A Day At Sea Onboard Norwegian Jewel: What To Expect

[@jpentzien]

You have to balance ship features with port destinations. Smaller ships can get to more remote areas, but they usually lack activities. Larger ships have a lot to do (RCL Wonder OTS or NCL Encore) but are limited on ports due to their size. Bring cards, read books, enjoy each others company until the next port. We sail on 12/1 on the Jewel to the southern Caribbean. We know it lacks activities but we wanted the itinerary.

[@destinationdebrief]

You’re absolutely right, but this video was strictly about the onboard activities. We have some future episodes covering some of the ports that we loved.

[@MikeAMarshall]

Cruises are very much a "pay to play" kind of experience. You aren't going to get much for the cost of your staterooms. I always view it as if I'm paying for the rooms and some guaranteed food (which may or may not be good), and then budget for everything else. "Free" stuff is always great, don't get me wrong, but that's definitely not the expectation. Oh, and all the endless upselling is definitely annoying! I think some cruise lines are worse about that than others.

[@destinationdebrief]

I think that is part of my issue with a lot of cruise lines. I look at value for money, but you don’t seem to get near as much value for your money on a cruise vs paying for food and a stay outright somewhere else. I also don’t view the things on the boat as free as much as should be included in the thousands spent to be there. If I still have to pay for everything to do on the boat, what did I really get for the thousands of dollars already spent?

[@garybaker9419]

Do not bring toilet paper on ship! It will clog the septic system! They use that type of paper for a reason

[@destinationdebrief]

That’s a very good point. I called out to do it if you can, which I meant to mean if you’re allowed, but I’ve not looked into it since I’m not taking another cruise any time soon.

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