Dragonkeper

Is the bottle of whiskey you thinking of buying not available in Kona? If it is available then why not buy it when you get to that port for your friend?

Loving the review. I will be on the Jewel Aug 9. I am very excited.:D

This seriously sounds magical! I have to say, we have really fallen fast into a great friendship (the girl version of a bro-mance, I guess lol) and it's been so fun to get to know each other on that intimate girl level! Even at 40 and 34, we are most excited about being on the balcony, in our pj's, with a bottle of wine talking about life and what we want out of it and who we are! Now switch out of pjs into bikinis and the whirlpool sounds perfect! :p :p

I always sit on the balcony before going to bed with a glass of my favorite wine (Chateau la Salle), It is so very relaxing. I was supposed to be on this cruise, but my cousin is performing on the Quantum so I changed to that ship for March 2015. You will have a lot of fun on the Liberty.

When I was on the Liberty last year they also had an All White Pool Party. That was nice.

I have a question, if RCL does not stop in Coco Cay, and it is part of the itinerary, do they do something for the passengers? I'm not talking necessary a refund, but maybe something like a free specialty restaurant dinner or something. I know that RCL doesn't control the weather and can't predict any problems that they might have, but with weather forecasting the way it is today, they could have somewhat of an idea of what the weather will be like when they are heading that way. Have they ever stopped at another island because they couldn't get to Coco Cay?

sent the days 4 5

I got it Thanks. :D

dragonkeper, your email wouldnt accept them

I received day 1,2 and 6,7 from you. If the attachment in the email is larger that 15MB then I will not be able to receive them.

Thanks.

bup, i have them upstairs.. i can scan them in.. if you want to see an email address

I am sailing the same itinerary August 9. 33 days to go. I would also love the Compasses. gdb381 at Verizon dot net.

I am excited to be sailing out of San Juan. :D

I don't know when and which ship you were on, but now Carnival does have separate clubs for tweens (Circle C) and teens (Club 02). They also still offer the program for the little ones (Camp Carnival).

 

As for the clintele, I do agree that you see some oddities on the shorter cruises. I think thats more due to the weekend party-goer crowd. I've seen it on RCI as well, but not to the same extent. On the longer CCL cruises the passengers are closer to the same demographic you'd meet on RCI.

I was on Carnival Victory in 2011 and I am talking about the night clubs. There was only one on this ship and it was for 18 and above. There was not a separate dance club for the teens.

I have been on both RCL and CCL and enjoyed the ships and ports equally. The problem I had with CCL was with the people(not crew or staff). While I know you are on vacation, I don't want to see you at breakfast in your robe and curlers in your hair. I don't want to see you with your pants hanging down or you having a do-rag on your head. I go on vacation to not see any of that.

I like that RCL has a separate club for the teens and adults, CCL, at least on the ship I was on, it was one club for 18 and above. I also like that RCL had more for you to do on the ship than CCL,(at least on the ships I was on).

Looking forward to more of your review.

I downloaded it from my computer and then used iTunes to install it on my iPad.

We've taken 3 12 nites Mediterranean cruises (most recent this past August)and everything that you are concerned let me put your mind at ease. You are not indicating whether you are using public transportation or RCl's transfers. We've used RCL's transfers and it has worked very well both from arriving and departing. Others on CC have commented that taxi transportation is very efficient and reasonable. Our concern with using this mode was our large bags vis-à-vis compact size cars. Getting on the ship is easy and efficient with separate lines for tier(s) level. Enjoy your cruise.

Does anyone know how much it is to use RCL's transfers?

Sounds great so far! Looking forward to more.

Yes, but I would say nothing fancy. There were a few fast food places, Wendy's, Popeye's. Also a chain restaurant, Applebee's maybe that I remember.

These would be fine for the family, they are not looking for anything fancy at all. Thanks.

Were there a lot of places to eat outside of the hotel within walking distance? I was going to stay at the InterContinental San Juan where I stayed before and there are places right across the street from the hotel to eat at.

Would also love a copy, thanks. Sent email.

Glenn

The proper way to fly into San Juan is to sit on the left side of the aircraft while facing forward as you will get a great view of Old San Juan and the Condado area. See what I mean in this pic? El Morro fort is to the far left and Condado to the far right with Old San Juan sandwiched in between and you can even see a cruise ship at the port about the middle of the photo.

 

I will be sailing on the Jewel this August and book my flight months ago and based on this picture I just went in and changed my seat number so that I am on that side of the aircraft. :D

Very nice job on the video. I'm glad you enjoyed the Jewel and that everyone had a great time. Can't wait till August and then it is my turn. :)

I'm looking for the compasses from this itinerary: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. John's, Antigua; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados.

I will be sailing in August of this year. :)

I am also sailing in August, looking for the same.

Anyone just off the Jewel of the Seas have the Southern Caribbean Cruise Compasses?

Very nice pictures. Thanks for sharing. I will be on the Jewel this August.

Thanks. Jewel is lovely. And hey, I lived in VA Beach for 16 years before retiring to my home last year!

I've been in Va Bch since I retired out of the Military in 1995.

We Leave tomorrow to head to San Juan for our "Jewel" of a vacation! :D Nice little reading to help me drift off and have sweet dreams!

Have fun on your cruise. I think you and I have the same itinerary so if you could bring back the Compasses it would be greatly appreciated. :)