Norwegian Jewel cruise: Luxury at sea with a private pool, spa and your own butler

By Sarah Theeboom
Updated December 8 2016 - 1:10pm, first published December 4 2016 - 12:15am
So much to do: The basketball court on the  Norwegian Jewel. Photo: supplied
So much to do: The basketball court on the Norwegian Jewel. Photo: supplied
Mountain range and ocean waters in Glacier Bay National Park. Photo: Supplied
Mountain range and ocean waters in Glacier Bay National Park. Photo: Supplied
Norwegian Jewel - three-bedroom Garden Villa Patio with private hottub.
Norwegian Jewel - three-bedroom Garden Villa Patio with private hottub.

The Norwegian Jewel is the first cruise ship I have ever set foot on, so during a five-day repositioning from Vancouver to Los Angeles, I find I have to recalibrate many of my initial impressions. For instance, the size of the 2376- passenger vessel is overwhelming at first but a day later I can navigate its 10 public decks with some competence, and two days later I am already nodding at a few familiar faces.

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