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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

jenkid69

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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7 Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 14, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8053

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Great food.great service. Too expensive. Got nickel and dimed to death. Shouldnt have to pay once onboard. Esp wifi and extras like pop. I racked up over 500 in expenses on the cruise. It is one big money pit.ship staff were very nice and attentive. Also had to pay 300 in gratuities in advance

.too expensive for my taste. Not very economical. Wont cruise again for a while if ever. Plus seasick in rough water. Didnt see any whales either

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 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

Steward was great. Cabin too small for 3 ppl

Ship tip

Pass there are more economical vacations for the money

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Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

3 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Cruise Sawyer Glacier

5 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Victoria, British Columbia

3 out of 5

6 Comments

cviolatitanbs 8 years ago

Leaving 6.25. Looking for some excursion recommendations. Helicopter rides, plane, train etc? Also I was told you could save $ by booking direct? Any advice?

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jans15 8 years ago

Wow. Just went on jewel..small ship but such great staff...its like anything else...watch spending....its easy to overspend..

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tzntay0208 8 years ago

Also $300 for 7 days split between all the people who provide you service is a very fare tip. Most people actually pre pay the gratuities and then also tip extra with cash on top of that to people who go above and beyond.

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tzntay0208 8 years ago

Our bill was over a thousand and that was with the free drink package. We had a great time and did plenty of research so we knew what was included and what wasn't. Cruising is a great value compared to land vacations.

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tzntay0208 8 years ago

Cruising if definitely not for you.

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denpag 8 years ago

People need to do research before cruising, I don't spend a dime or less than 100.00 in jewelry at ship, don't gamble or drink alcohol and drink what's free

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