Just returneed from the May 4 transatlantic cruise on the Jewel of The Seas. I was recovering from surgery and what a way to go. Best cruise yet! We booked an ocean view cabin on deck three  with an online agency at a great rate. We decided on flying in the day before to Fort Lauderdale and stayed at the Comfort Inn  Cruise Port south, loved it especially the swim up bar and breakfast. Highly recommended.Next morning took the shuttle to Miami cruise port arrived at 11,30 and were on the ship within a half hour, small glitch as the computer did not recognize my name. The room was well appointed and clean, attendant was friendly and unobtrusive. We went to the Windjammer for lunch and it was  great and watched sailway as Carnival played loudly in the background. Who Let your dogs out.We had early dining and were seated at a large table. Service was better than the last cruise on Brilliance.The entertainment on this crusie was outstanding, They had a tribute to the Jersey Boys, Brenda Cochren from Britain's Got Talent and a Motown group that rocked the ship.There  was a sailawy party with a disco theme and I saw notices for Big Band dancing, country and tango. We attanded the wine tasting and the Emceee was priceless.Captains' party and welcome back for gold members.. lectures every afternoon on various countries we would visit  and daily mass for Catholics which I really liked.The mix was half British Isles and and half American. Nice  fun group of travellers.I thought the food on this cruise was better than my 4 previous ones. roast beef so tender you could cut it with a fork, lobster that kep coming, lamb and a glorious cheescake which they have improved upon. I gained loads of weight.We were concerned about the five sea days but we found there was always something going on and someone interesting to chat with and have lunch and events. They were very vigilant concerning transmission of swine flu, lots of santitizers and tongs constantly changed. The ship was spotless.There was a case of chicken pox early in the cruise and I heard they were quarentined for 4 days.Bermuda was lovely and we loved being there overnight although the Navel Dockyard was shut tight at 6 that evening.Went to Frog and Onion for Dark and Stormies.Went to Lisbon and Fatima ships' excursion, had very little time there, was disappointed in the tour commentator as she was very negative, kept talking about politics and pick pockets but the crowds were large, went to Santiago in ship excursion, this time tour commentator was excellent and it the was the highlight of our trip Don't miss it.World heritage Unesco site.Cherbourg was pretty and we went on market day, just lovely and had moules and frites with  cider. Diembarkation was quick in Harwich and we had early breakfast in the Windjammer. Went on to London for 3 days and stayed at the Hoxton for 20 pounds, great bargain  as it was a boutique hotel.Flew back to Toronto with Thomas Cook , again highly recommended.Highly recoommended to go transatlantic, will book again,great value for money, thanks RCI!