It's been awhile...questions on Jewel OTS Suite

[DrivesLikeMario]

The last time we had a full suite was on the HOTS and I know the Jewel is a totally different ship (having been on the Radiance before).  Can anyone answer these questions?

 

1.  When are the cabins ready on embarkation day?  I've read conflicting reports:  some say 1pm, some say 2pm.  If the itinerary makes a difference, it's the Greek Isles.

2.  Is there reserved seating around the pool for suites?  Again, some are saying yes on this ship and some are saying no.

3.  What is the breakfast in Chops like?  I read that it's made-to-order but am wondering if DH can get 5 sausages if he wants them or if they're going to serve smaller portions.  Are there unique things there or all the usual breakfast fare?  No part of it is a buffet, right?

4.  Is disembarkation at the end of the cruise in Civitavecchia on Deck 4?

Thanks for the help and taking the time to answer my questions! 

[Clarea]

Staterooms are usually ready sometime between 1pm and 1:30pm.

 

No reserved pool seating.

 

Made to order breakfast in Chops.  They will serve you as many sausages as you like.

 

Deck 5 disembarkation.

 

Question:  Are you really picking a cruise based on how many sausages you can get for breakfast?

[DrivesLikeMario]

No, of course not!  What makes you think that?  Booked it a long time ago based on the itinerary.  Just wondering whether DH will prefer the Chops breakfast vs. the WJ.

[SamTimeDining]

Suite breakfast in Chops on Radiance Class ships is quite lovely. Rarely more than half full and waiters are very attentive. 

Edited December 14, 2018 by SamTimeDining

[Merion_Mom]

3 hours ago, DrivesLikeMario said:

The last time we had a full suite was on the HOTS and I know the Jewel is a totally different ship (having been on the Radiance before).  Can anyone answer these questions?

 

1.  When are the cabins ready on embarkation day?  I've read conflicting reports:  some say 1pm, some say 2pm.  If the itinerary makes a difference, it's the Greek Isles.

2.  Is there reserved seating around the pool for suites?  Again, some are saying yes on this ship and some are saying no.

3.  What is the breakfast in Chops like?  I read that it's made-to-order but am wondering if DH can get 5 sausages if he wants them or if they're going to serve smaller portions.  Are there unique things there or all the usual breakfast fare?  No part of it is a buffet, right?

4.  Is disembarkation at the end of the cruise in Civitavecchia on Deck 4?

Thanks for the help and taking the time to answer my questions! 

 

Part of the breakfast is a buffet. If you prefer, the waitstaff will bring it all to you.

[scottraveller]

We were on jewel out of Rome in September and have to say it was a great cruise. You’ll find the concierge brilliant and if you ask he will escort you off the ship to beat the queues. I have to say he was the best concierge we have ever had. The breakfast in chops was great as well. Never seen any buffet items as the waiters were very attentive and chatty. They were a good laugh. Food was freshly prepared every morning. Oh and it wasn’t busy at all and neither was the concierge lounge. 

[Clarea]

4 hours ago, Merion_Mom said:

 

Part of the breakfast is a buffet. If you prefer, the waitstaff will bring it all to you.

 

This could change, but there was no buffet in Chops for the suite/PC breakfast last month.  We've seen a buffet in Chops on Brilliance and Vision, but for whatever reason, they just didn't do that on Jewel.

[DrivesLikeMario]

10 hours ago, scottraveller said:

We were on jewel out of Rome in September and have to say it was a great cruise. You’ll find the concierge brilliant and if you ask he will escort you off the ship to beat the queues. I have to say he was the best concierge we have ever had. The breakfast in chops was great as well. Never seen any buffet items as the waiters were very attentive and chatty. They were a good laugh. Food was freshly prepared every morning. Oh and it wasn’t busy at all and neither was the concierge lounge. 

That is SO good to hear!  We can't wait to go!  Really positive info. about the breakfast, the concierge and the concierge lounge.  Looking forward to the itinerary more than anything really but it all sounds good.  Thanks!

And thanks to everyone for the help.