Norwegian Jade 2026 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Jade 2026 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

From Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips by Doug Parker

July 16, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

Doug reviews the Norwegian Jade with guest Ben, discussing the ship's features and recent news in the cruise industry.

Thinking about sailing Norwegian Jade? This week, Doug sits down with listener Ben to review an eight-day Pacific Coastal cruise from San Diego to Vancouver. They discuss the ship's interior staterooms, specialty dining, entertainment, thermal spa, public spaces, ports of call, and whether Norwegian's Free at Sea Plus package delivered good value. Ben also shares tips for sailing Norwegian Jade after its recent refurbishment, along with advice for anyone considering a Pacific Coastal repositioning cruise. Before the review, staff writer Richard Simms covers the week's biggest cruise headlines, including: Regal Princess crew member overboard incident Holland America reveals more details about its fleetwide Evolution refurbishment program Royal Caribbean linked to Galveston's proposed fifth cruise terminal Port Canaveral moving forward with a $175 million expansion Virgin Voyages passenger removed after an alleged drug-related arrest in Greece Royal Caribbean extends the suspension of Labadee calls into 2027 Share your thoughts: doug@cruiseradio.net Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you…

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Host: Doug Parker

Guest: Ben

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Organizations: Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages

Places: San Diego, Vancouver, Galveston, Port Canaveral

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