Norwegian Jade Cruises Reviews

Tuesday 7th Feb 2012

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Norway And The North Cape

Norway and the North Cape

Reviewed By: over, CHELTENHAM on 4th Jul 2009
Cruise Line: NCL Cruises	Times cruised before: 10+
Cruise Ship: Norwegian Jade	Sailed: June, 2009
Destination: Norwegian Fjords	Age: 65+
Cabin: Inside	Occasion: Birthday

North Cape on the Norwegian Jade. June I drove to Southampton Docks leaving my suitcase at the terminal, parked my car and walked back to the Terminal and joined a queque for the ship. This did not take too long, along walk to board the ship. On boarding the ship I was given a half glass of sparkling wine and left to find my cabin not easy on such a large ship. I have cruised and traveled a great deal so expected more from NCL. The ship I loved was The Marco Polo which NCL sold. The Marco Polo had a personal friendly touch/ professional. I could not enter my cabin as it was not prepared so I headed for the Garden Cafe, this was packed to bursting so I headed for the pool area and on the way meeting one of the ex crewe from the Marco Polo this was great because by this time I was feeling very lost and lonely. We had a chat about where the ex crew of MP were working and then I headed for the pool deck, all I can say is Butlins on the Sea! The ship set sail and I met another person from the MP. Beautiful evening for the sail the Red Arrows did a display and we were on our way to Norway. The seas were calm weather sunny but cool, first stop Aelsund beautiful place decided to go independant as the excursions were expensive. I climbed to the top and took in the view amazing. Kristiansund, then we crossed the Arctic Circle watching the Blue nose ceremony, the children loved this, also cruising to the Svarisen Glacier Honningsvag, North Cape, the ship provided coaches only to visit the Cape, very expensive but worth the visit. There were 4 other liners in this small port it is amazing they had enough buses and room because the cruisers were large. Next stop Trondheim, an amazing city, good views from the top. Cruising the fiords Hellesylt and Geiranger, scenic and beautiful. My favourite places were Bergen visiting the Bryggen and Stavanger so clean. I cannot say I enjoyed Free Style Cruising, I prefer to see people a bit dressier in the evenings. There was a beautiful theater and good shows,plenty of serviced charged restaurants and 54 different nationalities on board! so I am told. As a single I felt very lonely," Billy no mates" as I never saw people again. I personally will stick to smaller ships in future and waited on evening food. An amazing gym, plenty of equipment and the swimming pools were heated and well maitained I enjoyed my cruise amazing scenery and the ship grew on me!!
Quality of Food
Garden Cafe, self service food not bad, a good selection. I felt too alone to go to the sit down restaurants, I did try
Entertainment
IO felt it was all good entertainment
Shore Excursions
Too expensive, I did only one coach only to the Cape no info given
Staff
The staff worked very hard.
Children's Facilities	n/a

Onboard Activities

Cabins
My cabin was small but good
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Comment by Malcolm oliver, Essex (06 Jul 09 00:48) about this REVIEW

I think Fred Olsen's more intimate fleet would suit you better. Boudicca and Black watch, in particular, are not unlike the Marco Polo is size and style.

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Comment by sheila, deal (08 Jul 09 14:20) about a COMMENT by Malcolm oliver (06 Jul 09 00:48)

I agree with malcolm. On the Black Watch, there are many occasions(formal and informal) where staff make every attempt to ensure that those travelling on their own do not feel isolated. We tried NCL once, and have stuck with Fred Olsen before and since.. a smaller boat means that you do see people again, and the atmosphere is just very laid back and gentle.. that's what I want when I go cruising!

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Comment by Fraser, Lochgelly (05 Jul 09 14:48) about this REVIEW

We did back2back cruises on the Jade earlier this year and enjoyed the company of many single travellers at breakfast and lunch and spoke to them regularly thereafter. Don't be slow at coming forward and asking to share a table. I can see, however, that evenings could be a bit more difficult. Finally, we thought the Jade was a magnificent ship with excellent staff.

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Comment by Smith, Gloucester (05 Jul 09 12:05) about this REVIEW

So sorry to read how lonely you felt. It must be hard travelling on your own and difficult being among so many people .Asyou say perhaps a smaller ship would suit you more. We were on the Jade in May on the 13 nights cruise around the British Isles and found lots of single travellers asking to share a table at the sit down restaurants. It seemed to work very well and was a way of meeting people. Have just checked my Freestyle Daily (delivered to the cabin ) which says " looking for a travel buddy in port to-day ? Meet up with fellow guests at the Aloha Bar , deck7 ,midship " Perhaps that might have been worth a try .

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