Norwegian Jade Review

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All change at NCL - and not for the better!

Review for the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Jade
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Grahamf3
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Oct 2016
Cabin: Mini-Suite with Balcony

So with the changes that took place with NCL last year and the new CEO it was only a matter of time before things changed, but would it be for the better or worse. I am afraid to say that overall, since our last cruise in February this year that thing have taken a significant change for the worse and it looks like NCL management are looking at devaluing the raise line and moving it to the lowest end of the cruise line scale.

The main changes that were obvious were:

- everyone is now on the ultimate drinks package and as ugh it has become an all inclusive cruise. Some may say that this is good but in order to manage this the cocktails are no longer mixed by bartenders, but com premixed in large bottles from polo and, there are far less waiting staff in all the bars, the bar menus have changed with half the drinks previously available under UBP either removed or increased price out of UBP range. Also if you want a drink in a it is not on the men you have to the bar with the premix available - a trip of serveral decks in some cases. So if there are 4 people drinking together yo could end up having to all go different.bars for your drink before meeting up.

Cabin Review

Mini-Suite with Balcony

Cabin MB

A nice, if not somewhat dated cabin. I good size and worth having a mini suite rather than a balcony. We liked the seating area that could be separated by a curtain. The bathrooom was very big for a cruise ship and had both bath and shower. The ship is due for a refit in January so hopenthey update / decorate the cabins and they are beginning to look worn and tired.

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Venice

Great place to join the ship. Travelled from Bologna by train in the morning as we have done Venice a few times

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