Very enjoyable trip. Few children and young families likely due to 11 days on board.

Item: Norwegian Jade
Rating: 4.4
Author: kirkpati

Norwegian Jade Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

kirkpati

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

Verified Review

11 Night Southern Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 07, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Jade

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9010

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

Weather was perfect so that helped make it a great experience. Met a bunch of very nice people. Much older group of passengers than previously experienced. Moving around the ship could be slow as a result. Ship was full which made it necessary to get up early to grab deck space especially on sea days. Stop in St Croix was cancelled which was unfortunate-no explanation given but it was done weeks in advance-no refunds either.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

typical kind of boarding chaos but not too long.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Unusual that the Irish Pub - O"Sheehans has no Irish beers????

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Pools were good. Fitness center was well equipped and clean

Entertainment

5 out of 5

High energy shows and very talented performers.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Only one somewhat rude interaction but not serious.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

well maintained common areas. Kind of an odd layout-took many days to get comfortable moving around the ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Very clean. Somewhat small for a balcony room-not as nice as on the Breakaway.

Ship tip

Suggest making reservations for dinner in the main rooms especially as a couple.

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Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

5 out of 5

Plenty to do if you stay before or after.

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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Fun and clean shopping area.

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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5

Tons of shops. Should have done tour here.

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Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5

did the semi-submersible and the distillery tour. Very fun and relaxing. Distinctive downtown area.

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Oranjestad, Aruba

4 out of 5

Very clean downtown area.

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George Town, Grand Cayman

4 out of 5

Nice to walk around.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

typical. expedited ICE makes it better than it used to be.

11 Comments

byhisgrace 8 months ago

Great review

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javawoody 8 months ago

Appreciate the review

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Gwbigdog 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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bubbles60 8 months ago

We enjoyed our cruise on the Jade several years ago.

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SEASTHEDAY525 8 months ago

Glad you liked your trip very much appreciated your review of the jade I am going on her in May

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NavasotaCruiser 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience with us. Interesting on the Irish beer...

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AuntPinkie 8 months ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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natelorip 8 months ago

Glad you had a great time. Can't wait for our turn on the Jade. Thanks for sharing.

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Ruby13 8 months ago

Nice itinerary.. thank you for sharing

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HeavySeas 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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karlgrgurich 8 months ago

Wonderful

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