Norwegian Getaway: Sanitation Record & Health Report

🟒 Smooth Sailing
92 Latest Score
95 Avg Score
β€” Outbreaks
May 8, 2026 Last Inspection
Cruise Line Norwegian
Year Built 2014 (refurb 2020)
Passengers 3,969
Gross Tonnage 145,655 GT
Length 325.6 m
Beam 39.7 m
Speed 11.3 knots
Draft 8.6 m
Ship Class Breakaway Class
Departs From Port Canaveral, Miami
Status Active
Crew 1,595
Decks 18
Builder Meyer Werft
IMO Number 9606924
Country of Registry The Bahamas
Last CDC inspection: May 8, 2026 · Data last verified: Nov 2, 2026

ShipTea Verdict

Norwegian Getaway shows up in our tracking with a Latest CDC Score of 92 β€” passing, sure, but a step down from the 98 it posted back on 2025-08-20. That trend line reads as declining, and against the fleet-wide average of 96.7 and median of 98 across all 162 ships we track, a 92 lands squarely in "fine, not flexing" territory. To be fair, this is a two-inspection sample size, so we're not talking about a ship in freefall β€” just one that traded a near-perfect score for a solidly average one, and the Getaway's own All-Time and 5-Year averages (both 95) suggest 98 might have been the outlier, not 92.

For a Breakaway-class ship that's been sailing since 2014 and got a refresh in 2020, this is a respectable showing. The 145,655-ton, 18-deck floating small city is still pulling nearly 4,000 passengers a sailing out of Port Canaveral and Miami, and inspectors haven't found anything that pushed her anywhere near the 86 failing line. We don't have current CDC outbreak data to weigh in on here β€” that feed is down on our end β€” so we're grading strictly on the inspection scores in front of us, and those scores say "clean-ish ship having a slightly less clean day," not "problem vessel."

Who it's for: passengers who want a mainstream, high-capacity ship with proven bones and don't lose sleep over a four-point score dip between inspections β€” the kind of traveler who reads "92" and books anyway because it's still comfortably above the failing line. Who should skip it: the CDC-score purists who only sail ships posting 97-plus, or anyone who wants to see three or more consecutive inspections before trusting a trend. With just two data points on record, the Getaway hasn't given us enough of a track record to call this anything more than a ship worth a second look next inspection cycle.

Norwegian Getaway at a Glance

Norwegian Getaway is a Breakaway-class ship in the Norwegian fleet, built in 2014 and refurbished in 2020. It carries 3,969 passengers and measures 145,655 gross tons. Norwegian Getaway has 49 sailings on the schedule through June 2027, mostly from Port Canaveral (31) and Miami (18), most often on 4-night voyages (trips run 2 to 9 nights). The next departure is November 2, 2026 from Port Canaveral.

We have 2 CDC inspections on record for Norwegian Getaway. The most recent results ran 98 (Aug 2025), 92 (May 2026), down 6 points across that span.

Breakaway-Class Sister Ships

Norwegian Getaway has 1 sister ship in the Breakaway class. Here is how its latest CDC score compares.

ShipLineLatest CDC scoreInspected
Norwegian Breakaway Norwegian 99 Apr 26, 2026

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Score History

95 All-Time Avg
95 5-Year Avg
98 Highest
92 Lowest
2 Total Inspections
↓ Declining Trend

Inspection History

Outbreak Timeline

No outbreaks on record for the Norwegian Getaway.

Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.

98ExcellentSafety Score
Inspection Health35%
100
Incident History25%
100
CDC Sanitation20%
98
Crime Rate10%
85
Major Investigations10%
100

Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026

How Does This Compare?

98 This Ship
98 Norwegian Fleet Avg
98 Industry Average

USCG Deficiency Records

No USCG deficiencies on record.

Marine Casualties & Investigations

No marine casualties or investigations on record.

Crime Rate Context

Norwegian Crime Rate

Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Norwegian has a crime rate roughly in line with the industry average. This score applies to all ships in the fleet. Crime Score: 85/100.

How is the Maritime Safety Score calculated?

C+68/100Room to ImproveGreen Score

Environmental Rating: C+

Room to Improve

Score Breakdown

EU Emissions (MRV)40%
N/A
Environmental Advocacy (FOE)35%
20
Compliance (PSIX)25%
N/A

Friends of the Earth Report Card

FOverall
CSewage
FAir
FWater
ATransparency

USCG Environmental Compliance

✓ Clean environmental compliance record β€” no MARPOL deficiencies on file.

71/100Fair PassageCrew Treatment

Crew Treatment: Fair Passage

This score reflects how Norwegian treats its crew β€” based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Norwegian fleet share this line-level rating.

Glassdoor Employee Rating

★★★★☆ 3.5

Based on 2,027 employee reviews

61% recommend to a friend

Score Breakdown

Glassdoor Reviews (40%)
63
Flag State Quality (20%)
100
Crew Safety Compliance (20%)
N/A
Editorial Assessment (20%)
55

Flag State Quality

Norwegian Getaway is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state β€” the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100

Upcoming Sailings

Next Sailing
4 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA
Nov 2, 2026 · 4 nights
Voyage Departs Duration
4 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Nov 2 4N
5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Nov 6 5N
5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Nov 11 5N
7 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Nov 16 7N
7 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA Nov 23 7N

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How This Ship Compares

+0 vs Norwegian Fleet
-1.5 vs Industry Average
#11 of 13 Fleet Rank
#125 of 162 Industry Rank

Should You Book?

Good For You If...

  • You want a ship with a passing CDC score (92/100)

Proceed With Caution If...

  • Scores have been trending downward recently

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latest CDC sanitation score for the Norwegian Getaway is 92/100 as of May 8, 2026.

No, the Norwegian Getaway has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.

No, the Norwegian Getaway has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.

Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Norwegian Getaway has a ShipTea rating of "🟒 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.

The Norwegian Getaway was last inspected by the CDC on May 8, 2026.