Jewel of the seas

[Reader0108598]

Goodmorning

 

I am about to book an E3 on the Jewel of the seas.

As I am not as familiar with Royals deck plans as I am with princess .

I would appreciate any advice !:)

 

(I do know about the life boat covers)

 

Thank you Reader

[Reader0108598]

What about the life boat covers? :confused: I booked my son and his Fiance for their honeymoon in an E1...is there something wrong with any of them?

 

 

No, Nothing wrong green eyed lady, An E3 is sometimes refered to as obstructed view just because when you look down you see the cover over the life boats instead of the water. You booked an E1 ,and you will not have that "obstruction" hope I did not scare you:D

Reader

[green eyed lady]

Goodmorning

 

I am about to book an E3 on the Jewel of the seas.

As I am not as familiar with Royals deck plans as I am with princess .

I would appreciate any advice !:)

 

(I do know about the life boat covers)

 

Thank you Reader

 

What about the life boat covers? :confused: I booked my son and his Fiance for their honeymoon in an E1...is there something wrong with any of them?

[billsgal]

Jewel is our favorite ship, having sailed more than 15 times on her.

 

We usually book a D2, but early this month had cabin 7094, which was an E cabin. Loved the convenience of being near the centrum.

 

When selecting the cabin, remember there are no aft elevators or stairs, (stairs show on the deck plan, but they are for crew only and are hidden behind door panels), so you might want to consider that. Also, it's best to have cabins above and below you. 7094 was above the Hotel Managers office, but it was fine.

 

You will love Jewel OTS, I'm sure!

 

Rita

[cb at sea]

The lifeboats/covers hang under ALL of the side balconies....so everyone sees them when you look straight down. It doesn't obstruct your outward view at all. Your eyes immediately go past the lifeboats to the ocean view!

 

Yes...look at the deck plans...and try to get your cabin as mid-ship as possible....makes life (and running back and forth to the cabin) much easier!

[CruisesOnMyMind]

The lifeboats/covers hang under ALL of the side balconies....so everyone sees them when you look straight down. It doesn't obstruct your outward view at all. Your eyes immediately go past the lifeboats to the ocean view!

 

Yes...look at the deck plans...and try to get your cabin as mid-ship as possible....makes life (and running back and forth to the cabin) much easier!

 

 

The lifeboats are not under the hump cabins. You can look directly down into the water.

[Reader0108598]

Thank you everyone knew I count on you!:D

 

Reader

[Cruiser-T]

Have you considered an AFT cabin at the very back of the ship? These are the best on the Radiance class ships!

[green eyed lady]

Ok so just to clarify...they are in cabin 8616. So not too far from the mid-ship elevators/stairs. This was the most mid ship cabin available at booking...any opinions on it? I asked when I made the reservation what that white space was between their cabin and 8614...she looked at the ship's plans and told me it's a firewall and directly across the other white space is an ice machine and air conditioning unit...wouldn't want to be next to those :eek:

[MIcruiser99]

Have you considered an AFT cabin at the very back of the ship? These are the best on the Radiance class ships!

 

I agree, we try to get an aft balcony on the Jewel. Love the view!

[CruisesOnMyMind]

Ok so just to clarify...they are in cabin 8616. So not too far from the mid-ship elevators/stairs. This was the most mid ship cabin available at booking...any opinions on it? I asked when I made the reservation what that white space was between their cabin and 8614...she looked at the ship's plans and told me it's a firewall and directly across the other white space is an ice machine and air conditioning unit...wouldn't want to be next to those :eek:

 

 

That cabin will be just fine. It is pretty close to mid ship as you say.

Deck 8 is better than deck 7 for that particular location.

 

Don't know what date they are sailing to take a look at what else might be available.

[Cruiser-T]

What is the attraction to being mid ship? Close to the elevators? I prefer walking and taking the stairs as much as possible, helps burn a few more cruise calories!

[CruisesOnMyMind]

What is the attraction to being mid ship? Close to the elevators? I prefer walking and taking the stairs as much as possible, helps burn a few more cruise calories!

 

 

Isn't it wonderful that you are able to walk long distances and take the stairs.:) Cherish it while you have it.

 

Not everyone is able to do that!

[Cruiser-T]

Yes, I understand that, I was just wondering if there was something special about being mid-ship, we have always had an AFT overlooking the wake.

 

I have heard mid-ship and lower floor to help avoid sea sickness, but that is rarely an issue in the Caribbean.

[green eyed lady]

What is the attraction to being mid ship? Close to the elevators? I prefer walking and taking the stairs as much as possible, helps burn a few more cruise calories!

 

mid-ship for less movement :D They are sailing Aug 10th...right in the middle of hurricane season :eek:

[mjldvlks]

mid-ship for less movement :D They are sailing Aug 10th...right in the middle of hurricane season :eek:

Well. if you are in the middle of a hurricane, mid ship forward or aft won't make a whole lot of difference, the ship will move.

 

OP, we spent a week in 8656 on Radiance, same ship class, same class of cabin, same general area, further aft. It was great for the two of us.

[green eyed lady]

Well. if you are in the middle of a hurricane, mid ship forward or aft won't make a whole lot of difference, the ship will move.

 

OP, we spent a week in 8656 on Radiance, same ship class, same class of cabin, same general area, further aft. It was great for the two of us.

 

Agreed...but still LESS movement than all the way forward or aft from our experience :D

[yj_eugene]

An E3 is sometimes refered to as obstructed view just because when you look down you see the cover over the life boats instead of the water.

 

The exceptions are the E3's on the hump, but they have their own problem: half-sized balconies. :(

[stones902]

Yes, I understand that, I was just wondering if there was something special about being mid-ship, we have always had an AFT overlooking the wake.

 

I have heard mid-ship and lower floor to help avoid sea sickness, but that is rarely an issue in the Caribbean.

 

We normally book mid ship for the convenience. No mobility issues here as we do the stairs more than the elevators.

 

I can't count how many times we have been up on deck or in a venue when we want to run by the cabin to pick something up or drop something off.

[Reader0108598]

Have you considered an AFT cabin at the very back of the ship? These are the best on the Radiance class ships!

 

 

Just to follow up I booked ,Our first aft :)

[Reader0108598]

The exceptions are the E3's on the hump, but they have their own problem: half-sized balconies. :(

 

Good to know!:) Thank you!

[cflower04]

Anyone have an opinion on 9580 (D1)... Booked it for a B2B in March 2014. Really wanted an AFT cabin but there was none available. Have never been on Jewel so I'll be interested to see what ye think. :-)

[Cruiser-T]

Anyone have an opinion on 9580 (D1)... Booked it for a B2B in March 2014. Really wanted an AFT cabin but there was none available. Have never been on Jewel so I'll be interested to see what ye think. :-)

 

That would be my choice if I didn't get the AFT. I think being one cabin to the left of center, you would get less wind when cruising, but you are just about MID hump and have a larger balcony.

[CruisesOnMyMind]

Anyone have an opinion on 9580 (D1)... Booked it for a B2B in March 2014. Really wanted an AFT cabin but there was none available. Have never been on Jewel so I'll be interested to see what ye think. :-)

 

We have been in that cabin and really liked the location. It is so convenient to the elevators and stairs. 2 floors up to the Windjammer, 3 down to the casino and Schooner bar.

 

The view is wonderful from the balcony. You might be obstructed (if you can even call it that ) just a wee bit if you want to look directly straight back.

 

Since there are cabins below and above you, there will not be a problem of noise. The wall between the hallway and the centrum cuts down the noise from there.

 

Enjoy your cruise and your cabin:D Jewell and staff/crew is a great ship to sail.

[cflower04]

Thanks for the replys! Really looking forward to the cruise now!