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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 63

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Norwegian Jewel

Alaska

Sail date: September 17, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 5074

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Simple pleasures included having someone prepare all my meals and snacks in such unlimited/delicious variety, refresh/replenish my personal space twice a day and have a therapeutic spa experience available all day long.

 

Area of improvement I would like to see is for NCL to have all mandatory costs and fees included in the fare so there are no nasty surprises at check-out time. This can leave a bad, lingering taste in the heart because one didn't read all the small print.

 

I would recommend for everyone to experience at least one cruise in their lifeline and don't wait until arthritis has set in. Shore excursions are way more fun and adventurous if your joints are free of discomfort.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The cabin was perfect for our needs: size was sufficient, storage was more than adequate, bedding was refreshing and definitely comfortable, and our steward was very accommodating.

Ship tip

Sign up for the 10-day spa all-access to facilities opportunity. It is the best addition to your Alaskan cruise.

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

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

3 out of 5

Sitka, Alaska

3 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
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4 Comments

kdlovescruising    8 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise.  NCL is like all the other cruise lines that charge service fees.  If you booked with a travel agent, they certainly should have told you.  Hopefully you'll cruise again.

banaford    8 years ago

I am guessing gratuities, special restaurants. Gratuity also added to drinks. Seperate from the other gratuities.

dolores63    8 years ago

What was the extra fees

banaford    8 years ago

Nice review TutuWatson. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!

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