Cabin Review

My accommodation was in 13180 (deck 13) in a mid-ships mini-suite, of 207 sq ft. This cabin and many other grades are long and fairly narrow. Alternatively these cabins are configured with the bed by the balcony doors, others have the sofa next to the doors. The balcony was small (32 sq ft, 8ft x 4ft). In fact it was just big enough for two upright chairs and a tiny table. If you were tall your knees might even touch the glass railing.Having such a small balcony is quite odd, considering how long this grade of cabin is. A few extra feet could have easily taken from my cabin footage and added to the balcony.The majority of Getaway’s balcony cabins are only 27-35 sq ft. Even the top grades of stateroom generally have moderate sized balconies, when compared to other ships serving the mass-market. This seems to be is a major design error by NCL.On a positive note, my cabin was very attractive, functional with relaxing décor. There were US and European power sockets, but no UK variety. The bathroom was one of the biggest I’ve ever had and much bigger than those in the lower grades of cabin. The sink was a double-sized ‘trough’ with two mixer-taps at each end; ideal for couples who want to simultaneously clean their teeth. The shower was a large glass cubicle with big shower head and additional body-jets. There were shampoo and shower gel dispenser inside the shower cubicle, just to remind you that this was a mass-market ship.The cabin had a coffee maker, always popular with Brits, which is very rare on American ships destined to operate in US waters.The wardrobe had sliding doors which I always find annoying. I though the wardrobe space was quite minimal, especially for a woman like my wife who enjoys dressing up. However it was probably adequate for Caribbean attire on a Freestyle ship.The safe was in the wardrobe. I was impressed that it had an internal light when you opened the door, but it automatically went out too quickly. However the safe was a little small if you like to put things like cameras in it.There was additional storage inside the rectangular dressing-table stool, so almost ‘hidden’ cupboards and under the bed settee.The cabin door had little red and green indicator lights above it, in the corridor. Two switches inside the cabin allowed you to request “make up my room” or “do not disturb”. Gone are the cardboard door hangers.