NCL Jade Mexican Riviera Cruise - Travel Day, Palihotel, Port of San Diego & Embarkation!

Welcome to Part 1 of our 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise aboard the beautiful Norwegian Jade! 🚢 This video kicks off our full cruise series, starting from travel day all the way through embarkation, sailaway, and our first moments onboard. Our adventure begins in Arizona as we fly out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and head west to sunny Southern California, landing at San Diego International Airport. Travel days are always part of the cruise experience, and we take you along for every step — from airport vibes to arriving in one of our favorite cruise ports. Once in San Diego, we check into the stylish and centrally located Palihotel San Diego, which makes for a great pre-cruise stay near the waterfront and downtown attractions. Of course, no trip to San Diego is complete without good food, so we explore a couple of local favorites, including Bub's Ballpark Sports Bar & Grill for classic comfort food and sports-bar energy, followed by a fantastic meal at Saint James French Diner, where we enjoyed an elevated diner experience with a French twist 🇫🇷🍽️. Embarkation day is finally here, and we head to the Port of San Diego Cruise Terminal, where we take advantage of NCL Priority Access. We share what the process is like, how much time it saves, and why Priority Access can be a game-changer for boarding day — especially if you want to start your vacation stress-free and onboard as early as possible. Once onboard the Norwegian Jade, the vacation officially begins. We get settled, explore the ship, and jump right into the excitement of departure day with the always-fun Sailaway Party. There’s nothing like music, drinks, ocean views, and the buzz of the ship pulling away from port as the cruise officially kicks off 🌊🍹 This episode sets the tone for the rest of our Mexican Riviera cruise series, with upcoming stops, ship experiences, food, entertainment, and plenty of cruise life moments still to come. Whether you’re planning your own Norwegian Cruise Line sailing, researching the Norwegian Jade, or just love cruising along with us, we’re glad you’re here. 👍 If you enjoy cruise vlogs, hit LIKE 🛎️ SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss the rest of the Mexican Riviera series 💬 Drop a comment — have you sailed on the Norwegian Jade or used NCL Priority Access before? NCL Jade cruise vlog Norwegian Jade Mexican Riviera Mexican Riviera cruise from San Diego Norwegian Cruise Line embarkation NCL Priority Access review Sailaway party cruise San Diego cruise port Pre cruise hotel San Diego Cruise embarkation day vlog