NCL Jewel out of Bayport Terminal Houston - Great Vacation

Item: Norwegian Jewel
Rating: 5
Author: cduffyiii

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Houston Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 14, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10578

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

This was a family vacation - Granddad, Grandma, 2 adult daughters and 4 year old granddaughter. The ship's personnel were universally outstanding, the food was great and the ship both beautiful and comfortable.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We ate in the Tsar's Palace main dining room for almost every meal. We never had a bad meal!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

My wife and I just like to sit by the pool and read. That's our idea of relaxing.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

No big "Broadway" produtions like on the very large cruise ships. Just small musical groups in the lounges. But we enjoyed their performances.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Our 4 year old granddaughter loved the children's activities and made new friends.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The staff went out of their way to be pleasant and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Built in 2005, the ship is still very comfortable and beautiful.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The largest and most comfortable bathroom of any cruise ship we've been on. The beds were comfortable. The cabin was large enough so we didn't feel confined.

Ship tip

The 2 person musical duo "Cover Story" was very entertaining. The female vocalist was very good; the male musician played both piano and guitar. They did popular songs. Our 4 year old granddaughter danced to every number, to the amusement of the audience.

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