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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. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
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.
Jewel of the Seas is bigger than 62% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 71%. At 42.7 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 68% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Royal Caribbean International fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.
Jewel of the Seas is one of 4 Radiance class ships. Serenade of the Seas (2003), Brilliance of the Seas (2002) and Radiance of the Seas (2001) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel of the Seas this ship | 2004 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Serenade of the Seas | 2003 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Brilliance of the Seas | 2002 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Radiance of the Seas | 2001 | 4.0/5 |
Sailings 2026-04-18 to 2027-04-18 · From 2026-04-18 · Through 2027-04-18. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-04-18 through 2027-04-18. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Where grades share a color, their codes are grouped; the exact booking grade requires confirmation. Category images and sizes are representative.
Sailings 2026-04-18 to 2027-04-18 · bow to the right
1097 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.
Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms on deck 2 have a porthole instead of a window. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1N, 2N. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 2, 3, 4
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms on deck 2 have a porthole instead of a window. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 2, 3, 7
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms on deck 2 have a porthole instead of a window. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3N, 4N. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 2, 3, 4, 8
Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10
Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3V, 4V. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10
Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1V, 2V. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10
Occupancy: Up to 1 guest. Size: Stateroom: 108 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks:
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 8 guests. Size: Stateroom: 584 sq. ft.; Balcony: 191 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an ostructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.; Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1D, 2D. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an ostructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.; Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3D, 4D. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an ostructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.; Balcony: 20 - 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 5 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean View. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 179 sq. ft.; Balcony: 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 6 guests. Size: Stateroom: 265 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms on deck 2 have a porthole instead of a window. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 170 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 5 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1B, 2B. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 9, 10
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 5 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 41 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3B, 4B. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 9, 10, 11
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 299 sq. ft.; Balcony: 66 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 10
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 532 sq. ft.; Balcony: 57 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 10
Views: Ocean view Note: Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 385 sq. ft.; Balcony: 106 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 10
The cabin number and location are shown in Royal Caribbean’s official plan, but its color does not match a reliably identified category in the accompanying ship-specific legend. Confirm the booking grade, size, features and photo with Royal Caribbean.
Decks: 3, 4, 10
Deck 8 between cabin Decks 7 and 9
Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, connecting doors and service access.
Why we flag this
The selected sailing edition shows extensive accommodation on Decks 7, 8 and 9. This is a layout-based shortlist, not a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Deck 10 below occupied Deck 11 areas
Match the room to Windjammer, pools, whirlpools, outdoor seating and wellness areas above. Ask about early setup where the footprints overlap.
Why we flag this
The selected Deck 11 diagram labels dining, pool and wellness facilities above portions of Deck 10 accommodation. Exact vertical position matters. Check the source plan.
Deck 7 above occupied Deck 6 areas
Compare the room with theatre, casino, lounge, bars and restaurants below; ask about operating hours for an overlapping venue.
Why we flag this
The selected Deck 6 diagram shows major public and entertainment spaces beneath portions of Deck 7 accommodation. This is a spatial caution, not a measured noise report. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive SVG deck artwork for the operator-selected sailing period. PDF compiled by Cruise Frog, not separately issued by Royal Caribbean. The source link preserves the selected operator profile.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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, FloridaJewel of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Radiance class.
Jewel of the Seas is one of 4 Radiance class ships. Serenade of the Seas (2003), Brilliance of the Seas (2002) and Radiance of the Seas (2001) are in service.
Jewel of the Seas measures 90,090 gross tons and 293 metres in length, with 12 decks.
Jewel of the Seas is bigger than 62% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 71%. At 42.7 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 68% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
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.
Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 842 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
Jewel of the Seas entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Jewel of the Seas sails Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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.
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Jewel of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
Cruises Frog rates Jewel of the Seas 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on entertainment (5/5) and lowest on dining (3/5).
For the “Sailings 2026-04-18 to 2027-04-18” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 8 between cabin Decks 7 and 9: Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, connecting doors and service access. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
For the “Sailings 2026-04-18 to 2027-04-18” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 10 below occupied Deck 11 areas: Match the room to Windjammer, pools, whirlpools, outdoor seating and wellness areas above. Ask about early setup where the footprints overlap. Deck 7 above occupied Deck 6 areas: Compare the room with theatre, casino, lounge, bars and restaurants below; ask about operating hours for an overlapping venue. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Sailings 2026-04-18 to 2027-04-18”, reviewed 2026-10-22. Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-04-18 through 2027-04-18. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Where grades share a color, their codes are grouped; the exact booking grade requires confirmation. Category images and sizes are representative.
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