Once in a lifetime cruise

Item: Jewel of the Seas
Rating: 4.2
Author: ohiodude

Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review

ohiodude

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 41

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

10 Night Greek Isles (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 20, 2018

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 1530

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Once in a lifetime cruise to see Rome, Italy ports, and Greece. Use to the bigger boats (freedom class and above) so was disappointed in the size but was surprised how much layout there was and even with us being off the ship most of the time it didn’t matter. Now when it comes to events it’s not the cruise ship fault there is enough seats but some people shouldn’t be rude and stand in front of others just so they can get a better view. The ports really made the vacation

Embarkation

5 out of 5

No issues. Filled out paperwork in the tent then walked inside to check in. No waiting. Got our cards and on the ship we went.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was good. Lots of different options on the buffet. Chops grill was amazing.. order the red velvet cake.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

This was a Mediterranean cruise where the ship was in port for 10 hours + so there was a lack of activities. The shows we went to like the quest was hard to see as we sat down and people kept coming in standing in front of everyone. With the ship size it is hard for everyone to enjoy activities.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Stage shows was good. Singers and dancers was good.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Staff was nice.. really didn’t see our stateroom attendant ended up leaving him notes that we wanted ice.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Older ship with a lot of heart. Clean ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Cabin was clean. Needed some updates as the balcony was all chipped faded. The bathroom was very dinged up in the sink and shower. Beds were the most uncomfortable on any cruise.