Panama Canal Cruise

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 53

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Norwegian Jewel

Sail date: February 14, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11110

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

I am not a big NCL fan, but on this cruise I have very little to complain about. The ship, room, and food were very good. The entertainment was great. I did not like the three stops at Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. They were all industrial ports with no shopping and the tours were lacking. Passing through the canal was great as we had a local narrator to tell us all the highlights. The drinks were way overpriced. I am not a big drinker, but paying over twelve dollars for a plain Margarita is a little steep.  I do recommend this cruise for everyone.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
My mini-suite was as advertised. Plenty of room for two people.

Ship tip

Stay away from The Tsar's Palace restaurant for breakfast. The service was terrible.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

Acapulco, Mexico

5 out of 5

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

3 out of 5

Puerto Corinto, Nicaragua

1 out of 5

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

1 out of 5

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5
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