Norwegian Jewel Cruise Reviews for Gay & Lesbian to the Caribbean from New Orleans

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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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Shake, Rattle and Throw (up)

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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cruizinma
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

The ship rocked and shook continuously. If the constant rocking and chugging does not make you sick, then the constant singing in the inferior buffet dining about "washy, washy, washy" will make most definitely nauseate you. This was my 10th cruise; second on NCL. The first time was 20 years ago on a different ship which at the time was probably new and simply re-christened as the Jewel. We had ...
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Sail Date: November 2014

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony

Traveled with children


NOISE, NOISE, NOISE!!!!

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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jillh1
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

This was our first cruise and nothing like expected. It was all so noisy with Americans hootin' and hollerin' from morning to night. When the compere says "who's going to beach tomorrow?" is it really necessary for the deafening OOO OOO's. The pool disco was trying to make itself heard in England, we sat on a deck above but still couldn't make ourselves heard. The shows at night were full of self ...
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Sail Date: April 2014


Better then January cruise... but not great...

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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ivy andev12212010
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

My Mother & I took this identical cruise in January of this year and were very disappointed. So when the opportunity presented itself to take it again (with my husband) decided to try again. For the most part I was pleased. The staff was way friendlier then in January. We purchased the Ultimate Dining Package again and were not disappointed. We ate in Cagney's, Teppanyaki (2), Le Bistro (2) & La ...
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Sail Date: April 2014


Slightly disappointed.....

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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TinainGA
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

We were first time cruisers and we decided to choose NCL. We cruised to the Western Caribbean. Our ports were: - Cozumel, Mexico - Roatan, Honduras - Belize - Costa Maya, Mexico Embarkation was fairly easy although the wait time was over 30 minutes. Once on the ship, it was easy to navigate to our floor/cabin. Our room was an inside cabin and it was small but clean. We never had any issues ...
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Sail Date: April 2014


NCL Jewel

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Checkmate1955
10+ Cruises • Age 2020s

This was out 6th cruise with NCL... We enjoyed the cruise and like cruising with NCL but had two bad experiences this time that will keep us from cruising with NCL until we have cruised with RCL a couple of times... Overall we have been on 11 cruises and the main reason we have cruised with NCL and Carnival is that we can drive to New Orleans in 5 hours.... Overall the cruise was good but our ...
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Sail Date: April 2014


First cruise with Norwegian and hopefully not the last!

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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croozergrl
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our first cruise with Norwegian and our third overall....the first two being with Carnival. I have to admit I was skeptical after reading the boards...so many negative comments...I was seriously worried that we'd made a mistake sailing on the Jewel. We were pleasantly surprised and I am glad to report that you should ignore all of the negative remarks about NCL and Jewel. We drove to ...
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Sail Date: April 2014


Norwegian Jewel, a cruise for foodies.

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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richardhenry111
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

My wife and I just returned from a 7 day cruise on the Jewel. What a great experience! First let me say that we have sailed on Carnival and Royal many times, but this was our first experience with Norwegian. I will begin by saying that unlike some who post, I have never been on a cruise I hated. In my mind even a not so great trip is still better than a week at work. With that said, I will outline ...
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Sail Date: March 2014


Just so~so on this Jewel cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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takingthefam2cruz
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

I have been on the NCL Jewel 2 years ago to Alaska and that trip was great, this trip was just so~so. First, embarkation was slow~ the slowest ever on the 8 NCL cruises that I have been on. Once on board every thing seemed to run smoothly with the muster drill and getting signed in for Kids Club ( 8 year old), making a few dinner reservations and getting all of our luggage. Just for the record, I ...
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Sail Date: March 2014

Traveled with children


Great Cruiseline

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Magus35
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

My girlfriend and I sailed on the Norwegian Jewel from New Orleans for our 7 day Western Caribbean Cruise. We embarked March 23rd and disembarked March 30th. Our Ports of Calls were Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras and Costa Maya, Mexico. This was my second cruise with NCL and my girlfriends first ever cruise. We loved it, The ship was clean and our balcony cabin was clean and ...
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Sail Date: March 2014


Two thumbs up!

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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dreamchaser99
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Our experience on the Norwegian Jewel was fantastic. I am raving about freestyle cruising and absolutely love the concept. We did spend an extra 20 bucks each one night for the Teppanyaki restaurant and it was well worth it. The service on the ship was the best I've experienced in the industry thus far after 10 cruises on four different cruise lines. The NCL officers, staff, and crew were warm, ...
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Sail Date: March 2014

Traveled with children


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