Jewel of the Seas Review

3.5 / 5.0
1,643 reviews

Great ports, clean ship, bland food, sometimes questionable service

Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Jewel of the Seas
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gypsysouls
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Feb 2017
Cabin: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Chose this cruise because of ports,number of ports and was part of large group (runners/walkers). Ports of call were each beautiful in their own way ( St Croix, St Marteen, Dominica, Barbados, Grenada), Embarkation and disembarkation in San Juan was efficient and fast.( Our group was well taken care of with special early breakfasts separate from the rest of the ship and friendly wait staff ) Cabin was clean and bed was comfortable but deck 7 port side balconies overlook top of lifeboats. Smaller size ship was easy to navigate and very clean. Food was available in several places but was inconsistent in taste and delivery of service. (eg: mini roast beef sandwiches in Solarium pool area were great, Tides dining room meals were without much variety and service was inconsistent, Windjammer was ok, more variety than dining room but not very flavorful) Entertainment was ok, needs to be more offered and more variety. Big screen at pool is underused (ie same prerecorded loop of bloopers played all week), "big game" broadcast with poor reception at times re: picture and sound". Overall a good cruise on a refurbished ship but there is room for improvement...

Cabin Review

Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

small but enough storage for three suitcases (under the bed), small balcony with round table and two chairs, overlooking top of lifeboats on deck 7. Comfortable bed, adequate storage for clothes in closet and drawers.

Port Reviews

St. Croix

Ship docked within easy 5 minute walk to beach, clean beautiful port.

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