Hectic itinerary but great

Item: Norwegian Jade
Rating: 3.9
Author: jrfinkle

Norwegian Jade Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

jrfinkle

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 43

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

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9 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 12, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Jade

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10602

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Weather was a challenge with cold temps and rain for the major ports. But the itinerary was excellent to see these places in one trip.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Easiest embark ever at Athens port

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Variety was medium. Food was good. Buffet was always very crowded and hard to find a seat.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Limited activities on board. Shows were ok. Not much in the way of music entertainment in the various bars. Much much in the way of various bars

Entertainment

3 out of 5

It was a small ship so entertainment was just ok.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

The staff was great. The reduced attention to the cabins was barely noticeable

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Bathroom was nice with the separated toilet. Shower was nice with a door rather than the annoying shower curtains that used to prevail.

Ports of call

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

4 out of 5

Ashdod, Israel

4 out of 5

Tel Aviv

4 out of 5

Limassol, Cyprus

4 out of 5

Rhodes, Greece

4 out of 5

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

5 out of 5

Istanbul, Turkey

3 out of 5

Patmos, Greece

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Easy

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