Sailaway on Jewel

[emmac25]

Where is best to watch sail-away on the Jewel?

 

I also realized my sister-in-law choose the second dining time for us so we will be sailing away during dinner, and as I don't want to miss the sail-away (first time cruise) I'm guessing buffet is on the menu for dinner that night, not exactly what I wanted!

 

- And unfortunately I was silly and did not book a balcony so looking for deck options to watch the ports come and go.

[Denise Ann]

Usually first night dinner is delayed by a 1/2 hour so people can watch sail-away.

[wrp96]

Are you sailing from San Juan? Helicopter pad is great for views.

[tarheel3559]

Just got off the Jewel this morning. The pool deck provides great views and a fun atmosphere and the helipad, as previously mentioned, could be good for a bit more intimate atmosphere with the surroundings.

[kee]

Where is best to watch sail-away on the Jewel?

 

I also realized my sister-in-law choose the second dining time for us so we will be sailing away during dinner, and as I don't want to miss the sail-away (first time cruise) I'm guessing buffet is on the menu for dinner that night, not exactly what I wanted!

 

- And unfortunately I was silly and did not book a balcony so looking for deck options to watch the ports come and go.

 

We will have a balcony room on the jewel, but we also like to go to the top decks for sail away. Much more exciting then just on your balcony. All the people, the umbrella drinks!!

[emmac25]

Where is the heli-pad? Looked at deck plans but don't see it?

[Clarea]

Where is the heli-pad? Looked at deck plans but don't see it?

Deck 6, forward:

 

http://media.royalcaribbean.com/content/shared_assets/pdf/decks/JW/2013-apr/jw_deck06_v2013_apr.pdf

[emmac25]

Deck 6, forward:

 

http://media.royalcaribbean.com/content/shared_assets/pdf/decks/JW/2013-apr/jw_deck06_v2013_apr.pdf

 

Thank you!!

[chup]

Thank you!!

 

It's a bit confusing to find at first - or was for us. Access is actually from Deck 5. Our Muster station was Deck 5 all the way to the rear, and as soon as the drill was over (delayed because a few people decided not to show up...), we just walked straight forward, and up the steps to the Helipad.

 

It was a bit tricky fighting the traffic, especially where the Centrum elevators bulge out, our Muster station was the furthest aft, and we got some strange looks going the wrong way. Maybe next time I'd walk inside as far as possible (to the Theater, I think) instead of against the flow on the outside :)

[emmac25]

It's a bit confusing to find at first - or was for us. Access is actually from Deck 5. Our Muster station was Deck 5 all the way to the rear, and as soon as the drill was over (delayed because a few people decided not to show up...), we just walked straight forward, and up the steps to the Helipad.

 

It was a bit tricky fighting the traffic, especially where the Centrum elevators bulge out, our Muster station was the furthest aft, and we got some strange looks going the wrong way. Maybe next time I'd walk inside as far as possible (to the Theater, I think) instead of against the flow on the outside :)

 

 

Thanks for the info!! I definitely do not want to miss sailaway :)

[yogimax]

If it's too windy, the Viking Crown Lounge is excellent!

[ahecht]

I'd vote for the helipad as well. Great views forward and to both sides, and behind you you can see the captain and pilot on the bridge guiding the ship out to sea.

[chup]

I'd vote for the helipad as well. Great views forward and to both sides, and behind you you can see the captain and pilot on the bridge guiding the ship out to sea.

 

Here's a couple of pictures of the Helipad...and it's an unimpeded view forward, down, and both sides!

 

Tampa isn't the most interesting/pretty port to look at for most of the ride out, but still a great view.

[emmac25]

Thank you everyone! We are sailing out of San Juan at 8.30pm so not sure how much we'll get to "see" but very much looking forward to it anyway!

[Deatsch]

emmac,

 

You're going to get some spectacular views of Night Time SJ from the deck. It's very pretty. Lots of lights, warm, nice gentle breeze, umbrella drink...

 

I strongly recommend a higher deck bar. Perhaps the Pool Bar or Sky Bar?

 

Enjoy your cruise.

[Langley Cruisers]

Thank you everyone! We are sailing out of San Juan at 8.30pm...

 

Thanks for clarifying which port.

 

...and as I don't want to miss the sail-away (first time cruise) I'm guessing buffet is on the menu for dinner that night, not exactly what I wanted!..

 

Emma, the Windjammer buffet on Jewel is the finest at sea, the best we've ever experienced. Shamila and her team run a great restaurant there. You will not be disappointed eating dinner in the buffet, I assure you. We chose to eat there 15 out of 18 evenings on our B2B cruise a few months back. Fabulous!!

 

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[drarill]

Where is best to watch sail-away on the Jewel?

 

I also realized my sister-in-law choose the second dining time for us so we will be sailing away during dinner, and as I don't want to miss the sail-away (first time cruise) I'm guessing buffet is on the menu for dinner that night, not exactly what I wanted!

 

- And unfortunately I was silly and did not book a balcony so looking for deck options to watch the ports come and go.

Sail away from San Juan is beautiful. Try not to miss it!! :):)