MonaCK Posted January 8, 2018 #326 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Oh I’ve been to San Juan before for a few overnights and we will be coming in early the morning the previous day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioTraveller Posted January 8, 2018 #327 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Did this itinery last year and boarded around 3. We had a great hotel the night before (La Concha), asked for late check out as the pools and beach were so nice there. By the time we boarded the lines were small, our cabin was ready and snacks were still available. If you aren’t spending extra time in San Juan and haven’t been, definitely spend some time exploring the city and forts. Sailing again April 1st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieGuy1972 Posted January 12, 2018 #328 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Does anyone have any pictures or preferably a video of Stateroom 9656 since the overhaul? I'm really on the fence weather or not to keep this room or downgrade to a 1 bedroom? Actually, any video or pics of the 2 bedroom owners suite will do, I know there are only 3 of them on the ship! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieGuy1972 Posted January 13, 2018 #329 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Does anyone have any pictures or preferably a video of Stateroom 9656 since the overhaul? I'm really on the fence weather or not to keep this room or downgrade to a 1 bedroom? Actually, any video or pics of the 2 bedroom owners suite will do, I know there are only 3 of them on the ship! Thanks! Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyoneelena Posted January 13, 2018 #330 Share Posted January 13, 2018 :d:d: love it life guard and golf caddy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mandyleighflies Posted January 14, 2018 #331 Share Posted January 14, 2018 We are sailing on Jewel OTS in about 20 days and are flying in the day before. We were originally staying at the Hilton Caribe' but it was damaged in the hurricane and still won't be ready for guests when we arrive. I do have to say I'm pleased with Hilton's customer service, the Diamond desk called me right away with the news of our damaged hotel and options to change our location with no additional charges and extra points for the inconvenience. Awesome customer service Hilton!! We will be landing in SJU around 1300 the day before our cruise embarks and staying downtown. Any ideas on what to do while we are in SJU? According to our documents the ship does not leave until 1930, what time should we embark? I have not done an evening departure cruise in over 10 years and kind of rusty on the subject. I know we don't want to get there too early and be waiting in the long lines and waiting for our cabin to be ready. I'm not a fan of dragging my bags around for hours on vacation, we do that for work lol. Embarkation day is getting closer!! Very excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 14, 2018 #332 Share Posted January 14, 2018 ... We will be landing in SJU around 1300 the day before our cruise embarks and staying downtown. Any ideas on what to do while we are in SJU? ... Visit the forts, Bacardi factory tour, shop and dine in Old San Juan. Check out the San Juan forum for other ideas: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=131 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folsom Posted January 18, 2018 #333 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Greetings all and thanks for all of the great information on this thread. We are doing a Southern Caribbean cruise in April, and it will be our 2nd on the Jewel of the Seas. She may be our favorite vessle and am looking forward to another wonderful trip. A few questions for those who have recently sailed on her... 1. Has there been any significant changes since February 2015, when we were last on her? 2. Does anyone know if Kevin and Eric are still bartending in the schooner lounge? They were awesome 3 years ago. 3. Our cabin is the far port side on deck 8, aft view. Does anyone know if the balcony actually goes around to the port side or is it too tight to squeeze in. Thanks in advance and cheers. -F- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 18, 2018 #334 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Greetings all and thanks for all of the great information on this thread. We are doing a Southern Caribbean cruise in April, and it will be our 2nd on the Jewel of the Seas. She may be our favorite vessle and am looking forward to another wonderful trip. A few questions for those who have recently sailed on her... 1. Has there been any significant changes since February 2015, when we were last on her? 2. Does anyone know if Kevin and Eric are still bartending in the schooner lounge? They were awesome 3 years ago. 3. Our cabin is the far port side on deck 8, aft view. Does anyone know if the balcony actually goes around to the port side or is it too tight to squeeze in. Thanks in advance and cheers. -F- About the only features you may not have had back in 2015 would have been the pool big screen, pervasive WiFi, Izumi instead Seaview, Giovanni's instead of Portofino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflacrzr Posted January 19, 2018 #335 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Does anyone have any pictures or preferably a video of Stateroom 9656 since the overhaul? I'm really on the fence weather or not to keep this room or downgrade to a 1 bedroom? Actually, any video or pics of the 2 bedroom owners suite will do, I know there are only 3 of them on the ship! Thanks! I am sailing in that same room this week. I will provide images after the sailing. There exists a video on You tube currently that is pretty accurate. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folsom Posted January 19, 2018 #336 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I am sailing in that same room this week. I will provide images after the sailing. There exists a video on You tube currently that is pretty accurate. Sent from my iPad using Forums That would be fantastic. Thanks, -F- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwiems23 Posted January 19, 2018 #337 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Just got off the Jewel on 12/31/17. Does anyone have any questions? Renee Can you tell me which nights were formal nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3593 Posted January 19, 2018 #338 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Does anyone have any pictures of cabin 7584? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 20, 2018 Author #339 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Greetings all and thanks for all of the great information on this thread. We are doing a Southern Caribbean cruise in April, and it will be our 2nd on the Jewel of the Seas. She may be our favorite vessle and am looking forward to another wonderful trip. -F- What date are you sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folsom Posted January 20, 2018 #340 Share Posted January 20, 2018 What date are you sailing? 4/1 to 4/8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfan1980 Posted January 20, 2018 #341 Share Posted January 20, 2018 What time does the MDR open? Is it not until 6pm? I reserved my time for 6pm which was earliest I could find, but that is quite late for us. On Oasis we were able to get 5pm. My fear is my wife and kids will want to go to the buffet every night rather than wait. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 20, 2018 #342 Share Posted January 20, 2018 What time does the MDR open? Is it not until 6pm? I reserved my time for 6pm which was earliest I could find, but that is quite late for us. On Oasis we were able to get 5pm. My fear is my wife and kids will want to go to the buffet every night rather than wait. Sent from my iPhone using Forums April 2017 we were on the Jewel and had MTD at 5:30 each evening. That was the earliest. When I made the reservations online 6:00 PM was the earliest I could reserve for. Once I was onboard the Jewel I went up to the MTD podium and asked about a certain table for two (location) and at that time I was advised of the 5:30 time. We had the same table and time for both legs of our B2B cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfan1980 Posted January 20, 2018 #343 Share Posted January 20, 2018 April 2017 we were on the Jewel and had MTD at 5:30 each evening. That was the earliest. When I made the reservations online 6:00 PM was the earliest I could reserve for. Once I was onboard the Jewel I went up to the MTD podium and asked about a certain table for two (location) and at that time I was advised of the 5:30 time. We had the same table and time for both legs of our B2B cruise. Perfect will check onboard, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 20, 2018 #344 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Perfect will check onboard, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonaCK Posted January 20, 2018 #345 Share Posted January 20, 2018 So can anyone tell me what the diamond lounge is like? What kind of drinks are you able to get? I know that some of the ships can offer a chocolate martini - is the Jewel one of them? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 20, 2018 #346 Share Posted January 20, 2018 So can anyone tell me what the diamond lounge is like? What kind of drinks are you able to get? I know that some of the ships can offer a chocolate martini - is the Jewel one of them? Sent from my iPad using Forums No issues for us with the DL. We like it. Seapass card access. Even has windows. We've always been able to get seats. My wife has wine and I will alternate between wine and beer. Snacks (appetizers) are set up buffet style but are not a biggie for us as we have early MTD dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioTraveller Posted January 21, 2018 #347 Share Posted January 21, 2018 4/1 to 4/8 My husband and I are on the same sailing! It is Easter Sunday the day we leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedandGrateful Posted January 21, 2018 #348 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Anyone have a recent Compass for the 7 day out of San Juan? We are sailing March 4th and this will be our first time with Royal Caribbean and our first time doing a Southern Caribbean itinerary. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohserendipity Posted January 21, 2018 #349 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Anyone have a recent Compass for the 7 day out of San Juan?We are sailing March 4th and this will be our first time with Royal Caribbean and our first time doing a Southern Caribbean itinerary. Sent from my iPad using Forums Which islands are you doing? Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfan1980 Posted January 21, 2018 #350 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Anyone have a recent Compass for the 7 day out of San Juan?We are sailing March 4th and this will be our first time with Royal Caribbean and our first time doing a Southern Caribbean itinerary. Sent from my iPad using Forums We're on the same sailing. I'd also like to see it. I looked at the ones on the recent Brilliance post, but a completely different itinerary. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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