Norwegian Jade Review
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My husband and I took my mom on this cruise for her retirement present from us and wanted to splurge a bit with a Haven suite. What a great decision! My mom was overwhelmed by the crowds (on ship and off) and it was terrific to have a sanctuary away from everyone. We found the courtyard room to be a great value for the comfort it offered.
A note about us: This was our third cruise on a similar NCL ship, but we don't really cruise for the cruise itself. Our reasons for cruising are for the convenience of traveling with family members and for the ports.
Ports
Cabin Review
Courtyard Villa with Balcony
We had a two bedroom suite and it was the perfect size for three adults. Just a couple of comments about the room: My mom had the smaller room and, although small, it suited her needs well. The bed was made up with extra foam and, according to her, was pretty comfortable. The larger room felt like the bed was part of the bathroom. It would have been a little less awkward if the glass door to the toilet was opaque. There was plenty of closet space and the bed was comfortable. The deck was a little small and only had room for two upright chairs and a small table, but having access to the courtyard and the huge upstairs deck more than made up for it. For those of you new to the courtyard (like we were), we spent a good amount of time in the area -- probably more time than we expected to. Know that the Haven attendant will bring you breakfast and even lunch to the area. To be honest, we didn't have any real desire to leave the area. Highly recommended!
Port Reviews
Venice
The crowds are incredible! Be sure to spend a night in the city to be able to take in the sights in the morning or evening. The difference is night and day.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is very easy to explore on your own. Taxis are waiting at the port (13E) and just outside the city walls to bring you back to the ship. Walking the walks is a must-do!
Athens (Piraeus)
We arranged for a taxi in advance to pick us up at the terminal and drop us off at the Acropolis for 20E. We had no problem finding a taxi to bring us back to the port (25E). Our breakfast at the Acropolis Museum was really good.
Kusadasi
We arranged for a taxi in advance to pick us up at the terminal, bring us to Ephesus, wait for two hours (which was perfect timing for us), and drop us back off in Kusadasi for 50E. We felt comfortable not taking an organized tour of the site.
Split
Split was an easy port to manage. No taxis or other transportation needed. We simply walked about 10 (?) into town. We strolled around, enjoyed some Croatian beer in an outside cafe, and had a nice lunch. Beautiful town.