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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 39

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Norwegian Jewel

7 Night Western Caribbean (Houston Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 14, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 4551

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Coming from the new Houston Bayport Port we were a little skeptical on how this would work, but the port terminal was only 30 minutes and 32 miles from downtown Houston. Not bad. The cruise however was outstanding because they had the best activity director (Jamie) we have seen on 9 cruises. There was something for all age groups to do all day. The water slides for the kids, the dancing for the adults, and some of the best shows we've seen. If you like piano bars, here you go; Lisa York can play and sing until you get ready to retire for the night. Have you ever seen a pool band play for 1 1/2 hour without a break. Slick. We also had some concerns about the 'specialty restaurants' taking over the food quality in the 'included' meals. This was the first cruise we've been on where they didn't sacrifice the food quality in the normal restaurants. If you should go on a NCL Jewel cruise, you will never forget the laughs you get when you see 'Washie-Washie at the entrance of the buffet line. Hysterical.  As far as service goes, we never felt like we were ever slighted. NCL ROCKS..    

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5
More like fantastic

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Jamie the entertainment director and Lisa York @ the piano.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

You will like the fact the Jewel staff doesn't hound you for pictures like other cruise lines.

Ports of call

Houston, Texas

5 out of 5
A no brainer for a Houstonian with the port in your back yard. No air fare costs.

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
Swim with the dolphins; a lifetime memory

Belize City, Belize

1 out of 5
The town is full of themselves and you have to ferry in from 5 miles out.

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5
Roatan has some beautiful, friendly people. Take a island tour in a private car and get a true feel of the island. The souvenirs when you get away from the cruise line owned shops is at least 1/2 price.
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1 Comment

glomarrone    9 years ago

I like a cruise where you are not pounced on to take your photo.  The photographer on the Amsterdam was very laid back.  If you want the photo she is there if not, no problem.  I hope that Birdie is on our next Amsterdam cruise.  We purchased all of our candid shots because of her attitude. 

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