duckiec

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I think you meant either the Star or Dawn. All of the Jewel class ships do have Great Outdoors at the stern of ship and none of then have tiered sunbathing area at one end of swimming pool.

 

P.S. These were built in order (earliest first): Jewel, Jade, Pearl, Gem. The first 2 are sisters and the last 2 are sisters.

 

Jewel and Jade do not have bowling alleys, but the other 2 did when they were first built, and I believe the ones on Gem were removed during her latest dry dock.

You are quite correct - the names all start to blur after a while.

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As far as I recall the Spas are quite different - Gem has a thermal suite from which we relaxed and had a fabulous view for sail away, Pearl did not. Pearl did not have an open cafe area at the stern. Pearl also has a huge tiered sunbathing area at one end of the swimming pool. In many respects the layout was very similar.

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We walked off, got a cab from the stand opposite the dock and were near Penn station before 9.00 am last October. Unless the ship docks late you should be fine.

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I am in agreement with Aquahound. Jewel of the Seas is such a beautiful ship in comparison with NCL's offering. No contest.

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I would suggest that NCL will be perfect for you. We love their Freestyle approach.

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In my experience there will be both long and short (cocktail) dresses in abundance. You will not feel out of place whichever you choose. I have always worn heels on formal nights and never had a problem. As you say, one can hardly feel the ship's motion unless the sea is very rough.

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Yes it was. Parrots, peacocks and flamingoes are what I remember.

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We also usually make reservations.

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We paid in New Orleans.

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We were there in April.

1. We used the open air buses, but there were also vans and car taxis.

2. Very easy and safe. Walk through the shopping area to taxis and buses at the end.

3. The beach we went to was easy access, you pay for sunbeds and umbrellas. I think it was called Green Garden or something similar.

 

We asked advice from the Tourist Info stand as we got off the ship about suitable beaches and they were very helpful.

 

You will have a lovely time, it is a beautiful island.

 

 

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Whoops! Apologies, that was Tortola not Roatan. Ignore the whole thing. In Roatan most people went to beach resorts as far as I remember. Much cheaper to arrange yourself than through NCL, but we had limited time in port, with a late arrival and early departure.

We were there in April.

1. We used the open air buses, but there were also vans and car taxis.

2. Very easy and safe. Walk through the shopping area to taxis and buses at the end.

3. The beach we went to was easy access, you pay for sunbeds and umbrellas. I think it was called Green Garden or something similar.

We asked advice from the Tourist Info stand as we got off the ship about suitable beaches and they were very helpful.

You will have a lovely time, it is a beautiful island.

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Having just left the Dawn, and sailed on the Gem last October- I think you have made the right decision. The Gem is the better ship.

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