Norwegian Jewel Family Cruises 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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Destination Great - Issues need attention

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Biscoco
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Alaska is always a great destination, even when it was cold and rainy. But my concern is that the food on NCL seems to have gone downhill rapidly since our last cruise on the Jade last September. It was bland. Buffet looked like they had thrown together and mashed the food together from the night before on several occasions. Even the meals in the dining room sub par. My daughter had to remind ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside

Traveled with children

Traveled with disabled person


Bucket list item checked

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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ddmcruiser
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary this year by cruising Alaska. Only been on Carnival before, can't say I was over-impressed with Norwegian but had absolutely no complaints. Totally personal preference but I'm not sure I liked the freestyle dining, thought way too much emphasis was placed on the specialty restaurants. Also did not get the feeling that we were "special/remembered" ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window


Fantastic ship and service

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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princess_mom
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Did a lot of research before choosing this cruise for me and my teenage daughter. We knew we wanted to spend a few days in the Anchorage area before cruising. This cruise started in Seward and ended in Vancouver. It was the perfect size ship with the best itinerary, entertainment and price. We are not big foodies so mostly ate at the buffet which always had great variety and different themes every ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window

Traveled with children


Nicest Service Ever

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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West Coast Gal
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Start with Embarkation - the Easiest ever and the most friendly! The ship was just remodeled 4th qrt 2018 and is quite beautiful. We dined in Modernaro the brazilian steakhouse, 2 nights in Cagney's the regular steakhouse, Asian restaurant Chin Chin, Tepanika Tsar's Palace Dining room and the buffet. Mica was our favorite waitress and Mary Lo the BEST Hostess! We enjoyed them all, in ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Family Balcony


Low Expectations and Still Disappointed

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Roxy7414
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

Alaska is beautiful and I recommend any one to see it. We did a land and sea (12 day) with NCL. The sights were great but we were very disappointed with the regular tardiness on due to staff of NCL. We departed late from one stop to another, then excursions ran late due to poor communication, and wait staff didn’t seem to care to serve you rather than feed you and move on to the next. Overall the ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Family Balcony


All the basics for an Alaskan cruise!

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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jerho
10+ Cruises • Age 30s

If you're looking for a budget-friendly cruise without the frills, the Norwegian Jewel is the way to go. After cruising Alaska with Holland America in years past, it's much easier to see how NCL just throws in the towel on effort past selling shore excursions. The ship was basic - everything you'd need no matter where you're sailing to. The cabin was efficient. The dining rooms were average - ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Inside



Cruise of what is left of the glaciers

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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Thomasehumann
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

If you want to see what global warming is doing, do the glacier cruise. Over the past 10 years, the glaciers have receded by 100 feet and probably 50 feet in height. Due to the melting, the glaciers are covered with layers of rock. We did this cruise in 2005 and it was outstanding. Now, the little towns are filled with the same jewelry shops and tourist traps. Very few locals as it was in ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony


Watching the glaciers calving was awesome

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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WALLISJC
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Very disappointed in the entertainment except for the comedian. the food was great but the buffet was a zoo. there should have been another one for that many passengers. We went to the dining room for all our meals after the first day which always took longer. The food was great everywhere but the desserts were poor. They all looked beautiful but tasteless. Our Junior suite was a perfect size and ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


Amazing family trip!

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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meerachhabra
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

An excellent cruise, by far one of the best holidays we have had! Travelled with kids 8 and 11 and everything was juts a awesome. We organized our own excursions at the port thru external providers at a cheaper rate which worked well for us. The food was of amazing quality and variety and can’t be faulted at all. The entertainment for both kids and adults was great and the staff in the kids club ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window

Traveled with children


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