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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Norwegian Jewel

10 Night Ultimate Alaska (Seattle To Vancouver)

Sail date: September 23, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11590

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise. We went not knowing what to expect after reading several negative reviews. It was an amazing 10 days. The ship was great. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. Our cabin steward Karl was the best. Overall excellent experience.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was smooth and very well organized.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We found all of the restaurants excellent with very friendly and attentive staff.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Excellent staff.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Easy to find your way around. Well maintained and immaculate.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Wonderful cabin. Very roomy with lots of storage. The balcony was great. Bed very comfortable. We would request the same room again.

Ship tip

Don't take negative reviews seriously. This was a great ship with friendly staff and very interested in maintaining cleanliness.

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington Did not visit port

Only flew in for embarkation.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
Did not do an excursion in Ketchikan. This port has the most shops.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
We went to Mendenhall Glacier. It was breathtaking. Highly recommend it.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Great little town. So full of history. Went on the White Pass Railroad. Gorgeous country. Highly recommend this excursion.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

5 out of 5
One of my favorite ports. Quaint with so much history. This port not "owned" by the cruise lines. So interesting. Went on whale watching excursion. Very nice.

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5
Went on a whale watching excursion. Naturalist on board to explain wildlife and area. We saw amazing whales?

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

5 out of 5
Beautiful country.

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
We just disembarked and went straight to the airport.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Very smooth and organized. They know what they're doing.
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6 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

BunnieBear    7 years ago

Sounds like you did the cruise we did. Brilliant wasn't it!

Beachbum88    7 years ago

The Jewel is one of our favs Too! ❤

BOOGIEMAN    7 years ago

How does the song go: believe half of what you read, n some of none of what you hear.

olldbob    7 years ago

just goes to show dont believe what you reaf

GIL155    7 years ago

First cruise 10-days long! You know how to jump in and have FUN!!! Glad you had a great first cruise experience. May many more follow suit.

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