Amazing experience in The Haven!

Item: Norwegian Jewel
Rating: 5
Author: kschafer5

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

kschafer5

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

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7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay Northbound (Vancouver To Seward)

Sail date: September 04, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Jewel

Cabin number: 14506

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I can't recommend enough choosing NCL's Haven experience! As a first time cruise, the Haven exceeded all expectations. Having the courtyard and sundeck on the Jewel made it feel like we were at a spacious resort with so much space to spread out and relax.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The daily food spreads in the Haven were great (breakfast spread, afternoon snacks). Daily breakfast at Moderno and lunch at Cagney's was great each trip. Dinner at the specialty restaurants were all exceptional.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

The Haven's courtyard pool and hot tub were great. Fitness options for basketball and soccer, outdoor track were all great as well.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Daily events at the theater and lounges were great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Exceptional service with the Haven staff were great; Rao, Marc, and Dipesh. The individual with the tambourine in the buffet was helpful too!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Everything was clean and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

This fit 5 adults perfectly. Just right for space to spreadout in the cabin as well as being right off the Haven courtyard and deck was great to have space to spread out.

Ship tip

Definitely consider the Haven. No crowds or waits. Such a calm and enjoyable experience.

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Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

5 out of 5

Seward (Anchorage), Alaska

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

6 Comments

drboiler 8 months ago

Well I'm a budget guy, travel for less and travel more often. I did 70 days last year, hope to do the same this year. Only 14 days so far and 12 more in April. Stowaway rate for me, we share 90 % of the ship together so inside cabin just get me onboard. I've seen those haven cabins...I'm jealous forsure lol. Glad you sailed with me regardess!!! NCL Epic April 7th 12 days $399 inside cabin by myself....$100 onboard credit with my 100 shares of NCL Stock. See you at Sea!!!

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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offwego 1 year ago

Shhhh.... Keep it a secret. Then everyone will want it.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Welcome to cruise life! Glad you had a wonderful experience.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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bubbles60 1 year ago

Glad you had a great time. Ncl Haven is the way to go!

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