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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 40
Helpful Votes: 452

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Norwegian Jewel

14 Night Panama Canal Eastbound (Los Angeles To Miami)

Sail date: January 06, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 10547

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Getting to see new places, just relaxing

The ship is in good shape, food was ok.

Rude foreigners is getting to more bothersome.

Lobster is only on the additional cost as it is on most ships.

Shows were above average for the most part.

Weather was perfect.

Only about 14 kids on the whole ship.

Excursions are over priced but if you are not planning on going back it is a chance too see the location. The Bus, boat and train was the most disappointing in Guatemala.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
The cabin had the largest shower I have ever had on a ship (59 cruises). The toilet could be positioned better, my legs were against the wall. The steward was one of the best I have had in a long time. Room was done twice a day. Not a lot of room with a corner table you had to get around to get to the side of the bed

Ship tip

There was a guitar player at night in the Martini bar that drew standing room only crowds. Get there early if you like to listen to various artist renditions from a one man band. I David Nester is on the ship go see his shows he is a great act. The drink package is great, not all bars make the same

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

3 out of 5

Acapulco, Mexico

3 out of 5

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

1 out of 5

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

5 out of 5

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

3 out of 5

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5

Cartagena, Colombia

3 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Pacific sunset Cliff dive site Cliff diving area sink Shower Looking tward door Looking from doorway
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2 Comments

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Thanks for the review

magicofmassage    7 years ago

I never paid extra for lobster, I just sailed this last October on royal Caribbean

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