Norwegian Jade Review

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ThelmLou
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: May 2014

We selected Norwegian Jade (14 day Adriatic cruise)for Four reasons, 1) We were travelling with young friends and we felt Freestyle Cruising would suit them better, 2) we are Platinum with NCL and the benefits make a difference on these longer cruises, 3) Good size ship – not too big but not too small and 4) The itinerary was excellent – week 1 – Venice, Dubrovnik, Ephesus, Athens, Split. Week 2- Venice, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, and Olympia (Katakalon).

Embarkation was slow and disorganized. As Platinum members we went to the Platinum line but this really offered no value as the check in staff were local port staff and they were inefficient and struggled with English and basic processes – not sure what NCL can do about this as I am sure these are local Union workers.

We selected the Ultimate Dining Package for both weeks : we enjoyed the Tepannyake and the Italian restaurants, loved Le Bistro and the Steakhouse. Did not really care for Jasmine Garden nor the Churascaria (horrible service). We had Sushi for lunch one day at Sea and it was very nice. We greatly enjoyed the location and ambiance of the Great Outdoor Restaurant especially the day they had a German Biergarten set up with a Oompah band. The Buffet was surprisingly good and the crepe station was a nice surprise. The Great Pacific restaurant served open seating lunches and breakfast and we went every day for breakfast and most days for lunch. The menus did not change for either meal and became boring over 14 days. The food quality was good but choices limited. The service was lackluster and disorganized. Some wait staff were very good while others were just indifferent to incompetent. Most of the time certain groups just stood around chatting while passengers fared for themselves, Very disappointing.

Cabin Review

Excellent cabin! Nice bathroom with Tub and good sized balcony - oversized. Excellent viewing for sailing in and out of Venice

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