NCL Jade Mexican Riviera VLOG | Day TWO | NCL JADE CAGNEYS

Our first sea day on the Norwegian Jade from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas did not go as expected – from a dirty stateroom and no hot water to a perfectly cooked filet at Cagney’s and one of the best views on the ship, this day had a little bit of everything. Join me as we figure out how to make the most of a Mexican Riviera cruise on an older NCL ship. In this vlog (Day 2 of our NCL Jade Mexican Riviera series), we: Start the morning with breakfast in Grand Pacific and compare it to the Garden Café buffet on a sea day Talk about why I prefer main dining rooms over the buffet for breakfast and lunch Visit guest services to keep working on a frustrating room situation (dirty cabin, stained sheets, and even a rusty razor blade in the shower) Escape the crowds with our thermal spa pass and explain why the spa became part of my daily routine Walk through Trade Winds and the atrium on a busy sea day and talk about onboard sea-day shopping Attend a CruiseNext West Coast sailings talk and break down how useful those presentations really are Enjoy a relaxed lunch with a spinach Caesar salad and Monte Cristo at Grand Pacific while watching the wake Get some steps on the walking track, enjoy a gorgeous sea-day sunset, and people-watch around the pool Head to the Latitudes loyalty event and explain how Norwegian’s loyalty program works Sit down for a full specialty dining experience at Cagney’s Steakhouse – crab cake, wedge salad, filet mignon and sides – and share my honest review Check out the Not-So-Newlywed Game, the Stardust Theater show, and talk about how live music compares to the production shows on an older ship End the night with casino time (I lose exactly $4), live music around Deck 6, and a debate between karaoke vs. going to bed early before Cabo Along the way, I share: Tips for using a sea day to fully learn your ship’s layout so the rest of your cruise feels easier Thoughts on Norwegian’s cutbacks to entertainment and how that compares to newer ships or other cruise lines Why the spa package is worth it for me on crowded itineraries What it’s really like when your room isn’t clean on embarkation and how guest services handled it If you’re researching: “Norwegian Jade sea day vlog” “NCL Jade Mexican Riviera review” “San Diego to Cabo cruise on Norwegian” “NCL spa pass worth it?” “Cagney’s Steakhouse review Norwegian Jade” …this video should give you a realistic look at what to expect on a sea day aboard an older NCL Jewel-class ship and how to navigate the good and the not-so-good parts of the experience. I’m not sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line – these are my own experiences and opinions as a paying guest. My goal is to help you have a better cruise, learn the ship faster, and decide whether the Norwegian Jade and the Mexican Riviera itinerary are right for you. 👉 New here? If you find this helpful, please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Day 3: Cabo San Lucas – where I take what might be the most risky excursion of the entire cruise, with the last tender and excursion times uncomfortably close together. Got questions about the Norwegian Jade, Mexican Riviera cruises, or NCL in general? Drop them in the comments and I’ll do my best to help you plan an amazing sailing.