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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
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Norwegian Jewel

7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay Northbound (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: May 02, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin number: 10108

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We had a very low capacity of people on our cruise, so it was TERRIFIC! No lines and amazing friendly staff. The food was of good variety but not 5 star. Many of us in my family would have appreciated more vegan/no oil meal options.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Garden cafe food variety; dining room and specialty dining very mediocre, not delicious

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Joined the spa and it was the best spent money. Also used the fitness center. Would have liked more free gym classes.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Velvet was terrific! Glow party was fun! And the variety magic show was great as well, but a little short.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All staff was eager to please, and friendly and our room steward Roger was top-notch!!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Easy to get around on the ship. Every area spotless.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Lovely, roomy and very comfortable bed.

Ship tip

Would have enjoyed more outdoor activities

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
We walked around and ate at the Sandbar with great food, attentive staff and spectacular views!

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5
Beautiful scenery. A balcony recommended.

Ketchikan, Alaska

4 out of 5
We salmon fished. Caught the first fish of the season for our boat! Fun time.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
We did a helicopter glacier walk about. Spectacular!!! Highly recommend.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Glorious scenery, terrific White Pass train ride.

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5
Amazing views, laid back day, beautiful weather

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5
Another great day at sea with the most beautiful views.

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

2 out of 5
Took a bus tour from here to Anchorage. The tour was awful!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth and uneventful
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4 Comments

dcregar    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

javawoody    2 years ago

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. I miss the lower capacity sailings.

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