Jewel of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

The smell of poop kind of had a negative effect.

Until our last stop we saw more fog than fall foliage. But the trip was relaxing and mostly enjoyable. As usual, we had too much to eat and drink. The cruise director, Kat, was tremendous. She was the best cruise director I have ever sailed with.

I enjoyed this cruise very much. The jewel does not have all the bells and whistles of the larger ships, but we chose this ship based on the itinerary. I like that it was not so huge, much easier and quicker to get around and because it doesn’t have as much of the Activities the larger ships has it definitely keeps the kid count down, which I appreciate

Great Cruise Ship, Relaxing Cruise, Ports, Entertainment, and Food

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.

This cruise gave us an overview of northeast Canada and a few cities on the Eastern Seaboard. The trip was fun but we found 3 sea days on an 11 day cruise is too many sea days. We prefer a more port intensive itinerary. We also prefer a cruise with more included food options. This ship only has the main dining room and the buffet.

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.

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

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!

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.

The entertainment director cruising Susan did a great job.

We had some frustrations where the booking agent put alcohol packages and “head of the group” status on our teenagers. This resulted in them charging our credit cards in our daughters name and the cards being frozen for fraud alerts. It’s a good ship, the experience was “fine” but we’ve had far better on other cruises.

It was a peaceful relaxing experience. I would definitely take another cruise!

Excellent cruise to relax and unwind. Excellent staff and meals. Good entertainment

The people working on the ship and fellow cruisers made this trip great. We were always happy and interacting with others. The ship is older, and generally well maintained, although some furniture is not desirable is some places.

Relocation cruises are a great way to travel versus airline flights given how flying these days is a real pain. I rather take a cruise to Europe in an inside cabin than sit for 7 to 10 hours in coach.

Everything were great except the room, bedding and gratuity

Relaxing, the rough seas couldn't be helped on the last day at sea.

We were a party of 10. We had a blast as the main reason for the cruise is being together and have fun. Menu in restaurants should vary and cruise need to work on having comfortable beds for everyone, as the bed for the kids were actually a mattress on the floor. They also need to have a playground that families with kids can go have fun with the kids.

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.