Ninth cruise with Norwegian, and have already booked a 10th! It seems that the majority of comments made about Norwegian - or any cruise ship - is the negativity. Well, I've been a Norwegian cruise off Australia where the propulsion system broke and left us being towed back to Melbourne for 4 more days. We missed all the New Zealand ports. But people die and machines do break, and we made the best of it. Norwegian did everything possible to be accommodating, as well as refunding us for the cruise. We've been on 3 cruises with them since, and they're as professional now as they were then. With the Norwegian Jade, it was the Norway, Iceland, and Scotland cruise out of Southampton, England.

The idea of a cruise is to be relaxed and see ports and places you've dreamed about. The trip there should be entertaining and with the dining option to eat when you feel the appetite.

Excursions, Well, seeing and bathing at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland was a highlight! The Blazing Boots production put on by the Jade cast was entertaining and boot stomping! The violinist from Iceland was unbelievable in her talent and stage presence. No wonder she was a finalist with the European's version of American Idol! A couple of the stage productions were mediocre - but overshadowed by a pair of great aerialists, Blazing Boots, and the final "Elements" cast performance. Unfortunately, the magician broke his nail after the first show and couldn't perform his part for the 2nd show - disappointing the waiting guests, as well as the rest of the production cast who probably wanted to perform the final "Elements" signature show. Read more