Norwegian Jewel Review
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Embarkation:
Arrived to the Pier 66 cruise terminal via taxi at around 11:15. After a very speedy and friendly boarding process, I was on the ship before noon. Customer service at the check in counter was very welcoming. Why must all cruise ships slow down the boarding process by having everyone pose for a photo BEFORE boarding? Not sure, but it's one of this cruiser's frequent complaints.
I was told rooms would not be available until after 1:30 so had a glass of wine and some hummus poolside. Seattle weather was incredibly cooperative: sunny and warm. My room became available at 1:15. All in all, I could not ask for a better embarkation. My suggestion to all is to come early to avoid lines. And being a Lattitudes member certainly speeds up the process and you do not have to wait in the "main" line. This was the best embarkation I've ever had on a cruise. It was also the earliest I have ever arrived to the pier. My big advice: get there early and avoid the lines!
Cabin Review
Mid-Ship Inside
My lowest level inside cabin met my needs. No frills but efficiently designed. But beware, it's a tiny space. Two people can't get ready at the same time. It's really just for people who want to use their cabin as a place to sleep and not much more. I think it's a steal for budget minded travelers. Why pay more to see the same ports and eat the same food? Why get a bigger cabin? To stay inside it when on a cruise? To each his own, but cruise travel for me means cheap travel.