Jewel of the Seas Review

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Greece Cruise for family (kids age 9 and 12)

Review for the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Jewel of the Seas
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mccartx4
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Aug 2017
Cabin: Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony
Traveled with children

We selected this cruise for the itinerary -- Greece. The ships was very well maintained and service was excellent. The process from boarding to disembarkation was very smooth. We arrived at 11:30 am and were on board before noon. The cabin was ready by 1pm. Luggage arrived before 3pm. When we arrived, we went to lunch about 12:30 in the Windjammer. Typical buffet lunch and was very crowded, but we found a table. Windjammer food is ok. They seemed to run out of some items frequently and what seemed like a long time to restock. The free lemonade and ice tea was very watery from the ice melting because they are poured them so early. The pool was very crowed and loud. We went a couple of times, but too crowed for our kids on days at sea. The kids did enjoy the pool at off peak days/times. The main hot tub was only warm. The adult pool - Solarium was quieter and that hot tub was very nice. The cabin was fine for a family of 4, but tight when we were all there (lucky that was only to sleep). Despite the ship being fully booked, you could always find a place on the ship that was quiet. The main dinning room, Tides, was good. The food didn't "wow" us, but we didn't have any major complaints either. As with most cruise dinning, some of the food could be hotter. Service was excellent -- Mario did a great job and took care of us. The casino is dated and smells -- that needs to be removed of renovated. I played in a blackjack tournament thinking I'd kill some time one day since it was only a $20 entry fee, but it lasted

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Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin E2

Clean and decent size. A little dated - curtains and furniture. Comfortable bed. Good storage.

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