Just got back from a wonderful time on the Jade.

We did a back-to-back starting with a 7-day cruise from Venice to Barcelona. That was followed by a 14-day transatlantic from Barcelona to Tampa. In 2013 our NCL Mediterranean cruise left a lot to be desired. Perhaps because my expectation level was low, I was blown away by how enjoyable this trip was.

The first 7-day cruise was excellent. We had an opportunity to upgrade to a mini suite. The décor was dated but it was nice to have so much space. We loved the entertainment and the food was sooo good. This cruise had an average age of 51, somewhat older than their normal Med. cruise. Read more