Norwegian Jade Review
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We choose this cruise for the great price and the ports of call. The Jade was ok but due for much needed updating. Our cabin 11593 was extremely small even for an inside cabin. We had the special dining package. Cagney's Steakhouse was great both times. I would avoid the Bistro and Italian restaurant if we did it again, they were just ok. The hibachi and Brazilian steakhouse were both tasty and entertaining. Food at the buffet ran from so-so to good, it seemed like the same thing over and over again. Service in the Grand Pacific dining room was very poor. Service in the Alzair dining room was great and it was quitter and more intimate. We loved the Blue Lagoon, food was good, service at lunch time was great but dinner time was very slow.
Entertainment ranged from very good to poor. Not nearly enough activities for a 14 day cruise. Thank goodness for our planned cruise critic activities.
Ports of call in Spain and Portugal were wonderful. All tours were arranged through our Cruise Critic group and saved about 50% from ship prices. Missed Bermuda because of weather with no extra port of call added. Could have done without Miami, Key West would have been much better. Ending in Tampa was the best (near home).
Cabin Review
Mid-Ship Inside
Avoid this cabin at all costs. Extremely small. We had to have the table turned upside down to be able to get in bed (cabin steward said he could not fit it through the door to remove). Shower was great large with sliding door. No leg room on the toilet (had to sit side ways). the cabin has so small only one person could get dressed at a time.
Port Reviews
Barcelona
We did the Hop on Hop bus. Beautiful city!
Miami
We did the Hop on Hop off bus, safe your money (not much to see).