Cape Town is great, ship and cruise itinerary a little lacking

Norwegian Jade Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 81

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5
Norwegian Jade

12 Night South Africa & Namibia (Cape Town Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 14, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Jade

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 8604

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Cape Town the best by far, cruise itinerary lacking. Significant gastro / food poisoning illness on board, which NCL tried to cover up

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very quick, on board by 11:30am

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Garden cafe offerings a little repetitive, but ok. Jasmine ok once or twice but again a little predictable. Of the 4 speciality restaurants, Cagneys clearly the best, Moderno close behind, Teppanyaki fun, La Cucina slightly disappointing

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
Lacking throughout, you are limited particularly on at sea days. Trivia, putting, bean bag, hoopla comp fun once or twice but appear everyday with little variation.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Not bad, but NCL cancellation main show with no explanation.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Functional, but seemed to be going through the motions a little.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Fine, but you will get a little confused by layout at times

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Fine, reasonably midship and reasonably quiet

Ship tip

Book excursions early

Ports of call

Mossel Bay, South Africa

4 out of 5
Close to town, early walk to the Point, Lighthouse and St Blaizes.

Richards Bay, South Africa

1 out of 5
Shocking port, try to get a trip planned!!!

Cape Town, South Africa

5 out of 5
Superb, stay a while pre/post cruise

Walvis Bay, Namibia

3 out of 5
Small, can get the free shuttle to Mall and Waterfront.

Luderitz, Namibia

3 out of 5
Do the Ghost Town trip

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

2 out of 5
Do an excursion as nothing there

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Ok
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4 Comments

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Fascinating itinerary. Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your some of the cruise. Sorry the food was lacking.

WhippetMum    1 year ago

Thanks for your detailed review.

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