“Live” from the "Jewel of the Seas": April 13-April 18,2013

[Zhane's mum]

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[MrFunInTheSun]

Good Day, welcome to Day Three of "Live" from the Jewel of the Seas...

 

Last evening was a lot of fun and way to many adult beverages were drunk. I'm been slightly paying for it this morning.. but will press on. Today we are at sea and sea days are by far my favorite days. I've got a whole lot of nothing planned for today. But first up is to go get some coffee and enjoy the views of the open seas.

 

Day three Compass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll post pictures in a bit of the beautiful seas and scenes around the ship this beautiful day.

 

Till a later time "Live" from the Jewel of the Seas...

 

 

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Edited April 15, 2013 by MrFunInTheSun

[sixesandeights]

MrFunInTheSun,

 

Could you please give an overview of the Drink Package. There is little information online about specifics of beverages included vs. excluded. Specifically are the follow included:

 

Beer: Stella Artois

Liquor: Knob Creek Bourbon and Sauza Conmemorativo tequila

Wine List: Any sparkling wine/champagnes

 

 

Thank you.

[EpcotBill]

MrFunInTheSun,

 

Could you please give an overview of the Drink Package. There is little information online about specifics of beverages included vs. excluded. Specifically are the follow included:

 

Beer: Stella Artois

Liquor: Knob Creek Bourbon and Sauza Conmemorativo tequila

Wine List: Any sparkling wine/champagnes

 

 

Thank you.

 

Check out mpoole3's Navigator review, http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1823287. There are pictures of the drink menus starting on page 4.

Edited April 15, 2013 by EpcotBill

[sixesandeights]

Check out mpoole3's Navigator review, http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1823287. There are pictures of the drink menus starting on page 4.

 

Thank you. That helped with the Beer options.

[JandBR_PHX]

No, she has the older stuff as she is slated for a dry dock/refurb some time next year, although I thought I read it may be delayed. We were on last week and the phone was ancient and we had a fat (not flatscreen) TV in the room. This didn't detract from our experience at all. The ship is stunning.

 

Ashland reports that she isn't due till 2016 :(:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=37987473&postcount=50

Edited April 15, 2013 by JandBR_PHX
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[MrFunInTheSun]

Bing Bong...

 

It's been a beautiful day at sea! Had my coffee earlier today and made my way outside and sat with the old folks. All we could hear were the sound of waves. It was picture perfect. I may have nodded off a few times. That pesky hangover.

 

 

These views never get old

 

 

 

At 244 we were just off Cuba. We are traveling at about 10 knots to calm seas

 

 

 

Activities on the pool deck

 

 

 

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[abodom68]

Hello Cruise Travelers...

 

What a wonderful day today has been aboard the jewel of the Seas...

 

As noted earlier and with posted pictures, today was a picture perfect post card day. After making my ay back on the ship before all aboard at 430 I managed to arrive back on the ship soon enough for a brief nap..I mean watching cartoons. I then got to watch the last five passengers board the ship.

 

Schooner Bar, love it.

 

 

 

 

 

Not long after this exciting event I walked around the ship some making my way to the Champaign Bar for sunset and a frozen concoction and a martini. By the time I left there was way to late to go get ready to eat in the dining room and it was formal night so I ate in the Windjammer.

 

After dinner I went back the room and got cleaned up and changed and made it to tonights show whatever its called, saw about 30minutes of it. It wasn't to bad. I'm not much of a show person but would say it was good. After the show I made my way to the Schooner bar for some great piano music, he, whatever his name is and my compass isn't handy to look his name up as I think I lost it.... anyways he's pretty good.

 

 

 

Went to the Safari and watch part of the battle of the sexes.

 

 

 

I then went to Casino Royale to donate some money. I was about $ 8.00 ahead on my first machine, I should have walked away for the night.

 

Anyways I'm off to have a few more adult beverages and then call it a night. The energy is high on the ship, everyone is having a great time. The ship has a group of folks from Continental Tires on this ship, not really sure how many or what the occasion is, I would assume its a sales reward.

 

Tomorrow, Monday is a Sea Day!! Wahoo, I love Sea days!!!

 

Tonight towel animal

 

 

Still to early to call it a night.

 

Till a later time, "Live" from the Jewel of the Seas...

 

 

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That's Gustavo - piano man...We are just off Jewel last Monday! Tell him Bridgette says hey!!!

[MrFunInTheSun]

Jewel of the seas Internet packages

 

 

 

So sad that today is Monday already

 

 

 

Had a nice nap earlier after then made my way around the ship stopping at the Solarium where I got some lunch at the cafe. Hit the spot I was so hungry.

 

Well I'm off to find some new adventure, I'm feeling somewhat normal again. Guess I'm getting old I can't drink like that anymore. :-)

 

Till a later time, "Live" from the Jewel of the Seas.

 

 

 

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[Coolcruise02]

Great review and pictures!

[MrFunInTheSun]

Toured around the ship a bit more before another brief nap. After my nap I made my way to Champagne Bar again. Isn't this bar beautiful? Over seeing the beautiful ocean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you fall off the horse you just jump right back on. What better way than a Bloody Mary.

 

 

Tonight's menu

 

 

After enjoying the view and my drink I'll make my way to Tides dining room. Not sure what will be on the agenda after that.

 

Thank you all for the great comments. Thank you to those that have answered some of the questions that were asked. I think all that were asked got answered? If not please let me know.

 

It's going to be another great evening aboard the Jewel of the Seas.

 

Till a later time "Live" from the Jewel of the Seas..

 

 

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[sixesandeights]

Thank you all for the great comments. Thank you to those that have answered some of the questions that were asked. I think all that were asked got answered? If not please let me know.

 

It's going to be another great evening aboard the Jewel of the Seas.

 

Till a later time "Live" from the Jewel of the Seas..

 

 

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I am still looking to see if Knob Creek Bourbon is included in the drink package. Also are there any sparkling wines/champagnes on the available wine list?

 

Chris

Edited April 15, 2013 by chrismarois
Fixed the quote

[wrp96]

When you go to the Champagne Bar this evening,;) find out the names of the bartenders there for me. Want to know if I'll be introducing my mom to new or old friends come Thursday night.:p

[Z350]

Love the pictures and your live postings, will be on her for the repostioning cruise in May, first time on the Jewel, we were on the Brilliance twice and also the Serenade but this is a first for the Jewel, like you we don't have far to go to get on the ship but will have to fly back from San Juan. I am in count down mode, so excited. Keep up the great work with your postings

[suep]

Love the review and pics! We'll be on the Jewel 2/1/14 (I know....a long wait away!). Our son and his gf will be travelling with us -- she's originally from Australia and loves bagels & lox; she's hoping they will be served on the Jewel. Are they offered in the windjammer? I know they serve this on Princess cruises -- but do they offer it on the Jewel?

[zpdw484]

Great review, solo cruising is soooo much fun!

[MrFunInTheSun]

I am still looking to see if Knob Creek Bourbon is included in the drink package. Also are there any sparkling wines/champagnes on the available wine list?

 

Chris

 

Knob creek bourbon is included with the drink package from what I was advised.

 

They do have like a champion. Like what they use with captains party's. Wasn't able to get a list itself but that's what I was advised. There are sparkling wines too from whet I was advised.

 

 

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Edited April 16, 2013 by MrFunInTheSun

[MrFunInTheSun]

When you go to the Champagne Bar this evening,;) find out the names of the bartenders there for me. Want to know if I'll be introducing my mom to new or old friends come Thursday night.:p

 

She is wonderful.

 

 

 

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[MrFunInTheSun]

Love the review and pics! We'll be on the Jewel 2/1/14 (I know....a long wait away!). Our son and his gf will be travelling with us -- she's originally from Australia and loves bagels & lox; she's hoping they will be served on the Jewel. Are they offered in the windjammer? I know they serve this on Princess cruises -- but do they offer it on the Jewel?

 

Pretty sure they are. I'll try to look next time I'm there if I'm awake early enough. :-)

 

 

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[MrFunInTheSun]

Be back later with more of this evenings ship excitement.

 

 

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[cathep]

Love the review and pics! We'll be on the Jewel 2/1/14 (I know....a long wait away!). Our son and his gf will be travelling with us -- she's originally from Australia and loves bagels & lox; she's hoping they will be served on the Jewel. Are they offered in the windjammer? I know they serve this on Princess cruises -- but do they offer it on the Jewel?

 

OP can answer for the Jewel, but there was smoked salmon with all the fixin's on our Navigator cruise 2 weeks ago. I had that every morning without the bagel. Delicious!

[Virtopia]

Great review, solo cruising is soooo much fun!

 

I second that! :D

[AeroBaldness]

OP can answer for the Jewel, but there was smoked salmon with all the fixin's on our Navigator cruise 2 weeks ago. I had that every morning without the bagel. Delicious!

 

It is on Jewel every morning. I almost missed it. It is in the stations on the far left and far right at the doors to the outdoor seating in the aft. They had some very fresh cukes sliced a bit long-ways that I would use instead of the bagel. It was the only healthy thing I did while I was on.

[suep]

Thanks to all for the answers on lox & bagels!

[sixesandeights]

Knob creek bourbon is included with the drink package from what I was advised.

 

They do have like a champion. Like what they use with captains party's. Wasn't able to get a list itself but that's what I was advised. There are sparkling wines too from whet I was advised.

 

 

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Thank you sir!! You just sold me on the drink package. I appreciate you taking time to find that out for me.

 

Chris