Jewel of the Seas - April 26 - May 3 Review

[barbienj]

I have started to write my review of the Jewel of the Seas April 26- May 3 sailing. I have a blog where the review can be found. As I write about each day I will post the newest links here. Feel free to ask any and all questions!

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/05/vacation-all-i-ever-wanted.html

[barbienj]

The next installation of the trip. Today we embark!

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/05/day-one-embarkation.html

[barbienj]

Today we were in St. Croix. Read about the day here:

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/05/day-two-st-croix.html

[Dragonkeper]

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.

[barbienj]

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.

[Dragonkeper]

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.

[barbienj]

Next installment of the cruise!

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/05/day-three-st-maarten.html

[luv2zdworld]

What was the price per person for Noel's tour?

 

 

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[barbienj]

What was the price per person for Noel's tour?

 

 

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It was $45 p/p. I made reservations before we left on the trip and had to leave a $5 p/p deposit. The remainder was to be paid in cash $40. I also tipped him an additional $5.

[slyster]

I'm enjoying reading your review....can you clarify somehthing? You mentioned it was $40 to book both Chops and Portofinos....do you mean you booked them the first night and could make your reservation for any night during the week? It's ususally $30 per person, correct?

[barbienj]

When we were doing our little tour of the ship on embarkation day we went to Chops and it was a special rate that day to book for both venues. Savings of $10. We made the reservations for Monday and Tuesday nights.

[slyster]

Oh good to know! I'll be sure to check it out...maybe they will have that for our cruise. Thanks so much!

[sabookkeeper]

You said there were no stores open on St. Croix because it was Sunday. Is there anything right at the port open?

[barbienj]

You said there were no stores open on St. Croix because it was Sunday. Is there anything right at the port open?

 

The port was a loooonggg pier to walk down and then there was a gate to go through. Then you were in the town. There wasn't a building that you walk through with shops and whatnot. There were vendors in tents set up selling stuff.

 

On the street we walked a few stores were open but nothing interesting, a dive shop, a pharmacy, an art store.

[KirkNC]

Thanks for the report!

[barbienj]

Here we go after the long weekend, my next blog post!

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/05/day-four-antiqua.html

[BillOh]

I have started to write my review of the Jewel of the Seas April 26- May 3 sailing. I have a blog where the review can be found. As I write about each day I will post the newest links here. Feel free to ask any and all questions!

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/05/vacation-all-i-ever-wanted.html

 

Thanks for getting off the ship so fast! We were on by 11:15, now off to read your blog.

[barbienj]

Thanks for getting off the ship so fast! We were on by 11:15, now off to read your blog.

 

 

See, and I felt we didn't get off the ship fast, but that will be in my final blog post when I get to that day.

[barbienj]

I know you have all been waiting patiently for the next installment of the trip. I was waylaid by an unexpected appendectomy which put me out of commission a few days.

 

Here it is, our day in St. Lucia.

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/06/day-five-st-lucia.html

[Agutaya]

Sorry to hear that, Barbara. Hope you are feeling better soon. We'll just have to be patient. :)

[barbienj]

Next installment, almost done!

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/06/day-six-barbados.html

[barbienj]

Almost done!

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/06/day-seven-sea-day_9.html

[barbienj]

Finally done, we head home...

 

http://barbarahasablog.blogspot.com/2014/06/day-eight-disembarkation.html