A Pretty Good Cruise/NCL/Carribean
Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern
9 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: February 01, 2008
Ship: Norwegian Jewel
Cabin type: Balcony
Traveled as: Family (young children)
Reviewed: 14 years ago
Review summary
I only had two major issues with the cruise. Don't lose your pool towel that they give you or you are charged $25.00 (A towel does not cost $25.00!!) if someone takes it on you. And I spilled wine on my photo I purchased for $15.00 and they would only replace it for another $15.00. Really, how much does it cost to print a photo. I spent over $5,000.00 for this cruise and they pretty much nickel and dime you on everything. Oh and gratuity is NOT optional. It is included on EVERY bill. I'm all for tipping but is that really needed. They also don't warn you of the $10.00 a day per person "Service Charge" (Which is gratuity for servers and housekeeping) on your credit card unitil the end of the trip. I feel I should be allowed to select the amount. For the amount of money I spent, they could have been more accomidating in regards to the two above issues.Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Entertainment
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ports of call
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Pros: Mama Mias Restaurant/The size of the State Rooms!/Pool!/Freestyle Dining
Cons: The Island of Samana
Recommends Norwegian Jewel? Yes!
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