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Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review

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Reviews: 5
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Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Jewel of the Seas

7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 23, 2023

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4016

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

Great itinerary and larger than expected ship. Impressed by buffet.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Super easy embarkation, even carrying on luggage.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Chops never disappoints. Crazy but I was blown away by the Windjammer buffet. After a fair meal at the main dining room on the third night, I went to the Windjammer to complete my meal. They had an incredible artichoke bake and arancini balls. Along with 2 carving stations, I was hooked for the rest of the trip. Another night I tried dosa. At the taco bar they transformed it into a dosa counter one night. They chefs were helpful in helping me with this new fun food. With both inside and outside seating and one of the most incredible sunsets, I was happy I made the change.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The music was varied and always enjoyable in the main centrum. I also really enjoyed the main theater’s performance of Broadway/West End songs.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Never had a bad room attendant and once again was treated to a very personable and efficient attendant.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Although this was the smallest ship I have ever been on, the multi-decked centrum and top decks were close enough to make the ship easy to navigate and walk. Love the adults only pool and hot tub area. Ship more spacious than I thought. Would easily rebook another cruise on this ship as it was so enjoyable.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Since I traveled solo, I got an ocean view cabin. It was perfect and super clean.

Ship tip

You will be surprised by the different and number of common areas.

Ports of call

Scarborough, Tobago

5 out of 5
Chocolate farm and walk. Fun to see the process of the farming and transformation of the cocoa beans. Road there follows the coast and pretty winding.

Port of Spain

5 out of 5
Unique city and island tour. Very scenic island.

Kingstown, St. Vincent

5 out of 5
A day at the beach and fortress stop

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Super easy walk off disembarkation.
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