milolii Posted May 9, 2014 #101 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Saw the Jewel and the Pearl side by side on Monday. Very pretty site. Viewed from the ferry. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redheel Girl Posted May 9, 2014 #102 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I hope someone posts a Review with Pictures when they get back. I will be on the Jewel this October out of Houston's Bayport. This will be my second time on her. Beautiful Ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubechick Posted May 10, 2014 #103 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very much enjoying this thread. Boarding 4 weeks from today! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted May 10, 2014 #104 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I hope someone posts a Review with Pictures when they get back. I will be on the Jewel this October out of Houston's Bayport. This will be my second time on her. Beautiful Ship. She is a beautiful ship. I have spent the most time at sea on her. I'm not too keen on changing the things I like about her. I liked the Star Bar because it was an intimate atmosphere. I liked Blue Lagoon because it has a better late night menu then Breakaway / Getaway. If there was any changes I'd love to see is putting the gift shops where Fyzz is and turning the gift shops into another nightclub like Bliss. The gift shop on the Jewel wastes a lot of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BSR Posted May 10, 2014 #105 Share Posted May 10, 2014 We were on the Pearl and the Jewel was docked next to us in San Fran. It was a pretty site to see them both. We will be sailing on the Jewel in Oct for the 3rd time. We were back on board to watch her sail away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksocal Posted May 11, 2014 #106 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) https://www.flickr.com/photos/mark_frizzell/13969449069/Very easy to view from near Mission Rock Resort or The Ramp on Terry Francois Blvd. Edited May 11, 2014 by marksocal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted May 11, 2014 #107 Share Posted May 11, 2014 If there was any changes I'd love to see is putting the gift shops where Fyzz is and turning the gift shops into another nightclub like Bliss. The gift shop on the Jewel wastes a lot of space. I agree - the gift shop is in a really stupid place to generate revenue. And not convenient if you do want to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted May 11, 2014 #108 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I agree - the gift shop is in a really stupid place to generate revenue. And not convenient if you do want to go there. Be careful what you ask for. All the other ships with the gift shops aft that space became the new cave known as Spinnakers. Those on deck 8 aft now have to listen to DJs until the middle of the night and Spinnakers as we know it became more suites and inside cabins. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted May 11, 2014 #109 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Be careful what you ask for. All the other ships with the gift shops aft that space became the new cave known as Spinnakers. Those on deck 8 aft now have to listen to DJs until the middle of the night and Spinnakers as we know it became more suites and inside cabins. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim I'm not proposing they do a Dawn / Star type of overhaul to the Jewel. I'm saying the aft space would be better used as a larger lounge for passenger enjoyment. I don't know if the Pearl, Jade and Gem have windows in their Bliss Lounges but I think adding one to the Jewel is a good idea. The Fyzz Lounge is a good place to pass through and you can see in to see what is going on but it's not a great secondary venue to be in. I agree the Spinnakers on Star / Dawn was a bad idea. There was definite need for sound proofing between Decks 7 and 8 and that wasn't done so now the people above pay for it. Such a shame because then it takes the fun out of the disco and NCL loses revenue on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle_boy Posted May 12, 2014 #110 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'm not proposing they do a Dawn / Star type of overhaul to the Jewel. I'm saying the aft space would be better used as a larger lounge for passenger enjoyment. I don't know if the Pearl, Jade and Gem have windows in their Bliss Lounges but I think adding one to the Jewel is a good idea. The Fyzz Lounge is a good place to pass through and you can see in to see what is going on but it's not a great secondary venue to be in. Jade doesn't have a Bliss Ultra Lounge. It has the same layout as Jewel with the Galleria Shops aft and the Medusa Lounge (FYZZ by a different name) sandwiched between the Stardust Theater and Bar City. The Bliss Ultra Lounge on Pearl and Gem doesn't have any windows except for a few that look out on to the promenade near the entrance. The interior is very dark. It's fine for a nightclub, but it's ill-suited for daytime activities or sightseeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redheel Girl Posted May 12, 2014 #111 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I hope we get some more pictures showing what is happening in Dry dock. I had no idea all of the work they have o do. Very interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted May 12, 2014 #112 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I hope we get some more pictures showing what is happening in Dry dock. I had no idea all of the work they have o do. Very interesting! I will be back over there this Wednesday. I will bring my Nikon w/ a zoom lens and see what shots I can get... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redheel Girl Posted May 12, 2014 #113 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That would be great! I would be very worried if I were on the May 17 Jewel Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted May 12, 2014 #114 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I have been following this interesting thread as well. Looking forward to learning more about the dry dock process. Thanks all. Robin Norwegian Breakaway July 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted May 13, 2014 #115 Share Posted May 13, 2014 That would be great! I would be very worried if I were on the May 17 Jewel Cruise. Why? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdzkatz Posted May 13, 2014 #116 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Why? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim because any significant delay could delay their cruise. Last time Jewel was in dry dock there was an issue with a crane at the end of dry dock and it delayed the cruise by 1 day. That means missing a port and those flying in have to find accommodations. There was a delay at the very beginning of this dry dock but hopefully it will not affect their schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted May 13, 2014 #117 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I was just looking at The Jewel's bow web cam. There is still a ton of stuff being stored on the bow deck. If they are going to get to Seattle by Saturday morning, they will need to leave late Wednesday afternoon or very very early Thursday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted May 13, 2014 #118 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I was just looking at The Jewel's bow web cam. There is still a ton of stuff being stored on the bow deck. If they are going to get to Seattle by Saturday morning, they will need to leave late Wednesday afternoon or very very early Thursday morning. They don't need to get there in the morning early. No passengers to disembark Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted May 13, 2014 #119 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) because any significant delay could delay their cruise. Last time Jewel was in dry dock there was an issue with a crane at the end of dry dock and it delayed the cruise by 1 day. That means missing a port and those flying in have to find accommodations. There was a delay at the very beginning of this dry dock but hopefully it will not affect their schedule. Not sure that was the Jewel it was in Boston. I have done a dozen cruises right out of drydock and never delayed. Were there crew still laying carpet on a couple yes. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim Edited May 13, 2014 by time2cruise1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbait17 Posted May 13, 2014 #120 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Not sure that was the Jewel it was in Boston. I have done a dozen cruises right out of drydock and never delayed. Were there crew still laying carpet on a couple yes. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim It was the Jewel, and I was on that first sailing following drydock that missed 36 hours and 1 1/2 ports. Hoping it doesn't happen again since we are also on the May 17 sailing. I am not worried though, prefer to be optimistic and won't let pessimism ruin my trip! :D Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted May 13, 2014 #121 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It was the Jewel, and I was on that first sailing following drydock that missed 36 hours and 1 1/2 ports. Hoping it doesn't happen again since we are also on the May 17 sailing. I am not worried though, prefer to be optimistic and won't let pessimism ruin my trip! :D Robin Wasn't that fun Robin ?? (and they didn't even let me win in the casino:eek: geeze...the least they could have done was let me leave with a few extra bucks:o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbait17 Posted May 13, 2014 #122 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wasn't that fun Robin ?? (and they didn't even let me win in the casino:eek: geeze...the least they could have done was let me leave with a few extra bucks:o) Lol!! You know what? In looking back I actually came out of that sailing with extra casino cash (for ONCE). I hit a jackpot (my biggest one on a ship) and remember coming home UP!! Hmm, maybe the Jewel is my lucky ship? :D. Next cruise is your turn!! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcfoxy Posted May 13, 2014 #123 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) We were on the last sailing of the Jewel before dry dock and chose the modified 13 night cruise since our plane tickets were out of LAX; we disembarked in San Diego 5/3. Our sail away was delayed 4-5 hours in New Orleans, both to load up enough supplies for the 15 night cruise as well as a portion of the dry dock goods. More dry dock goods were loaded at our disembark point in San Diego, so the ship was not delayed in having supplies to begin at least the hotel portion of the refurbishing. About 900 of us chose the San Diego end point, and room stewards indicated carpets being swapped out in casino, cabins and main areas of high traffic. Many staying on board to help in a number of ways. I'm sure the vacant cabins and affected team members started right in, mostly behind the scenes, everyone put to good use. I personally could hear work being done to some cabins above our 8100 berth, this was limited to hours of 8 am-8 pm and there was more noise from crew members chatting that much more than scrapping and light but repititive tapping sounds...I've heard louder rats in my (student housing!) day :D As far as Moderno and Star Bar, this was one of my Cruise Critic Meet & Greet questions for HD Richard Janicki and crew. Moderno going in annex section of Cagney's and Star Bar-at least to some extent-remains. We made sure and let the department heads know how important the Spinnaker Lounge is to us, and never more than on our inside Passage trips. Loud cheers when reassured nothing but the carpet changing up there! Hope that helps. One thing we were told, O'Sheehan's has a nicer/larger menu. I've been on 4 NCL cruises, all with Blue Lagoon or similar, and I didn't see much different...a couple pay options, like oysters (Spirit) and very god milk shakes (POA). What other menu items besides the usual burgers, wings, fish and chips, soup, salad, breakfast, deep fried apps and desserts? Edited May 13, 2014 by kcfoxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted May 13, 2014 #124 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Lol!! You know what? In looking back I actually came out of that sailing with extra casino cash (for ONCE). I hit a jackpot (my biggest one on a ship) and remember coming home UP!! Hmm, maybe the Jewel is my lucky ship? :D. Next cruise is your turn!! Robin For your mouth to the casino gods ears :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redheel Girl Posted May 13, 2014 #125 Share Posted May 13, 2014 KCFoxy...thanks for the information. I am so glad to hear that they didn't take out "Spinnikers" Lounge. They really messed up the Star and the Dawn. Its also good to have some of the Star Bar left. Perhaps now that Moderno has a larger location their Salad bar will be more extensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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