Pretty good trip on a somewhat older vessel

Item: Norwegian Jade
Rating: 3.4
Author: DavidKBernstein

Norwegian Jade Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

DavidKBernstein

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 2

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5

7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 13, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Jade

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8034

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

Not impressed an older ship which isn't ergonomically suited to the modern traveler. Very hard to get timely service at the bars near the pool, etc. due to the volume of people.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The buffets were a little monotonous in terms of the selection

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Cramped, bathroom (toilet area was very cramped), toilets were backing up for dozens of rooms at a time. There was no desk so it was very inconvenient for someone who needs to work on vacation. There were virtually no power outlets near the bed so bring an extension cord and surge protector if you want to have charged devices. Wifi was awful, partiularly the two device per stateroom limit even for someone like me who paid for the highest level of access.

Ship tip

Get travel insurance and don't use the medical services. We got $18,000 of medical fees which we had to pay in full before disembarking and are now trying to be reimbursed. Also, register for excursions and dining as early as possible.

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