THE GOOD: Me and my family had spent a week in Florida, and we decided to go on a first short weekend cruise to the bahamas while we were there. This was a 2 night cruise, originally going from miami to great ...

Sail Date November 2009

SMBecker

1 Review Written

First cruise on a nice ship, but not so nice itinerary

Norwegian Jewel

Bahamas

First review, so please bear with me. We were in Orlando, Florida in November 2009 visiting a family member and were wanting to go on a cruise while we were there. While choosing our cruise back home in Canada, ...

Sail Date November 2009

Toller33

1 Review Written

Never Again

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

Being my first review I'm a little intimidated. It seems that those who respond to negative reviews often do so by criticizing the author's grammar, sentence structure and overall literacy. I don't claim to be ...

Sail Date December 2010

hatt60ftcc

2 Reviews Written

Our first cruise and it was fun

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

we were looking for something different to do so we looked around and realized that in early december the cruises to the caribbean are a very good value my wife talked to her aunt who is a very experienced ...

Sail Date December 2009

wvfrogg

7 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Best Cruise Ever!

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Southern

We were treated royally from the first moment we arrived at the dock onward. Embarkation was seamless and easy. Our suite was absolutely wonderful, and our steward & butler were fantastic. The food was terrific ...

Sail Date February 2010

tlpenney

1 Review Written

Norwegian Jewel - Western Caribbean

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

We had an awesome cruise! NCL are the best and their employees are fabulous. We went as a group; myself, wife 2 year old son, inlaws. We stayed in adjoining mini suites and loved it. Our room ...

Sail Date April 2010

nikitsin

1 Review Written

Dissapointment

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Eastern

I would like to tell you about mine and my wife's experience taking cruise on Norwegian Jewel January 9th January 18th, 2009 (Stateroom #9019, which we bought, but don't lived, and stateroom #5564 where we lived, ...

Sail Date January 2009

RLS122

3 Reviews Written

The Jewel Sparkled!

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Southern

We had a wonderful cruise on the Norwegian Jewel - especially considering the lousy time we had on HAL in January. The Jewel sparkled! I love how they paint their ships, very colourful and welcoming, as were the ...

Sail Date April 2010

nathb189

1 Review Written

A Norwegian jewel with no shine!

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

This was our 7Th cruise. We already had been on Carnival 4 times, and once on RC and Princess, all of them very nice.This trip was the longest, 13 nights! Embarkation was fine and quick enough. Once we got on board ...

Sail Date April 2010

Lawgrrl

3 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

Norwegian Jewel - Western Caribbean

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

We're a couple in our late 50's living in Portland, OR. As a native Californian, I need to get away in the winter and escape the rain, dark and cold. After two cruises of the Mexican Riviera onboard the NCL Star, we ...

Sail Date January 2010

fly757s

2 Reviews Written

Another enjoyable NCL experience!

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

I booked my cruise through whats called a interline agency this time. It's a travel agency that caters to employees of the travel industry. (I am a flight attendant) I think I paid around 369p/p(before tax) for a ...

Sail Date March 2010

PALAPALA

1 Review Written

The jewel is a diamond

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

We normally spend our vacations on the Hawaiian Islands; however, after visiting the islands for the last 9 years in a row, we needed a change, so we opted to take an eastern Caribbean on the NCL Dawn in 2009. When ...

Sail Date March 2010

CynthiaB

2 Reviews Written

First Time Cruise - Anniversary and Birthday Celebration!

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Southern

For first time cruisers my husband and I did intensive research about cruise lines/ships and destinations. We were wavering between the Caribbean and Mexican Riviera. When we found this "repo" cruise and saw the ...

Sail Date April 2010

qnsgirl

1 Review Written

I came, I saw, I escaped from Miami

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

This cruise, from April 11th through April 23rd, caught my eye because I liked the idea of starting in one port and ending up in my home port of NYC. I flew home immediately after cruising Alaska and will never do ...

Sail Date April 2010

crusin fools

7 Reviews Written

8 Helpful Votes

THE JEWEL OF THE CARIBBEAN

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

We have always booked cruises leaving the NYC area since we are not fond of flying. However, this cruise looked very interesting and we couldn't pass it up..So we flew down to Miami the same day as the cruise. It ...

Sail Date April 2010

fourstar

3 Reviews Written

9 Helpful Votes

Lucky 13 on the Jewel

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Southern

This was our eleventh cruise on various cruise lines but our first repositioning cruise. We had taken two previous NCL cruises and liked the "Freestyle" concept. The Jewel left Miami and after six ports and 13 ...

Sail Date April 2010

Beachbum1944

3 Reviews Written

13 Day Repo-Best Ever Cruise

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Southern

This was our 6th cruise on NCL and absolutely the best. We flew out of Newark to Miami the day before the cruise with no problems. Stayed at La Quinta East along with a bunch of other CC'ers. The hotel was fine, ...

Sail Date April 2010

cjsebastian

3 Reviews Written

PERFECT Days on a Cruise!

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

This was our 14th cruise, 3rd on NCL. We were a group of 6, 4 in our late 50's and 2 "80-ish" aunties. Our overall comment on NCL is that they need to update into the technology age for their web site, their ...

Sail Date April 2010

jettaflavor

2 Reviews Written

5 Helpful Votes

Floating Nursing Home...

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Southern

Greetings! Okay, so here's my review of the 2 week NCL Jewel Repositioning Cruise, departing April 11th from Miami and returning April 24th in NYC. Please note - in regards to my review: 1) I am 30 years old 2) ...

Sail Date April 2010

morgan8

1 Review Written

OK cruise, food dissapointing, shore excursions horrible

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Southern

Though I had a great time, this is the most disappointing cruise I have been on. Positive random thought: The cabin was very nice. The shower was the largest I have seen on a cruise line. The Circus Bijou show was ...

Sail Date April 2010

CruiseLunatic

7 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Mighty fine cruise

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

Norwegian Jewel April 4th, 2010 Please excuse my habit of being ALL OVER THE PLACE with my writing. I will start by mentioning the gathering set up for the folks who were on the CruiseCritic Roll Call for this ...

Sail Date April 2010

starfirelb

5 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Our first Norwegian Cruise

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

This was our first cruise with Norwegian having cruise with Carnival twice. And our first 7 day cruise. Embarkation: Embarkation went well. Not to many problems. It was a little warm inside but luckily by the time ...

Sail Date April 2010

jbrinkerhoff

1 Review Written

Something for everyone in the family....

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

Our kids (16, 13, and 11) as well as my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. There were plenty of teens due to Spring Break and many couples in our age category. The NCL employees were incredibly wonderful, ...

Sail Date April 2010

FLSMH1961

1 Review Written

First Time Cruiser with Norwegian

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Southern

This was my first time cruising with NCL; have only cruised with Royal Carribean in the past and was hesitant about trying a new one since Royal was top of the line experience. Pros: Stateroom: We had 2 inside rooms ...

Sail Date April 2010

macmikey

2 Reviews Written

1 Helpful Vote

First time NCL and the Jewel

Norwegian Jewel

Caribbean - Western

It's been awhile since I blogged, so I thought this trip we just finished might be a good place to start back up again. Cruise. Yep, I went on a cruise. Those who know me may be thinking 'what? He went on a ...

Sail Date March 2010