Destinations were great but the prior land portion was disappointing and the lack of customer support from Cheap Cruises was truly frustrating.

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5
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Norwegian Jewel

7 Night Alaska Inside Passage Southbound (Seward To Vancouver)

Sail date: August 29, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 5544

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

After rescheduling this trip repeatedly due to Covid for 2 years we were very excited and ready to enjoy. Unfortunately our trip started with issues of pickup transfers from the Anchorage airport to the hotel in which Cheap Cruises dropped the ball even after confirming they were arranged repeatedly and my customer service rep Shelley Walker was not at all responsive or helpful. Even now after returning and requesting a contact name for a supervisor/lead I have not received any information/name. My family and I have been loyal, repeated customers and this experience or lack of support and assistance is making us and our friend rethink our ongoing commitment to purchasing any future cruises via Cheap Cruises.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
Completely disorganized and not well prepared or smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Restaurants were great and the ship overall was renovated which made it pleasant

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5
They were far and few and the cruise director lacked communication skills

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The few shows that did take place were a nice distraction and enjoyment

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The specialty restaurants staff was EXCEPTIONAL!!!

Ship Quality

2 out of 5
Cleanliness was appropriate but the overall layout of the ship was confusing and consensus was not at all practical

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Same size and layout as prior ship oceanview cabins

Ship tip

Don't expect a wow factor its pretty average in terms of layout and design

Ports of call

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

2 out of 5
Not much to see or do

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5
Very cute and picturesque

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5
Mendenhall Glacier and the overall town is interesting and appealing

Skagway, Alaska

1 out of 5
This stop needs to truly be updated or replaced

KETCHIKAN (WARD COVE), ALASKA

4 out of 5
Enough to do and enjoy

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

3 out of 5
Nothing special or impactful

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
The city is wonderful and very attractive

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth and easy process
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