Jewel of the Seas Review

12 Night Norway & Iceland Cruise from Harwich, UK

Review for the Baltic Sea Cruise on Jewel of the Seas
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custard75
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

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Sail Date: Jun 2012
Cabin: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

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Arrived at Harwich 11.30am and followed signs to the car park to the left of the Ship. Luggage was taken; we parked the car ourselves and got the courtesy shuttle bus to the Ship. It was busy already with the priority area for platinum members and above overflowing so we went into the normal queue which was much quicker. We then queued up to the scanners and all the way on to the Ship. The Windjammer buffet restaurant was not too full so we had lunch. Next we ordered the Evian water package from outside the Windjammer - yes I know it is very expensive (16x1 litre bottles for $66 including the 15% tip added automatically) but I do prefer it to the water on board which has a funny taste and as I do not drink tea or coffee, I am rather limited as to what I can have. This arrived in the cabin at 8.30pm so next time I will order beforehand if it says it will be waiting in the cabin on arrival. We went to our cabins at 1.45pm and they were open. I never did hear the announcement saying they were open so not sure if they said or not. Two out of 3 suitcases were already there and the 3rd arrived within a few minutes so very good service. We unpacked and attended the lifeboat drill at 4pm before sailing at 5pm. My cabin steward came to say hello and was generally very good. I did have to ask him for my bathrobe which should be standard for platinum members and above and Guest Relations for my Crown & Anchor Ultimate Value Booklet which was also missing. This has discount coupons for drinks, photos, casino, laundry, bingo, jewelry, tattoos, Pets at Sea, $7.50 internet credit and a few other things too.

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Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin E1

cabin 1006 Nice view at front of Ship. A long way from the back of the Ship where the buffet restaurant is so only good if you like a lot of walking. Away from lifts so cannot hear them which is good. Also not many cabins past me so nice and quiet. There is a crew area only which may be to the Bridge at the end of my corridor so did get quite a lot of crew walking past.

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