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Norwegian Jade Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 45

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Norwegian Jade

7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 11, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Jade

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4552

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

I'm not a fan of cruises and here's why. Once I spend 4k on a vacation, I expect everything to be included. There were about 11 restaurants on this ship of which FOUR were included in the price! Come on guys! My first round of drinks, (a total of 3) came out to $36. Highway robbery. Our stop in Belize was not a stop in Belize, it was a stop on a island run by NCL where we spent even MORE money with NCL instead of giving the locals of the island some business. The ONLY reason I did not object to the $400 gratuity at the end was because my children, ages 3 and 8 thoroughly enjoyed the kids club. The counselors did an excellent job of caring for them and I did not want to jip them of a tip for their hard work. Also my room attendant was excellent and attentive of which I personally gave her an additional tip. We will not be cruising with Norwegian again!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
EXCELLENT JOB! IMPRESSED! ENJOYED THE CIRCUS SHOW AT THE END! COUNSELORS WERE OUTSTANDING!!! THEY, AND THEY ALONE, DESERVE EVERY BIT OF THE $14 PER DAY, PER PERSON, GRATUITY FOR MY CHILDREN!!!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

3 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5
Locals took great care of us! Beautiful beach!

Harvest Caye, Belize

1 out of 5
Would've preferred giving business to locals and NOT to NCL AGAIN!!!
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