JEWEL OF THE SEAS 6 JUNE - 18 JUNE 2007 STATE ROOM 4018 RADIANCE CLASS GROSS TONNAGE : 90,090 tons Length 293m Beam 32m Draft 8m Passengers Capacity 2501 (we had 2165) Crew 859 Captain Thore Thorolvsen We went a day early and stayed at the TOWER HOTEL in Harwich and we could see the Jewell of the Seas from our room in the morning. And we left our car in their car park for the cruise. Day 1 June 6 We left the Hotel about 10:30 for the mile to the ship and checked in and on ship 11:10 and had lunch. We sailed at 17:00 SHOW Cruise Director Bobby Brown Presents THE WELCOME SHOW Starring the Amazing FLASH AND FEVER

Day 2 June 7 Crusing 06/07/2007 12:15:00 PM, Hollywood Odyssey Room DECK 13 SHOW The Royal Caribbran Singers and Dancers in CITY OF DREAMS

Day 3 June 8 Oslo, Norway OSLO 8 JUNE 7 - 4 WALKING Begin with a walk along the pier, passing the statue of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who overlooks the harbor of Oslo. First stop will be made at City Hall, a modern landmark containing the works of some of Norway's most distinguished artists including such items as frescoes, woodcarvings, sculptures, and murals representing many aspects of Norwegian life. You will see a monumental painting by Henrik Sorensen. The visit will acquaint you with the history of this more than 900-year old city. Leaving City Hall, a short walk will take you to the front of the National Theatre. Passing statues of famous Norwegians and the apartment of Henrik Ibsen, you will reach the Royal Palace with its surrounding garden. From there, you will proceed to the main street Karl Johan, passing the University of Oslo and learning more about the author Henrik Ibsen who passed by there every day. You will follow in his footsteps to the Grand Cafe, the meeting point of the "Bohemians" in the 1890s. On you return to the ship, you will cross in front of the Parliament Building founded 1866 and walk through the Akershus Fortress, once a medieval castle and Royal Residence. The site offers photo opportunities over the harbor. There is a rumor that many tourists that come to Oslo do nothing but walk up and down the Karl Johans gata several times, and that is all they see of the city. Pity for them! This partly pedestrian only street stretches from the Railway station on the east to the Royal castle on the west and here you'll find numerous shops, tourist agencies, banks and offices all mixed with street performers and important buildings like the National parliament, the National theater and the University. While all of these buildings deserve to be visited, if you limit yourself only to Karl Johans gata you'll be quite disappointed. Read more