REVIEW TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN GETAWAY

Table Of Content

• Best transatlantic cruises for 2024 and 2025, plus tips and what to expect
• Transatlantic Crossing
• Transatlantic Cruises
• Photo Gallery for Norwegian Cruise Line Transatlantic Cruises
• Does you Cruise Ship have laundry?
• Which side of the ship is best for a transatlantic crossing?
• Summary of WIFI on Norwegian Getaway

I don’t always out my gym wear on my cruise packing lists especially on shorter length cruises (i.e. anything between 3 to 5 days) but on a transatlantic cruise I think it is a good idea. You will be spending around 2 weeks on your cruise so you will likely want to do some exercise while onboard. Typically transatlantic cruises will have few stops given the vast ocean you are crossing. But some will stop at the Atlantic Portuguese island of the Azores in Ponta Delgada or Funchal Madeira. However this does mean that you will be spending most of your time aboard which obviously affects your packing list greatly. Celebrity Cruises' Spain, Portugal and Bermuda transatlantic sailing from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale offers 13 nights aboard its newest ship, Celebrity Ascent.

Best transatlantic cruises for 2024 and 2025, plus tips and what to expect

Consequently, there were many, many solos on board and even though all the cabins were occupied I believe the overall number of passengers was significantly lower than the maximum/average. You can read my complete review for more info on the restaurants and all the dishes I tried. As part of the Free at Sea promotion I had two specialty dinners included and opted for Ocean Blue (Seafood) and Cagney’s (Steakhouse). Unfortunately, Norwegian Cruise Lines has made a change and now only provides cleaning once a day. Consequently, room attendants are assigned to more cabins and aren’t around as much.

Transatlantic Crossing

The only “lectures” I noted were basically sales presentation (e.g. for watches, art, future cruises, spa services…). This is usual on mainstream lines that make a large percentage of their profit with selling add-ons but I did expect more non-sales talks. The Ropes Course and Water Slides are definite draws (if you are a bit more daring than me). The Thermal Spa is supposed to be very nice but does come at an extra cost (I missed the Solarium as offered by Royal Caribbean).

Transatlantic Cruises

Due to its “eternal spring” the island is especially known for its plants and botanical gardens. As I have often mentioned before, I am not the biggest fan of organized tours and prefer doing my own thing. However, when I researched the island of Sao Miguel, I soon had to accept that public transport on the island is sparse. Even though I managed to find a dry spot but staring out at the rain isn’t that much fun so I returned to the ship pretty early on.

You should keep your cruise card with you at all time as this acts as identification on board the ship and also as your payment method. I recommend packing at least 2 swimsuits with you so you can wear one and dry one. For a full guide on packing your embarkation day bag check out this post. Remember to consider the destination and length of your post cruise trip.

The solution is to book a 2023 transatlantic cruise with Norwegian. For some, the allure of cruising stems from exploring diverse ports, each day of their trip offering a new destination. Others relish the journey itself, savoring the ship's luxuries and facilities. Consider a Transatlantic cruise, where you'll have plenty of time to relax onboard and enjoy some port days.

When you book with one of our partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees as required by the U.S. For daytimes on a transatlantic cruise you can wear whatever you feel comfortable in. It is worth having one outfit that can deal with slightly cooler weather even in summer it can get quite breezy on a transtlantic cruise in the middle of the ocean.

Which side of the ship is best for a transatlantic crossing?

The only noise I did hear was either from the hallway or when doors were opened or closed. As you can see on the picture above this stateroom had a connecting door to the next cabin. I travel with little luggage but even if you had more clothes along you wouldn’t have a problem to put them away. When I first walked in I wasn’t so sure as it looked kind of bare but it grew on me and I was very happy with my choice. While this made the process very painless, it seems that some non-EU passengers ran into problems on their way back home because they did not have a passport stamp/no way to show how they ever entered the EU.

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To save some money, I did not access those minutes at all until day 3 and bought the Unlimited WIFI only for the remaining ten days. Unlimited WIFI had a cost of 29.90 (so 299 USD for the ten days) but I got a credit of USD 145 for the 300 minutes included with Free at Sea so out-of-pocket cost was USD 159. I haven’t been in a pool on a cruise yet but this definitely wouldn’t have been the ship to start on.

An unfortunate waste of space to me, probably a great source of fun and entertainment for others. But on Norwegian Getaway it was just very noticeable – I don’t remember ever being bothered by cigarette smoke on another ship. Not sure if they have better ventilation, do not allow smoking, or if I was just more sensitive this time around. Between these two restaurants you will find the Mixx Bar, a good place to get a pre-dinner cocktail.

Over the last couple of years I have seen/used the websites and apps of several cruise lines and unfortunately NCL’s was probably the worst. While it is a little bit of a walk (maybe 20 minutes) I do appreciate that no shuttle or tour is necessary to start exploring. This was my second visit to the Portugese island of Madeira and I again loved it.

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Not only is the price all-inclusive, but the 728-passenger ship will visit 11 ports in five countries. You'll experience Livorno; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Marseille; Valencia, Barcelona (overnight), Palma de Mallorca, Malaga and Cadiz, Spain; and Lisbon and Madeira. Then, you'll cross the Atlantic and spend an overnight in Hamilton, Bermuda before disembarking in Fort Lauderdale.

With few ports and not a lot of ships around you could dance naked in front of the window and noone would see (I didn’t though). A Transatlantic cruise is a once in a lifetime experience on the Norwegian Epic. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean is a centuries old tradition, and now its your chance to share this amazing perspective. Norwegian Epic was just voted "Best Cruise Ship" by Travel Weekly Magazine. Offering world-class dining, entertainment, and a new wave of accommodations.

With no land in sight for roughly a week, you can enjoy the ship's amenities without feeling rushed. Some travelers love booking a cruise so they can experience a different port every day of their vacation. Other travelers like to book a cruise to enjoy time on the ship and experience a cruise line's amenities.

Great natural light and it makes it easy to “climb” into the window for a cozy view of the ocean. Deck 5 was also convenient when leaving the ship in ports and when returning there was no need to wait for a crowded elevator when everyone wanted one after the tours. The aft location was very convenient as I was close to stairs and elevators. And as I was so far aft, the restaurants were close – always a plus.