Anyone Currently on Jewel?

[grapau27]

1 minute ago, UK Cruiser2 said:

Brilliant thank you. Looks like thats where we'll go. Are taxis readily available ?

We got the ships shuttle to the Marina Mall and back.

The hop on hop off bus is at the terminal.

There was plenty of taxi's too.

[UK Cruiser2]

14 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

We got the ships shuttle to the Marina Mall and back.

The hop on hop off bus is at the terminal.

There was plenty of taxi's too.

Even better. Thanks we fly out on 31st from Newcastle  join Jewel on 3rd for the two back to back cruises. What is the dress code for the mall,any shorts ?

 

Edited January 23, 2020 by UK Cruiser2
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[grapau27]

1 minute ago, UK Cruiser2 said:

Even better. Thanks we fly our on 31st from Newcastle  join Jewel on 3rd for the two back to back cruises.

 

Fantastic.

First time we flew Newcastle/Heathrow-Dubai

Second time Newcastle-Dubai direct.

Both times we arrived around midnight and stayed overnight in a hotel.

Last time we flew Manchester-Dubai arriving 8.30am in Dubai and took private transfer to Port Rashid to check in.

You pass the QE2 on the way to Port Rashid.

[UK Cruiser2]

16 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Fantastic.

First time we flew Newcastle/Heathrow-Dubai

Second time Newcastle-Dubai direct.

Both times we arrived around midnight and stayed overnight in a hotel.

Last time we flew Manchester-Dubai arriving 8.30am in Dubai and took private transfer to Port Rashid to check in.

You pass the QE2 on the way to Port Rashid.

Yes,I think we will because we are in a hotel for 3 nights and its in that area near the QE2 and Port Rashid

[grapau27]

21 minutes ago, UK Cruiser2 said:

Even better. Thanks we fly out on 31st from Newcastle  join Jewel on 3rd for the two back to back cruises. What is the dress code for the mall,any shorts ?

 

You can see the tower in this photo.The lift is free and you can get snacks and coffee etc at the top.There are seats all the way around.

No dress code for the mall.

We wore shorts.

The mosques are the only places where you need to cover up.

[grapau27]

2 minutes ago, UK Cruiser2 said:

Yes,I think we will because we are in a hotel for 3 nights and its in that area near the QE2 and Port Rashid

The Dubai Mall and the Emirates mall are brilliant.

If you plan to go to Burj Khalifa pre-book on line as you will not get on on the day.

Afternoon tea at the top of the Hotel Burj Al Arab is a lovely experience with great views.

[UK Cruiser2]

5 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

You can see the tower in this photo.The lift is free and you can get snacks and coffee etc at the top.There are seats all the way around.

No dress code for the mall.

We wore shorts.

The mosques are the only places where you need to cover up.

Thank you once again. I feel like I've hijacked this original post. Take care

[grapau27]

2 minutes ago, UK Cruiser2 said:

Thank you once again. I feel like I've hijacked this original post. Take care

Hope you have a fantastic time.

[UK Cruiser2]

12 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

The Dubai Mall and the Emirates mall are brilliant.

If you plan to go to Burj Khalifa pre-book on line as you will not get on on the day.

Afternoon tea at the top of the Hotel Burj Al Arab is a lovely experience with great views.

We have already booked Luxurious Afternoon Tea at Burj Khalifa

 

Edited January 23, 2020 by UK Cruiser2
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[pstone1]

10 hours ago, little britain said:

There is no Wall of Shame and absolutely no one policing entry or departure (wink wink).  In fact there isn’t even a sign outside Vortex saying closed for private function so anyone could walk in and go to the drinks table... they are not serving from the bar itself. 

 

Glad you are having a different experience.  I was describing OUR experience with that same Hotel Director on the the Rhapsody.

[little britain]

5 hours ago, pstone1 said:

 

Glad you are having a different experience.  I was describing OUR experience with that same Hotel Director on the the Rhapsody.

Yes I had the Shelf of Shame on Rhapsody too.

 

He has obviously relented.

 

[bearette]

Are they allowing the blended drinks for Diamond and above as others have reported?

[little britain]

33 minutes ago, bearette said:

Are they allowing the blended drinks for Diamond and above as others have reported?

Service is only from a table not from the bar.  I will check tonight! 

[little britain]

10 hours ago, UK Cruiser2 said:

Even better. Thanks we fly out on 31st from Newcastle  join Jewel on 3rd for the two back to back cruises. What is the dress code for the mall,any shorts ?

 

 In AD you can get the red HoHo bus, just show your seapass card and you get off at the first stop which is Abu Dhabi Mall.

 

Lots of info about all ports on the All about Jewel Dubai page 

Edited January 24, 2020 by little britain

[UK Cruiser2]

So you can use your seapass card for the HOHO bus ? I would have thought you would have to buy a ticket.

Edited January 24, 2020 by UK Cruiser2
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[Saab4444]

The HoHo Bus costs about 90 USD per day per person in all UAE ports, very expensive, taking several taxis is cheaper!

[little britain]

3 hours ago, UK Cruiser2 said:

So you can use your seapass card for the HOHO bus ? I would have thought you would have to buy a ticket.

No it is free until the first stop apparently. You just show your seapass to identify yourself as a ship passenger. I have not done this so no idea how they differentiate between First Stop Freebies and those who have paid for the full ( overpriced expensive)  tour!!

 

There is also a free shuttle that goes to World Trade Centre mall on the hour and half hour. 
 

The HoHo cost is £100 for both AD and Dubai or £56 for one 😳

 

The cab fare from ship to mosque 🕌 is around 70 AED which is £14.  It’s a long way!
 

 

Edited January 24, 2020 by little britain

[sgmn]

2 hours ago, little britain said:

 

 

😳

 

The cab fare from ship to mosque 🕌 is around 70 AED which is £14.  It’s a long way!
 

 

We got the free transport to the mall and then got a taxi to the Mosque. Our driver stayed with us and, gave us an informed tour of the mosque, took pictures etc, then drove us back to the Mall. He was from Egypt and very friendly and interesting. But apart from the Mosque which was amazing we weren't that impressed with Abu Dubai 

[hatcheth]

Hi,

 

Excited to be back on a Royal Carribean ship again, we are sailing in one week.

 

Some questions:

1. Is the drink package valid on the beach day at Sri bani yas?

2. I know the jewel doesn’t have the same internet connectivity as the new ships. Does anyone have any speed/ latency results to share?

3. Is there any refund of port taxes for the cancellation of Bahrain? 
 

thanks again

[grapau27]

On 1/24/2020 at 4:27 PM, UK Cruiser2 said:

So you can use your seapass card for the HOHO bus ? I would have thought you would have to buy a ticket.

The shuttle was a HOHO bus which takes you to the Marina Mall and back only unless you pay for a full Abu Dhabi tour on the HOHO bus.

Our seapass cards were checked on the bus.

Edited January 25, 2020 by grapau27

[Esronnie01]

Hi,

I was wondering if somebody knows who is  playing the piano at the schooner bar?

Last summer there was Micheal from the UK. Wondering if he is still on the ship?

Sailing the last week in februari.

 

Happy sailings

Esther and Ron

[little britain]

32 minutes ago, Esronnie01 said:

Hi,

I was wondering if somebody knows who is  playing the piano at the schooner bar?

Last summer there was Micheal from the UK. Wondering if he is still on the ship?

Sailing the last week in februari.

 

Happy sailings

Esther and Ron

A guy called Giles ... 

[little britain]

On 1/25/2020 at 10:37 PM, hatcheth said:

Hi,

 

Excited to be back on a Royal Carribean ship again, we are sailing in one week.

 

Some questions:

1. Is the drink package valid on the beach day at Sri bani yas?

2. I know the jewel doesn’t have the same internet connectivity as the new ships. Does anyone have any speed/ latency results to share?

3. Is there any refund of port taxes for the cancellation of Bahrain? 
 

thanks again

Yes - But limited selection as they have to bring it over on the tender

Wi-fi isn’t too bad

$9pp

[little britain]

On 1/25/2020 at 10:37 PM, hatcheth said:

Hi,

 

Excited to be back on a Royal Carribean ship again, we are sailing in one week.

 

Some questions:

1. Is the drink package valid on the beach day at Sri bani yas?

2. I know the jewel doesn’t have the same internet connectivity as the new ships. Does anyone have any speed/ latency results to share?

3. Is there any refund of port taxes for the cancellation of Bahrain? 
 

thanks again

Whilst docked in Dubai 

 

[hatcheth]

Thanks very much, much appreciated.  I can focus on the packing now!