Eastern Caribbean Jewel of the Seas Eastern Caribbean Cruise Reviews

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Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Jewel of the Seas

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karencct
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Like Royal Caribbean. Jewel was out of Port Canaveral and I like that port. Price was right for Christmas. Problem...........we were advised no Radiance ships have balconies that open to other cabins. We travel with our family and love going between the cabins via the deck. Not happening on this cruise! Now I am leary as to what other ships do not have balconies that open up. Sofa ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Major Disappointment

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Jewel of the Seas

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Drake2
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We have cruised Royal Caribbean for many years and have sailed sister ships of the Jewel of the Seas. This was the absolute worst cruise we have ever been on. The main dining room food was horrendous and extremely slow. The Windjammer provided much better food. Giovanni’s was anything but a “Specialty”. The ship is very dated and in desperate need of a refresh. Our cabin was 7550. The ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Fantastic service, subpar food, older ship

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Jewel of the Seas

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maxverse
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

I read a lot of reviews for the Jewel of the Seas before sailing, and on this 8-night Eastern Carribean cruise, the ship mostly met my expectations, with two exceptions. Let's go through the good, the bad, and then the unexpected. Me: 8-night Eastern Carribean cruise; third-time cruiser in my late-20s, on a family vacation. THE GOOD First, the good. As multiple reviews mention, the ...
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Sail Date: December 2021


Mood Icons Band was the highlight of our cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Jewel of the Seas

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Lp...
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

Mood Icons, featuring Carissa & JoJo, Thomas & Carlo. They are a very talented band, they kept us entertained & extremely happy. They had us singing & dancing. They were a key highlight of our cruise. With an array of ecclectic genres & song melodies to please everyone of all ages. Along with excellent comedy and music shows & entertainment crew. Would've liked to see better timing as some we ...
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Sail Date: December 2018

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Nicely renovated, but smaller than we expected

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krobinson30
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

This was our first time doing a Tgiving cruise and our first time on Jewel of the Seas. We traveled as a family of four (2 adults, 2 kids-age 9) and other prior RC sailing experiences were Freedom of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas. Some of our favorite things about Jewel: --Staff is friendly and helpful. --Size of the ship made embarking/disembarking smoother than other ships. ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Grand Suite

Traveled with children


3 weeks aboard the Jewel - 2 weeks too many!

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Joyontheseas
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I had the opportunity to sail for three weeks onboard the Jewel Of The Seas (17 November to 8 December) and I honestly could have cheerfully departed the ship after the first week. The main reason I chose this ship was because of the itinerary; these ports of call happen to be my favorites and so I stayed onboard. The cabin on my first week was #8590 (ocean view balcony) and this room was the ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony



A nice if mediocre ship

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Stevensfo3
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

To start with a perspective, this was my first cruise. So I can’t compare this ship to others. We had a balcony cabin: D2 (9552). I found it more spacious than I was expecting, with a couch that was perfect for chilling on. The balcony had two chairs, but no lounger. But it wasn’t tiny. I was surprised how much storage there was, including under the bed for your luggage assuming the bag is a ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Jewel 5 years later a total different story

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janbobcruisers
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

5 years ago I decided to try RCCL on the Jewel of the Seas, coming over from Carnival. I was total won over and was highly impressed with RCCL and JOTS. Fast forward 5 years, and my mind is blown on how much it has changed and not in a good way. I am now truly thinking about other lines. Here are the changes that have reflected my difference in opinion: 1. Staffing changes - it appeared ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


Decor and scenery was beautiful; service and food stunk

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JanetEK
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

very disappointed in this cruise line ports were all great; wish I could have been there longer ship was easy to get around; seemed less confusing than other ships dining experience in buffet was not good; food was not consistently cooked (ie uncooked scrambled eggs one day and over cooked the next day) food was not as available during most hours compared to other cruises (couldn't ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony


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