There are a few advantages to taking a Western Caribbean
cruise out of New Orleans, Louisiana. First, you get to more ports of call than
embarking out of Florida. Second, you get to spend time before and/or after
your cruise in New Orleans!
The Norwegian Jewel is currently based out of New Orleans
until April and is running seven night Western Caribbean itineraries. Right now,
these cruises can be had for very little money. You can be on the Jewel when it
embarks on December 8, 2013 for as low as $35.57 per person, per night.
The Cruise
This seven night Western Caribbean cruise embarks from New
Orleans on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 4pm. Norwegian Jewel arrives back in the
historical U.S. city at 8am on Sunday, December 15, making four port calls
along the way.
The ship spends two full days at seas, on the Monday at the
start at Saturday at the end. First stop is at Cozumel, Mexico on Tuesday. On
Wednesday, it’s down the coast to Belize City, Belize. Thursday marks the third
country in three days with a stop at Coxen Hole, Honduras. On Friday, Jewel
returns to Mexico but this time it’s on the mainland at Costa Maya.
The Pricing
Using Norwegian Cruise Line’s BestFare rate, an interior
stateroom can currently be had for as low as $249 per person. This equals
$35.57 per person per night. This price does not include $99.38 in government
taxes and fees. Everything included, a couple can have this cruise for the
total price of $696.76 which is less than what one person usually pays for a
seven night Caribbean cruise.
Rates are decent across the board for this cruise. An Ocean
View can be had as low as $399. A balcony room is priced as low as $649. A
suite can be had for under a $1,000 at $849. These are per person rates based
on double occupancy and are subject to the same $99.38 in government taxes and
fees.
The Ship
Norwegian Jewel has been in service since 2005 and is the
oldest of four Jewel Class ships in the Norwegian fleet. A medium sized ship
with a gross tonnage of 93,502, Jewel is 965 feet or 294 metres long. She has
15 decks, 12 that are accessible to passengers. Capacity is for 2,376 passengers
and 1,100 crew members.
Other ships in NCL’s Jewel Class include the Norwegian
Pearl, Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade. All four ships are nearly identical.
The Pearl was put in service in 2006. The Gem came next in 2007 and the Jade
joined the fleet in 2008. However, the Jade started life as the Pride of Hawaii
and was put in service in 2006.
The Small Print
·Because of the nature of last minute deals, the pricing printed here is fleeting and could change at any time.
·Prices are in Canadian dollars.
·Most meals are included in a typical cruise price but DRINKS ARE NOT!
·Also not included are gratuities.
·Cruise pricing does not include air fare, ground transfers and hotel accommodations before and after the cruise.
