The Jewel of the Seas docks for a day in San Francisco

My friend just took a trip on the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas to Puerto Rico a little over three months ago.  When I received an invitation for a ship inspection I signed up right away.  San Francisco has the new cruise terminal at Pier 27.

The new terminal is situated between the San Francisco Ferry Building and Fisherman's Wharf.  The terminal has perfect 360 degree view of Coit Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, Richmond Bridge and the Bay Area Bridge.

Some key points about the "Jewel of the Seas"

• Jewel of the Seas fall in the Radiance Class built between 2001 and 2004 under German Flagship
• Radiance-class ships have a gross tonnage of 90,090. 
• Ships are designed to be environmentally friendly 
• The Radiance-class ships boast glass exterior viewing elevators, over 700 balcony staterooms, two-level glass windowed dining rooms, alternative restaurants, a retractable glass roof over a pool, an outdoor pool, as well as the first self-leveling billiard tables at sea.

 Jewel of the Seas cruise ship is noted for their lounges and bars, all of which offer a "drink of the day",  cocktails, wine, beer, or soft drinks.

Our family loved the Champagne Bar on deck 6. You could hear the music and activity from the Centrum, but enjoy the marvelous view of the ocean from the large glass windows in the bar. It was a perfect place for a before-dinner drink.

Popular places are "The Schooner Bar" and "Safari Club".  

The Solarium is their enclosed section

The theming of the Solarium reflects and interesting mix of tropical and oriented.

Delicious Dining Facts

Main dining multi-course dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner

For A quick bite frequent th Windjammer Café, pizzeria, Seaview Café with sandwiches, soups, and snacks, 

 Delicious fine dining can be reserved at Chops Grille steakhouse and Portofino Italian restaurant, for a nominal small extracharge

Café Latté-tudes, a specialty coffee house

You can shop your favorite boutiques at sea. Tax Free-Duty Free stores  offer a wide selection to include Coach, Britto, Guess 

Other things to do..

Most traveler's go on a cruise for good old fashioned rest and relaxation.  Traveler's can both worlds by having their conferences or events at Sea

There is always good time fun 

The Ship Casino

Indoor cinema vs the popular outdoor cinemas on other ships

Workout onboard the shp

The Vitality Sp

Kid won't have to want for anything.  The Jewel of the Seas  has plenty of activities to include an arcade as well as the teens own non-alcoholic disco

One can't miss the rock climbing on board ship


Overall for a ship where the staff  has seen many passengers come through.  The Jewel of the Seas is truly a jewel. There is  plenty to do, good food , and a gracious staff.