Loved this Canada cruise!

Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Jewel of the Seas

7 Night Canada (Boston Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 29, 2024

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8126

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 month ago

Review summary

Loved the ship! Loved the ports of call. Loved the sea days to just relax and not run off to somewhere. Loved all the staff!!!! Will always be loyal to Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
The embarkation was easy and painless. Even filling out paperwork for immigration before we were allowed to board was easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
As always, the food in the main dining room was delicious and plentiful. Our dining staff was amazing. Always remembering our names, our drink orders and our preferences each evening. Smiling and laughing with us and telling us stories and listening to ours. The Windjammer was unbeatable. They have everything you could want and more. The staff are attentive and remember you. Plenty of comfortable seating.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The golf simulator was AMAZING! First time, first ship trial of this and it was perfect. They had courses you could play and friendly competition for farthest hit and others things. The staff were helpful and fun. Hope they add this to all ships! The spa was wonderful. Had a pedicure and a facial. So peaceful and restful. I wonderful facial that left me wanting to do it again. My toes still look great! The basketball court was fun! Did not get in the pools, but the hot tubs were relaxing and rejuvenating at the same time!

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The theater shows were good. The performers did an awesome job! I have seen better shows on another cruise but these were ok. The cruise director thought he was Tom Jones…but he wasn’t. The Caribbean nighttime/evening singing duo was amazing. But the long haired skinny kid band was awful and could not sing at all! I hope they don’t subject other cruisers to him and his band much longer. The flag parade and the military salute was amazing!! So respectful and beautiful.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff in every area are and were always respectful and attentive and all around awesome! From the guest services staff to the room attendants to the dining staff to the bar staff. Everyone was super wonderful. The dining staff, I can’t say enough good things about them. They have a memory like elephants. They work tirelessly and keep smiling. The onboard all access ship tour guide was amazing. She was knowledgeable and helpful. The guest services were helpful for all my questions. The next cruise staff were not pushy but answered all my questions and were knowledgeable. The casino dealers were fun.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5
I never saw any bathroom that was not clean. I never saw trash or uncleanliness. Not even a piece of lint that was not supposed to be there. The rooms were spotless, the floors everywhere were cleaned and vacuumed. There was plenty of room on all the common areas. Could have used more elevators but that is the case everywhere. You never know you are on a ship with so many people. The design lay out keeps you from being all jammed up.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The rooms definitely need more plugs. Only plugs were over at the desk. Other than that everything was great.

Ship tip

Just sit and relax because it’s a beautiful ship.

Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts

5 out of 5

Saint John, New Brunswick

5 out of 5

Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

Sydney, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

Portland, Maine

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
A bit slow and crowded. Everyone had to be out of their rooms by 8am and go to a designated spot. Waiting was difficult and the process seemed to take longer than expected. But thankful I didn’t have luggage to contend with as they had already taken it for us. Getting a taxi back to our hotel was easy.
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8 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     1 month ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody     1 month ago

Appreciate the review

iCaptain     1 month ago

Thank you for the feedback, glad you enjoyed the cruise. I should be on Jewels in a few more months so this helps

basssacker     1 month ago

Thanks for the detailed review

cruising2004     1 month ago

Thank you for your review. Glad you had a wonderful cruise.

Gwbigdog     1 month ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

AuntPinkie     1 month ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

HeavySeas     1 month ago

Awesome.....thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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