Virtopia Posted October 13, 2013 Author #126 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Here are some more pictures from my last day on the Jewel of the Seas: DSCN1372 by Virtopia, on Flickr DSCN1378 by Virtopia, on Flickr DSCN1380 by Virtopia, on Flickr DSCN1381 by Virtopia, on Flickr After I was done on deck 5, I walked around some other parts of the ship that were still rocking before finally heading to bed around 12:30am. I knew it would be a long day tomorrow heading back home and I knew I'd need some sleep to prepare me for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 13, 2013 Author #127 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Surprisingly, I was ready to go home. I woke up around 7:30am and my call time was 7:45am ... yea, I had no intention of making it as I had arranged to share a cab to the airport with the two sisters and their call time was 9:45am. I didn't leave my room until 8:30am. I met the sisters in the Safari Club and we didn't get called until about 10:15am. My luggage was the last one sitting in my area, which made it extremely easy to find. They had security dogs in the customs area and some people got pulled out of line - why anyone would risk trying to bring something back, I have no idea. Once we all finally got through customs, we met up with a couple who was on the Coconut Beach excursion with us so we all shared a cab to the airport, which really cut down the cost. To think, if I went by myself it would've been $22 but it was only $6. When you get to the airport, you have to go through the agriculture line first and get a sticker on your luggage before you can proceed with check in. Now, we got to the airport around 11:15am and my flight wasn't until 2:40pm. Thank goodness I love reading! We met up with many other people, including Gladys and her DH and other people from various excursions so it was a nice little reunion before we all got on our individual flights. The first leg of my flight took me to Philadelphia, which was about 4 hours. I slept during most of it. I had a two hour layover and I didn't land in Toronto until minutes after 10pm. My dad and sister picked me up and lucky for me, the weather was still very nice and beautiful! I thought it would've been freezing. I didn't get through my front door until 11:15pm. So, it was a very long day for me, but the conclusion to a wonderful vacation. Overall, I had a great time, right from the start of my vacation in the airport hotel until the very end when I was walking back through my front door. I met some great people, had too many laughs and enjoyed some quality me time every day. I saw some amazingly beautiful islands that I hope to visit again. The Jewel of the Seas is a wonderful ship and I think it's perfect for the Southern Caribbean itineraries where you are not spending a lot of time on the ship, since it is a smaller vessel. The only negatives I can really think of were the production shows - they just weren't my cup of tea and I'm not the only one who said that. Thanks again for everyone who followed along! I will be posting random pictures that I didn't post before over the next few posts and I'll also be going back and answering any questions I may not have gotten to. Most of the pictures will be from my iPhone. This is my favourite photo that I took of myself! :D when you travel solo, you have to take a few self shots LOL DSCN1115 by Virtopia, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 13, 2013 Author #128 Share Posted October 13, 2013 IMG_2715 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2737 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2768 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2820 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2841 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2844 by Virtopia, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 13, 2013 Author #129 Share Posted October 13, 2013 IMG_2845 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2846 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2878 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2896 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2916 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2919 by Virtopia, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 13, 2013 Author #130 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I don't remember if I shared any of them before, so I'm posting them all now! I was fortunate to have one for the last 6 nights. DSCN1167 by Virtopia, on Flickr DSCN1282 by Virtopia, on Flickr DSCN1031 by Virtopia, on Flickr DSCN1131 by Virtopia, on Flickr DSCN1360 by Virtopia, on Flickr DSCN1376 by Virtopia, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 13, 2013 Author #131 Share Posted October 13, 2013 You can also check my Flickr account that will have some more pictures that didn't make it to the review. Thanks again for following along and I promise to do a much better job for my next review in March. DSCN1310 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2655 by Virtopia, on Flickr IMG_2656 by Virtopia, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Posted October 13, 2013 #132 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks again for your entertaining and informative review. You have a talent for writing and photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 13, 2013 Author #133 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Every RCCL ship I have been on had a white night. This is the first one we missed because I was so exhausted. Love this review. .. Hubby said hello. I miss being on the Jewel. We had a great time. Hope everyone is doing well:) Sent from my SCH-S960L using Forums mobile app I'm starting to miss it too! I hope we can cruise together again in the future :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 13, 2013 Author #134 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks again for your entertaining and informative review. You have a talent for writing and photography. Thank you! I actually just became a published author :D Sent from my iPhone using the Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshelly Posted October 13, 2013 #135 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Loved the review and the pictures were great. I will be on the Jewel in 2 weeks but different itinerary. Will also be traveling solo but meeting up with a great group of cruisers. Shout out to the East Ghost Explorers.... Thanks again Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna10 Posted October 13, 2013 #136 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I've been following your review and have loved every word. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargeo Posted October 13, 2013 #137 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Wonderful review and awesome photos. Thanks for doing this. We will be on the Jewel in January for a B2B. Can't wait....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhane's mum Posted October 13, 2013 #138 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I really enjoyed your review, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednancy1 Posted October 13, 2013 #139 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Awesome photos and a great review! You are certainly talented. Thank you for sharing this with us. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinppu Posted October 13, 2013 #140 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I LOVE these two! Never seen them before, they are so funny! DSCN1031 by Virtopia, on Flickr DSCN1131 by Virtopia, on Flickr Thank you! I actually just became a published author :D What did you publish? Tellmetellmetellme ;) How could I have missed your review before?! SO happy I found it! Thank you, it was a great read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelsea57 Posted October 13, 2013 #141 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Virtopia, Thanks again for your reviews. You did a fantastic job. I loved it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwegianlatvian Posted October 13, 2013 #142 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I It was held in the Safari Club, which hosted quite a lot of events during the week. I really like the space and I was glad I got there early as it started to fill up about 20 minutes before it started. This was the first Quest I've seen that had some new material, so I was happy to see that, but of course, we always end up with the same finale which is completely entertaining. First of all thank you for your review. Good to see that you had a great cruise as well! Just need to comment the Quest on our cruise: I dont consider myself as a prude compared to many here on CC, but the Quest on this cruise was such a disappointment. First of all it is just sad to see those that has prepared a bag with stuff so their team can WIN. Luckily it was, as you wrote, some new materials so those people that came prepared didnt got that satisfaction. It was priceless to follow especially one lady that looked soo disappointed when she understood that she had done a lot of preparation for nothing. Priceless! Then, the main point: As a man, I was so disappointed with the final of the Quest this time: "The beauty contest". I dont think ONE of them mentioned a normal occupation when they pretended to be "beautiful" women. All of these men presented their "figure" as prostitute, pole dancer, stripper etc. It say something on their values in my mind. Yes I understand that the Quest is supposed to be funny for "adults only", but is it necessary to make it so tacky? (It was my 5th Quest btw - but this was the worst by far..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Toronto Posted October 14, 2013 #143 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks so much for doing this. From your Toronto neighbour! Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 14, 2013 Author #144 Share Posted October 14, 2013 First of all thank you for your review. Good to see that you had a great cruise as well! Just need to comment the Quest on our cruise: I dont consider myself as a prude compared to many here on CC, but the Quest on this cruise was such a disappointment. First of all it is just sad to see those that has prepared a bag with stuff so their team can WIN. Luckily it was, as you wrote, some new materials so those people that came prepared didnt got that satisfaction. It was priceless to follow especially one lady that looked soo disappointed when she understood that she had done a lot of preparation for nothing. Priceless! Then, the main point: As a man, I was so disappointed with the final of the Quest this time: "The beauty contest". I dont think ONE of them mentioned a normal occupation when they pretended to be "beautiful" women. All of these men presented their "figure" as prostitute, pole dancer, stripper etc. It say something on their values in my mind. Yes I understand that the Quest is supposed to be funny for "adults only", but is it necessary to make it so tacky? (It was my 5th Quest btw - but this was the worst by far..) Thanks for stopping in! I have to agree with you. Although I always enjoy the Quest, this was one of the lower ranked ones for me. I was sitting all the way in the back so I didn't notice anyone with bags - I'm surprised they allowed them since Carly B was pretty adamant about it. The naming of the occupations were foolish and outlandish. I like it better when they say their real occupations. Sent from my iPhone using the Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laskoske Posted October 14, 2013 #145 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I was completely captivated by your review and your photos, Virtopia, thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to share your cruise with us. We leave at the end of next week, but I will feel like I am getting right back on the ship after seeing all the pictures, I feel very familiar with it now! You certainly have a gift for telling the story in words and pictures.;) Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1120 Posted October 14, 2013 #146 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Here are more pictures of the church for you! :) It was beautiful. Thanks for posting the pictures of the church. Which island was the church located? Also, what excursion did you take to visit the church? Thanks! Edited October 14, 2013 by jt1120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim M Posted October 14, 2013 #147 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I'm not the person doing the review but I have been to El Morro a few times. Much of it is accessable in a wheelchair. There are areas that you wouldn't be able to get into certainly but you can definitely get a good flavor for most of it. However, be forewarned, it is a looong walk from the street up to the fort!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 14, 2013 Author #148 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I LOVE these two! Never seen them before, they are so funny! What did you publish? Tellmetellmetellme ;) How could I have missed your review before?! SO happy I found it! Thank you, it was a great read. Thank you!! I wrote a short story that's going to be in a Chicken Soup for the Soul collection coming out next month. I'm really excited about it :D Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 14, 2013 Author #149 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks for posting the pictures of the church. Which island was the church located? Also, what excursion did you take to visit the church? Thanks! You are most welcomed! :) That was the beginning of the Spencer Ambrose tour in St Lucia. It was really close to the port though, maybe 7 minutes after we left the ship. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted October 14, 2013 Author #150 Share Posted October 14, 2013 However, be forewarned, it is a looong walk from the street up to the fort!!! Yes, I was going to say this as well. Everyone was taking breaks halfway up the walk, myself included. I know it would be much harder with a wheelchair, so be prepared. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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