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Norwegian Jade Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

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Reviews: 4
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Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Norwegian Jade

7 Night Greek Isles (Athens Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 18, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Jade

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10642

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Besides a couple of disappointments at the restaurants, the cruise was very relaxing and enjoyable. The employees on board were always friendly and had smiles on their faces no matter what kind of day they were having. It is because of them that our stay on board is memorable.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
a bit of a disorganized hot mess, putting it mildly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
We were extremely disappointed in the food and restaurants on board. The buffets didn't have a wide variety of items. Although i really liked the set up with the different stations. The speciality restaurants were way below par, except for Cagney's and La Cucina which were outstanding as usual. Moderno - Brazilian Resto was so bad, the buffet part had maybe 2 things on it, with the rest of the areas empty! The waiters were absolutely rude. We got one piece of meat after being there for 1 1/2 hours, we finally decided to leave and a few other tables did as well. LeBistro, the duck my husband ordered was so dry and overcooked that if he would have thrown it at the window it would have broken. When we complained, they said to us oh yes we have been having problems with our ducks.....so then take them off your menu. But they were very understanding and my husband ordered something else. We went to Teppanyaki, the food was good, but not our kind of atmosphere unfortunately.

Moderno Churrascaria

1 out of 5

This restaurant was super disappointing on the Jade. Hopefully they only had a bad night when we were there, but we will definitely think twice about eating there

The Pit Stop

5 out of 5

Love this outdoor bar. If you are a smoker, there is a smoking section located here. Bar staff is TOP!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We spent most of our time in the pool area, hot tubs. Everything was very clean and well taken care of. Employees were always helpful and extremely kind.

Casino

4 out of 5

Clean and well maintained. Once the waiters knew you they would follow you all over LOL

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Bands and DJ were good. Music was always good.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All the ships personnel work very hard everyday. As usual we had a few favorites LOL

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ships layout was easy to manouver and since i get easily lost LMAO it was fine for me. Common areas were always being cleaned as were the toilets.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was very nice. Our room steward went above and beyond for us.

Ports of call

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

5 out of 5
We stayed overnight the day before our cruise. We walked around the area and it is super cute.

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

5 out of 5
I liked this port, but i hated the people walking up to me every few seconds trying to sell me perfume the minute we stepped out of the port. The bazaar there is really nice and prices were better than in Instanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

5 out of 5

Mykonos, Greece

5 out of 5
This is our second time here and i really enjoy just wandering the streets. It is such a pretty island and scenery is stunning

Rhodes, Greece

5 out of 5
I think this was my favorite port of the entire trip. Beautiful architecture, people are super friendly actually a very relaxing port.

Santorini, Greece

5 out of 5
The views are breathtaking. Architecture and art are something not to miss. Just a shame that the tourists seem to throw their garbage wherever except into a pail.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Super easy, flawless

Traveler Photos

White Party Our favorite place to drink in the afternoon.  Best waiters and bartenders-
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3 Comments

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

cruising2004    1 year ago

Great detailed review! Glad you enjoyed and thank you for sharing your experience.

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