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Thank you everyone!!

1 pre-cruise and 7 nights

Been awhile since we cruised. I know the gratuities are included but wondering how much cash you bring for additional tips...drinks, porters. extra $ for steward or whomever you feel deserves an extra tip, excursion tips and souvenirs.... Thinking at least 100 in singles plus other smaller bills.... Thoughts? Thank you

Well ok then...so much for getting excited for Chef's Choice 😉

We are on the Feb 17th sailing. Also very interested

That's what I thought. I guess only time will tell

Is anyone currently on Jewel of the Seas? Wondering if they are going to stop in Tobago or Trinidad. From pics I've seen and articles I read, it sounds terrible and all are very concerned.

We have always gone to MDR on the date of embarkation to confirm we are a party of 2 and confirm our times. We have also changed some times because we could not get the times we wanted pre-cruise. We have never tipped to do this.

oh no!! Thank you everyone!

Our upcoming cruise is our first with Diamond status. What is Chef's Choice gift? As Emerald I remember receiving something. Is it the same or a step up? Thanks

Did RC loose your luggage? Before cruise? any idea wht happened?

Also posted in Tobago board..... Still undecided whether or not we will be getting off the ship in Tobago but if we do, we were looking at this excursion thru RCL? The description is rather vague. I would assume travel to and from the beach would be included. Anyone experience this? How was the beach? Thanks

Still undecided whether or not we will be getting off the ship in Tobago but if we do, we were looking at this excursion thru RCL? The description is rather vague. I would assume travel to and from the beach would be included. Anyone experience this? Thanks

I bought mine on Amazon. Perfect

I have tried to read through all your posts so if I am asking a question already asked, I apologize. I keep reading how bad the food in the main dining room has become on many Royal ships. What are your thoughts/experience on Jewel? Thank you

I have yet to receive a letter for The Key. When is your sailing?

We'll be on Jewel starting Feb 17. Can't wait. Really enjoying reading your posts and pics. Much appreciated. ENJOY

Thank you for warning us. Sorry you had to experience that.

As others have mentioned, it was $18.99 pp and it was $1.00 more per day for that vs voom.

Thank you for the review/info, much appreciated.

Interesting and scary. Thanks for sharing

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. We will be there in February

I was hoping to hear about any experiences cruisers that recently stopped in Trinidad/Tobago had...good or bad. Thank you

From what I have just read, not a good start for one of the first ships that stopped in Tobago. https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/maxis-a-no-show-tobago-tours-cancelled/article_901196ba-81be-11ee-872f-c306a59dc782.html Maxis a no-show: Tobago tours cancelled THE start of Tobago’s 2023/2024 cruise ship season hit a snag on Saturday. There was a lot of dancing at the Scarborough Port but in the midst of the dancing, pan music and moko jumbies, there was disappointment as pre-booked tours for 300 tourists were cancelled due to the non-arrival of maxi-taxis. According to the Division of Tourism, when the Celebrity Silhouette docked at the Port of Scarborough it marked the start of a season with an impressive line-up of approximately 70 scheduled calls, bringing a total of 116,906 passengers to Tobago. The cancellation of tours comes even as drivers were informed since October of the inaugural arrival of the Celebrity Silhouette, cruise line agent Charles Carvalho told the Express.

I knew Barbados did not allow it. Good to know. I must say, neither myself or my husband have to worry about it as we don't usually dress that way