New Orleans Norwegian Jewel Cruise Reviews

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Nice common areas on deck - appreciated the stage area in a central spot that was consistent with music and entertainment throughout sea days and in the afternoons as cruisers were returning to the ship.
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Sea day.....be warned the idiotic chair hogs are allowed to reserve from 7am.
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Not to be missed show with finale
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You get what you paid for

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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sadou
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We left New Orleans on Feb 2nd 2014 in the total fog. We did enjoy the city as it gave it a mysterious ambiance especially when you think about the cemetaries and legends that are vehiculed about it. Embarkation was not the easiest we had in the past cruise we did. It was our second cruise with NCL (the other being on the Spirit to Bermudas a few years ago). So we knew it was not the standard we ...
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Sail Date: February 2014


Nice Experience, Wonderful Itinerary

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Mrs_L
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We sailed on the Jewel the week of 2/23/14. This was our first cruise on Norwegian. Overall, we had a great experience. There is a lot to say but I'm going to organize my feedback by category for simplicity. Embarkation: Easy Breezy. The port of New Orleans was easy to access from all of the touristy areas of New Orleans, so its perfect for travelers who want to spend some time in the city ...
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Sail Date: February 2014


SKIP THE NORWEGIAN JEWEL AND TRY ANOTHER CRUISE LINE INSTEAD!

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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JJT-SLC
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

My husband and I were just on the Norwegian Jewel for a 7-day cruise. Having sailed on both Royal Caribbean and Carnival before, I highly recommend choosing one of those companies instead! We did have a few good experiences, but overall it was a very frustrating experience and we regret sailing with Norwegian and giving them any money! Good: - The embarkation process was smooth. We didn't have ...
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Sail Date: February 2014


Thumbs Up to NCL Jewel

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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GetReal2
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

The wife and I are in our early 50's and reside in the New Orleans metro area. We have taken two previous cruises with HAL to Alaska. This was our first time cruising out of New Orleans, and with NCL. We were dropped off in front of the cruise ship terminal at 12:30 PM by a relative and did not have to deal with the parking. Upon entering the terminal we were greeted by a long line of passengers ...
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Sail Date: February 2014


Not the sharpest knife in the drawer

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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atitansfan
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Just completed a 7 day cruise on the Jewel. Had a mixed experience---some good , some bad, some ugly. Let's start with the good: - Emarking was very smooth and no issues. - Breakfast in the buffet food was very good. - Stage shows were generally good. - Getting off and on the ship at ports was smooth process. Ok--now the bad: - Had a handicapped room assigned. The shower curtain was ...
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Sail Date: February 2014


We had a wonderful time!

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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spillz
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We are a family of four from Saskatchewan Canada. Kids ages are 2 weeks shy of 3 years old (we'll get into this issue later) and 5 1/2. We sailed on the January 5th sailing of the Norwegian Jewel. -Embarkation was great. Bags were taken out of our hands by cruise staff outside the port entrance. Very easy, either print tags at home or they provide you some. Big lineup inside only took maybe 20 ...
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Sail Date: January 2014

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Love of Cruising Restored Again

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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chipnchair
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

This was our fifth cruise on NCL. We have enjoyed our previous NCL cruises. Our last two cruises were with family on other cruise lines. Last year we did a 10 day Alaskan cruise, which -- truth be told, if it had been our first, we would not have likely went on another cruise again. But our recent 7 day Western Caribbean out of New Orleans has definitely brought back the cruising bug as we have ...
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Sail Date: January 2014

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


January Caribbean Cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Floatergoat
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

My wife and I, along with her sister, sailed out of New Orleans the second week of January. Embarkation was very smooth and orderly. We visited the ports of Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan and Costa Maya. There are two ports on the Honduran island of Roatan(Mahogany Bay and Coxen Hole). Our ship docked at the Coxen Hole port. The port is secured by a high privacy wall within which there is a very ...
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Sail Date: January 2014


Totally Awesome

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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tawcat
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Not going to dwell on the common stuff. We have sailed out of New Orleans many times on different lines, as well as NCL. This cruise they seemed to have it together. Embarkation and disembarkation was a snap. Another couple cruised with us, their first time on NCL, so we were a bit concerned that they may not have a good time. We worried for not. They loved it. Boarding the ship, officers and ...
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Sail Date: January 2014


Honeymoon and First Cruise Ever

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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karenmjones75
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

This was the best vacation/cruise I have ever experienced. I was very nervous at first having never cruised before. Didn't know what to expect or if I would even enjoy it for that matter. We traveled with 6 other couples that are cruise veterans. I can only tell you we had the time of our lives. All the staff made us feel like we were at home and part of their family. They ALWAYS had a smile on ...
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Sail Date: January 2014


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