Expensive cruise for what it is

Item: Norwegian Jewel
Rating: 3
Author: mamajt

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

mamajt

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

7 Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 20, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10606

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This cruise cost almost double as the same one we took to Mexico (same ship, room and #days). Can't say it was double the fun. Beautiful scenery, but we agreed it was not too different from Northern MN, minus the mountains and glaciers. The day we sailed the Inside passage was amazing. Ports of call are very short, we always felt rushed to get back to the ship in time. NCL always does a great job, as far as service, no complaints there.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Nice room

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

3 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

3 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

3 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

3 out of 5

Don't take the 12:45 train ride if you don't book through the cruise! We just made it back in time... train issues.

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2 Comments

HalfHand 7 years ago

A lot shorter cruising season, so more competition for the rooms. Also all the ports are in 1st world countries so usually higher fees and taxes

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twangster 7 years ago

The Seattle based cruises often have short port calls due to the overall distance travelled getting there and back. If you want long time in port you are better taking a North or South one way Alaska itinerary. Applies to all cruise lines doing Alaska. It's a very big state.

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