Norwegian Jewel Senior Cruises Reviews

4.0 / 5.0
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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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Alaska Southbound 9/16 enjoyable

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libtrek
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our 6th Alaska cruise, 3rd on NCL. We flew to Anchorage on Saturday for the Monday cruise. You do need to plan $100+ to get yourself to the port. We did a taxi from Seward with another couple to save $. The train/bus options are either morning or early afternoon. We booked guaranteed less than a month before the cruise. Got a good price and all 5 options. Room assignment given within a ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Family Balcony


They do it right!

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kalenaj
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Wanted the itinerary so I chose this cruise and I have been cruising primarily on NCL. On the Jewel the staff makes you feel like family. The entertainment this cruise ( end of Sept) to Alaska was excellent. Stateroom was great and the Jewel was recently renovated. Recognized the Hotel Director Steven as I have cruised on the Jewel a few times previously. The food was good, some menu items ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window


Awesome

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GailRopp
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Beautiful ship, well appointed. All bars had awesome staff, especially Magnums and O’Shanahons . Specialty restaurants that we picked had wonderful food. We didn’t buy and shore excursions, (too $$$$) but, did do the port shopping experience. Disappointed in daytime entertainment options when we returned to ship. Appreciated the hand sanitizer stations throughout the ship. Best ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window


Must see Alaska

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Merripoppins
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

This was my birthday present to go to Alaska!!! A beautiful trip! To see the Glaciers up close was amazing. A must see State. Everyday was better than the last day! Definitely get a balcony for this trip... waking up to those views everyday are breathtaking!!! Even laying in bed bed looking out out the water is so relaxing and refreshing. The entertainment and activities on board were great... ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony


Beautiful Sights, Erratic Service

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deatmark
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Chose this cruise to celebrate our 35th Anniversary and my wife's retirement. Inside Passage itinerary was on wife's bucket list. I Chose NCL because we had our honeymoon cruise with them in the Caribbean. I chose the mini balcony suite 11094 in the middle of the ship as an upgrade to our usual window room. Boarding was ok, not great. Line moved steadily, but no one was checking appointment ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony


NCL: JEWEL AS A SOLO CRUISER The Pearls were (Vlad & Anna)

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Norwegian Jewel

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BstnCruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Embarkation was illogical- lines going upstairs, then downstairs to immigration then lines to Border patrol. Disembarkation was poorly organized in the theater for those traveling to Seward via the Alaskan train. The NCL person was giving out confusing info regarding leaving the theater. People were exiting the ship without any knowledge of the train. Upon disembarking, I turned over my ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside


Sweet Suite for an Alaskan Cruise

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Seeleggies
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We chose this cruise as the itinerary included both Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier and I could not recommend it more wholeheartedly, especially if you can fit the cabin we had in your budget. This was a couple's trip and belated 25th anniversary adventure. Our suite really made this cruise sensational, particularly as we were blessed with wonderful weather. We were in cabin 10500, right at the ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Penthouse with Large Balcony


Nicest Service Ever

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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


All the basics for an Alaskan cruise!

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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


Spotless cabins/Food Blah

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Kaylakp
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

Our cabins were kept spotless and we always enjoyed the placement of our kids stuffed animals. Whenever we had a question, our stuffed animal wrangler/room steward, was more than willing to stop what he was doing to explain things to us. This was our first cruise to ever take. We had our 5.5 year old & 7 month old. Our oldest loved splash academy and our youngest enjoyed being able to drum his ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside

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