Our December 3-13, 2014, cruise to the Eastern Mediterranean on the Norwegian Jade was in a word “fantastic.” We met so many people from around the world, enjoyed calm seas, visited interesting ports, and had great sightseeing weather during the rainy season. I’m dividing the review into sections, so if a section doesn’t affect your travels, you can look at the parts that are of interest to you. I’m a “slow walker,” so I will highlight any mobility issues in the section on the ports.
GETTING TO CIVITAVECCHIA
We booked our own air, a non-stop flight on Delta from New York (JFK) to Rome, about five months before our cruise. Although this was expensive, we didn’t consider other cheaper options that involved trains, layovers in faraway cities or multiple connections. I promised myself not to look at the fares after I booked, but I couldn’t help myself. The fares never dropped more than one hundred dollars.
Great location near elevators. Quiet with plenty of storage.