Jewel of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Great so called smaller older ship worth another great cruise this summer.

Overall we enjoyed the cruise. We had a table with strangers which we haven’t done for years (usually do My Time) but for some reason I never got the choice—just was assigned to the 5:30 seating and a table. But luckily our tablemates were pleasant so that was nice. They did have a nice selection of activities but I think it’s ridiculous that they charge extra for exercise classes where there is basically no equipment (yoga and Pilates) or they already have the equipment (bikes). I know all cruise lines do this but it’s stupid. This was the first cruise where we had no issues getting a lounge chair in the shade by the pool every sea day, even later in the day, which was a first. It wasn’t warm the whole cruise though so that probably helped. The ports were nice and none were canceled. I thought I’d be bored with 7 straight days at sea but between all the activities and walking 2 miles a day, I wasn’t bored at all. A very small adult area, which is inside with a small pool, and is very humid. You didn’t get a chair there unless you snagged one very early morning.

Overall was a wonderful experience from San Juan all the way to Fort Lauderdale. I would highly recommend this itinerary to anyone looking at a cruise. Leaving from San Juan had to be the most relaxing and fast embarkation I have had boarding a ship. The islands we visit on this trip were amazing! The Ship we loved. Could see the water from Almost all areas of the ship. The Schooner bar on the Jewel, if you like Nautical theme was the best I’ve seen! This Ship was a Classic!

Will not take the Jewel of the seas again. No thank you.

We enjoyed the cruise very much. Great crew and ports we had not visited.

Perfect size for our group of 9. Much laughter with fun staff and great food.

I enjoyed the vacation on this ship (expect for those windows)

Excellent cruise and itinerary with excellent staff and good food! Met some really nice folks on this trip! As always, Royal lived up to its promise; of value for your money!

I loved the cruise. The ship was great! I have been on carnival before and this was much better. Great food and entertainment. Great experience.

Find yourself a newer ship and book through the cruise line so you can get a better stateroom!

Royal Caribbean is our favorite cruise line. Enjoyed southern Caribbean because we got to visit ports we had not been to before.

If was decent but not outstanding. The tours we did had great guides for the most part but they were just ok. Food was ok. Overall, that's what I'd say about the cruise--ok.

The food and drinks were disappointing but other than that, I enjoyed my trip.

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.

We travelled with a group of 11 and while this was not our first RCCL sailing it was for 9 other people in our group. Every one of the other people in our group were as impressed with the food, service and ship as we have always have been

Jewel of the Seas is beautiful from the outside but needs many updated inside. Staterooms were overvalued, fixtures falling apart, lack of cleanliness (which is to be home for a week), food is underwhelming although service provided by food and beverage were good.

DO NOT SAIL ON JEWEL OF THE SEAS UNTIL REFURBISHED. ROYAL CARIBBEAN LACK OF COMMITMENT TO CLEANLINESS IS AN ISSUE.

Great trip! Would def do again, however never got off the ship in Trinidad as they were having a high crime issue and wasn't interested in any of the excursions. Wish there was more built up around the port both in Trinidad and Tobago so you could explore safely without doing an excursion.

THIS IS OUR 4TH OR 5TH CRUISE, WE SAILED WITH CARNIVAL ONCE BUT LIKE RCL BETTER. FOOD AND SERVICES SEEM BETTER ON RCL. ALSO THEY SEEM TO HAVE THE PEOPLE HANDLEING ASPECT OF BOARDING AND DISEMBARKING FIGURED OUT BETTER TOO. EVERYTHING SEEMED NICER ON RCL.

We had a trip of a lifetime! Everyone on staff was nothing short of amazing! First time with RC and definitely not our last.