NEW NCL JADE FULL SHIP TOUR | November 2025

Step aboard Norwegian Jade with me for a full walkthrough of the ship’s main dining rooms, specialty restaurants, and hidden gems – plus some honest opinions about what’s actually worth your time and money. In this video, I take you on a guided tour of Norwegian Jade, starting on the upper decks with Splash Academy, Entourage (the teen club), and the arcade, then work my way down through the ship’s dining options. You’ll see what’s included with your cruise fare, what’s an upcharge/specialty restaurant, and how each space really feels once you’re on board. I cover popular venues like: La Cucina (Deck 12) – Why this beautiful Italian specialty restaurant doubles as overflow buffet seating, and how that choice affects the overall experience, even though the food is excellent. Le Bistro – One of my favorite specialty restaurants on Norwegian. I talk about the atmosphere, how it compares to newer ships, and why the service here was the best of the cruise. Wine and cheese/chocolate tastings at Le Bistro – Why I highly recommend these experiences and why they’re a great value for around $25 plus tax and gratuity. Alizar (Deck 6) – The smaller of the two main dining rooms. It’s stylish and slightly more upscale in feel, but also more cramped and generally only open for dinner. Grand Pacific – The larger main dining room and where I chose to eat most of my breakfasts, embarkation lunch, and several other meals. I explain why I preferred Grand Pacific over the buffet and why the quieter atmosphere and service made such a difference. I also break down exactly what’s included vs. what costs extra on Norwegian Jade: Specialty / Upcharge Dining: Cagney’s Steakhouse Moderno Churrascaria La Cucina Le Bistro Jasmine/Sushi Teppanyaki Included with Your Cruise Fare: Buffet Great Outdoors (buffet extension) Topsiders (poolside) O’Sheehan’s / Oceans-style 24-hour venue Alizar (main dining room) Grand Pacific (main dining room) Along the way, I talk about: Why I often choose main dining over the buffet for breakfast on Norwegian ships. How Norwegian uses some specialty spaces as overflow seating and how that impacts the “premium” feel. Little layout quirks, like how to actually find Grand Pacific by going aft on Deck 7 and then down the stairs, instead of trying to walk straight there on Deck 6. If you’re planning a Norwegian Jade cruise, trying to decide between the buffet and main dining rooms, or wondering whether specialty dining is worth the upcharge, this walkthrough should give you a clear idea of what to expect and how to get the most out of your food and dining experiences on board. If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and drop your questions about Norwegian Jade or Norwegian Cruise Line dining in the comments. I’m happy to answer based on my experience on this sailing.