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

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Review: 1
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Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Jewel of the Seas

7 Night Canada/New England (Boston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 16, 2010

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

It was a good cruise and we had good weather. It had been six years since we did the large ship cruise (prefer the small ships or land travel). I thought the food had improved on Royal Carribbean, as the last time I rated in one-step above "cafeteria food." We went to relax, walk around the port towns and enjoy a pre-dinner martini and a nice dinner. We did exactly that. Room service was very quick. The bartender at the Champagne Bar was excellent and we went there each evening before dinner. I liked catching up on movies at the theater. The comedian was very good at the live show. The elevators barely stay open long enough to run to the one that arrived. By the time you realize which one, it's gone! That was annoying. Everyone was having trouble with the internet service in order to print boarding passes for flights home and it's very expensive to use. We were visiting friends on the East Coast (we're from California) so it was a good cruise while we were out there, but I would never fly from CA just for the cruise.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
We always had a table for two, which was great.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Always cleaning public areas.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Rockland, Maine

3 out of 5
We walked forever, just for exercise and actually "hitched" a ride back to town. Locals and welcoming team were very helpful.

Portland, Maine

3 out of 5
Best part was the Irish Music Session at Brian Boru's on Sundays

Saint John, New Brunswick

3 out of 5

Halifax, Nova Scotia

3 out of 5
Citadel was worth it.

Pros: My Time Dining

Cons: Missing the Elevators

Recommends Jewel of the Seas? Yes!

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