Wonderful
Norwegian Jade Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean
7 Night Greek Isles (Venice Roundtrip)
Sail date: May 10, 2014
Ship: Norwegian Jade
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 5072
Traveled as: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 10 years ago
Review summary
It was a truly wonderful experience - I was impressed most by Corfu and Katakalon (Olympia) and very disappointed with Santorini, it was not what we had seen in teh pictures, but an experience none the less.
Staff were wonderful an accomodating - the cruise director has a personality to match the ship, and a sense of humour to go along with it... who said Canadians had stiff upper lip type personalities? :)
I only encountered 1 unpleasant experience in the Spa and that put us off a bit, as I expected much better. There was one redeeming factor why we kept going back and her name is Sophie Gill, she is one of the staff in Mandera Spa, and she was the reason why my daughter and I returned. I found it a bit pricey, but it was a cruise so you pay for convenience. If you watch the nightly cruise news delivered to your room, there are some very good daily specials that are available at the spa.
The other shocker - 6 bottles of 1 liter water - $25.00 USD, and soft drinks (soda only) was $ 55.00 USD for the week, but no once consumes that much soft drinks.
A word to travelers from the North America - DO NOT OVER PACK - and no need to bring your best clothes - this is a very casual laid back ship and there were two events that required a bit less casual dressing.
Otherwise a wonderful experience.
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Ship tip
For breakfast go to the Grand Pacific dining room - it is relaxed and service is a la carte. Alizar and Grand Pacific for dinner.