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Item: Jewel of the Seas
Rating: 4.6
Author: bzzybits

Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

bzzybits

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 03, 2024

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 3136

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

This was our 1st cruise, but we were with seasoned cruisers. We were soured by the surprise charges. Other than that we will definitely be cruising again. We even found a rubber duck!! IYKYK.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick, easy and efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Food was good & plentiful. I would recommend EVERYONE getting a drink package as sodas were $4/each & a gin & tonic was $18 (+18% tip on each drink).

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Solarium was awesome!! Mini golf was fun once we found it. We played trivia & learned new dances.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

We didn't go to specific shows, but the musicians playing in both the pool deck & centrum were amazing!!

Children's Programs

My youngest is 23.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our room was maintained by Victor beautifully. We were served by Normandy & Ziad almost every meal & they were top notch.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

All neat and clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The only thing I wish I had was a squatty potty. I couldn't reach the floor when sitting on the potty & it made going a little difficult. Otherwise, I'd live there forever!!

Ship tip

Plan on a 20% upcharge on EVERYTHING!! If you're quoted $100, expect to pay $200. Get the drink package. Pay the daily $18 room gratuity ahead of time.

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