Jewel of the Seas - Baltic. Just back. Questions anyone?

[Johnmac]

So, there is literally a blue line to follow? Painted on the ground?

 

Yes, all the way from the cruise terminal to the bus stop.

 

J

[Johnmac]

How was the laundry service? We are on the Jewel for two weeks this fall. Can we have laundry and pressing done? Will it cost a mint? Life is easier if we don't have to pack enough for the whole two weeks.

TIA

 

Sorry, don't know.

 

J

[beardedladies]

Looks great, we're on in august, can't wait!

 

One thing we weren't sure of... We believe there's no kettle in the room, but is there coffee making facilities instead?

[gedam]

Brilliant just love it ;)

[Johnmac]

Looks great, we're on in august, can't wait!

 

One thing we weren't sure of... We believe there's no kettle in the room, but is there coffee making facilities instead?

 

No kettle or coffee making facilities in inside, outside or balcony staterooms. Not sure if they are available in Suites.

 

J

[Mgetta1]

Thank you so much for clarifying the term "semi-formal". That was great.

[Heppy]

Gothenburg. Cruise shuttle into centre. Only viable option although public transport could be used but involves changing from bus to tram, a bit complicated. Walked to old town and then to waterfront museum. Shuttle back to ship. Visited the Volvo museum before boarding adjacent to where the ship docks. Excellent. Entrance should be 50 SEK but nobody seemed interested in taking money (even more excellent!)

 

Hi, thanks for the great photos, we're on the Jewel OS in August to the Baltic, I understand the Gothenburg Dock is called Arendal - is this the same one that you were docked at? What sort of price for the shuttle into town?

 

You mentioned 'theme nights' what were the 'themes', might help with the packing if I know beforehand.

 

Val

[Johnmac]

Gothenburg. Cruise shuttle into centre. Only viable option although public transport could be used but involves changing from bus to tram, a bit complicated. Walked to old town and then to waterfront museum. Shuttle back to ship. Visited the Volvo museum before boarding adjacent to where the ship docks. Excellent. Entrance should be 50 SEK but nobody seemed interested in taking money (even more excellent!)

 

Hi, thanks for the great photos, we're on the Jewel OS in August to the Baltic, I understand the Gothenburg Dock is called Arendal - is this the same one that you were docked at? What sort of price for the shuttle into town?

 

You mentioned 'theme nights' what were the 'themes', might help with the packing if I know beforehand.

 

Val

 

Yes we were docked at Arendal. The ships shuttle is a ripoff $12 pp return. No realistic alternative.

 

There were no Theme Nights on our cruise.

 

J

[lena085]

Hi

 

Did you do shore excursions, or your own thing?

What advise would you give about seeing ports of call?

Thanks

[Johnmac]

Hi

 

Did you do shore excursions, or your own thing?

What advise would you give about seeing ports of call?

Thanks

 

We did our own thing except for St Petersburg. Please see above for what we did in each port.

 

J

[elainemasey]

Thanks, great info. Do you recall how much RCCL charged for the shuttle into Helsinki? Where did you buy the bus tickets in Stockholm and Helsinki? From the driver ? How did you pay? Did they seem to run frequently?

 

Thank You,

Elaine

[elainemasey]

Hi Johnmac, I just showed my DH your semiformal picture. Loved it!!! He wants to do the same. Was that your actual evening attire? What was the reaction?

Thanks ( I think ) ;)

Elaine

[Johnmac]

Hi Johnmac, I just showed my DH your semiformal picture. Loved it!!! He wants to do the same. Was that your actual evening attire? What was the reaction?

Thanks ( I think ) ;)

Elaine

 

Hi Elaine,

 

No, I didn't dare. Wish I had though.

 

J

[Johnmac]

Thanks, great info. Do you recall how much RCCL charged for the shuttle into Helsinki? Where did you buy the bus tickets in Stockholm and Helsinki? From the driver ? How did you pay? Did they seem to run frequently?

 

Thank You,

Elaine

 

Hi Elaine,

 

RCCL Shuttle into Helsinki $12 pp return. I think this is the same for all the ports.

 

Stockholm bus tickets. Buy at the Cruise Terminal Information Desk (Credit or Debit Card only). 72SEK pp return (aprox £3.50). You get 2 tickets for outward journey and likewise for return per person. A bit confusing but I guess it is because travel is across 2 zones.

 

Helsinki bus tickets. Buy from the driver. 2.50 Euros single trip. As I said in a previous post, with hindsight, a better option would have been a day ticket at 7 Euros (also available to buy from the driver).

 

Buses in both cities seemed fairly frequent, 15-20 mins.

 

J

[siksut]

Anyone knows where I can purchase bus tickets at Arendal port, Gothenburg?

[Heppy]

Hi

 

You could try contacting the official Tourist Information site for Gothenburg, they have the facilities to have an online chat with an advisor, they will also send a city map out to you if requested.

 

regards

Val

[scouse pam]

going on this cruise soon,would like to take out a wine package, but if you don't finish

the bottle with your meal, can you take it with you, hope you can help

many thanks

[wardbigpapa]

You can take it with you or they will save it for the next night.

[siksut]

Hi

 

You could try contacting the official Tourist Information site for Gothenburg, they have the facilities to have an online chat with an advisor, they will also send a city map out to you if requested.

 

regards

Val

 

i did but they just asked us to take the shuttle and discourage us to use public transport. :confused:

[siksut]

Hi, thanks for the great photos, we're on the Jewel OS in August to the Baltic, I understand the Gothenburg Dock is called Arendal - is this the same one that you were docked at? What sort of price for the shuttle into town?

 

You mentioned 'theme nights' what were the 'themes', might help with the packing if I know beforehand.

 

Val

 

Yes we were docked at Arendal. The ships shuttle is a ripoff $12 pp return. No realistic alternative.

 

There were no Theme Nights on our cruise.

 

J

Is there a long queue for the shuttle? When can you arrive at the city centre? And by what time you got on the coach returning back to the ship?