LarryLaffer

We are first time cruiser and going on Getaway in July. The cruise is ending a 3 week holiday, so the amount of luggage is fair-sized. We have booked a family balcony, but after viewing the stateroom pictures, we have some problems seeing where to place the luggage.

Some write under the bed, but will that take normal sized suitcases? Any other good places to pile luggage?

We are going in July, but happy with the change. This is 'Mother nature' according to NCL:

While rebuilding efforts from the 2017 hurricane season are in full swing in the Eastern Caribbean, we continue to evaluate our itineraries to ensure we provide our guests the best possible cruise vacation. Based on recent evaluation of ports of call in the region, it is necessary to adjust the current 7-Day Eastern Caribbean itinerary to offer the vacation experiences we seek to provide. Therefore, your 7-Day Eastern Caribbean cruise on board Norwegian Getaway has been modified to a 7-Day Western Caribbean cruise.

Your new Western Caribbean itinerary features an additional day in port and includes a day at Harvest Caye, The Caribbean's premier resort-style destination. PLUS, we've added an onboard credit for you to enjoy on your cruise! If you are currently booked in an Inside, Oceanview, Balcony or Mini-Suite a $25 per stateroom onboard credit will be applied to your onboard account. If you are currently booked in a Haven/Suite (categories beginning with S or H) you will receive a $50 per stateroom onboard credit. Onboard credits can be used on any expenditure on the ship excluding service charges. Please see your new itinerary highlights below:

- Roatán, Honduras

Located off the coast of Honduras, Roatán is the largest of the country's Bay Islands. Relax on magnificent beaches, discover natural wonders on a horseback ride through tropical forests or snorkel shallow reefs teeming with marine life.

- Costa Maya, Mexico

Surrounded by dense jungle and turquoise waters, this relaxing coastal paradise in the Yucatan is home to the Meso-American Reef, the second-largest reef in the world. Dive past sea turtles and tropical fish in areas once known only to local fishermen or off-road through the Mayan jungle on an ATV.

- Cozumel, Mexico

Beautiful and largely unspoiled, the island of Cozumel off the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula is known for its fantastic fishing, snorkeling and diving opportunities, but it's also rich in Mayan and Mexican culture. Travel to the town of Tulum, and visit one of the most famous Mayan ruins or explore an underground river under a canopy of stalactites at the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve.

- Harvest Caye, Belize

Voted Best New Cruise Port in 2017 by Porthole Magazine, Harvest Caye in Southern Belize is the Caribbean's premier island destination. Immerse yourself in Belize's natural beauty and culture on an oasis featuring an expansive pool with a swim-up bar and exclusive seven-acre beach. Zipline across the island, kayak in a salt-water lagoon or snorkel the world's second-largest barrier reef. '