Norwegian Getaway: Sanitation Record & Health Report
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.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Breakaway | Norwegian | 99 | Apr 26, 2026 |
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Score History
Inspection History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Norwegian Getaway.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026
How Does This Compare?
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.
Environmental Rating: C+
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record β no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
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
★★★★☆ 3.5Based on 2,027 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
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
| 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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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 "π’ Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.
The Norwegian Getaway was last inspected by the CDC on May 8, 2026.