Norwegian Jade Review

4.0 / 5.0
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Jade is comfortable and well kept! Harvest Cays is beautiful !

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Coke98
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Nov 2016
Cabin: Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window
Harvest Caye
Harvest Caye
Harvest Caye
Butterfly encounter Harvest Caye Belize
Harvest Caye beach

This was my third time on the Jade and it has become a bit outdated on decor and layout. The layout I will admit is one of the most awkward of any ship in their fleet. Le Bistro is tucked away and can be easily missed just walking by it. Moderno was added by cutting the former O'Sheehan,s in half and renaming one half Moderno and the other half blue lagoon. While dining in Moderno you literally share a space with another restaurant. I rate it average because the ship has always been well kept and is very clean. Cagney's is near a stairwell on the 13th deck and there is no exterior seating while waiting so people just sit on the stairs. This biggest noticeable improvement is the food. Norwegian is stepping up their game on each cruise I've taken and it is improving. The entertainment was recycled and repetitive.

I would definitely sail on the Jade again and there is plenty to keep you busy. I will say the cruise director is pretty self absorbed and spends a lot of time being the "on-ship"celebrity verses really interacting with passengers. The strong dollar is evident in Cozumel but forget it at Costa Maya. Roatan has improved on every visit and I have always felt safe. There always seems to be more and more offered. As for Harvest Caye I found it absolutely beautiful. The beach was expansive and the wildlife and plants were well planned. One needs to keep in mind this is a resort style visit with all the comforts of a resort. It is not like visiting a conventional port.

Cabin Review

Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window

Cabin OF

Excellent views, spacious enough for two. Easy on/off at ports because this cabin is literally steps away from gang way. Keep in mind this cabin is not accessible from the forward elevators so if you're planning on going to the theatre or casino you must always use the mid ship elevators. This can be cumbersome with anyone with mobility issues. Also be aware that it can be noisy outside your cabin while in port due to the proximity to the port exits.

Port Reviews

Costa Maya

What a waste. It's like dumping your off at the mall!

Harvest Caye

Every thought when in this planning. This is not a port but a resort style visit. UBP and UDP are not valid while inside Harvest Caye

Tampa

Very confusing lm

Cozumel

Been there many times. dollar is strong so negotiating prices is easy!

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