Wonderful Greek Isle Cruise

Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 36

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Jewel of the Seas

9 Night Greek Isles (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 11, 2019

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8664

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

The most amazing vacation ever. People, food and sights were just so amazing!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was quick and painless.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
I found the main dining room to not be for me. Chop's is overrated. The food at the buffet was my favorite option.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I mainly stayed in the pool. It was just the best place to be. Sun and drinks didn't need anything more than that.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The music was great. It was never the same.

Children's Programs

We didn't travel with children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room steward took very good care of us. Our drink waiter also took very good care of us. We always looked for him and he always looked for us.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
It was perfect to us. It was our first cruise. We did notice it's age however we found it charming and just thought of all the beautiful places the ship had been to.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
For us being on the plus size we were very comfortable. It was roomy and spacious enough for us. Especially the bathroom. There is plenty of room in the shower. My only problem was the commode. I'm on the short side and my feet didn't touch the floor. That was more of a me issue.

Ship tip

Enjoy your sailing you're on vacation. Don't think of her as tiny and old. Think of her as providing you with the best destinations and memories of a lifetime.

Ports of call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5
I was so excited to be in Italy and amazed at the ship and while being transported to it I was taken aback by it all. We didn't do an excursion.

Souda (Chania), Crete

5 out of 5
Loved being in Greece we didn't want to leave. We enjoyed walking around and sitting out in the open eatting breakfast enjoying the scenery. We didn't do an excursion.

Mykonos, Greece

5 out of 5
Mykonos was beautiful. We were amuzed by all of the cats playing in the sand. The shop keepers were lovely and sweet. We didn't do an excursion.

Rhodes, Greece

5 out of 5
The old Town of Rhodes was beautiful. We strolled through shopping and eating. We didn't do an excursion.

Santorini, Greece

5 out of 5
Beautiful beautiful. We took a boat ride to Oia. Lots of shopping, eating and views. We were transferred back to Santorini for more shopping and eating and more sights. We took the tram down to where we caught the boat to Oia and had lunch seaside. We didn't do an excursion.

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

5 out of 5
We were transported back in time. The ruins left us jaw dropped. We did an excursion there and our tour guide was sweet. She explained everything we were seeing on our way there and while we were exploring. We had lunch in Athens and we were the only group in the restaurant. It was only serving us. The food, the wine and the staff were wonderful. Being in Cape Sounion was amazing just thinking of Poseidon and Athena being there was just amazing and the breath taking views. Memories for a lifetime.

Naples, Italy

5 out of 5
Loved Naples, the Amalfi coast and Pompeii. So much history and information we want to go back again. Our tour guide was funny and very informative. Lunch was outstanding. We had homemade spaghetti noodles in red sauce, red and white wine, appetizers and dessert. The most weightless cake we've ever had. We did an excursion in Athens.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and painless. We booked a transfer from the Port to Fiumicino airport. We didn't want to leave!
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2 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

MajorT    5 years ago

I love the tip!!!! So many people go on a cruise and look for what is wrong. It will kill a good vacation. Relax and enjoy yourself!!!!!

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