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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Norwegian Jewel

Alaska

Sail date: September 10, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9020

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Ship was nice and ports were nice.  The entertainment was excellent.  We had  rough days at sea in the Pacific so if you get sea sick that would be a problem. The reason I rated as good was because the cost for the cruise was high and when we got on ship we seemed to be price gauged everywhere we looked.  Expensive drinks, expensive gaming.  There could of been more food variety and change of menus and if a dining room is complimentary don't have things on the menu that you have to pay extra for.  There should of been more prime options such as a crab leg night or lobster night with no extra charge.  I also thought the service could of been better.  There are times we waited and even did not receive things we requested and some staff were not knowledgeable about things.  I don't know if it was because it was the end of the season and were people tired or crabby?  This was not everyone, we had several that were also very good thank god that made up for that.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was small but nice.

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
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2 Comments

chelseaday2003    8 years ago

I'm confused. What did you have to pay extra for in the MDR? Besides alcohol. I have been on several Ncl cruises and haven't ever had extra charges in "free" restaurants. Agree with previous comment. Always get at least one perk, life free drinks or specialty dining. Book a sweet, you get all the extras.

ardeluca    8 years ago

When you booked, did you not get at least one promo like free drinks package? If you book ocean view or above you get two promos. No luck at the time of your booking?

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