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Jewel of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Radiance class, in service since 2004. She measures 90,090 gross tons and carries 2,112 guests with a crew of 842. She sails Bahamas, Caribbean itineraries.
About Jewel of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas, the youngest of the four Radiance-class ships, made her maiden voyage in May 2004 and shares her sisters' gas-turbine power and glass-heavy design. She completed a renovation worth about 20 million pounds in 2016 and a three-week dry dock at Damen Shiprepair in Brest, France, in May 2024. Past seasons took her to the Greek Isles and to the Persian Gulf from Dubai. Her 2026-27 program pairs Western Caribbean cruises from Tampa in winter with short Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay trips from Fort Lauderdale the rest of the year.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Jewel of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 3 lounges at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale, FloridaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Radiance class.
How big is Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas measures 90,090 gross tons and 293 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Jewel of the Seas feel?
Jewel of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 42.7: 90,090 gross tons for 2,112 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Jewel of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Jewel of the Seas carry?
Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 842 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
When did Jewel of the Seas enter service?
Jewel of the Seas entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Jewel of the Seas sail?
Jewel of the Seas sails Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Jewel of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Jewel of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
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