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Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
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Norwegian Jewel

7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay Northbound (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: August 21, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin number: 8538

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

This was the 2nd Norwegian Alaskan cruise I've taken in the last 15 years. Really enjoyed the entire experience.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
No problems

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Enjoyed all the meal selections.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Some of the game shows and dance classes had technical and qualification issues

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Enjoyed the stage shows and various lounge shows

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Expected a litte more interaction with the room steward, but overall, the staff were very friendly and professional

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
No problems

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Enjoyed the balcony cabin

Ship tip

Check ahead of time for special requests, i.e., gluten-free and/or sugar-free meal options

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
Enjoyed a great meal and evening stay at the Vancouver Hilton.
Thumbs Up

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5
Beautiful
Thumbs Up

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
Enjoyed the Highlights of Ketchikan bus tour, nice weather
Thumbs Up

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Enjoyed the Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching boat excursions
Thumbs Up

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Enjoyed the bus and train excursions as well as the town shops and restaurants
Thumbs Up

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5
Great tour, great weathert
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Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5
Fabulous views, lots of calvings, beautiful weather
Thumbs Up

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

5 out of 5
Nice train excursion from the port to Anchorage; raining that day so not a lot of touring.
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Seemed unorganized at times
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