i am looking to book the Jewel cruise for Sept.
has anyone been to that one before? are the port far from towns/cities? would i be able to explore independently? how much it trasportation to get to a town/city? booking an excursion: could i book one on the spot with local provider? any tips

I am taking this cruise as well. I believe it is a new itinerary for this ship and maybe NCL as well. I found helpful port info at http://www.portreviews.com. Enjoy your trip!