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We Tried the Cruise that Visits 6 Countries From Miami (Norwegian Jewel)

Cassie Aran
Cassie Aran
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 61K viewsπŸ“… 3 months ago⏱️ 51:03

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Editorial Summary

The creators document an eleven night cruise aboard the Norwegian Jewel departing from Miami, visiting six different countries. The video begins with a tour of their interior cabin, which they noted was the cheapest option on the ship. Throughout the voyage, the creators review various aspects of the cruise experience, including breakfast quality, evening shows, and room service. They encounter challenges such as motion sickness and heavy storms that cause significant rocking of the vessel. The itinerary includes stops in Grand Cayman, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, and Mexico. During these port visits, they participate in various excursions, including a bus tour in Panama, which they found disappointing due to long travel times and limited exploration, and a rainforest tour in Costa Rica. They also explore activities on the ship like origami making, pool games, and an arcade. The video concludes with a final assessment of the cruise, noting that while the staff was friendly and the itinerary was impressive, the onboard activities were sometimes limited and the overall cost was high when including taxes and fees.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Jewel
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Jewel
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review✨Casual Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· 11 nightsFrom MiamiOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

This cruise ship has the best itinerary I've ever seen, especially for a ship leaving Miami.

We're going to be stopping in six crazy countries.

The itinerary was honestly amazing. The only little hiccup we had was in Panama.

The staff have been awesome this whole time. They are so friendly and nice.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring motion sickness medication if you are prone to seasickness.
βœ“Consider the cost of the drink package versus splurging on individual drinks.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Boring at times, not much to do β€” Self-entertain with reading or laptop work; find little nooks on the ship.
Cost of cruise β€” Base price was $6,000 for two interior rooms; factor in gratuities, taxes, and fees.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Jewel itinerary from Miami worth the price?
QWhat are the pros and cons of this 11-night cruise visiting 6 countries?
QHow does the experience compare for a first-time cruiser versus an experienced one?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1Β½ Sad BaconDrink Package1 Sad BaconWifi Connectivity1 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities1Β½ Sad BaconPool Deck1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Panama2Β½ Sad Bacon
Top: Bus tour through Panama ($120 a person)
Cartagena4 Happy Bacon
Top: Cave tubing and ziplining ($360)
Cozumel2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: ATV riding and taco tasting
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