Northeast Cruise Guide: Norwegian Getaway Charter Brings Ship to New York in January 2014

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Norwegian Getaway Charter Brings Ship to New York in January 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Getaway - Comes to New York in January 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line has announce Inaugural changes for the maiden voyage of the Norwegian Getaway. The new sister ship to the Norwegian Breakaway is currently under construction in Papenburg Germany. The Maiden Transatlantic voyage was to sail from Rotterdam directly to Miami. The Transatlantic crossing has now been modified to sail from Southampton to New York (where the cruise ends). After completing her voyage in January, the Norwegian Getaway has been chartered to provide accommodation for Super Bowl 48.

Her schedule is now as follows:

January 16, 2014 - Maiden Transatlantic Voyage from Rotterdam
January 29th -> Feb 5th Charter for the Superbowl.

February 1, 2014 - Cancelled Maiden Voyage from Miami.
February 8, 2014 - New Maiden Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Miami.

Norwegian Getaway

Being developed as “Miami’s ship,” Norwegian Getaway will embody the essence of her

tropical hometown with hull artwork by Miami’s own David “LEBO” LeBatard, which features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun above the waves. Featuring groundbreaking entertainment, the ship is the first to feature the GRAMMY®

Experience at sea, which will include artifacts chosen and curated by the GRAMMY Museum® along with live performances by past GRAMMY winners and nominees, among others. Another first of its kind at sea, The Illusionarium is an all-new dining and entertainment experience that will envelop guests in the fascinating world of magic, inviting them to experience the astonishing illusions of world-class magicians and supernatural special effects. In addition, Norwegian Getaway boasts sizzling Latin-inspired dance productions by Broadway sensation, Burn the Floor; performances of the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE; hilarious comedy headliners produced by Levity Entertainment Group; and the sing along fun of the dueling pianos of Howl at the Moon. To cap off a spectacular cruise experience, every sailing will feature

a dazzling fireworks show at sea, set to music, as part of a dance party in the ship’s outdoor club, Spice H20.

Similar to sister ship Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway will dazzle guests with

the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more and enhances guests’ connection with the ocean.

Foodies setting sail from Miami on Norwegian Getaway can feast in their choice of 26

incredible dining options, including one of Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey

Zakarian’s three dining concepts: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian; Ocean Blue on the

Waterfront and The Raw Bar.

For families, Nickelodeon®, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is on board and

includes a variety of exciting interactive experiences, along with the opportunity to meet

SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer and Diego, among other favorites.

Norwegian Getaway will offer the all-new “Name that Game,” an exciting combination of trivia, speed, skill and slime, where participants will hit the buzzer, race the clock and get extreme as they experience the best of Nickelodeon’s famous game shows live on one stage. Norwegian

Getaway will also include an all new pirate-themed Nickelodeon Kids’ Aqua Park where children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom. The three-story Sports Complex will feature the Aqua Park with five thrilling water slides, two swimming pools and one of the largest multi-level elevated ropes course that will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track.

For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship. A nine-hole miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.

Norwegian Getaway offers a variety of flexible accommodations ranging from Studio

staterooms specially designed for solo travelers, to balcony and family staterooms and opulent suites in The Haven, the ultimate in luxury accommodations.

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