Norwegian Jade Pt. 1 | Embarkation Day | San Diego Cruise Port & Pre-Cruise Stay

Welcome aboard our Norwegian Jade Mexican Riviera Cruise! 🌴🛳️ Join us as we start our 6-night cruise from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, Mexico on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jade. This embarkation day vlog captures everything from travel day to our first moments onboard! 🎥 In This Episode: • Staying at the Intercontinental San Diego Hotel before embarkation • Dinner at Miguel’s Cocina with friends in San Diego • 🛳️ VIP embarkation at the Port of San Diego • 🍽️ Lunch at Cagney’s Steakhouse • First impressions and what we’re most excited for! ⏱️ Video Chapters 00:00 Mexican Riviera Cruise Norwegian Jade Embarkation Day 00:28 Travel day into San Diego – Airport 01:38 Travel day into San Diego – Airplane 02:04 Arrival in San Diego – Friend picks us up and takes us to her house with a beautiful view 02:36 Dropped off at InterContinental San Diego Hotel to get ready for the evening 02:42 Dinner at Miguel's by the San Diego Cruise Port 03:32 Drinks at Mastro's Ocean Club 04:36 InterContinental San Diego Hotel review 05:06 Room tour 06:44 Continued discussion on hotel and location to cruise port 07:51 Discuss San Diego location and cruise port 08:04 Walk around downtown San Diego near hotel 08:23 Headed to the Cruise Port to check in 08:33 Suite area with food while waiting to board the ship 08:59 Boarding the ship 10:27 Lunch at Cagney’s Steakhouse 11:17 Relaxed in Spinnaker Lounge 12:05 Our Forward-facing Balcony Suite was available 12:53 Wrap-Up & What’s Next | San Diego to Cabo & La Paz Cruise Vlog Whether you’re planning a cruise on the Norwegian Jade, researching Mexican Riviera itineraries, or just love watching cruise vlogs, we’re excited to share this adventure with you. 🚢 Cruise Details: • Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) • Ship: Norwegian Jade • Dates: November 1–8, 2025 • Departure: Round-trip from San Diego, California • Ports: Cabo San Lucas & La Paz 🌊 Subscribe to Calm Sea Cruise | Cruise Vlogs, Tips & Ship Experiences At Calm Sea Cruise, we share real cruise experiences to help you cruise smarter and travel better. 🌴🚢 📺 Subscribe on YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCruise 🎓 Learn More with Grounded Life (Affiliate Links) If you’re over 40 and interested in creating a successful YouTube channel or planning meaningful retirement travel, we highly recommend these courses: ▶️ YouTube After 40: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Retirement Travel Jumpstart: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Bundle – YouTube + Retirement Travel: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 🧳 Cruise Essentials, Packing & Filming Gear Explore all the products we personally use for packing, cruising, and filming—our must-have gear for every voyage. 🛍️ Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/calmseacruise 🎒 Packing & Travel Gear → https://amzn.to/4p9JbCv 🪶 Cruise Essentials List → https://amzn.to/45QcTVA 👗 Ladies Cruise Wear → https://amzn.to/49ytCgU 💄 Beauty Essentials for Travel → https://amzn.to/4qIZCpf 👕 Men’s Cruise Wear→ https://amzn.to/4qw4ePU We earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 🎥 Our YouTube Filming Gear 📸 Main Camera – Sony ZV-E10 🌊 Underwater – GoPro Max 🚶‍♀️ Walking Shots – DJI Osmo-3 📱 Photos & B-roll – iPhone 17 Pro 👉 Full Gear List: https://amzn.to/46WjRsP 📄 FREE Cruise Packing Checklist Planning a cruise? Download our free printable cruise packing checklist to help you prepare with confidence. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_A7u6wHQMUnO_zLO2ZLSUKWxcoRD0ScZ/view?usp=drive_link 💬 Connect With Us on Social Media 📸Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calmseacruise 📱TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@calmseacruise 🎵 Background music provided by Storyblocks and YouTube Audio Library 👉 https://www.storyblocks.com #NorwegianJade, #MexicanRivieraCruise, #EmbarkationDay, #SanDiegoCruisePort, #CruiseVlog