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Bucket Listed
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We arrived early into Panama City airport, and the transport started with an impromptu tour of Panama City and a pit stop for breakfast as we couldn't arrive in Colon before 11. The ride to Colon was purely functional, and we didn't view much that was photo worthy. Embarkation felt like sort of a mess in Colon, and it was a relief to finally get on the ship.
My bucket list included full ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2023
Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
Sitting here
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
The Travelers: Early 50's empty nesters. This was our fifth cruise, third with NCL, and the second time we’ve cruised without the kids. I’ll say going in that overall I was pleased with NCL, and especially with the Jewel and her crew. It wasn’t perfect, no trip ever is, but it sure was a great vacation.
The Cruise: NCL Jewel 12-night, San Diego to Colon, Panama via the Panama Canal with port ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2023
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
NH_Wave_Rider
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
We chose this cruise because we had not visited any of the ports of call before, and we have always wanted to see the Panama Canal.
The Issues:
We were disappointed that Nicaragua was cancelled, due to Covid Protocols. We were not told about this until we were on board. More notice should have been given to all passengers. I think NCL knew well in advance about this situation, and could ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2023
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
MkeCruzn
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s
Itinerary
We were on a repositioning itinerary from 7-night Mexican Riviera to Panama Canal. We selected this cruise because we would visit some different countries while traveling towards the canal. The following itineraries will be in the southern Caribbean, but still with a Panama Canal crossing. There were only about 1500 passengers onboard, so it was much easier than normal to reserve a ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2023
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
TimJansen
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
We chose this cruise for a couple of reasons - ports of call including the Panama Canal and second the price was amazing. NCL service is absolutely TOP NOTCH in all aspects of delivery. Everyone was polite, helpful, kind and courteous. The Jewel is a great ship - just the right size - not too big/not too small. The refurbishment is NICE. Ports of call included Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2022
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
ellenro
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
Going through the canal was an interesting experience. Hard to believe they have been using them for over 100 years and still working like clockwork. The film about the building of the canal was very enlightening.
Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Guatemala were all different and we enjoyed our excursions in each port. Catamaran and walled city in Cartagena was a hilite for me. The coffee ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
catlib55
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
For our fiftieth wedding anniversary, we decided to do a full transit of the Panama Canal. We had done a round trip partial transit ten day cruise several years ago, but this time decided to do a full transit.
We embarked on the cruise in Miami, FL. We are wintering in Apollo Beach, FL, near Tampa, so we and the other couple cruising with us rented a car and drove to Miami the day before the ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
WIEBER
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
It was our 25 wedding anniversary, we chose going through the Panama canal. This was our first cruise. We disembarked on every stop. We enjoyed the sunshine, the itinerary was geared to the older folk, but we found things to do in the sports part of the ship. The entertainment was good until the nights with the two Russian circus couple, they were the highlight and wished for more. The main ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
peggysue79
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise because my brother pics all our cruises and I just trust his choices..lol. I have been traveling with Norwegian for 4 years now and it is amazing. So spoiled by the time i get home,have a hard time adjusting. We had the most wonderful crew, but our waiter was one of the most pleasing people i have ever met. Word of warning...on this ship and a few others. The pull out bed is ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Jewel
debbyjg
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
10 friends celebrating one our friends birthday.
Some of the group have cruised before but it was our first big cruise. We really enjoyed our experience on the Jewel. The staff made us feel very special, and were so perfessional and fun to be around.
We did an excursion at every port using both private and ship excursions. We got to see so many differen and wonderful place, people, ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside
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