Advice from newbies at the end of first cruise

My husband and I just finished our first cruise on Jewel of the Seas in the Southern Caribbean out of San Juan. We are unbelievably happy with our experience. Never thought we wanted to be floating on the water when we love to be experiencing "the water". Had the best of both when we were in different ports every day and playing at night. Have never been so pampered; staff were excellent. Would most definitely say you need a backpack to carry sunscreen, water, insect repellant, etc. for excursions. Also be sure to bring plenty of ones and fives for tips and taxis when off the ship and some cash for extra special staff on board. Best way to celebrate our 25th--best vacation ever!! Starting a savings account for another cruise.

Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes we forget to mention those important items like insect repellent.

Glad to hear you had a great first time cruise experience. Warning - it can become addictive!

Roz

....if you are like the rest of us its likely the first of many! :) Make sure you join the Crown & Anchor society to begin building your loyalty points.

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise! Saving for the next is the symptom of being a cruise addict! :)

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise so much that now you are saving for another cruise.

Cruising is addictive.

I've been on Jewel twice, it's a great ship and southern caribbean is a great place to go. Going again on Adventure of the Seas this April. It is addictive and a lot of different options. Definitely enroll in Crown and Anchor and know that your status on Royal transfers over to Celebrity if you go on their ships...you get the higher of whichever status you have on either one. Celebrity is a very nice line that caters more to adults.

Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes we forget to mention those important items like insect repellent.

Have you found a brand of insect repellant to be better than others?

Glad you enjoyed the cruise and thank you for your post.

Cruising is great.

Keith

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise.

Hope the next one is great too!