Norwegian Jewel Review
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Did the 13 day South Pacific and North Queensland Cruise. Family of 4 in Aft Mini-Suite.
Kids 10 and 16.
The itinerary was pretty good with nice visits to Noumea, Isle of Pines (Magnificent), Lifou, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Brisbane and Sydney.
Cabin Review
Aft-Facing Mini-Suite with Balcony
Nicely renovated at dry dock. Everything clean and modern. Bedding is king and fold out sofa bed which was a little squeezy for the kids. They also complained that it was a bit hard and we got an extra quilt for them to sleep on top of. Modern TV. Ensuite a little tight. Shower over bath. In general the cabin was comfortable enough to live out of for a couple of weeks but if sharing with kids you do need the sofa bed raised during the day as that is your relaxation area. Balcony was quite spacious - had 2 chairs and a table. Good view at the rear of the ship.
Port Reviews
Sydney (Australia)
Ship at Port is right at Circular Quay , Sydney. Right opposite Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Spectacular Port.
Isle of Pines (New Caledonia)
Magnificent tropical island. Crystal clear waters. Snorkling. Impossible to take a bad photo.
Lifou
OK Beach. Local markets.
Brisbane
Took shuttle to city. Went to Southbank for a few drinks at the beer garden overlooking the man made beach and pool. Nice clean city.