I'm part of a group of 6 (3 couples) who at minimum take a cruise vacation on an annual basis. Celebrity is our cruise line of choice, but at various times have taken Holland America, Carnival, and the last 2 years have sailed with Royal Caribbean. This year, we chose a 10 day on the Jewel of the Seas sailing from Fort Lauderdale with stops in Labidee, Cartegana, Colon, Port Limon, and Georgetown. I'll start by mentioning the positives, which include:
The Ship: Just the right size, and great lounges such as the Safari Room, the Schooner Bar. The Solarium Pool was excellent, in no small way due to the fact it was for adults only
The Crew: Friendly, attentive wait staff, as well as a stateroom attendant (Sammy) who made it his business to look after any of our requests
Great location near the elevators and stairways. No noise even though centrally located. Room was small, which made the balcony essential