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Norwegian Jade 🚢 Pt. 8 | Leader Score Review

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👁️ 347 views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 28:06
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 6 nightsFrom San DiegoVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

So, let's begin. So, our first logistics.

I gave the logistics of Jade and the rating of the ship a 3.1 out of four.

I gave that a 3.7 out of four.

I'm going to give this a three out of four for the dining and the drinks.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Let your room steward know your preferences on the first day of the cruise.
Bring your own USB block for charging, as the cabin may lack USB ports.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size and navigationThe ship is medium-sized and easy to get around, despite showing its age.
Cabin amenitiesBring a USB block and be prepared for an older bathroom layout.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was the LEADER Score for the Norwegian Jade on the Mexican Riviera cruise?
QWould the creators do this cruise again?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition½ Happy BaconCabin Suite2 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Happy BaconDining Main1 Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Sad BaconDining Bars Drinks3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas3 Happy Bacon
Top: Tour to Santos
La Paz3 Happy Bacon
Top: Wildlife and Flora excursion
San Diego3 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
YouTube Video Description

What was our LEADER Score for the Norwegian Jade on our Mexican Riviera Cruise? 🌴🛳️ In today’s vlog, we break down our full LEADER Score for this sailing and share how the Norwegian Jade performed in each category. This is our complete end-of-cruise review based on Logistics, Entertainment, Accommodation, Dining, Excursions, and Return. Our LEADER Score is designed to help you decide if this itinerary and ship are the right fit for your next cruise. 🚢 LEADER Score Breakdown L – Logistics: Embarkation, onboard flow, port operations, debarkation E – Entertainment: Shows, activities, comedy, onboard fun A – Accommodation: Suite experience, cabin layout, service D – Dining & Drinks: Restaurants, Bars, room service, overall food quality E – Excursions: Cabo, La Paz, Todos Santos experiences R – Return: Would we return on this cruise ship ⏱️ Video Chapters 00:00 Norwegian Jade Mexican Riviera Cruise Introduction 00:13 Overview of the LEADER Score System 01:24 Logistics Review: Embarkation, onboard flow, port operations, debarkation 03:55 Logistics Score and Feedback 04:50 Entertainment Review: Shows, activities, comedy, onboard fun 06:08 Entertainment Score and Feedback 08:38 Accommodation Review: Suite experience, cabin layout, service 12:00 Accommodation Score and Feedback 16:50 Dining and Drinks Review: Restaurants, bars, room service, food quality 18:28 Dining and Drinks Score and Feedback 20:01 Excursions Review: Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Todos Santos 23:12 Excursions Score and Feedback 25:37 Total LEADER Score Summary 25:50 Return Category: Would we sail on this ship again 26:03 Return Score and Feedback 27:20 Wrap-Up of the LEADER Score Review | Norwegian Jade Mexican Riviera Cruise 2025 🚢 Cruise Details: • Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) • Ship: Norwegian Jade • Sailing: November 1–8, 2025 • Itinerary: San Diego → Cabo San Lucas → La Paz → San Diego • Length: 6-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise 🌊 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 #NCL #NorwegianCruiseLine #CruiseVlog #CalmSeaCruise #CruiseReview #CruiseTips #DebarkationDay #SanDiegoPort #CaboSanLucas #LaPazMexico