Norwegian Jewel Review
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We chose this cruise because of the smaller ship and the associated land tour. We were not disappointed.
The service on the ship was exemplary. Everyone we came in contact with was friendly and helpful. When our shower overflowed a little due to a slow drain, Guest Services sent maintenance to our cabin within 30 minutes. The variety of food was good in the buffet and the complimentary restaurants. We also enjoyed the shows.
The narration during the glacier viewing was informative and interesting. The captain turned the ship so passengers could enjoy the views from wherever they were on the ship.
Cabin Review
Obstructed Oceanview
We were surprised by the amount of storage space in this cabin. There were six large drawers and a desk drawer. There were three shelves, an outlet, hair dryer, and a large mirror above one of the drawer units. The refrigerator and additional shelves were above the other set of drawers. There was a ledge below the TV and a couple more outlets. Even with the additional dozen hangers we requested we had ample room in the closet. There were four generous shelves to the left of the closet behind the cabin door. There were three shelves in the bathroom too. The shower and toilet were separated by the sink and sliding doors. We didn’t need to unpack our over-the-door shoe organizer that we’ve needed before.
The only downside was getting in and out of bed on one side. There was barely room to squeeze by the drawer unit. If we’d been thinking, we would have separated the beds to solve the problem. When the beds are apart, there’s plenty of room.
Port Reviews
Icy Strait
We weren’t impressed with this port. Icy Strait Point is a young port made up mostly of shops. There’s one show put on by the school children that was nice to see. You can walk or take a shuttle to Hoonah from Icy Strait Point. If you aren’t on an excursion, walk to Hoonah. It’s a little less commercial. There were a couple of totem carvers working on a large totem pole. We went back to the ship to eat and then went back to town to buy some last-minute items. Easy-peasy.
Skagway
The city has shuttle bus service for $5 for the day. We took the shuttle to the Gold Rush Cemetery and Reid Falls and then walked across the bridge to Jewell Gardens. It was all wonderful. We went back into town and visited a few shops. Most ports are overrun with jewelry and souvenir shops. Food is expensive. We chose to take the shuttle back to the ship for lunch. After lunch, it was easy to walk back to town or catch the shuttle again.