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BIGGER is NOT better - Norwegian Jade proves 90,000 tons is the sweet spot. The Expert Cruise Show.

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 1K viewsπŸ“… 3 months ago⏱️ 46:16
What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I come back with a with a smile on my face. It was a very uh positive experience overall.

This ship felt really very warm and gentle and it wasn't trying too hard.

The crew on board were just so brilliant.

The main dining room food was the best food on board.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“If you can get this ship at a bargain price then go on it.
βœ“If you can get a five-star ship instead of a four-star ship for that same money, go with a five-star ship.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting to the ship on time β€” Arrive the night before to avoid stress, but if you're late, call the cruise line for a special port code.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Jade a good ship for a cruise?
QWhat is the experience like on a mid-sized, older cruise ship?
QHow does the Norwegian Jade compare to newer, larger ships?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4Β½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy BaconValue Pricing4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon
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Anthony is back at sea aboard the 90,000 gross ton Norwegian Jade and he thinks he has found the PERFECT ship size. Tune in to learn all about NCL's mid-sized ships, the Jade's quirky origins as a Hawiaan cruise ship and what Anthony's verdict is. Plus learn the history of this ship with Chris Frame the Maritime Historian all in this week's episode of The Expert Cruise Show. β€” βœ… DOWNLOAD your own "Yes - I Watch The Expert Cruise Show" sign here: https://www.chriscunard.com/wp-content/uploads/YES-Expert-Cruise-Show.pdf πŸ›³οΈ Subscribe to Chris' Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com πŸ“š Browse Chris' Books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books πŸ‘• Support the channel at our Cruise Merch store: https://themaritimehistorian.teemill.com/ βœ… Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join -- πŸ—ΊοΈ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP & THE CRUISE GLOBE: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it. πŸŽ₯ OUR EQUIPMENT: Chris' Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg Chris' Camera - DJI Mimo Pocket 2: https://amzn.to/3XjXwQn Vlogging Mic: DJI Mic: https://amzn.to/3D3idJP Lav Mic: DJI Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/4klRgBA These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. -- Disclaimer: β€˜The Expert Cruise Show’ is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of any organisation or company they may be affiliated with, nor that of the hosts Chris Frame or Anthony Davis. β€˜The Expert Cruise Show’ is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, and is not intended as professional, personal or financial advice - always consult with a qualified professional for guidance. The hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information presented in β€˜The Expert Cruise Show’. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech (USA) and the right to freedom of opinion and expression (Australia). Edited by Anthony Davis on board Norwegian Jade. -- Imagery: CC BY: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Pride of Hawaii: By No machine-readable author provided. Schohi assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=587015 Pride of Hawaii: By No machine-readable author provided. Schohi assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=587047 Norwegian Jade: By Ivan T. - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16969457 Collections: Anthony Davis NCL Media / NCL Celebrity Media -- Tags: * #TransatlanticCrossing * #QM2 * #Cunard * #OceanLiner * #CruiseTravel * #ExpertCruiseShow * #ShipHistory * #NorthAtlantic * #QueenMary2 * #TravelVlog * #Cruise * #Cruising * #CruiseLife * #ShipLife * #SeaDays * #cruisereview * #RoyalCaribbean * #MaritimeHistory * #cruisenewsupdate * #oceanlinerdesigns * #norwegianspirit * #norwegiancruiseline * #NCL * #norwegianjade *#NCLAmerica