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Just chiming in to say that Aysy S on the Jewel is a real delight! Loved her!

Hope they keep it in as good a condition for you.

We disemabrked from the Jewel of the Seas yesterday. It was a wonderful cruise. The ship is kept very well and is in a really better condition than the last time we were on it (Feb 2018). Public areas are clean and well maintained. Yes saw some chair hogs, but there was plenty of space and lounge chairs available all over, just not wihin 2 feet of the main pool. I am not very fond of the solarium on this class of ships (compared to the Anthem) but it was quiet and peaceful and less crowded than the Anthem's. Elevators were easily available, wait if there was one was not too long. Easy to take the stairs for us too. We were on Deck 8 aft balcony and it was a great room. The walk did not seem too much, and also far away from the centrum which was alive with music till late night. State rooms had new carpets. Just the same old cloth upholstered sofa. Plenty of storage in room and bathroom. Capsule shower. Room attendant came once, we picked morning service, brought ice twice as requested. There were families with kids and teens, everyone minding their own business. I liked the new dining room menus. Windjammer food was also good. Nothing to grumble about the variety or service. The crew and staff was one of the best.....I am comparing to the two cruises on the Anthem (in Nov and January). These guys were excellent. Felt like family. Internet.....was not expecting much but was very surprised (and happy) that it was one of the best....by FAR better than on the Anthem. They had Starlink, they had not changed/updated their routers yet, and still it was one of the best, inside the room, in public areas also. Dh is always working remotely and he commented about it a lot. At 23 knots the little Jewel was not as smooth as the Anthem but it was fine when cruising normal speed. Shows were very good. Good variety. Ports were Labadee, San Juan, St Marten, St Croix and Coco Cay. Went out for dinner in SJ, Cafe Berlin...have been there before. It was OK. St Marten was beautiful as always. Too short a time in St Croix so walked over to Paradise beach and sat there for a while while DH snorkeled. Labadee was just pristine! Lot of changes from before....felt "decluttered". I think I now like it better than Coco Cay. Coco Cay....beautiful, but the wow factor has worn off on me. Also the Harmony was in port with us. Nothing was lacking, but the island seemed pretty crowded. DH did some snorkelling. I stayed on board after a short walk around and made use of the port day spa special........aaahhhhhh. If asked to pick only one outstanding thing about this cruise and the Jewel, I would say it is her crew. Most of them are going to be onboard or the Greenland route. My room attendant is going to be on the Serenade World cruise the entire time and is really excited and happy to be in Indonesia where he is from. Very happy for him.

Me too. Always.

So sorry for that passenger and family. We are currently on the Jewel of the Seas. Last night at 3 am there was a helicopter evac near San Juan. We were on our way to Coco Cay with one sea day between, from St Croix. Ship turned around to meet the CG near PR. Today is a sea day, but the little baby Jewel is doing almost 23 knots to make it to Coco Cay tomorrow by 11 am…..so rocking and rolling like crazy. I would have been OK with skipping Coco and getting a sea day and the Captain not flying the ship the ship, but the other passengers who are looking forward to Coco Cay would not be. I am hoping the evacuated person is doing OK. Prayers. Omg, just saw its speed at 23.5 on the info on tv. Did not know that this rubber ducky could even go beyond 20. The ship is in great condition, clean, no problems, service is excellent. Food is good. I like the new menu. We have an aft balcony on deck 8 and I love it. It is a 4D not a suite. Am OK with the one time daily house keeping. Chose morning and requested extra towels, ice and paper compass. All good with these new changes.

Happy Birthday to Ozark John from me too.

We are also on deck 8. Block party on 8!!!!!!

Greg, try a foot soak in epsom salt, magnesium spray oil or lotion, epsom salt gel (available at cvs or walmart etc). Hope it helps.

You must. I am really looking forward to seeing you then and even before …..you know we are practically neighbours😁

I am hoping to see you on it. And OceanBoy, you too……think of all the toe pictures we can take!!!!! And hoping to see all of you from A to Z in person. I mean it.

Dani, very sorry to hear about your hubby and trip cancellation. Hopefully he will feel good soon. Will keep you both in my prayers.

Booked the Bella 2. Very excited.

We are booked!!!!!!!

I am sorry to hear that. Hope you feel better soon.

Happy Birthday and Bon Voyage Dani. 😀 Enjoy your trip. We hope to see pictures.

Happy to see you chiming in. Was thinking about your posts of everything you have been through ealrier and hoping you are enjoying this much needed cruise. I like that bag!

They have done a fantastic job with the refurbish. Whole new ship look.

Hubby says on Bella 2 he is going to give "Lucky Sue" some $$$ to play for him.🤣 Sue you could start a great business! LOL!😁

Date please?

She is a true Royal fan. And very sophisticated. I agree. But the gentleman in the background thought you would pick him for the best dressed! 🤣 (Sorry, Gentleman -in- the -background, just kidding).

I just love your family! I have really enjoyed reading all your previous cruise reviews and all your posts. So bummed that we could not see you all in person.

Thanks Graham, I just follow it. Or try to. The quote is from Deepak Chopra.

I try to live in the present and follow "The past is gone, the future is not here, now I am free of both." Sharing here in case it helps somebody. It is very liberating. I used to worry about the past and future all the time!

I am not posting my thoughts, but I sure am looking forward to seeing your famous review and great pictures! Enjoy your cruise and UDP!

Joining in prayer as well.