CFERNANDEZ22 #1 Posted March 18, 2014 We are planning our annual cruise for our anniversary and would like help in deciding between Carnival Breeze and Norwegian Getaway. We loved the Breeze last year and had a great cruise, we just are not sure if we should try something different or continue with The Breeze since it was such a great vacation. Any suggestions? Anyone try both? Sent from my iPad 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemansz20 #2 Posted March 18, 2014 I would definitely try something different. I mean I am going on the breeze now, but especially since the getaway is so new its a no brainer to see what new features are available. The breeze is new, but its always nice to try the motherload of a companies fleet. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFERNANDEZ22 #3 Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks :) it's true! Nice to try the newest! Sent from my iPhone using Forums 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustMeandTheSea #4 Posted March 18, 2014 I am also curious as I am looking at the Getaway for my next cruise 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k2excursion #5 Posted March 18, 2014 Having also been on the Breeze myself, I would absolutely do the Getaway. While the Breeze is certainly a nice ship, the Getaway looks spectacular!!! Much better entertainment, looks like a better waterpark. Some things would be different, but it would be nice to try something different. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pe4all #6 Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) I have been on the Breeze twice, and the Breakaway, sister ship to Getaway. We enjoyed many "new" things on Getaway - their ropes course with "the plank" was much better than Breeze, and their water slides (the plunge) were really fun also. Their shows were good - if you have seen the shows on Breeze, you probably won't go again. Howl at the Moon piano bar was a blast, as was their improv comedy club performers. Food was a nice change. (even if you don't pay for the specialty restaurants). We got Vibe passes - but we went at peak cruising time - don't know if you would need that or not. If you want a different experience, I would try the Getaway. Don't think you will be disappointed! (if you usually get a balcony - their "large balcony" cabins are great - really nice-sized balcony to enjoy!) Edited March 18, 2014 by pe4all 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgiagolfer #7 Posted March 18, 2014 One thing to consider is the Breeze does either a 6 night or 8 night cruise, while the Getaway is 7 nights. What is the price difference for a like cabin? Personally, having sailed the Breeze, I would choose the Getaway if those were my 2 choices. DW and I haven't sailed NCL yet, but we are looking at trying Getaway. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuffyKismet #8 Posted March 18, 2014 It also all depends on the ports of call that your are looking for (if that matters) and the $$ of the cruise as well, I did a Mock booking for a SPA room in September 2014, just like we are already booked for an 8 night/9 day on the Breeze for those dates.......I almost fell off my chair!! The Getaway was nearly 2X more for a 6 night/7day cruise then my Breeze 8night/9day. Plus the Ports of call did not interest me at all. But if you don't care about the ports of call or the amount of days or the $$Price tag then yes I would try something different too I guess. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityguy300 #9 Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Sailing both ships back-to-back in a couple of weeks. I'm sure the price gap between them is normally much higher, given that the Getaway is only a couple of months' old as of this writing, but when I booked last week the price of a balcony guarantee double on Getaway (7 day), after TA discount and OBCs, was only slightly more than the rack rate of an inside assigned single/double (no single supplement) on the Breeze (6 day). They were both good deals either way! Looking forward to trying both -- haven't sailed on Carnival in years (so obviously had to pick their newest ship :)), nor on such a brand new ship in NCL's case. Edited March 18, 2014 by cityguy300 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S.S.Oceanlover #10 Posted March 18, 2014 It also all depends on the ports of call that your are looking for (if that matters) and the $$ of the cruise as well, I did a Mock booking for a SPA room in September 2014, just like we are already booked for an 8 night/9 day on the Breeze for those dates.......I almost fell off my chair!! The Getaway was nearly 2X more for a 6 night/7day cruise then my Breeze 8night/9day. Plus the Ports of call did not interest me at all. But if you don't care about the ports of call or the amount of days or the $$Price tag then yes I would try something different too I guess. When were you looking at the prices? The pricing now is nowhere near double on NCL. On the spa balconys Carnivals price for the Breeze is $1224 and the NCL price on the Getaway is $959. For the spa suites the Breeze is $1899 and the Getaway is $2099. Also I don't see the Getaway doing and 6 night/7 day cruises this September. They are all 7 night/8 days so the Breeze has 1 extra day not 2. Ports of call are better on the Breeze. Bill 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzface #11 Posted March 18, 2014 We were just faced with this decision. We loved our 2 cruises on the NCL Epic, but decided on the Breeze for extra day and better ports. Price was comparable for both. I don't think you would have a bad cruise on either, but since you already did the Breeze, why not try the Getaway? You will love NCL's style. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilkiki2689 #12 Posted March 18, 2014 I say try something new and then the following year you can pick which was your favorite than help me next time I cruise lol! Sent from my iPhone using Forums 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gelo7 #13 Posted March 18, 2014 If I had already sailed the Breeze, I would give the Getaway a try. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILUVCRUIZN #14 Posted March 18, 2014 I love sailing on different ships so I would go for the Getaway!!!! You never know you may just fall in love with NCL!!! :) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldlewis45 #15 Posted March 18, 2014 It also all depends on the ports of call that your are looking for (if that matters) and the $$ of the cruise as well, I did a Mock booking for a SPA room in September 2014, just like we are already booked for an 8 night/9 day on the Breeze for those dates.......I almost fell off my chair!! The Getaway was nearly 2X more for a 6 night/7day cruise then my Breeze 8night/9day. Plus the Ports of call did not interest me at all. But if you don't care about the ports of call or the amount of days or the $$Price tag then yes I would try something different too I guess. The spa would be far better on the Getaway, though. I sailed on her sister ship, the Breakaway, and the spa was so much better than the spa on the Breeze. The one on the Breeze is nice, but it's cramped and limited compared to the facilities on the Breakaway/Getaway. And really, if price is an issue, just get a regular room and then buy a spa pass. On the Breakaway, it was $199 for myself. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retiring soon #16 Posted March 18, 2014 Hi all! I'm doing Breeze followed by Getaway in May & have done Breeze/Allure before & Breakaway so my choice would be Getaway. It's a new ship with a Miami vibe, great entertainment, fireworks one night & has a very high approval rating on CC 89% vs 72% for Breeze. You can't go wrong with either of them really & it depends on what you like eg ports, pool, activities etc. ~ Jo ~ :) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mosiegirl #17 Posted March 19, 2014 also depends on if you are 'foodies' or not? we've done both Carnival and NCL and personally the food is way better on Carnival.. better flavors, selection, etc.. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulege #18 Posted March 19, 2014 Getaway better entertainment by far. Breeze better food in MDR by far. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlaMommy75 #19 Posted March 19, 2014 Funny, I am also torn between these two ships as I begin to plan our next cruise (just got off the Dream last week and need another cruise to look forward to:) ) I would love to go on the Getaway(we loved the EPIC) but I am tired of the Eastern Caribbean ports. I really wish it would alternate itineraries each week and then I would be swayed to the Getaway. However, ports on the Breeze are way more desirable to us. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzin4our10th #20 Posted March 19, 2014 I too have been looking at doing something else, however I always base my cruise on the ports. My husband likes port intense cruises and we like to try new places. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFERNANDEZ22 #21 Posted March 21, 2014 Thank you everyone for the awesome recommendations. We have been pricing and comparing both ships all week and would like to have this vacation booked by Saturday. The Breeze has a 8 day itinerary that goes to ports we have never been such as Aruba, Dominican Republic and Curaco. I seem to be getting a better deal on the Getaway price wise. We try and travel with a balcony since we have a toddler and once he falls asleep we like to escape to the balcony. My biggest concern with the Getaway is their camp and kid activities. The Breeze was amazing for kids and their pool area was perfect. Sent from my iPad 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFERNANDEZ22 #22 Posted March 21, 2014 I say try something new and then the following year you can pick which was your favorite than help me next time I cruise lol! Sent from my iPhone using Forums That is very true Sent from my iPad 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFERNANDEZ22 #23 Posted March 21, 2014 also depends on if you are 'foodies' or not? we've done both Carnival and NCL and personally the food is way better on Carnival.. better flavors, selection, etc.. We enjoy the food part of a cruise very much. The food on Carnival was much better than any ship on RCL. Sent from my iPad 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFERNANDEZ22 #24 Posted March 21, 2014 Hi all! I'm doing Breeze followed by Getaway in May & have done Breeze/Allure before & Breakaway so my choice would be Getaway. It's a new ship with a Miami vibe, great entertainment, fireworks one night & has a very high approval rating on CC 89% vs 72% for Breeze. You can't go wrong with either of them really & it depends on what you like eg ports, pool, activities etc. ~ Jo ~ :) Thank you for the comment. I'm thinking we may try the Getaway. Sent from my iPad 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFERNANDEZ22 #25 Posted March 21, 2014 We liked carnival much more than RCL and we were not sure about enjoying the Breeze. Carnival Breeze 2013 Liberty of the Seas 2011 Liberty of the Seas 2009 Mariner of the Seas 2008 Mariner of the Seas 2008 Navigator of the Seas 2007 Sovereign of the Seas 2006 Majesty of the Seas 2006 Explorer of the Seas 2006 Explorer of the Seas 2005 Majesty of the Seas 2005 Carnival Triumph 2004 Carnival Ecstasy 1996 Carnival Holiday 1994 Sent from my iPad 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites