We had a "looping" cruise, so a passport wasn't required. It was a pain to go from one check point to another check point to another check point, but such is life . . .You just have to know that this is routine and deal with it.
Stateroom:
We went for the economical inside stateroom,because we spent little time in the room. It was as expected and acceptable. The room attendant created the ...
Love this size and style ship!! All the glass, the open centrum really beautiful!
The crew is , for me, the best at sea. Many remembered me and with such warmth, hug me. I do talk with many of them at lunch in the Windjammer, and that may make a difference. Waited on hand and foot so spoiled.
Cruise to KW and Cozumel We docked downtown this time and it was so easy to walk to old San Miguel, see ...
This was our 11th cruise in the last six years with Carnival, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean and it was a pleasant surprise. We had sailed previously on the Serenade of the Seas so we were familiar with the Radiance class. We planned a trip to the Tampa area to visit my wife's parents and decided to squeeze in a cruise while we were there. Most of our previous cruises were 7 to 10 nights ...
I'll start by saying this one cruise has me planning more! The Jewel of the Seas is a wonderful ship! I now know why so many people love RCL's Radiance Class ships. The efficient flow, all the windows, outdoor dining, the adult solarium, the relative spaciousness of the ship are all things that made our cruise so incredible.
Embarkation: This was astounding!! I carried on my luggage and ...
We came down to Tampa 2 days early to allow for northern Indiana weather and stayed at the Marriott hotel right at Tampa International airport. Room was great and staff very friendly. Took a shuttle van to the ship.
At the Tampa Port boarding was quick and easy. Got our sea passes and were able to board right away and get to our room. We headed for the pool bar w/friends to get some lunch, ...
I say "first timer" because I don't really remember my first cruise as a teenager - except being REALLY sick. Hence, I had NO desire to cruise again, but my husband surprised me with an anniversary/birthday/valentine's day cruise. I was assured the newer ships are much better and more stable and he booked a balcony close to mid-ship. For safe measure, I wore accupuncture wrist bands. Either I ...
This was our first cruise on RCI. We departed on January 10 on the Jewel of the Seas on a short 4-day Cozumel and back cruise from Tampa. A word about Tampa - it is the easiest departure I have ever had on a cruise. The facilities are new, the staff friendly, signage is clear and hotels and shuttles are close by. The parking garage (we flew) is across the street. We went from shuttle to ...
This was our 3rd cruise this year and was a get-away for my husband and myself without kids. We drove from Atlanta and spent the night in Ocala, Fl to break up the drive,
Getting to port in Tampa was a difficult process using gps on the iphone. There are no signs along the interstate to direct you as there are at other ports. We used the valet service which I highly recommend. If you are ...
Royal Caribbean? Never sailed her, but why not, we thought. We have friends who want to try a cruise of fewer than 7 nights and Tampa was convenient for all of us. We had heard from friends that Tampa Terminal was doing a superb job facilitating embarkation and disembarkation with ease. And so we booked it.
As for Tampa Terminal, we totally concur. This was an extremely passenger friendly ...
I always liked the traditional aspects of cruising that Carnival tried to bring to the public many years ago when it started operations and as evident on my first cruise 30 years ago - fine dining, superior service, great entertainment and large dance floors. Of my 14 cruises most have been in the last 10 years while cruising has been undergoing what I call a "dumbing down" that I blame NCL for ...