Africa Norwegian Jade Africa Cruise Reviews

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AJ’s Sloth and Monkey sanctuary. We booked this on our own in advance. Shore excursions to these places were longer and more costly. We got transportation and the animal experience for $35 pp. Lots of fun and guide was great.
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First 18 days – Cape Town to Dubai
"The various specialty dining venues were even better and we enjoyed several good meals in Le Bistro, Cagney's, La Cucina and Moderna.The food was good in the main restaurants and there was always a good choice...."Read More
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Filthy water and no reparations

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Jade

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Vcb420
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise for the itinerary— had booked it in 2020, but it was cancelled, so we were very excited to finally go. Had a concierge level room. 11610 with a tub. To keep this short- here are pictures of the tub water (see below). No adjustments, no apologies. Told to contact Guest Services in Miami- got a crappy form letter saying how wonderful NCL is!! We have been on 18 cruises on ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony


Another 18 days - Dubai to Athens

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Jade

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Sussex Duo
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

SUMMARY The Norwegian Jade is a nice sized ship with a good layout and a spacious theatre. The main dining rooms were well organized and quite spacious. The various specialty dining venues were even better and we enjoyed several good meals in Le Bistro, Cagney's, La Cucina and Moderna. The Teppanyaki was entertaining and we enjoyed the food there but the Jasmine (free anytime) was very ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Somebody dropped the ball

Review for a Africa Cruise on Norwegian Jade

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Yourefrmwhere?
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We selected this sailing for TWO reasons - It was NCL (we previously went on the Prima and Encore), and the itinerary included the Seychelles, Cape Town, and Dubai. The 18 days were not a problem; we've been on longer. What was not thought about: THEATER ENTERTAINMENT - I was surprised that on an 18-day cruise, one gets the same amount of "Broadway Style Productions" as on a 7-day cruise, ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Courtyard Villa with Balcony

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NCL can´t do trips longer than 10 Day /NCL Jade from Cape town to Athens

Review for a Africa Cruise on Norwegian Jade

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Irajustus
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Ncl has the goal to provide cruises for the premium segment. But today they are far away. On our cruise from cape town to Athens we had following issues.The embarkation in Cape town took 2,5 hours’ time standing in a line at the cruise terminal, no organisation and information from NCL, In Richards bay we had to go on the passport control for South Africa. The most passenger came with delay from ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony


First 18 days – Cape Town to Dubai

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Sussex Duo
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

SUMMARY The Norwegian Jade is a nice sized ship with a good layout and a spacious theatre. The main dining rooms were well organized and quite spacious. The various specialty dining venues were even better and we enjoyed several good meals in Le Bistro, Cagney's, La Cucina and Moderna. The Teppanyaki was entertaining and we enjoyed the food there but the Jasmine (free anytime) was very ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


NOT recommended

Review for a Africa Cruise on Norwegian Jade

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feljen
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Following our experience on a Norwegian Jade cruise to South Africa and Namibia in January 2023, we can’t recommend NCL. Food was mediocre, apart from the speciality restaurants. There were few enrichment or other on-board activities and there seemed an expectation that sunning ourselves, listening to the over-amplified entertainers, taking dips in the rather small swimming pools or availing ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


First and Last NCL cruise

Review for a Africa Cruise on Norwegian Jade

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KRock
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have never cruised with NCL prior to this cruise and this will also be our last. We originally selected NCL because of the South Africa itinerary booking it in August 2021. From beginning to end the cruise was disorganized with the left hand not knowing what the right hand was doing. Our Durban port of call was cancelled with no real explanation except "out of our control" and the itinerary ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony



A Great Itinerary with substandard services and experiences

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landboater
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This cruise was chosen because very few ships visit Africa. The cost was high, and as the cruise approached, deals were offered to those who were not yet signed up. This was carefully orchestrated so that previously committed passengers would not get any refunds or future cruise credits. (Do not have NCL arrange airfare, because later deals don’t include air and cannot be compared with early ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony


In Awe of Simba and Nala in S. Africa and Namibia

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MDexplorer
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Had booked a land trip with Safari, Capetown and Victoria Falls during the pandemic but that got cancelled. Was so amazed by the entire cruise experience. This was a surprising adventure with a mixture of cosmopolitan scapes in Capetown, Durban and Walvis Bay ports. At times felt like I was visiting the various islands in Hawaii with the various weather influences: Rainfall, Drought and just a ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


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