REVIEW: NCL Jewel (12-13-09 sailing) AWESOME

[BeadBabe]

And here we are…back from yet another fantastic cruise on NCL!! This time it was the December 13th 2009 sailing of the Jewel out of Miami. There is sooo much to say, but I’ll try to keep it short and sweet and hit the main points. (As for other information…I reserve the right to remain silent!!!) :cool:

 

Embarkation was a unique experience for us this time. Normally we process thru the balcony or mini suites window for Latitudes members and it usually goes without a hitch. But this year, one of our group was in a wheelchair, so upon ascending the stairs from the street to the entrance, we found a coral of wheelchairs ready and waiting right there. I hadn’t even put my hand on the handle, when I was immediately met by a NCL crew member there to help. He stayed with us the whole time as we cleared security, and then whisks us around alllll the other lines to a special line so that we could process quickly and use the elevator to ascend to the embarkation area. One quick stop for the photo op and we were on the ship with a glass of champagne in hand!!! From arrival at the street to sipping champagne was maybe 20 minutes. Even those in our group that didn’t arrive via the “handicap express”, said that checking in was fairly easy. The key here is PREREGISTER online and bring a copy of that with you. If you are a Latitudes member, you can use that express line. Suite holders also have their own special lines for those special guests. Disembarkation was handled with equal ease and simplicity. After we finished yet another wonderful breakfast, we made way to the Fizz Lounge where wheelchairs with crew members waited to escort us off the ship, thru immigration, to the luggage area where we collected our bags.

 

I traveled with my group of 9 that became 11, that sometimes swelled to 12, 14 and 20 at times...and a great time was had by all.

 

We had been on the Jewel before, and she is a lovely ship! The ship was very clean and well kept, as is typical of the NCL line as a whole. We all had balcony rooms this time, complete with safe, mini fridge and bathrobes. Our cabin was a handicap cabin, and it was roomy and spacious with plenty of room for the scooter. Our room stewards were kind and effecient. Richard and Joselito are two very sweet guys that were always there when we needed something. The towel animals are always a treat, especially when my constantly being lost sunglasses would miraculously reappear on the towel animals head!! :D

 

The first thing we did was haul our bags to our cabins. Generally the cabins aren’t quite ready, but the room stewards were more than accommodating to let us drop off our bags and roam the ship a bit til the cabin was ready.

 

Second stop was a cocktail at the martini bar by Magnum’s Champagne Bar. The VERY BEST BARTENDER on the ship is Edgardo and he’s in charge of the martini tastings. Not only does he make the BEST martinis on the ship, he’s a hell of a dancer too! ;)

 

Next stop was making dinner reservations. You can always access the dinner reservations attendant on the far right of the registration desk (as you face it). They are very helpful and bend over backwards to accommodate your party and requested meal times. You can book the day you are in and the next night without any trouble. If you have a balcony or mini-suite, you can book the following day as well. The larger suites can book any days ahead that they want. Maracar was working the desk most days, when she wasn’t hostessing at Chin Chin’s and she is by far simply the most accommodating hostess you’ll ever meet. She would go so far as to hunt me down to make sure I had my next reservations made, and then call my cabin to confirm the reservations she’d made for me. We were a large group and had no trouble getting in anywhere we wanted. Sometimes we had to juggle our times here and there, but the crew bends over backwards to accommodate you.

 

I just can not say enough about the food. We did the Garden Café and Blue Lagoon for simple breakfasts before our excursions. Lunches would be there too, along with grazing at the poolside buffet for quick mid day bites. This year the Jewel tried out two specialty lunches. I didn’t make the Jazz Brunch, but we did try the Indian Buffet lunch held in Le Bistro. This was a $15 surcharge and worth the price for generous selections of well prepared authentic Indian dishes. Every dinner we dined at the specialty restaurants. WELL worth the surcharge!!! Don't let those fees scare you off, it's TOTALLY worth it.

 

Things you MUST eat:

BBQ Pork Ribs, Dirty Noodles, Lamb Medallions – Chin Chin Restaurant

Escargot, Chicken Coq Au Vin, and anything on the menu - Le Bistro

Lobster, yes lobster! – Teppanyaki

Combination Pizza – Mama’s Italian

More lobster, Rib Eye – Cagney’s

 

 

The spa prices are pricey as always. But watch your Freestyle Daily for specials. Also physically GO to the spa and talk to the spa crew. They will work special combo deals for you that are listed on the menu of services. You can make an appointment for a treatment and usually negotiate a little extra freebie such as a free Eye Treatment while at the desk. Best Spa Deals: the 10/20/30 plan - 10% off first treatment, 20% of 2nd, 30% off third...combine those with bartering at the counter for a freebie. The other thing I would HIGHLY recommend is the Spa Pass. You pay a flat rate (was $99 for single of $125 per couple for the 7 day cruise or $20 per day individually) and you have access to the mineral baths, hydrotherapy pools, sauna, steam room, stone therapy lounges, cold plunge and the private locker area for the entire cruise. You also have access to the very restful lounge area that sits at the very FRONT of the ship with full glass panoramic views out the bow.

 

The entertainment is always a great value as it's FREE!! I’ve been to many many Jean Ann Ryan Company productions and had the pleasure of meeting many of the performers, but this particular group was really something special. Not only are they talented and gifted they were so personable, unlike any other cruise I’ve been on. We would see the performers out and about on the ship and they were always friendly and welcoming, often times actually hanging out with us!! Make sure you see ALL their performances. By the way, if you get a chance to meet Richard (one of the male athletic performers for the JARC), please do so. His smile will light up your day, and his genuine zest for life is contagious. (Not to mention those 12 pack abs!!!:cool:) Don't miss the Crew Show. I don’t think that the Cat’s Pajama’s will still be performing, but if they are make sure you see EVERY performance. They are spectacular young men whose acapela talents will mesmerize you. The Fizz Lounge is a great place to hang out and for karaoke, and the Spinnaker lounge seems to always have great tunes spinning.

 

Now I’ve never been one to generally attend the usual games and things that the cruise director staff puts on, but this trip was an exception. The cruise director Que Hundermark has taken these “game shows” to a whole new level. He single handedly (well not single handed he has a GREAT staff) as taken simple games like “The Newlywed Game”, “Dancing With the Stars”, and “Qwest” and made them into extremely well attended events on the ship. We attended many, if not all, of them and had the most fantastic time. We laughed til we couldn’t breathe in some cases, and won a trophy in other cases. (Details will NOT be disclosed, so don’t ask!! LOL :eek:) We’ve met many cruise directors on our many cruises, several with NCL, and Que is the best yet!! He was always available, always friendly and made each and everyone of us feel like we were the most important person to him on the ship.

 

Speaking of being made to feel like you are important…I’d like to make a point to comment on John the Hotel Director and Mustafa the Food & Beverage Manager. These two men simply never sleep. Especially John O’Hara the Hotel Director. This man was up before I had breakfast and when I would leave the Spinnaker Lounge after dancing all night…he was still there, standing in the back, watching everything that was going on. John and Mustafa were out and about every evening greeting guests at the restaurants. We saw them literally every night, and every night they would stop at our table and visit. And not just stop by…they would chat with us leisurely as if there wasn’t anywhere else they had to be. Now believe me, my group isn’t all sunshine and smiles, there were a few of us that had comments to make about service from time to time. And each and every time these two gentlemen would listen attentively, take notes, make calls and voila…things happened.

 

Watch your Freestyle Daily for specials in the Duty Free Shop. Great deals on liquor on certain days, plus free tastings! Always, always, ALWAYS mention you are a Latitudes member and get an additional 10-20% off anything you purchase in the shopping area. Just cuz it says Latitudes on your card, doesn't mean you'll get the discount. So ASK for it.

 

Best Hostess – Maracar in Chin Chins

Best Head Bartender – Edgardo in the Martini Bar and Spinnaker

Best Room Stewards - Richard and Joselito on Deck 10

Best Officers – John Ohara, Hotel Director – Mustafa, F&B Manager – Que, Cruise Director

Be sure to tell them the BEADBABE says hello

 

Though I did not really use the casino, some in my group did. They had a few issues which I’m sure they’ll be taking up directly with NCL. Since I don’t know much about gambling, I’ll leave that segment for them to review. The consensus amongst the gamblers in the group was…that standard “casino” rules don’t always apply on board. So make sure you know the “house” rules on the games before you start.

 

Despite that due to rough seas and winds, we missed our stop at Great Stirrup Cay, our Captain took us out to sea for an added a sea day....the entire crew bent over backwards to keep us fed, entertained and happy. Additionally, our beloved Captain invited the entire Cruise Critic group to a special tour of the bridge!! This was a very special treat. He allowed us to wander around and ask questions. He was infinitely patient and seemed genuinely interested in our questions. We weren’t hurried at all and thoroughly enjoyed this little perk!

 

I'm sure I missed something...no doubt more folks from this cruise will comment!!

 

I can't say enough about this ship...the whole experience was awesome. If you want to know anything specific, I'm happy to answer questions! :D

[arlee]

So glad you enjoyed your trip. My husband and I are planning to sail on the Jewel this March. Last year was a first for us, we were on the Dawn - now we'd like to try another ship. The atmosphere was so laid back, and that's what we loved about NCL.

[amy feigen-pilott]

Thanks for the great review!!! It is making me even more anxious for our 1/17/10 sailing on the Jewel!

 

I have seen a bunch of negative reviews from people lately but your review sums up exactly how I have felt about my past NCL cruises, and it reassures me nothing has changed!

[RotaryMike]

thanks for the great review, we are on the Jewel's Feb 14th sailing

(with friends from the sacramento area).

It was nice to read compliments instead of complaints!

 

this is our 1st trip on NCL, we were in miami a few weeks ago, and saw the Jewel leaving the pier @ 4:00 on 12/27 !

[BeadBabe]

Thanks for the great review!!! It is making me even more anxious for our 1/17/10 sailing on the Jewel!

 

I have seen a bunch of negative reviews from people lately but your review sums up exactly how I have felt about my past NCL cruises, and it reassures me nothing has changed!

 

Have NO fears Amy. You will have a fantastic time. No doubt about it. If you have any questions...let me know! Be sure to give John, Mustafa and Que big hugs for me!:D

[BeadBabe]

thanks for the great review, we are on the Jewel's Feb 14th sailing

(with friends from the sacramento area).

It was nice to read compliments instead of complaints!

 

this is our 1st trip on NCL, we were in miami a few weeks ago, and saw the Jewel leaving the pier @ 4:00 on 12/27 !

 

Mike

 

She is a lovely ship and her crew very caring. You'll enjoy your cruise.

 

Sacramento friends?? Maybe we should all cruise! HA HA

 

Have a wonderful trip, let me know how it goes, and if you have any questions in the mean time...let me know.

:D

[BeadBabe]

So glad you enjoyed your trip. My husband and I are planning to sail on the Jewel this March. Last year was a first for us, we were on the Dawn - now we'd like to try another ship. The atmosphere was so laid back, and that's what we loved about NCL.

 

The Jewel is lovely. She was the first of the "jewel class" ships for NCL. We've also said the Pearl and that is a very very nice ship as well. Almost just like the Jewel, but the Duty Free shop is in the middle and the Bliss Ultra Lounge is in the front. On the Jewel the Duty Free shop is in the front and the club (Fizz) in the middle. We've also sailed the Sun. Smaller ship but I really like her as well!

 

NCL just has a great fleet! :D

[rustybolts]

Hi, Beadbabe. Thanks for the review!!

 

Did you leave the ship?

 

Rusty

[Zubsin]

OP thanks for the great review. We are taking friends on their first (surprise) cruise in March on the Jewel (or first jewel cruise but 5th cruise) ANyway...your review was positively perky!!! THANKS! Donna

[DMH15]

So glad to hear the Jewel still is one!

[NJLVW]

Thank you for sharing. We sail out on the 24th. Can't wait. It truly makes the time fly by faster when people like you come back and share. I'm glad you had such a wonderful time. I am sure we will too.

[EileenN]

A refreshingly positive review. With the attitude you exhibited, your cruise was going to be great if the ship sunk. Good for you. It is all in the approach. We are sailing the Jewel repo in April and I promise to have as good a time as you did. Thanks for helping me look forward to it even more.

[tbear2762]

And here we are…back from yet another fantastic cruise on NCL!! This time it was the December 13th 2009 sailing of the Jewel out of Miami. There is sooo much to say, but I’ll try to keep it short and sweet and hit the main points. (As for other information…I reserve the right to remain silent!!!) :cool:

 

Embarkation was a unique experience for us this time. Normally we process thru the balcony or mini suites window for Latitudes members and it usually goes without a hitch. But this year, one of our group was in a wheelchair, so upon ascending the stairs from the street to the entrance, we found a coral of wheelchairs ready and waiting right there. I hadn’t even put my hand on the handle, when I was immediately met by a NCL crew member there to help. He stayed with us the whole time as we cleared security, and then whisks us around alllll the other lines to a special line so that we could process quickly and use the elevator to ascend to the embarkation area. One quick stop for the photo op and we were on the ship with a glass of champagne in hand!!! From arrival at the street to sipping champagne was maybe 20 minutes. Even those in our group that didn’t arrive via the “handicap express”, said that checking in was fairly easy. The key here is PREREGISTER online and bring a copy of that with you. If you are a Latitudes member, you can use that express line. Suite holders also have their own special lines for those special guests. Disembarkation was handled with equal ease and simplicity. After we finished yet another wonderful breakfast, we made way to the Fizz Lounge where wheelchairs with crew members waited to escort us off the ship, thru immigration, to the luggage area where we collected our bags.

 

I traveled with my group of 9 that became 11, that sometimes swelled to 12, 14 and 20 at times...and a great time was had by all.

 

We had been on the Jewel before, and she is a lovely ship! The ship was very clean and well kept, as is typical of the NCL line as a whole. We all had balcony rooms this time, complete with safe, mini fridge and bathrobes. Our cabin was a handicap cabin, and it was roomy and spacious with plenty of room for the scooter. Our room stewards were kind and effecient. Richard and Joselito are two very sweet guys that were always there when we needed something. The towel animals are always a treat, especially when my constantly being lost sunglasses would miraculously reappear on the towel animals head!! :D

 

The first thing we did was haul our bags to our cabins. Generally the cabins aren’t quite ready, but the room stewards were more than accommodating to let us drop off our bags and roam the ship a bit til the cabin was ready.

 

Second stop was a cocktail at the martini bar by Magnum’s Champagne Bar. The VERY BEST BARTENDER on the ship is Edgardo and he’s in charge of the martini tastings. Not only does he make the BEST martinis on the ship, he’s a hell of a dancer too! ;)

 

Next stop was making dinner reservations. You can always access the dinner reservations attendant on the far right of the registration desk (as you face it). They are very helpful and bend over backwards to accommodate your party and requested meal times. You can book the day you are in and the next night without any trouble. If you have a balcony or mini-suite, you can book the following day as well. The larger suites can book any days ahead that they want. Maracar was working the desk most days, when she wasn’t hostessing at Chin Chin’s and she is by far simply the most accommodating hostess you’ll ever meet. She would go so far as to hunt me down to make sure I had my next reservations made, and then call my cabin to confirm the reservations she’d made for me. We were a large group and had no trouble getting in anywhere we wanted. Sometimes we had to juggle our times here and there, but the crew bends over backwards to accommodate you.

 

I just can not say enough about the food. We did the Garden Café and Blue Lagoon for simple breakfasts before our excursions. Lunches would be there too, along with grazing at the poolside buffet for quick mid day bites. This year the Jewel tried out two specialty lunches. I didn’t make the Jazz Brunch, but we did try the Indian Buffet lunch held in Le Bistro. This was a $15 surcharge and worth the price for generous selections of well prepared authentic Indian dishes. Every dinner we dined at the specialty restaurants. WELL worth the surcharge!!! Don't let those fees scare you off, it's TOTALLY worth it.

 

Things you MUST eat:

BBQ Pork Ribs, Dirty Noodles, Lamb Medallions – Chin Chin Restaurant

Escargot, Chicken Coq Au Vin, and anything on the menu - Le Bistro

Lobster, yes lobster! – Teppanyaki

Combination Pizza – Mama’s Italian

More lobster, Rib Eye – Cagney’s

 

 

The spa prices are pricey as always. But watch your Freestyle Daily for specials. Also physically GO to the spa and talk to the spa crew. They will work special combo deals for you that are listed on the menu of services. You can make an appointment for a treatment and usually negotiate a little extra freebie such as a free Eye Treatment while at the desk. Best Spa Deals: the 10/20/30 plan - 10% off first treatment, 20% of 2nd, 30% off third...combine those with bartering at the counter for a freebie. The other thing I would HIGHLY recommend is the Spa Pass. You pay a flat rate (was $99 for single of $125 per couple for the 7 day cruise or $20 per day individually) and you have access to the mineral baths, hydrotherapy pools, sauna, steam room, stone therapy lounges, cold plunge and the private locker area for the entire cruise. You also have access to the very restful lounge area that sits at the very FRONT of the ship with full glass panoramic views out the bow.

 

The entertainment is always a great value as it's FREE!! I’ve been to many many Jean Ann Ryan Company productions and had the pleasure of meeting many of the performers, but this particular group was really something special. Not only are they talented and gifted they were so personable, unlike any other cruise I’ve been on. We would see the performers out and about on the ship and they were always friendly and welcoming, often times actually hanging out with us!! Make sure you see ALL their performances. By the way, if you get a chance to meet Richard (one of the male athletic performers for the JARC), please do so. His smile will light up your day, and his genuine zest for life is contagious. (Not to mention those 12 pack abs!!!:cool:) Don't miss the Crew Show. I don’t think that the Cat’s Pajama’s will still be performing, but if they are make sure you see EVERY performance. They are spectacular young men whose acapela talents will mesmerize you. The Fizz Lounge is a great place to hang out and for karaoke, and the Spinnaker lounge seems to always have great tunes spinning.

 

Now I’ve never been one to generally attend the usual games and things that the cruise director staff puts on, but this trip was an exception. The cruise director Que Hundermark has taken these “game shows” to a whole new level. He single handedly (well not single handed he has a GREAT staff) as taken simple games like “The Newlywed Game”, “Dancing With the Stars”, and “Qwest” and made them into extremely well attended events on the ship. We attended many, if not all, of them and had the most fantastic time. We laughed til we couldn’t breathe in some cases, and won a trophy in other cases. (Details will NOT be disclosed, so don’t ask!! LOL :eek:) We’ve met many cruise directors on our many cruises, several with NCL, and Que is the best yet!! He was always available, always friendly and made each and everyone of us feel like we were the most important person to him on the ship.

 

Speaking of being made to feel like you are important…I’d like to make a point to comment on John the Hotel Director and Mustafa the Food & Beverage Manager. These two men simply never sleep. Especially John O’Hara the Hotel Director. This man was up before I had breakfast and when I would leave the Spinnaker Lounge after dancing all night…he was still there, standing in the back, watching everything that was going on. John and Mustafa were out and about every evening greeting guests at the restaurants. We saw them literally every night, and every night they would stop at our table and visit. And not just stop by…they would chat with us leisurely as if there wasn’t anywhere else they had to be. Now believe me, my group isn’t all sunshine and smiles, there were a few of us that had comments to make about service from time to time. And each and every time these two gentlemen would listen attentively, take notes, make calls and voila…things happened.

 

Watch your Freestyle Daily for specials in the Duty Free Shop. Great deals on liquor on certain days, plus free tastings! Always, always, ALWAYS mention you are a Latitudes member and get an additional 10-20% off anything you purchase in the shopping area. Just cuz it says Latitudes on your card, doesn't mean you'll get the discount. So ASK for it.

 

Best Hostess – Maracar in Chin Chins

Best Head Bartender – Edgardo in the Martini Bar and Spinnaker

Best Room Stewards - Richard and Joselito on Deck 10

Best Officers – John Ohara, Hotel Director – Mustafa, F&B Manager – Que, Cruise Director

Be sure to tell them the BEADBABE says hello

 

Though I did not really use the casino, some in my group did. They had a few issues which I’m sure they’ll be taking up directly with NCL. Since I don’t know much about gambling, I’ll leave that segment for them to review. The consensus amongst the gamblers in the group was…that standard “casino” rules don’t always apply on board. So make sure you know the “house” rules on the games before you start.

 

Despite that due to rough seas and winds, we missed our stop at Great Stirrup Cay, our Captain took us out to sea for an added a sea day....the entire crew bent over backwards to keep us fed, entertained and happy. Additionally, our beloved Captain invited the entire Cruise Critic group to a special tour of the bridge!! This was a very special treat. He allowed us to wander around and ask questions. He was infinitely patient and seemed genuinely interested in our questions. We weren’t hurried at all and thoroughly enjoyed this little perk!

 

I'm sure I missed something...no doubt more folks from this cruise will comment!!

 

I can't say enough about this ship...the whole experience was awesome. If you want to know anything specific, I'm happy to answer questions! :D

 

Nice review from the "Dancing Queen" word has it that Juliana Hough better look out because the the Beadbabe is applying for her job.

[debnjoe1438]

Thanks for the review. I enjoyed reading it and can't wait for my second trip on the Jewel. She was the first ship my husband and I cruised on.

[slotaddict]

Thanks for the great review - I am just so excited about sailing the Jewel in February....

 

Just one question were the beds comfy???

[FLAHAM]

The Dec 13-20 Jewel cruise was my first and I greatly enjoyed every aspect of it. A word about reservations: most people seemed to eat early. Although the ship was very nearly full, we had no problems just walking into five specialty restaurants or two main dining rooms during the seven evenings. We ate after the first show, about 8:30 or so, and never needed a reservation or had a wait. Enjoyed all the dinners, too!

[tbear2762]

Thanks for the great review - I am just so excited about sailing the Jewel in February....

 

Just one question were the beds comfy???

 

YES they were great

[Devilz311]

Great Review! My GF and I are leaving on the Jewel on Sunday and can't wait!

[halos]

LOL....I can feel how much you loved that cruise by your post!!

Glad you had such a great time...makes me want to book the Jewel NOW. :)

[rodrabe]

I guess I am not as positive as you are.

I hated the selling all the time. Bingo announcements every two hours.

Selling overpriced drinks at the pool.

Paying extra for meals.

Why couldn't they stay an extra day at costa mayer if the weather looks bad for the private island. Two days in a row at sea is really boring.

The shows were good.

Did not have good luck for reservations, would not allow us to reserve a table for 11.

What excursions did you take?

[tbear2762]

I guess I am not as positive as you are.

I hated the selling all the time. Bingo announcements every two hours.

Selling overpriced drinks at the pool.

Paying extra for meals.

Why couldn't they stay an extra day at costa mayer if the weather looks bad for the private island. Two days in a row at sea is really boring.

The shows were good.

Did not have good luck for reservations, would not allow us to reserve a table for 11.

What excursions did you take?

 

The problem that people don't understand about ports is you are not the only ship in the ocean. Especially in the winter there is a large number of ships in the Caribbean. These ports can only handle a certain amount of ships and most ports have their amount booked each day. Take for example Belize there was 5 ships in port that day. Belize being a tendered port if the seas had been as they were on the Bahamas day there would not have been anywhere for 5 ships to go except to sea. There was other things happening on the sea days. The cruise director Que did a great job of pulling together a complete day of various activities to fill the day with. Examples the did a very fun game in the Spinnaker called majority rules. It was a free thing that you could watch or join in and play. I laughed until I nearly wet my pants at some of the answers. It was so fun actually that my daughter who is the asst youth pastor at our church actually did a church version of the game last night with the youth. I can't say that it was my favorite cruise but I do wonder what it is that people who are so angry about the missed port really wanted the ship to do??? After all it is winter and weather happens, why do you think the rates are lower than in the summer...that is your compensations. If you want perfect weather then cruise in the summer. I was well prepared that we may miss the private island just by reading this site. Not sure where on here I read it but someone said that out of like 10 times they were supposed to have went to the PI they had only been there 3 of those times.

[BeadBabe]

Hi, Beadbabe. Thanks for the review!!

 

Did you leave the ship?

 

Rusty

 

 

I'm making plans right now to live on her permanently!!! :D But sadly yes...I'm home and back to work!

[BeadBabe]

A refreshingly positive review. With the attitude you exhibited, your cruise was going to be great if the ship sunk. Good for you. It is all in the approach. We are sailing the Jewel repo in April and I promise to have as good a time as you did. Thanks for helping me look forward to it even more.

 

Zubsin, DMH15 and NJLVW you are most welcome. It was my pleasure, literally!!!

 

Eileen...you are so right. If you decide to have a great time you will. And we did!!! I'm going to hold you to your promise!! Come back and let me know about your trip!!

 

Best in 2010!

BeadBabe

[BeadBabe]

Nice review from the "Dancing Queen" word has it that Juliana Hough better look out because the the Beadbabe is applying for her job.

 

Annette!!!! :eek:

 

What HAPPENS ON THE SHIP...STAYS ON THE SHIP!! :cool:

[BeadBabe]

Thanks for the review. I enjoyed reading it and can't wait for my second trip on the Jewel. She was the first ship my husband and I cruised on.

 

We sailed her for Christmas before as well...always have a great time. Even with little issues along the way, they do their best to make it right. Enjoy!!

 

Best in 2010!

BeadBabe