NCL Jade Review Aft Penthouse 9670 pictures.

[keep on cruisin]

We just got back from a 10 day Cruise on the Jade.  Port Canaveral, GSC, Nassau and 2 days in Bermuda.  April 18 to 28, 2019.

 

Originally we booked an ocean view room and won a bid for a mini-suite.  We ultimately decided to upgrade to the aft Penthouse because I thought my wife could use some extra pampering since we just lost her father in February.  

 

Overall we had a really nice relaxing time.  The seas were pretty rough the first day or so and the last day.  Heard of several guests being sick and yes the bags were out.  On the last night we heard of food falling of the buffet station.  We had plates fall on the floor in the stateroom.  The aft location certainly played a roll in the rocking we felt.  Closet doors kept swinging open. I had to use the rope from the laundry bag to tie the handles to prevent them opening.

 

The food in all the restaurants was good.  Nothing spectacular, but everything we had was good.  I would like more variety, but what they had was flavorful.  We had the dining package perk for 4 dinners and enjoyed all 4.   

 

Not a lot of activities during the day.   The activities staff was very pleasant.  In talking with others as well, I have never been on a cruise that I have seen less of the cruise director Claire around the ship.  Other than after the main theatre shows and standards like Not so Newlywed game I can honestly say I did not see her once in 10 days.

 

Shows were good, especially Elements, but the seating was very uncomfortable.  Not sure why all the NCL ships have seats that make you feel like you are falling forward.

 

Pedro, our butler was good.  We didn’t ask for anything special other than changing a couple of the afternoon snacks.  He also delivered breakfast several mornings.

 

Rai, our room steward was great no matter how late our son slept in.

 

Only time we saw Bruno the concierge was at checkin, and when being escorted off the ship.

 

We did have an issue with the toilet not flushing for a couple of days, someone was flushing unflushables.  Took a few days for us to not have the problem anymore.

 

We took this trip for relaxation so we didn’t do much off the ship.  Took a trip to Cocoa beach for some shopping in Port Orlando.  Stayed on the ship in GSC.  Nassau we picked up alcohol for a friend, and Bermuda we strolled through Kings wharf.  I was disappointed that they did not make the St. George ferry available to us on Thursday when we arrived, only for a couple hours on Friday.

 

Internet was adequate for basic browsing, but useless for video.  Only time it worked was in the theater while waiting for shows.

 

The casino took our deposit with pleasure.

 

The pool was nice but was very cold.  Would like for the to use the heaters during this time of year when the water is that cold.

 

The room was nice, plenty of space for the 3 of us.  Samsung TV was great for being able to cast videos.  Plenty of power outlets.  5 in the main room(1 at the desk, 1 by the table, 1 behind the end table, 1 for the coffee pot, 1 beside the sleeper chair) plus 2 at the make up desk.

Balcony was a good size, but not big enough to have breakfast.  2 chairs 1 lounger and a small table.  As mentioned earlier we had a couple of days with problems with the toilet flushing.  The shower was nice, but was tough to get into with the height of the tub.

 

Overall we had a great trip.

 

[JuneauWhatIMean]

Great review.  Thanks for sharing!

[Mid43]

Was on this trip with you, and have pretty much the same thoughts. We felt the Ass't cruise director Fabi was doing a better job than the cruise director. When you have the Newlywed show, and the contestant gives an answer and the cruise director consistently said "I don't know what to say to that" tells me they are not ready for their job. Most seasoned cruise directors have humorous quips or responses that keep the show moving. We felt the nightly music was ok, particularly Dave the guitarist. The theater shows were enjoyable.

Was not impressed at all with the Shore Excursion team. I had to cancel a tour because I was not feeling well, and their response was, "you sure you don't want to wait till the day of the tour to cancel?" Thanks for putting my health over profits. I told them, "how 'bout we cancel now, and if I am feeling better I will rebook" He shot me a dirty look and cancelled my tour.

Same with photo department; I selected 6 photos; without saying a word to me or asking me any questions he just comes out and says, "you know you would be better off with the 10 photo package" I asked him "why would you think that? I told him I was perfectly fine with the 6 and saved myself $60 from their 10 photo package that I didn't want anyway.

All about the Benjamin's with NCL...

But getting back on track, nice steady trip, no WOW factor's any more on NCL trips. Crew were great (except for the salesman), food ok, ship in good shape.

Enjoyable trip...

(Sorry about the rant)

Safe travels everyone!