"LIVE" from the Jewel- April 7, 2007

Hello everyone ! I will be leaving today for Sunny Fort Lauderdale. On Saturday morning, I will be boarding the Jewel of the Seas for an 8 night Eastern Caribbean Cruise.

I will be posting daily "Live" reports, photos, and commentary about the beautiful Jewel of the seas, and the ports where she will go.

I am excited about this cruise, due to the itinerary, and five ports on an 8NT cruise, and especially Antigua (I have never been there)

Sat-Ft Lauderdale

Sun-At Sea

Mon-San Juan

Tues-St Maarten

Wed- St Johns, Antigua

Thur-St Thomas, USVI

Fri-At Sea

Sat-Nassau

Sun-Ft Lauderdale

I have sailed the Jewel last in March '06, for a 6NT Western. I remember the Jewel as being one of the most Beautiful ships in the fleet. I can hope for a wonderful, relaxing cruise. I think it will be a delightful 9 days.

The forecast is calling for sunny skies, and warm temps (it is 38f in Maryland this morning...brrr...)

Grab a cup of coffee, relax, and join me for blue skies, tropical breezes, and sparkling blue water, as we sail south for a slice of the Caribbean.

Thanks for tuning in. . .

Radio

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Photo Courtesy of Meyer Werft Shipyard

I'm looking forward to your posts very much - I'll be on her in August.

Jane

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Oh Boy!!!! Another " Live Radio Thread"!! What a great itinerary. I have next week off but I am moving, so lots of stress here. Can't wait to check in each day and destress on my virtual cruise with Radio!

Radio......when you are in Antigua, see if you can get a general concensus from your fellow passengers of the most relaxing beach to go to.

Have a great cruise!

Take good care of the Jewel. When you get off, we are getting on for a 12 night TA. Can't wait!!!

Radio......when you are in Antigua' date=' see if you can get a general concensus from your fellow passengers of the most relaxing beach to go to.[/quote']

We were there on March 28th on the Jewel. We went to Darkwood Beach and loved it. A beautiful beach that has food, drink, chairs and cabanas available. It's not crowded like Turner's Beach is and has nicer sand, IMHO.

I am a newbie to the RCL boards. We are going on the 8 night in Dec.and can't wait. I look forward to checking in and reading all about the beautiful JEWEL.:)

Have a wonderful trip! Look forward to your live reports. The pics look great.

We were just on the Jewel in Dec. with that same itin. It was a great time with plenty to do at each port. I'll be reading your "live" thread and re-experiencing this wonderful cruise thru your eyes.

Isn't the Jewel a "jewel" of a ship? It is really the most beautiful of all we've been on. Enjoy!!!

Great news Radio!!! I'm looking forward to your report as always. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your vacation to keep us ccer's entertained:D

Linda

OH, Goody! Goody! I love your "Live" reviews. :D

We loved the Jewel! I don't know when we'll be able to cruise again so it's nice to be able to cruise through your "Live" reviews.

Thanks for the invite to cruise along with you live!

You have the best live reports, its like we're actually there with you....hope Mrs Radio doesn't mind! :D

Have a great cruise!!

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DH and I will be on the Jewel, March 22, 2008, cabin 9576. It will be our first cruise. We are looking forward to it, as well as to your stories about your adventure. Have a save trip.

Thanks in advance, Radio. I look forward to reading your review. We've only been on Voyager class: Navigator, Mariner & Explorer and are considering the 8-day eastern on the Jewel next spring. I've read great things about the Radiance class, so I look forward to reading what you think about the ship as it compares to Voyager class. Have a great trip, I'll be reading!

How exciting!

I love cruising "with" Radio.

That sounds like a great itinerary, look forward to the posts and pics!

Radio - I know it goes without saying but have a great time. I was on her in 2005, she is beautiful.

To Max's Mom ...... It's L J (Lori) I saw your post and just had to say Hi. We were on her together. I hope both you and John are doing well. I see you are moving good luck with it all.

Radio we just got off the Jewel a week ago on the same cruise.........ship is in great shape..........great cruise...........enjoy..........

I'm looking forward to your posts very much - I'll be on her in August.

Jane

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We'll be on Jewel in August also; which cruise will you be on? (We're leaving 5 August.)

I'm looking forward to the posts also. We loved Radiance, and anticipate an even better cruise this time.

We'll be on Jewel in August also; which cruise will you be on? (We're leaving 5 August.)

I'm looking forward to the posts also. We loved Radiance, and anticipate an even better cruise this time.

Hi,

I'm getting on as you get off! I'm a teacher so I could have fitted in either of these sailings. The reason we chose the latter is that my son, Jack, will be 16 on the 16th August - the day before we sail. My son wants to take full advantage of his semi-adult status by making use of the gym and the solarium!

Jane

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Hi,

I'm getting on as you get off! I'm a teacher so I could have fitted in either of these sailings. The reason we chose the latter is that my son, Jack, will be 16 on the 16th August - the day before we sail. My son wants to take full advantage of his semi-adult status by making use of the gym and the solarium!

Jane

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Maybe we can wave to each other as we pass! (g)

There are a LOT of teachers on these cruises, including my wife and several others on our cruise. (And I used to teach, if that counts; now I'm just a government drone.)

Enjoy your cruise.

I am cruising on the Jewel this weekend also. I will probably write a review when I return.

I am cruising on the Jewel this weekend also. I will probably write a review when I return.

That would be great, too.

Don't forget to tell me who your captain is!!! I love your "live" posts, you take great pictures and you know how to post them too!

Don't forget to tell me who your captain is!!! I love your "live" posts, you take great pictures and you know how to post them too!

Oh yes..I will get the Captain's name... I think I may be getting a bridge tour as well...So I will have lots of questions for the Captain....

WoW...I just got on the AutoTrain, and there seems to be alot of comments already ! I hope to be able to give everyone a glimpse of the Jewel of the Seas in the Caribbean.

Hopefully my connection will be steady... I know that last year while on Jewel, the Cybercabin connection was weak...and I was forced to use

Wi -Fi (Very Costly though...but very very fast.)

We are scheduled to leave at 4PM. . We should get to Sanford ,FL by 830AM.....I will then drive my car to FLL (about 3 -4 hrs) I will be staying very close to the port at the HGI just south of the Airport.

I am hoping for a wonderful cruise ! !

Thanks for the nice comments ! !

Radio

;) ;)

Thanks for taking time out to do this for all of us.........:) I'll be waiting with baited breath!

Don't forget to tell me who your captain is!!!

The current captain of Jewel is Thore Thorolvsen. The CD is Marc Walker. Just got off the Jewel on Sunday.