Beautiful ship, but, Oh, my aching back!

Item: Jewel of the Seas
Rating: 3
Author: KarenC15

Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

KarenC15

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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7 Night Canada/New England (Boston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 14, 2006

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

Gorgeous ship with lots of windows and glass in the public areas. Beautiful layout and decor. Cabins were efficient, but extremely cramped. We had a balcony cabin, but it was the smallest cabin of any category we've ever had. The bed was equivalent to a futon or sofa bed. Food was mediocre.

Ports of call

Saint John, New Brunswick

5 out of 5

Gourmet lunch and Canadian wine tasting at the Dufferin Inn was pricey but fabulous. If you're a foodie or a wine lover, it's worth the $100+ and 3 hours!

Thumbs Up 1

Don't Miss: Bay of Fundy. Check it out in the morning and again in the afternoon. Low tide vs. high tide make it an entirely different place.

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

3 out of 5

Seafood Shanty offered great lobster chowder and a very good view of the harbor.

Thumbs Up 0

Halifax, Nova Scotia

3 out of 5

Henry House, about 2 blocks from the pier. Authentic pub built in 1850. Smells like ale and mold, but it's good ale and mold! Order the "Peculiar Ale:"

Thumbs Up 0

Portland, Maine

5 out of 5

Walker point on the Kennebunkport excursion.

Thumbs Up 0

Bar Harbor, Maine

3 out of 5

Stuffed baked lobster at West Street Cafe and blueberry pie a la mode at Donahue's. Good blueberry beer there, too. Skip the nachos, though.

Thumbs Up 0

Don't Miss: Local pottery shops near the park east of the harbor.

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

3 out of 5

Seafood Shanty offered great lobster chowder and a very good view of the harbor.

Thumbs Up 2

Halifax, Nova Scotia

3 out of 5

Henry House, about 2 blocks from the pier. Authentic pub built in 1850. Smells like ale and mold, but it's good ale and mold! Order the "Peculiar Ale:"

Thumbs Up 2

Bar Harbor, Maine

3 out of 5

Stuffed baked lobster at West Street Cafe and blueberry pie a la mode at Donahue's. Good blueberry beer there, too. Skip the nachos, though.

Thumbs Up 0

Don't Miss: Local pottery shops near the park east of the harbor.

Saint John, New Brunswick

5 out of 5

Gourmet lunch and Canadian wine tasting at the Dufferin Inn was pricey but fabulous. If you're a foodie or a wine lover, it's worth the $100+ and 3 hours!

Thumbs Up 0

Don't Miss: Bay of Fundy. Check it out in the morning and again in the afternoon. Low tide vs. high tide make it an entirely different place.

Portland, Maine

5 out of 5

Walker point on the Kennebunkport excursion.

Thumbs Up 0

Pros: Gorgeous ship, super-friendly staff

Cons: Tiny, cramped cabin and EXTREMELY uncomfortable bed.

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