NCL Getaway 10/10/2015

[Nhcris]

We had a terrific cruise on the Getaway last week, and I am going to do my best to share the highlights with you guys. I didn't take notes so it's all off the cuff & t will likely take me a couple of days to finish up.

We flew out of Worcester, Mass on JetBlue because it has one of the only non-stops to Fort Lauderdale AND parking is only $7 a day vs $29 a day at Boston. It is the silliest little airport with one flight a day to FLL and one to Orlando. That is it!! They have a shop run by one guy & it serves as a shop, restaurant & bar. He microwaves pizza or sandwiches (blech) and serves Skunky beer - HHH. This gives you an idea of how busy this airport is.



It was a bumpy ride, but we got in on time and our bags came right off. But our damn driver was late! I can't recommend Go Shuttle unfortunately.. They left a message on our home phone instead of our cell which further compounded the issue. But the driver was competent and after an hour or so we arrived at the Marriott Biscayne Bay in Miami. We had booked it on points, so splurged for a $30 upgrade for a view and as it turned out we were on the same floor as our friends from Michigan!


We had a nice view of the ships that would be leaving Friday evening, but were looking forward to waking up to the sight of our own ship!

We normally go to EPCOT Food & Wine Festival every year with these friends that we met nearly 20 years ago when we were all members of Disney Vacation Club. We decided to switch it up and take a cruise this year instead. They arrived in Miami before noon, and by the time we arrived they had been playing and drinking in South Beach all day and were more than a little tipsy! The party was in full swing :grouphug:

[SoCalRob]

Loving it so far!!! Great view!!!

[zeus]

The Marriott Biscayne Bay is where we have stayed prior to cruises. Can't beat that view.

What is this about taking a couple of days to finish? Get your ass in gear and get 'er done. :laugh: Alright, I will be patient and wait. I know it is going to be a good one. op2:

[chrissyDee]

Sorry my darling Zeus, but today turned out to be Wine Club delivery day! My attention has been momentarily diverted


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[Nhcris]

Grrr, thought I fixed my tapatalk ID but I guess not. If anyone is wondering, ChrissyDee is nhcris (AKA Palazzo Whore - HHH)

[chrissyDee]

So we headed over to Bayside to meet our pals and after a million hugs and screams, we settled on Bubba Gumps as a good spot for loud hungry drunk people.
Food & service were both mediocre but we had a rowdy blast! I would not have wanted to be seated near us though - HHH


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[chrissyDee]

After dinner we headed back to the Marriott and sat outside just talking and catching up. Meanwhile, my friends Carol and Scott who I travel with regularly, had arrived in Fort Lauderdale and were spending the night there. Scott (a.k.a. Lammie) had booked their hotel and ignored all of my recommendations. They were near the beach, but Carol said that I would have run screaming down the beach if I had seen that hotel- HHH.

We turned in fairly early and I woke up before dawn to this beautiful sight.
The Getaway was turning around in the basin. The excitement was mounting!



After sunrise, she looked even prettier. We headed over to the port by taxi at about 1045. We zipped through security & check in and settled in to wait for boarding.


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[sassycat]

You are a great reporter!! I love it!

[Laurie]

I agree with @zeus hurry up!! HHH Great start!

[chrissyDee]

Sorry spent the morning in the dentist chair getting a temporary crown today. Now I will try to remember all of the wonderful things about the cruise as opposed to the evil of the dentist.

So I think it was about noon when they let us on board might've been a little earlier than that though. We headed straight to O'Sheehans pub for lunch because everybody knows the first thing you do when you get on a cruise ship is eat and drink. I ordered a strong bow cider and the meatloaf. I decided I prefer angry orchard and will stay away from strong bow in the future.

We hung out there until they announce that rooms are ready a little after one. we had booked a state room with a large balcony on deck nine next to our buddies from Michigan. I chose deck nine for its convenience to the casino and the pub.






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