BrownCalico Posted July 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2014 If all things were relatively equal (price, flight availability, etc) would you choose Jewel or Dawn and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getupgo Posted July 11, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2014 We loved Dawn. We only had the Ocean View cabins so I can only speak to that. It fit us perfectly and had a big bathroom with the lavatory in the middle and the shower had a sliding door on one side and the toilet had a sliding door on the other side. We are very sad to see it go to NO and are going on the Sun in 2015 and hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Bananas Posted July 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Jewel has the Great Outdoors and Spinnaker Lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debnjoe1438 Posted July 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Probably the Jewel. However both are great. Great Outdoors and Spinnaker Lounge make a small difference to me:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted July 12, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2014 That is a tough choice, we really liked the Dawn but my edge would also go to the Jewel. I like the Spa just a bit better on the Jewel, also love the Great Outdoors and the location of Spinnakers being forward rather than aft. I also like Les Bistro being in the larger venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted July 12, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I have been on both ships and enjoyed them. If the Jewel's spinnaker lounge was left intact, than I would go with it. It also has the Great Outdoors, which the Dawn lacks. Although the Dawn's Spinnaker Lounge was moved aft, the suites on deck 12, with the floor to ceiling windows, are to die for. However, the new Spinnaker leaves much to be desired. It is smaller, without the great views of the old one. The Dawn is still a nice ship with a great crew, good food, and entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted July 12, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Dawn all the way. The Jewel is a poor knock-off of the Pearl. The spa is teeny tiny for what you pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrPanthers99 Posted July 12, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I thought the Jewel was the best NCL ship overall I was ever on Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted July 12, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Dawn all the way. The Jewel is a poor knock-off of the Pearl. The spa is teeny tiny for what you pay. Pearl is a newer sister ship to the Jewel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highboy90 Posted July 12, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Jewel or Dawn - I'll let you know in a week. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubechick Posted July 12, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Probably the Jewel. However both are great. Great Outdoors and Spinnaker Lounge make a small difference to me:D I would go Jewel as well for these reasons. The one thing I prefer about the Dawn is the bars. I don't like "bar central" on the Jewel class ships. But overall the Jewel would still win for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIvacationgirl Posted July 12, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 12, 2014 It is VERY close, but I vote for the Jewel. The spa has the heated loungers which the Dawn does not. I also agree that the Great Outdoors is a plus on the Jewel. The Dawn is just a smidgeon behind the Jewel. The spa is tiny, but very quiet, it was never busy for me. It is a wonderful ship and we loved it too. The Cruise Director was really great on this ship. We did not have to fly to leave from Boston to sail the Dawn, and that is always a plus to consider. Nice predicament!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisakoivu Posted July 12, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Love them both, but prefer the Jewel for all the reasons stated here, PLUS it has the best layout of Garden Cafe of all the ships - there are "island" stations in the middle of the room rather than the cafeteria setup which we think makes it not only less crowded, but enables you to "browse" what is available without actually waiting in line. For that reason, plus great outdoors plus spinnaker, Jewel wins for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikini Posted July 12, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Depends on what you're looking for. The 'new' suites on deck 12 are fantastic! But the sacrifice for them was no Spinnaker at the front of the ship with the big, beautiful windows. (Those are now enjoyed by the folks in the suites.) The Spinnaker is now aft and dark. But still just fine for the entertainment that is enjoyed there. The Jewel has the Great Outdoors and the nice Spinnaker lounge up front, as well as one more deck. Same length to both ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownCalico Posted July 12, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks everyone! Booked Jewel! Cannot wait! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted July 13, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Pearl is a newer sister ship to the Jewel. Yup, been on both several times. The Pearl is superior to the Jewel. Many claim they are almost identical, they are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJames Posted July 13, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 13, 2014 We liked both the Jewel and the Dawn, tho' the Jewel is my favourite. You can browse our NCL comments by wandering thru' our diaries, here: http://www.gummy-stuff.org/cruises.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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