Jewel of the Seas
“A glass-walled, mid-sized Royal Caribbean classic on short Florida getaways.”
Jewel of the Seas is a Radiance-class ship that entered service in 2004, built around the class's signature expanses of glass that bring daylight and sea views into the public rooms. At about 90,000 gross tons and roughly 2,100 guests at double occupancy, she is far smaller and more intimate than Royal Caribbean's newest mega-ships. She received a three-week dry-dock refresh in 2024, and her current deployment focuses on short Florida sailings: Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay cruises from Fort Lauderdale, and Western Caribbean voyages from Tampa.
The Radiance class's floor-to-ceiling glass exterior — a design that gives even a short Bahamas getaway on Jewel an unusually bright, open, ocean-facing feel compared with more enclosed modern ships.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Windjammer Café buffet
- ✓Main dining room with rotating menus
- ✓Chops Grille steakhouse
- ✓Giovanni's Table Italian
- ✓Café Latte-tudes coffee and pastries
- ✓Poolside grills and snack counters
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Outdoor pools and whirlpools
- ✓Solarium adults-only retreat
- ✓Rock climbing wall
- ✓Sports court
- ✓Mini golf
- ✓Jogging track
Entertainment
- ✓Main theater production shows
- ✓Live music lounges
- ✓Casino Royale
- ✓Observation lounge with panoramic views
- ✓Karaoke and game-show events
- ✓Art gallery and auctions
Cabins
- ✓Interior, Oceanview, Balcony and Suite categories
- ✓Floor-to-ceiling glass in many balcony staterooms
- ✓Family and connecting staterooms
- ✓Accessible staterooms
- ✓Royal Suite and Owner's Suite categories
Family & Kids
- ✓Adventure Ocean kids' programs by age group
- ✓Teen lounge and activities
- ✓Family-friendly pools
- ✓Mini golf and sports court
- ✓Easy short-cruise add-on to Perfect Day at CocoCay
Video Tour
Jewel of the Seas Complete Ship Tour — Every Deck Explained
- ✦Short Bahamas and Western Caribbean getaways
- ✦Budget-conscious first-timers wanting a taste of cruising
- ✦Cruisers who prefer a mid-sized, classic ship
- ✦Travelers who want bright, glass-walled public spaces
Cruisers who want Icon- or Oasis-class waterparks, surf simulators and big-ship thrills — Jewel focuses on classic cruising rather than headline attractions.
3–5 night Bahamas / Western Caribbean sailings from roughly $300–$600 pp (inside), higher for balcony and suites