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Item: Norwegian Jewel
Rating: 4.4
Author: lross200

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

lross200

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 113

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

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7 Night Alaska Inside Passage Southbound (Seward To Vancouver)

Sail date: May 22, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10168

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Alaska never disappoints. The journey is the highlight. The excursions have become very expensive and sometimes contrived. Enjoy the calm waters, the beautiful scenery and the ship itself. Even though the weather can be uncooperative, the trip is outstanding!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick, efficient, and friendly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Buffet variety and quality exceeded expectations. Cagney's was an excellent, special experience. Chin Chin was disappointing, but Tsar's Palace had great service and well-prepared classics. Beverage staff was excellent at all outlets.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Plenty to do, but Alaska was the primary activity.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Everyone is doing their best. Some hits and some misses.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Friendly and welcoming, they appear to love serving their guests.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Nicely renovated older, smaller ship. We loved her a d we would choose her again.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Small with inadequate storage, but comfortable and pleasant design.

Ship tip

Spend time people watching in the atrium.

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Ports of call

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

3 out of 5

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

3 out of 5

CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

4 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

4 out of 5

KETCHIKAN (WARD COVE), ALASKA

3 out of 5

Not really in Ketchikan, we missed the convenience of docking downtown.

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Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth as silk!

8 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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byhisgrace 1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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ZoMay 1 year ago

Thank You for your review, we booked on the jewel for next spring from Seward to Vancouver.

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cdavid46 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your Alaska experience!

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience to Alaska.

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