A "Jewel" doesnt mean its a Diamond!

Item: Norwegian Jewel
Rating: 3
Author: Rokababy05

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Mexico

Rokababy05

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 53

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 23, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9110

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

I knew ahead of time that "The Jewel" had been renovated and was looking totally forward to it. I definately wasted My $$$ by booking a "Balcony Suite". Well let Me explain...the remodeling in Our Cabin was as odd as anything I could have ever imagined. The 3rd sleep space is a bed that drops from the ceiling okay thats fine but, it drops down in front of the balcony! Go figure. So in the evenings when We came in for the night the Steward had let all the beds down and with the drop down blocking the balcony I couldnt sit outside and have My Tea before retiring for the evening. Then, in the mornings I enjoy early rise, coffee, and the Sunrise. In order for Her to sleep after 6:00am I just sat on the side of the bed with no "beautiful" view. In order to enjoy Youre balcony since the remodel You would have to stay in the cabin during the day! Makes No Sense To Me.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

two hours in the Main Dining Rooms is entirely too long to spend on dinner when there are so Many other things available to do.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Positioning of upper bunk is ridiculous. Why pay more for a Balcony Cabin when You have a bed blocking the access to the doors to the balcony. Such a waste. I definately do not recommend paying the upcharge for a blocked view/access.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

2 out of 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

3 out of 5

Mazatlan, Mexico

3 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

3 out of 5

4 Comments

bking51 8 years ago

The NCL Pearl is Great! TOOK IT in May in Alaska, TOOK Jewel out of of Baytown before port closed when Jewel pulled out.

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rdavis123 8 years ago

I can guarantee you that the bed lowering from the ceiling was not part of the rehab. They were originally designed that way. Sounds like your issue was with the type of balcony room versus upgrades. Next time pay attention to details in regards to the rooms. Sure it was detailed somewhere about the location of beds. The cabins are by no means large and squeezing extra bunks into cramped spaces will always be a challenge.

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azdad3 8 years ago

sorry about the configuration of cabin, l too like my coffee on balcony, try the Great Outdoors on deck 12, shush don't tell anyone it's too great to share ;-)

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NYCruiser2 8 years ago

Wow, that sounds crazy!

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