We just returned from a western Caribbean cruise out of New Orleans on the Norwegian Jewel and can report a super experience.

By way of reference, it was our 26th cruise overall and 15th with Norwegian - and 12th in a row on NCL ships - we wouldn't keep coming back if we didn't like NCL's brand of hospitality and ammenities

Flew to New Orleans a couple of days early and learned there were 30,000 Optomitrits in convention there - a real zoo, but we managed. Embarkation was a breeze and we were in Cagney's for lunch before noon. Excellent service and food there a usual. Staterooms ready right after lunch - we had an aft facing Penthouse and actually have stayed in the same cabin several time before. Read more