Back in the day, in the 80s, 90s – up until about five years ago – I made my way from deck to deck on cruise ships by taking the stairs.
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