fishteamteam Posted February 6, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Ok we have a question for all you experienced cruisers out there... For a short get away would you take the Jewel of the Seas out of Tampa to Cozumel or Monarch of the Seas out of Port Canaveral to the Bahamas? Which would you do and Why? My husband and I have only taken one cruise before and it was on the Freedom of the Seas to the Virgin Islands(St Thomas, St Maarten and CocoCay) and we loved it! Now we just want a short cruise get away and are trying to decide between these two. All we are looking for is a little relaxation, some beach time and maybe a little shopping. Thanks for all your input. Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted February 6, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The Jewel - she is newer, bigger, and has more options! ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted February 6, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The Jewel...more to see & do onboard...more dining choices...and you can book a balcony without paying for a suite which are the only cabins on Monarch that have balconies...and the Jewel has a lovely adults only solarium pool.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted February 6, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Jewel for sure. Their 4-day is a much more relaxing cruise, with two sea days, and the ship is a much better experience - larger cabins, more food choices, much better layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishteamteam Posted February 6, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The 4 day on the Jewel was a decent amount cheaper than a 3 day on the Monarch and we couldn't figure out why. We were wondering if we were missing something. Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted February 6, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The 4 day on the Jewel was a decent amount cheaper than a 3 day on the Monarch and we couldn't figure out why. We were wondering if we were missing something. Cindy The Monarch is leaving the fleet soon, that could be causing the pricing difference. With that said, the Jewel is still a MUCH better option :D ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted February 6, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The 4 day on the Jewel was a decent amount cheaper than a 3 day on the Monarch and we couldn't figure out why. We were wondering if we were missing something. Cindy I do the love monarch but I'd take the Jewel for a few reasons: -Newer ship -Extra day at sea 3vs4 -Less expensive Sounds like there is no reason to book the Monarch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiCruz2 Posted February 6, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Just got off the Jewel 4 Day to Cozumel. Great ship, lots of glass, plenty to do or not. Cozumel is an easy port with shopping and other excursion options. On board, the Jewel wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Cruisers 004 Posted February 6, 2013 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Monarch for the destinations only, Jewel for the ship and destinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax129 Posted February 6, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Jewel!!!!!!!!! MUCH better ship & Cozumel is wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishteamteam Posted February 6, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Well it seems that the Jewel is in the lead. Since I started this thread I have read a lot of wonderful things about the Radiance class ships and I don't think we can go wrong booking it! Thanks everybody for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted February 6, 2013 #12 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The Jewel, hands down. She is a much nicer ship with West End to Broadway show, which is excellent. You want a beach day, book nachi cocom in Cozumel. Don't miss going up to the Viking Crown just before 7 pm to catch the ship sailing under the Skyway Bridge, its amazing. I just got off the smokey Monarch. While Coco cay is my favorite stop, the Monarch just doesn't compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinDawn Posted February 6, 2013 #13 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Jewel!! And look how many times I have been on the Monarch. The Radiance class ships are one of my favorites in the smaller ship crowd itf you really think it's small. It rocks the Monarch without question. BonVoyage Dawna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 6, 2013 #14 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Another vote here for the Jewel for all reasons already stated. We were just on her in January and hope we can do it again in April!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 6, 2013 #15 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I agree with the others that Jewel is the nicer ship. However, this is likely your last chance for Monarch since she is leaving the fleet April 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishteamteam Posted February 6, 2013 Author #16 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Thank you everybody for all your replies. I think it will definitely be the Jewel to Cozumel! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted February 6, 2013 #17 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Thank you everybody for all your replies. I think it will definitely be the Jewel to Cozumel! :D VERY good choice!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoC Posted February 6, 2013 #18 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Thank you everybody for all your replies. I think it will definitely be the Jewel to Cozumel! :D Good choice! We decided to do one of these "get away" cruises for my bday weekend in January and also chose the Jewel because it is a newer/larger/nicer ship (we had previously been to both Sovereign and Radiance classes). Even though I prefer the Bahamas over Cozumel we had a great time, the port was much better than our previous times there, and the ship was amazing for "just" a weekend cruise. We are now waiting for the Enchantment to move to PC to "try" it for a weekend ;) Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF_Knight Posted February 6, 2013 #19 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Jewel all the way. I'd pay a 50% premium for Jewel over a comparable cabin on Monarch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted February 6, 2013 #20 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Right now, I would choose the Jewel over the Monarch. Once the Monarch is replaced with the Enchantment in Port Canaveral after April 25, I would have a more difficult decision to make. When will you be cruising? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishteamteam Posted February 6, 2013 Author #21 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Right now, I would choose the Jewel over the Monarch. Once the Monarch is replaced with the Enchantment in Port Canaveral after April 25, I would have a more difficult decision to make. When will you be cruising? ZoeyVictoria we are looking at booking either the March 7 or March 21 cruise. We will know for sure in about a week which we do, but if you don't mind me asking is there a reason you would pick Enchantment over the Jewel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckfred Posted February 6, 2013 #22 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I have been on the Jewel and the Majesty, Monarch's sister ship. I like both. The one thing that the Monarch has that the Jewel really could use is a Johnny Rocket's. I like eating in the Windjammer, but it's just nice to go into Johnny Rocket's and get a burger, endless fries, and a milkshake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammage Posted February 6, 2013 #23 Share Posted February 6, 2013 For my money the Jewel is hands down the better ship. It's newer and the public areas are nicer. Views are better. I felt more comfortable in the room and common areas for some reason. The Monarch also has a musty scent now and then...though it was better the last time I was on it. And I like Coz better than the Bahamas. So for me choosing between those ships is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted February 6, 2013 #24 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I have been on the Jewel and the Majesty, Monarch's sister ship. I like both. The one thing that the Monarch has that the Jewel really could use is a Johnny Rocket's. I like eating in the Windjammer, but it's just nice to go into Johnny Rocket's and get a burger, endless fries, and a milkshake. The Monarch does not have a Johnny Rockets,like the Majesty does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishteamteam Posted February 10, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Well after all of the great help from the cc family, Cindy and I just booked our second cruise and we did pick the Jewel Of The Seas. Last time we agonized for about 14 months from booking till sail time. Now its only 24 days!! :D Thanks again to all that commented and helped make the decisions a lot easier. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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