Review of Jewel -- October 14 to Bahamas Wife and I both mid-fifties, DW newly diagnosed with MS. 3rd cruise and all with NCL, 1st time with a balcony.

Day 1 -- Boarding

Embarkation was a bit hectic with 2 ships leaving the port on the same day. Our son dropped us off at the pier at around 12 noon. A mass of passengers were moving very slowing into the terminal. We found a porter for the Jewel and gave him our 2 suitcases, keeping a camera bag and an overnight bag. We entered the terminal and were directed to the far end of the terminal were the Jewel passengers were being checked in. Once entering the latitudes line it took 45 minutes to board the ship. The person checking us in was very nice and very quick. We boarded the Jewel and were greeted by crew welcoming us aboard. I asked if the staterooms were ready and was told yes. We proceeded to our stateroom 10132. Read more