Live from Jewel of the Seas

[Brandis]

goodml,

Just found a picture of the kiddie pool in a different post, its image 7 in [url="http://public.fotki.com/bdb36/radc/"]http://public.fotki.com/bdb36/radc/[/url]

I think the photos are from Radiance...

Does anyone know how deep (or shallow) that thing is?

Marc

[fouti123]

Brandis,
Wonderful pictures!!! Thank you so much. How do you compare the Jewel with the Brilliance? We were on the Brilliance Nov 2003 out of Miami. She was BEAUTIFUL. I did notice that the Filet Mignon at Chops was not as thick as we had. Ours was sooo thick maybe twice or 2 1/2 time more than the picture.
Of course I was in the hospital the week before because I threw out my back. I was on meds that made me feel like Ozzy Ozbourne. My husband did agree with me however that the filet was much larger.
One other question, why are Barts photos so beautiful? Is he a photographer or is Fotki a better photo share site?
Once again, thank you for giving us the opportunity to dream. It is still raining and dreary here in Boston, MA. USA.
Thanks,
Nancy [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]

Carnival Imagination 4/2002
RCCL Brilliance 11/2002
Grand Princess 6/2003

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Until RCCL Jewel of the Seas out of Boston!!!!

[Fredrik]

Marc,

Great photos! I guess on the next cruise I´lll just skip my camera and download yours instead. Did I hear Brilliance in the Med?

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Jewel of the Seas Oslo
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Brilliance of the Seas West Med
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Serenade of the Seas Panamacrossing


So far:
Splendour of the Seas Med Oct 2003
Navigator of the Seas East C. Jul 2003

[Brandis]

Nancy,

It is hard to say as the two ships are very similiar. I guess I like them both about the same.

I thought, Jewels Solarium is nicer and of course everything felt very new. I prefer Brilliance's artworks, they were a bit more interesting. Also, the dining room seemed roomier on Brilliance.

Now, I probably should experience the other Radiance class ships so I can really compare. :-)

Marc

[goodml]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Brandis:
goodml,

Just found a picture of the kiddie pool in a different post....

Thanks Marc - you guys are great!

[psygist]

A question for the fortunate guys that have just sailed on the Jewel:

Do you know if they charge extra for mini-golf (and how many holes is it?)

Do you know what they charge for the rock climbing wall?

Thanks!

[madforcruising]

Not sailed her so far, but soon [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]
I don´t think RCCL charges for the minigolf and the rockclimbing on any of their ships.
Hope this can be confirmed by Marc, Frederik and German Wunderkind.

First pics of the undocking of the Jewel of the Seas:
[url="http://community.webshots.com/album/125049819TVWuuS"]http://community.webshots.com/album/125049819TVWuuS[/url]

Jewel of the Seas left Meyerwerft Shipyard
See Photos of River Ems passage
[url="http://community.webshots.com/album/131001309cIkOdH"]http://community.webshots.com/album/131001309cIkOdH[/url]
Jewel of the Seas - 05/28/04 Scandinavia / Russia / Baltic
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Jewel of the Seas - 09/28/04 Canada / New England
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09/2003 - Legend of the Seas Hawaii
06/2003 - Norwegian Dawn Florida and Bahamas
2002 - MS Columbus - Cruise to nowhere
2001 - Grandeur of the Seas Mediterranean and Transatlantic
2000 - Splendour of the Seas Transatlantic
2000 - Viking Star on the Danube River
1999 - Vision of the Seas Panamacanal cruise
1998 - Vision of the Seas Transatlantic
1997 - Crystal Symphonie to Mexican Riviera
1996 - Delta Queen on the Mississippi
1995 - Legend of the Seas to Alaska

[Fredrik]

I recall seeing nine holes and there is no charge for either that or the wall.

Fredrik

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Brilliance of the Seas West Med
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Serenade of the Seas Panamacrossing


So far:
Jewel of the Seas Oslo May 2004
Splendour of the Seas Med Oct 2003
Navigator of the Seas East C. Jul 2003

[German Wunderkind]

42trvl

In my personal opinion Celebrity appeals to a more settled crowd. Let me explain it because English is not my native language and I want to make myself understandable.
You’ve been on the Summit. What did you thought of all your fellow cruisers? Where they very sportive, did they have good manors?
I’m pretty sure more passengers were (at least a little bit – depends on the sailings) in there 50 than in there 20 and 30’s and had good manors. The staff wore uniforms and a vest. In the dining rooms they are mostly European trained and know how to serve the dishes correctly.
If you look on your Activities & Events planner you will find dance classes, Acapella and Guitar music.
Have a look at this thread
[url="http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=927093444&f=408097554&m=747105861"]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=927093444&f=408097554&m=747105861[/url] and look at the daily planner of RCL ships.

There is more activity for a younger crowd. More sport and fitness activities are scheduled. The staff i.e. wears only a shirt. There are daily announcements over the PA system which activity is scheduled at which time of the day.
The staff is very friendly but in my opinion not so well trained than the Celebrity staff.
Maybe you understand now that the basic concept is the same but there are certain differences between the lines.

I think that everybody can be happy to take a cruise and he/she should be able to enjoy a cruise on Royal Caribbean but if you really like frosh legs, butler and concierge service and all these other small things Celebrity provides I would recommend to stay with a more upscale and personal cruise line.
I hope you know what I'm talking about and that the information is helpful.

Greetings from the home of Radiance, Horizon and Century Class

Past Sailings
04/2000 Voyager of the Seas
11/2000 Explorer of the Seas (inaugural season)
11/2001 Summit Eastern Carib. (inaugural season)
08/2002 Radiance Alaska (birthday cruise)
10/2003 Radiance Panama Canal (the Radiance Rowdy's)
02/2004 Constellation Southern Caribbean
04/26/04 Jewel - Voyage No.1 - cruise to nowhere

look at my pictures at
[url="http://mitglied.lycos.de/cruiseworld/"]http://mitglied.lycos.de/cruiseworld/[/url]

[Brandis]

There is no charge for minigolf or rock climbing.

The minigolf has nine holes and it's open around the clock.

Marc

[42trvl]

Thanks for the responses. I understand well what you are saying wunderkind about the difference and that is something we are thinking about considering how much we enjoyed the "mellowness" of the Celebrity experience. However, it is not to say that we could not also enjoy a different atmosphere, and that there is only one "perfect" cruise. I do think it would be fun, especially with children to at least try the RCI experience and from the various comments here, the Jewel of the Seas sounds like a great ship to try!

[bubbie617]

I didn't read all the posts here, but someone asked about the Godmother for the ship. I don't remember the woman's name, but she is the "Teacher of the Year."

Susan
Song of America (2), Nordic Prince (2), Sun Viking, Sovereign of the Seas (2), Grandeur of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas (2), Legend of the Seas, Splendour of the Seas, Vision of the Seas (2), Sun Princess, Regal Princess, Zenith (2)

[Brad1185]

You should say there is no charge for the mini golf and rock wall as of now, but with all the negative changes RCI is implementing, the no charge could be changing real soon. It seems that every week RCI is taking something away.

[madforcruising]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Brad1185:
You should say there is no charge for the mini golf and rock wall as of now, but with all the negative changes RCI is implementing, the no charge could be changing real soon. It seems that every week RCI is taking something away.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

And I could be killed in a car accident today or break my leg tomorrow while stepping the stairs, or, or, or, or, .......
All these things happen every day.
Life is changing every day. Don´t be so negative and nothing is forever.
Have fun on Princess!!!

First pics of the undocking of the Jewel of the Seas:
[url="http://community.webshots.com/album/125049819TVWuuS"]http://community.webshots.com/album/125049819TVWuuS[/url]

Jewel of the Seas left Meyerwerft Shipyard
See Photos of River Ems passage
[url="http://community.webshots.com/album/131001309cIkOdH"]http://community.webshots.com/album/131001309cIkOdH[/url]
Jewel of the Seas - 05/28/04 Scandinavia / Russia / Baltic
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Jewel of the Seas - 09/28/04 Canada / New England
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09/2003 - Legend of the Seas Hawaii
06/2003 - Norwegian Dawn Florida and Bahamas
2002 - MS Columbus - Cruise to nowhere
2001 - Grandeur of the Seas Mediterranean and Transatlantic
2000 - Splendour of the Seas Transatlantic
2000 - Viking Star on the Danube River
1999 - Vision of the Seas Panamacanal cruise
1998 - Vision of the Seas Transatlantic
1997 - Crystal Symphonie to Mexican Riviera
1996 - Delta Queen on the Mississippi
1995 - Legend of the Seas to Alaska

[Fredrik]

Hi Brad.

As far as charging goes they used to charge for Minigolf on Legend and Splendour but the charge was dropped. Yes Chops, Portofino and J.Rockets has a charge, but I think it´s worth it. If you don´t think so, don´t eat there. Can you give any more examples of how RCCL is downgrading their service? It´s not really every week is it? I think they are doing a great job and always remember that there are hundreds of other companies to choose from.

Fredrik

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Brilliance of the Seas West Med
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Serenade of the Seas Panamacrossing


So far:
Jewel of the Seas Oslo May 2004
Splendour of the Seas Med Oct 2003
Navigator of the Seas East C. Jul 2003

[Brad1185]

Just a couple examples, going to one menu for the entire cruise, moving the towels from the pool to the room, eliminating the turn down service the first day. And some old stuff, no more soft drinks included in the dining rooms, the JR thing. Were saying, whats happening to our favorite line??

[Fredrik]

Hi Brad,

Just got back from a cruise and menus kept changing, towels were plenty by the pool, but if I must bring one from the room I will survive. We did have turning down and the only reason why turning down on Voyager is unnecessary is because it leaves at 10pm and boarding is after 5pm. Why shouldn´t you pay for softdrinks with dinner? That is what the sodasticker is for and I pay for my beer... As for JR it is strange because that food ought to be cheaper to produce... Fat is still cheaper than real food.

[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Love, live, cruise and choose what you want !

[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Fredrik

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Brilliance of the Seas West Med
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Serenade of the Seas Panamacrossing


So far:
Jewel of the Seas Oslo May 2004
Splendour of the Seas Med Oct 2003
Navigator of the Seas East C. Jul 2003

[Royal Cruisers]

The only thing at JR that we had to pay for was drinks and milkshakes? Did that chnge? And if it did, it does not matter. Royal is the best cruise line for the money in my eyes. Maybe I am spoiled but I know what I like. I have always had turning down. Even on AOS which left from San Jaun at 10 p.m.