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NOV
25
2008
Norwegian Cruise Line - Jewel —
Just returned Sunday 11/23 from this 9 day Carribean cruise on the Jewel. To sum up our experience-A DISAPPOINTMENT. The itinerary is not the problem, but NCL. THis is our 6th cruise and 1st NCL cruise. For a first time cruiser, you probably won't know any better and won't be disappointed. The service is not up to par with other lines. The food was mediocre which I believe is to steer you to the eight paid restaraunts verses the 2 no charge dining halls. In the Garden buffet you can count on 3 staple deserts, banana bread, pound cake or jello--not very creative or exciting. The disembarkation and embarkation process were disorganized as compared to other lines. We booked early only to see the price drop>50% a month prior to sailing and NCL does NOT make any refunds, credits, or adjustments--tough luck. We were to recieve an upgraded room but it turned out to be a lower deck room with a port hole. We also celebrated an anniversay which they were aware of, but failed to ackowledge in any way. Tendering to the ports was poor. One has to stand in line to get a number, then stand in line again to slooowly be tendered ashore. There never seemed to be enough help (staff) for the Azura or Tsar dining halls. Iif you were looking for an unshared table one had to wait 15-30 minutes each daily for an unshared table. Dominican Republic was depressing--continually being barraged by peddlers and children selling anything and everything. Our advice; pay a bit more and go on another line that knows what they're doing and has more friendly policies, not just good at seduction and abandonment.Last edited on Nov 25, 2008
Norwegian Cruise Line - Jewel is not recommended by mjgotts
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