Los Angeles Norwegian Jewel Cruise Reviews

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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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"Ports were largely amazing - lots to do and as always easy to do things without expensive shore excursions off the ship.We chose this cruise for a couple of reasons - ports of call including the Panama Canal and second the price was amazing...."Read More
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Fantastic voyage despite some unexpected shortcomings

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

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Haitwun
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

The jewel was impeccably clean, and well maintained despite its age. The crew were all very friendly, super helpful. There were activities all over the ship at all hours of the day and a show inside the Stardust theatre every night. No matter if it was a port day or sea day, there was never a dull moment. During this Nov sailing, the ship was more than half empty. I suspect because most kids ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

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Wonderful

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

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TimJansen
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We chose this cruise for a couple of reasons - ports of call including the Panama Canal and second the price was amazing. NCL service is absolutely TOP NOTCH in all aspects of delivery. Everyone was polite, helpful, kind and courteous. The Jewel is a great ship - just the right size - not too big/not too small. The refurbishment is NICE. Ports of call included Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, ...
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Sail Date: November 2022


Like a Dream

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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OhBlahDah
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Repositioning cruise is a great value and a fabulous itinerary with San Francisco and Victoria stops. We only had to purchase one-way flights home since we were able to embark from our local port of Los Angeles. I don't need a bikini, binge-drinking cruise at my age so I enjoyed the cool, northwest climates. Although, we had very nice, warm weather on our excursion days. We could not believe ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Balcony


Good crew, tired cabins in need of refurbishment.

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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gwsster
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Needed a short refresher cruise from a home port. We have sailed on several NCL ships including the Sky, Sun, Gem, Jade, Epic, Star, POA, and this last cruise on the Jewel. NCL has been consistent in their delivery of a nice lower cost product with a casual atmosphere, a little too casual in some venues....We have also sailed Princess, Disney and will be trying Celebrity in September 2017. The ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Balcony


Long time Carnival cruiser 1st time on NCL

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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EmptynestingDon
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

My wife and I are Gold card holders with Carnival having been on 15+ cruises with them over the last 7 years so when we decided to try something different we went with NCL because the port in Long Beach California is so close by. As a note to understand some of my perspectives we are both in our early 50’s. My goal with this is to try and relate many of the questions that I had about the ...
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Sail Date: April 2017


Another great NCL ship cruise

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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oregonian123
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was a very clean, happy ship. The washy-washy staff even had a guitar and would serenade us as we entered the buffet. We ate at all of the complimentary venues except Azura. All of them had tasty choices. My favorite for embarkation day is always the Shrimp Sandwich on Pretzel Bun in the Tsars. Even though the lunch menu there does not change, I never had the same thing twice. The Chin ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Inside


Mexican Riveria 7 days from Los Angeles (San Pedro)

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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hangten10
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We have kids and grandkids in LA area, so we were looking for a cruise that left out of LA. We've been on 5 NCL cruises - 3 being Pride of America to Hawaii. We chose it for the departure port and 7 day itinerary. Flew in from east coast the day before arriving at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles airport well after 11:00 p.m. Good choice, we had points, so a freebie, but the location was great and ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


Dazzzzzling Entertainment

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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pprince
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because it went where we wanted to go. We loved it. Our first time with Norwegian. Why had no one told us before? We have only ever cruised with Princess. We will definitely go Norwegian again. The rooms are a little smaller, but who cares? The bathrooms are MUCH larger. Actually spent time lounging in the shower. So many food options too. Staff was friendly attentive. Cirque ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside


First Pacific Coastal

Review for a Pacific Coastal Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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CoffeeGoddess
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I've wanted to do a Pacific Coastal since I started cruising. When I look at the Jewel the time and schedule were right along with the cost so I went for it. I got the beverage package and enjoyed that with many good drinks, and a couple of not so good pre-mixed ones, ick. I do wish NCL would allow for coffee drinks on the package but I was able to get a regular coffee with Baileys on the ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Oceanview Porthole Window


San Francisco

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Malcolm Clive
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

we came with a party of 38 people the service on board was excellent, the food at the buffet had a lot to offer and was very good, and the fine dinning was excellent but some of the servers could have been a little more friendly, the on board activities had a lot to offer or you could sit back and enjoy the cruise. This was my 3rd cruise and my first with Norwegian and was by far the best. Our ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window


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