Not Excellent

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Norwegian Jewel

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 03, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9053

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The ship and staff were nice and polite and welcoming. The food was just ok. Not many selections to choose from for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The sit-down breakfasts did not have much to choose from and was not very warm. Dinner was the same every night with a few changes to the menu and not very much food. The Garden Café was the same every morning noon and night. The soft serve Chocolate ice cream was on the fritz the first 4-5 days. Activities, excursions and specialty restaurants were very expensive. It was a lot cheaper to find a tour guide at the port. Night life was extremely fun and the bands were great. Wouldn't do the Mexico trip again but would do the Caribbean or Bahamas again.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was always clean. Always had ice and clean towels.

Ship tip

Could never find a table to sit at for breakfast.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

3 out of 5
Locals wouldn't leave us alone. Couldn't enjoy shopping due to they were all over us.

Mazatlan, Mexico

5 out of 5
Got a 4 hour tour from a local man in a suburban. Excellent tour guide.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

3 out of 5
Horse ride was expensive and disappointing. Horses were old and slow. Took us through a dangerous river and the horses were slipping.
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3 Comments

annietownsend    8 years ago

We love Le Bistro (French), Cagney's (Steak house) and Teppanyaki. You can't go wrong with any of these.

peter000    8 years ago

The Brazilian steakhouse and Cagney's steak house.

trigger1048    8 years ago

Taking our first Norwegian cruise. (on the Jewel) Not really sure about the "free style" dining. any suggestions? Will get 2 meals at specialty restaurants. any suggestions?

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