Smaller then we are used to but the shows were outstanding (except the dancers)

Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 16
Helpful Votes: 295

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
Jewel of the Seas

7 Night Greek Isles (Rome Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 04, 2019

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Would not go on this again. .went for the stops it made. just too small and old for us since we went on the top 3 largest ships already.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Got on quick. Got the Secret option was nice start.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Food was below what we are used. Windjammer options except for last day was lacking what we like. Main dining room we left with disappointment most of the time. Chops was pretty good and we tried the Chefs Table. Was a nice 3 hours long dinner. Staff were outstanding. Wish i was a wine drinker.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
IF you participate there is a bunch to do just not a lot of option at the same time. Loved the fitness center.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Loved all the shows. From the juggler comedy to the 4 guys singing group were outstanding. Just was not big on the singers/dancer group. First show i wish i did not go to. All in all was happy with the selection.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Loved all we ran in to.. not as entertaining when we entered the windjammer as the girl there was lame but no complaints.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
The ship is showing its age.. 1 no water slide (has 1 in the kids area that i never noticed on), a lot of rust spots around the balcony and other areas. They for sure kept the place clean. Wish some of the windows were spot free.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
the room layout was nice with a lot of behind the glass hidden storage areas. Frig was a waste. Took 36 hours to chill our bottle waters :) ..

Ship tip

IF you like to stay away from the crowded ships and first timers this might be for you.

Ports of call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5
needed 3 days to see what we wanted to see so arrived a few days before the cruise left

Santorini, Greece

5 out of 5
Best port ever... loved this place. So much to see.. took a tour on our own and the electric bike sunset tour on tripadvisor .. we awesome!

Mykonos, Greece

4 out of 5

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

5 out of 5
exit port area and went to the left.. took the GreyLine Double decker around town bus.. to spot 6. Where most of the action is. Can switch buses to another area if you wish as well there.. no need to buy a tour.

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

3 out of 5
exited ship went down the tourist sales street to the closed in AC train to Olympia. 10 euros round trip a person. Ate there and went to the museum and then took the 3pm back.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
quicker then most and easy.
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