Not So Royal Treatment

Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
Jewel of the Seas

Southern Caribbean Holiday

Sail date: March 20, 2016

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Let me start by saying the ship had one more voyage before it was to be completely remodeled so this has nothing to do with the condition of the ship.  With the exception of our cabin attendant the majority of the staff were rude, unhelpful or simply ignored you.  We were asked to change dining assignments to help accommodate a larger group which we did.  Had we known what we were getting we would not.  Corner, forgotten and cold food.  Room service not much better.  Took an hour to get half of what we ordered...sandwiches with no tops and salads with no dressing.  Ports were nice.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5
If you were into ALL Latin music this is your ship...no variety

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Showers are tight but otherwise enough room for two.

Ship tip

Buy photo package before boarding or first few days when they are cheapest. Royal Replenish covers smoothies and Starbucks lattes etc.

Ports of call

Bridgetown, Barbados

3 out of 5
Beaches were nice. Town was a bit grungy and scared the teens.

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5
Beautiful Island. Wear a dark suit if going to mud bath or it'll never come clean.

St. John's, Antigua

3 out of 5
Beaches more like crushed shell but beautiful people were not friendly to tourists.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
People were fantastic island clean see the planes over the beach and then find a quieter beach to relax. There are nude beaches so pick carefully.

Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.

5 out of 5
Drinking liquor pigs are a must see and cheap.

Traveler Photos

Nightly Friend In Room Outside of Town Empty Fountain in Park Paradise Beach
Was this review helpful? 8

Be the first to comment

Other reviews of this sailing