george35 Posted January 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Just got back from a 2 week cruise on the jewel doing the caribean. I will be online tomorrow to ans all questions, I saved all 14 days of the cruise compass & will also have some of my own observations, so get those questions ready. George 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare habenicd Posted January 21, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I've seen some fairly poor reviews lately regarding the Jewel. I would be interested in your impressions having completed two weeks so recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax129 Posted January 21, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I'm doing 8 nights on Jewel in March I enjoy the radiance class but this will be our first time on Jewel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbluebird Posted January 22, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Any general/overall impressions you have of the ship would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2023 19 hours ago, habenicd said: I've seen some fairly poor reviews lately regarding the Jewel. People love to leave negative reviews, especially of the smaller, older ships 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted January 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) I'm not the OP but was on the Jewel for the same two weeks. The ship was in good condition. Entertainment was good ( naturally not as good as an Oasis class ship with so much variety) however the live music was fantastic (Centrum, Schooner bar, shows, etc.) The food was on par with others RCCL ships. Few dining options made for a very crowded windjammer on sea days. Only 3 specialty restaurants. (Izumi Sushi, Chops, Giovani's). S The 8 night was the old menu, and the 6 night was the new menu. Lots of changes. Some good, some not to my taste. Didn't see any difference between the old menu lobster tail and the new menu lobster tail. Had dinner one night (second week) at Giovani's which has a new menu. I ordered a new dish and the waiter talked me out of it. Casino was extremely smokey the second week, but wasn't too bad the first week I guess more smokers on board. Staff is friendly and helpful. CD staff is energetic. If you are expecting a new ship with lots of variety, you will be disappointed. If you understand what you are booking, you will love the ship/cruise. M Edited January 22, 2023 by cruisegirl1 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax129 Posted January 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2023 One thing I LOVE about Radiance class is sitting outside at the Windjammer! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 22, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2023 27 minutes ago, Jax129 said: One thing I LOVE about Radiance class is sitting outside at the Windjammer! Agree there...but very disappointed with the condition of that outside area on Jewel. Not being cleaned much back there, with dirty tables (only taking the plates, not wiping the table) and spilled food, napkins, etc. all over the floor. Had to go find a crew member to ask for a rag to wipe the only table we could find. Was never cleaned from breakfast when we went there for lunch. The usual dirty dish/cleaning station was not even present in it's usual place in the center of the back area...only on the sides. Serenade the month before was on top of it at all times. Not sure why Jewel is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george35 Posted January 22, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Most of the observations from the other people on the cruise that posted here is right along with our thoughts. Day one---cruise director SUSAN was very up-beat & nice to talk to- they had adult volleyball in the pool- Adult rock-a-role plus all the regular venues Dinning- well that is each persons taste but I will say we NEVER ate in the windjammer or pay for resturants only in the main dinning room for all 3 meals( except when in port when only the windjammer is open for lunch )opening show was very good we thought DAY 2 tomorrow george35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish65 Posted January 22, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) Enjoyed Jewel back in October. I sensed they were short-staffed and many crew were inexperienced. In general I feel that if we as cruisers politely inform someone in charge of our concerns, steps will be taken. There was a line at the toast station in Windjammer, people were griping and the lone “toast girl” was struggling, I found someone who looked senior and he jumped in and helped her. There may also be crew that are sick. That has been happening at my workplace. Edited January 22, 2023 by goldfish65 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted January 22, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 1:27 PM, habenicd said: I've seen some fairly poor reviews lately regarding the Jewel. I would be interested in your impressions having completed two weeks so recently. Interesting, have read opposite on here , also did B5B on her myself with no issues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 23, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, ONECRUISER said: Interesting, have read opposite on here , also did B5B on her myself with no issues I was surprised...since we usually love Jewel. Our experience on Serenade the week before for B2B was much better. Would have thought the other way around. Though I am very happy Serenade is doing well....since we have a bit longer stint on board the sweet little ship coming up in December. 😉 We are back on Jewel end of next month for another B2B...will be interesting to see if things have changed....or...... Edited January 23, 2023 by island lady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare habenicd Posted January 23, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 11:24 AM, smokeybandit said: People love to leave negative reviews, especially of the smaller, older ships That is true. However, we prefer smaller, older, more traditional ships. We have been on one mega-ship on a different line and were not impressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare habenicd Posted January 23, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 11:28 AM, cruisegirl1 said: I'm not the OP but was on the Jewel for the same two weeks. The ship was in good condition. Entertainment was good ( naturally not as good as an Oasis class ship with so much variety) however the live music was fantastic (Centrum, Schooner bar, shows, etc.) The food was on par with others RCCL ships. Few dining options made for a very crowded windjammer on sea days. Only 3 specialty restaurants. (Izumi Sushi, Chops, Giovani's). S The 8 night was the old menu, and the 6 night was the new menu. Lots of changes. Some good, some not to my taste. Didn't see any difference between the old menu lobster tail and the new menu lobster tail. Had dinner one night (second week) at Giovani's which has a new menu. I ordered a new dish and the waiter talked me out of it. Casino was extremely smokey the second week, but wasn't too bad the first week I guess more smokers on board. Staff is friendly and helpful. CD staff is energetic. If you are expecting a new ship with lots of variety, you will be disappointed. If you understand what you are booking, you will love the ship/cruise. M Thank you. Our first RCI cruise is this summer on Jewel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george35 Posted January 23, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Day 2--At sea---eve choices WHO WANTS TO FEEL LIKE A MILLIONAIRE-silent party-adult game show destination talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rogueperson Posted January 24, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 11:24 AM, smokeybandit said: People love to leave negative reviews, especially of the smaller, older ships Jewel was my first cruise with Royal and unfortunately, stands also as the worst cruise i've ever taken. Royal has since proved to me that that cruise was an aberration. To this day, I did not know why that particular cruise was just so bad. The food was bad, the signature restaurants were bad. The service was abysmal. The passengers were just rude all over the place. Fortunately, this level of service and quality never resurfaced for me, but booking on the Jewel always scares me because of this experience. I am on a 14 night to Greenland in September. Irrationally, I know it will be okay but a part of me still remembers that experience. This time, instead of boarding a ship as a new customer, I'm going as Diamond Plus! It will also be the first time i'm back on the Jewel since that cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george35 Posted January 24, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Day 3 on the Jewel Headliner in the showroom was Darrtl Williams a singer ( tenor ) wife went I did not she said he was OK---A Royal Mystery ( solve the mystery )---Karaoke open for all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 24, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, george35 said: Day 3 on the Jewel Headliner in the showroom was Darrtl Williams a singer ( tenor ) wife went I did not she said he was OK---A Royal Mystery ( solve the mystery )---Karaoke open for all LOL...last week I was walking by the Centrum up on deck 10 while that was apparently going on. I said to myself, just as Edna (CL concierge) was walking by...."Oh man who is strangling a cat?" It was awful...she just laughed hysterically. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish65 Posted January 25, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 25, 2023 If you can, I want to know the name of the artist who did the paintings of sailboats at the entrance to the Windjammer. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted January 25, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 2:20 PM, island lady said: I was surprised...since we usually love Jewel. Our experience on Serenade the week before for B2B was much better. Would have thought the other way around. Though I am very happy Serenade is doing well....since we have a bit longer stint on board the sweet little ship coming up in December. 😉 We are back on Jewel end of next month for another B2B...will be interesting to see if things have changed....or...... Serenade was just in dry dock in 2022 and might look fresher at the moment, Jewel has to wait until April 2024.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 25, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 25, 2023 22 minutes ago, Saab4444 said: Serenade was just in dry dock in 2022 and might look fresher at the moment, Jewel has to wait until April 2024.. Good to know, especially since I will be spending a lot more time on Serenade by the end of the year. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george35 Posted January 25, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Day 4--Labadee HAITI Headliner Show Magic show by Chris Dugdale Very good )- Arts & Crafts, Napkin folding, Bean Bag tossing tournament,60 second or less gameshow Finish that lyric gameshow george35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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