Clovis,CA review of West Mediterranean

Item: Norwegian Jade
Rating: 4
Author: rich1sepe

Norwegian Jade Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

rich1sepe

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

11 Night Western Mediterranean (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 22, 2014

Ship: Norwegian Jade

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 10611

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 10 years ago

Review summary

We stayed in Rome the night before our cruise and took train from Termini station to Civitavecchia port where we met the Norwegian Jade. The train cost is about 6 euros. The ship was large but was easy to get around and to locate different places of interest. We signed up and took a shore excursion thru the ship at most ports. The stop in Livorno,Italy- we took the tour to Florence & Pisa that included a meal. This was fun and it was a four course meal. Next stop was in Monte Carlo,Monaco and took tour to see Nice,Eze and Monte Carlo. Very good tour and the cities were clean and everything expensive. People watching in Monte Carlo is the thing to do at the sidewalk cafes. Next stop was in Toulon, France and we just walked the city, no tour taken. Next port was in Barcelona, Spain and took the Barcelona and Montserral tour. This tour was very good and worth the money. Next port was Valencia, Spain and took the Sagunto and StJoseph caves. This was an ok tour but not enough time to explore. Next port was to Palma de Majorca,Spain. Didn't take a tour and just walked the city on our own. Walked up the aprox. 500 steps to the Belliver Castle which has a great view of the city. Only walk if your health is good. Next port was at Cagliari, Italy. Took the Nora-A walk thru Ancient Times. You will see some old Roman remains which are very interesting. Also on the drive, you will see some pink flamingos. Next stop was in Palermo,Sicily Italy. Took the Agrigento Temple Valley tour. Tour drive takes about 2 1/2 hrs. You will see Greek temples and ruins built 510BC. These were very impressive. Next stop was at Naples, Italy. Took the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii tour. The Amalfi coast was amazing. The bus driver earns his pay on driving this coast road. The view is breathtaking. The stop in Pompeii is outstanding but lots of people. Wish we had more time in Pompeii. The port stops made on this cruise were excellent. Enjoyed this cruise. Food was pretty good. We only ate at the places that were included with the cost of the trip. You can upgrade your food choose at an additional cost. We also stayed on deck 10 in an inside cabin which was ok with us as we were not in the cabin unless we were sleeping. The only thing a didn't like was that they didnt have self service laundry. They have a special, which cost about $25.00 for a bag full of laundry. That's not very special to me.Otherwise,I would recommend this cruise. Happy sailing.