Norwegian Jewel Cruise Reviews for Family from Houston

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Nice common areas on deck - appreciated the stage area in a central spot that was consistent with music and entertainment throughout sea days and in the afternoons as cruisers were returning to the ship.
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Sea day.....be warned the idiotic chair hogs are allowed to reserve from 7am.
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Not to be missed show with finale
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Perfect Place to Relax and Have a Little Adventure

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Tw in OR
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

This was our first cruise. We never really considered cruising before--it seemed so focused on food, and impossible to connect with local culture. While those might be legitimate criticisms, we nonetheless found it an ideal vacation! The Jewel is a bit older, and seems geared to an older crowd. We chose a cruise that was after school spring breaks and of a length that most working adults could ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Family Oceanview Picture Window


Wonderful Panama Canal Cruise on Jewel

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Markanddonna
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Panama Canal 19 Night Cruise NCL We are an active retired couple who have been on about ten cruises and especially enjoy longer ones with many sea days. Cruising on the Jewel through the canal was an outstanding experience. The crew and fellow passengers were exceptionally friendly and the ship was in very good condition; very clean and well administrated. I had worried about the ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Balcony


The crew and fellow Cruise Critic guests made this a memorable cruise

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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KW_Cruisers
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

As we live not far from the port of Houston, taking all our needs for 29 days worked fine in 4 large suitcases. Everything from swimsuits, shorts & tee's to heavy coats and earmuffs was packed along with needs for our whole cruise. Embarkation was fine, as we arrived just after noon, had lunch in the main dining room and found our cabin to be ready after lunch, with bags arriving within an hour ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Inside


1st time on NCL

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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CharlesOK
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We are a late 60's couple married 46 years with at least 14 prior cruises to our credit, 5 long cruises across the Atlantic with lots of sea days. This was a much anticipated cruise with lots of research including the McCullough book "Path between the Seas". Of course the cruise was much more than the day we spent going through the canal. We like lazy at sea days with lots of time to read and ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Obstructed Oceanview

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A Very Memorable Experience - First Timer

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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rnathanwhite
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

I had never imagined that I would have such an awesome experience on a cruise. I think what made it so amazing overall was having my partner to share the experience with. We met so many friendly people, both staff and other people on the cruise. The staff deserves the highest praise as they were always so friendly and so helpful. The food was good in the restaurants. We didn't do any of the ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


my unforgettable cruise

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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vicmgutierrez
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Good excellent service. Good. People Good. Food. Entertaining was good. Sleeping room good. Always kept nice and clean Clean linens.good excellent Service.I. felt like really good. Can't wait to go back again.would have It any other way.all personnel Was always nice happy. ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window


Remarkably Smooth Sailing

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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K11TEXAS
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

From the ease of the check-in process to disembarking today, all went smoothly and with efficiency. I booked this cruise March 2014 and the sail became our second cruise; our first on Norwegian for us and veteran floating friends sailing with us - so we had no latitude perks to begin this voyage. The officers and crew were wonderful, visible -very approachable and always asking if everything was ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


Great Vacation and Value

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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pwsquare
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My husband and I are avid cruisers. This was our 23rd cruise, our second with NCL. I was very hesitant to go on another NCL cruise because my first experience (2006) was not that great. However, NCL was offering great deals, so my we decided to book at the last minute, and I am glad we did. Our incentives included a free Ultimate Beverage Package and $100 shipboard credit. It was too good ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window


Just the Two of Us; Most Excellent Time

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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sunlover1060
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

My husband and I try to cruise every other year and usually with a group of other family members. This was our 4th NCL cruise and the first one that was just my husband and I. This was also the first time we cruised out of Houston and had no idea what to expect. We flew into Houston the day before the cruise and purchased the hotel package with transfers through NCL. We flew into George Bush ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Balcony


Great Times

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Profromdover
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

A great time was hadn by all. Negatives were few, terrible tea and coffee. Entertainment was best ever. Shore tours were very entertaining and enjoyable. Internet access fees are a joke. Too many money makers (selling pull tabs) at every occasion. Crew were not consistent in cashing these tickets. Cashier left a bad taste becauseofher rudeness. I have another cruise already booked and paid, but I ...
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Sail Date: April 2015

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony


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