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Norwegian Jade Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Review: 1
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Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Norwegian Jade

7 Night Caribbean: Harvest Caye Cozumel & Roatan (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 31, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Jade

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11048

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

It was amazing, entertaining, and definitely worth it! The only thing I have to say that could be improved is the maximum amount of kids allowed in the kids’ club, which was only 42. The food is ALWAYS good and is of great variety, and I’m a foodie!! My balcony suite was worth it! The Open bar was also worth it and convenient! I loved getting off the ship everyday to somewhere new!! Take this much-deserved cruise with family!!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was well-organized and fast.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The food OMG!!! Was amazing, especially Cagney’s so make reservations early!!!! Like DAY of!!! Buffets always had grilled burgers and hot dogs everyday, which my son actually took advantage of EVERYDAY! The bbq chicken was what I looked fwd to. I had a pina colada everyday, but wished I would’ve taken advantage of the Riesling at dinner more than once!! Shame on me!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
I would’ve loved to listen to a comedy show, but everything else was good: the poolside line dancing and singing, all-white party, fitness center had a great view. Spa seemed to expensive, though.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Karaoke was great. My daughter loved the teen club, and my son enjoyed the kids’ club. The magic show was awesome!

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
My son loved it!! Just wished they didn’t have to turn kids away, or that we had to stand in line for at least an hour prior in order to ensure a spot for him.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone was great and seemed to love their jobs!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
They were always cleaning it!!!

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
The size was fine, as well as the cleanliness. But, the bed was hard as heck!!!

Ship tip

Sign up early for reservations for Cagney’s. Skip La Cucina, though. Have a partner to stand in line for your child to be one of the 42 kids allowed in the kids’ club. Download the app.

Ports of call

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5
Def do a Mayan Ruins tour with water and comfy shoes, bug spray, shades and a a hat.

Harvest Caye, Belize

4 out of 5
Gorgeous beach, but didn’t do an excursion.

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5
Beautiful, but didn’t do excursion bc we wanted to take a local tour ($75 and pay no more than that!) sample the local food which was so good that the locals ate there!!

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
Shop around before buying the first thing. Liquor was the cheapest there. We walked to the closest grocery store and sampled authentic guacamole!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Super easy with face recognition!!
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