This was our twelfth cruise, and our seventh on NCL. However, prior to the Jewel, we had only been on NCL weekend cruises to nowhere. If you are thinking about NCL, these little weekend cruises are perfect to whet your appetite. Our first full length cruise on NCL did not disappoint, and we hope to make the Jewel in January a yearly tradition.

Embarkation:

Embarkation in New York City on January 14, 2012, was smooth. We parked in port, which was convenient, although expensive at $30 a day. We arrived later in the afternoon and avoided the crowd. Because we are frequent cruisers, we stood on the Latitudes line and were processed through security and reception, and on the ship in less than forty-five minutes. Read more