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Norwegian Jewel Review

Rest & relaxation

Review for the Bahamas Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
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10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Oct 2012
Cabin: Mid-Ship Inside

We are a married couple working and trying to find time in our busy schedules to get a break from the hectic pace of the everyday. Away from responsibilities. Away from cell phones (NOTE to first time cruisers please disable your cell phone or be prepared for huge international roaming charges on your cell bill when you return home!) We have found the NCL Jewel and her sister the Gem out of New York to be an ideal way for us to rest our Midwestern tired bodies in the warmth of the Bahamas.

Because of the multitude of flights from Detroit to New York we book our own flight planning to arrive a full day in advance. YES buy travel insurance with the cruise line. I have read other writers recommending other choices such as other carriers but they will not match what the cruise line can provide, at keast in our experience. Out of our 12 cruises there have been medical emergencies on at least 5 medical emergencies, 4 of which required a change in course for the ship or a helicopter evacuation. Without insurance you are looking at about $35,000 added to your credit card! In international waters the ship has limited options and you may be forced to pay for the ride home on your own--if you choose to not pay the travel insurance.

We stay with family in New York but there are a lot of great choices in the city. Consider linking with the cruise line if a first timer to reduce your travel stress.

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Mid-Ship Inside

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We were on deck 10 in an interior cabin near the stairwell between a crew work space and another cabin. The crew kept it quiet and it was nice and quiet the entire cruise. Excellent service by our room steward.

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