Indian Ocean Islands

Item: Norwegian Jade
Rating: 3.7
Author: kgkate

Norwegian Jade Cruise Review to Other (Asia/Africa/Middle East)

kgkate

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

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19 Night South Africa Seychelles & Mauritius (Dubai To Cape Town)

Sail date: December 02, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Jade

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 8604

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

NCL staff prior to the cruise were terribly unhelpful and seemed unaware I was a paying customer deserving of courtesy and respect. The itinerary for the islands was excellent but the shore excursions were not well organized--it seemed like they had never done them before. The 3 South African ports prior to Cape Town were some place between wretched and so so. Food was mostly bland and boring. I bought extra specialty dinners so I could treat friends to my birthday dinner but was not allowed to use them for my friends. We ate in the "included" dining room instead. Bummer.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Food was generally bland and tasteless but looked pretty. Vegetarian options were extremely limited everywhere except buffets.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Fitness center and pools were adequate

Entertainment

3 out of 5

okay but not great

Children's Programs

no children

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Waiters were mostly excellent; room steward okay; guest services and shore excursions woefully understaffed. Technical Service a one woman show with limited hours.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

everything was clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

size was reasonable for one but not sure how 2 would have fared. would have been more comfortable with a chair vs a stool in the room; cleanliness okay

Ship tip

Don't let them book your air

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Ports of call

Dubai, U.A.E.

5 out of 5

Fujairah, U.A.E.

4 out of 5

Muscat, Oman

5 out of 5

Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

5 out of 5

La Digue, Seychelles

5 out of 5

Nosy Be, Madagascar

1 out of 5

Port Louis, Mauritius

4 out of 5

Pointe Des Galets, Reunion Island

4 out of 5

Richards Bay, South Africa

1 out of 5

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

3 out of 5

Mossel Bay, South Africa

4 out of 5

Cape Town, South Africa

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

slow and disorganized

5 Comments

javawoody 1 year ago

Appreciate your review

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Oops sorry 😞 thanks

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Fascinating itinerary. Sorry for your disappointments. But happy you still managed to enjoy your adventure.

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CruzeFan 1 year ago

That’s an incredible itineraries. Glad you had an almost four-star experience. That’s about the best you can do these days on cruises.

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Dumfy75 1 year ago

Thanks for your review. Itinerary looks great! They do state that any speciality meals you purchase can’t be transferred to anyone else, unfortunately

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