I mentioned that I had directed my "client" (read: husband) to the NCL website the other day so he can get a feel for our onboard itinerary. But I didn't mention just how surprised I, myself was. I've already mentioned every specialty dining venue and show I've booked, so those were already fairly concrete in my mind, but I just hadn't realized how much more there is on Getaway!
So far I've wracked up another 8 eating venues I MUST try out. (For you, my dear reader and Norwegian fan, only for you!) At least two bars/lounges that are MUST dos (we're not huge drinkers) and at least four more entertainment options! And let's not forget the spa and casino for me and the barber shop and fitness center for Ray!
Notice that I used the words "must do"? Well, that's because there are some things I know we're just not gonna get to! Hell, it's a dang good thing we have 10 days to do all of the "musts" already on the list, otherwise we'd be running around the ship from dusk till dawn just trying to fit it all in! (Check that. With all the food venues, we wouldn't be runnin anywhere, we'd be rollin!)
Remember, it's been a good DECADE since our last cruise, and ships have surely changed since then. On our last cruise there was no such thing as "Freestyle" dining. You had two time options for a sit-down dinner and there was the buffet, café or room service. That's it. There were production shows, but things like Illusionarium or Legally Blonde, the Musical?! Gimme a break! Not 10 years ago, my friends. At least not the cruise lines I had sailed on!
So I'll just keep my list in my little notebook and refer to it with Ray each day and report back to you as we go along. I con only hope to share these experiences with you through this blog and hope you enjoy it enough to share with your friends.
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