🚢 Norwegian Jewel: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Sailing | Tyler Townsend Travel

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Thinking about sailing on the Norwegian Jewel? After spending a week aboard the ship with my family to celebrate my dad’s 70th birthday, I came away with 10 things I wish I had known before our cruise. The Norwegian Jewel may not be the newest or biggest cruise ship, but that’s part of what makes it interesting. In this video, I share the things that surprised me, what I learned along the way, and a few tips that can help you have a better experience on your next Norwegian Jewel cruise. Our group included three generations of our family, so we got to experience the ship from a few different perspectives. Here are my 10 things you should know before sailing Norwegian Jewel: 🔟 Smaller Ship, Big Advantage 9️⃣ Freestyle Cruising Takes Some Getting Used To 8️⃣ Don’t Skip the Included Dining 7️⃣ Book the Popular Stuff Early 6️⃣ Download the NCL App 5️⃣ Sea Days Can Be Some of the Best Days 4️⃣ The Entertainment Was Better Than Expected 3️⃣ The Crew Makes a Difference 2️⃣ Explore the Ship on Day One 1️⃣ Choose the Itinerary, Not Just the Ship 🌴 BERMUDA CRUISE GUIDE We spent two days in Bermuda during our Norwegian Jewel cruise, exploring St. George, Tobacco Bay, Crystal Cave, and the Royal Naval Dockyard. 🎥 Watch my Bermuda Cruise Guide: https://youtu.be/9m8HqnptpFg ⚓ HALIFAX CRUISE PORT GUIDE Our cruise also included a stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Check out my separate Halifax video for ideas on how to spend your time in port. 🎥 Watch my Halifax Cruise Port Guide: https://youtu.be/4hypR90HCdM ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Norwegian Jewel: 10 Things I Wish I Knew 00:55 #10 Smaller Ship, Big Advantage 01:22 #9 Freestyle Cruising 01:45 #8 Don’t Skip the Included Dining 02:04 #7 Book the Popular Stuff Early 02:17 #6 Download the NCL App 02:32 #5 Sea Days 02:50 #4 The Entertainment 03:11 #3 The Crew 03:30 #2 Explore the Ship 03:51 #1 Choose the Itinerary 👍 If you’re planning a Norwegian Jewel cruise, I hope these tips help you know what to expect and make the most of your time onboard. 🔔 Subscribe to Tyler Townsend Travel for more travel guides, hiking adventures, cruises, and outdoor adventures! #NorwegianJewel #NorwegianCruiseLine #CruiseTips #NorwegianCruise #CruiseReview #CruiseTravel #TylerTownsendTravel

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