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Royal CaribbeanJewel of the Seas

Jewel of the Seas
May 4, 2026

4-Night Bahamas Getaway aboard Jewel of the Seas · Departing May 4, 2026 from the Port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

This 4-night cruise aboard the Jewel of the Seas departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Monday, May 4, 2026 and returns on Friday, May 8th. May weather across this route averages 87°/70°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.9 out of 10 — Fort Lauderdale (7.0), Nassau (5.9), Bimini (7.9).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 69% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Mon → Fri

Fort Lauderdale

departure port

Florida

port stops

Getaway

sea day

Day 3

// ON THIS PAGE10 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09Cruise director↓10FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Jewel of the Seas May 4, 2026 Roll Call

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// 03 · ITINERARY

4 Night Bahamas Getaway (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMAY 4, 2026

The Jewel of the Seas sails on May 4, 2026 for a 4 Night Bahamas Getaway (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) (Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on May 8th at 7:00 AM. During the 5-day journey, the Jewel of the Seas will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Jewel of the Seas

MAY 4, 2026

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4 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)

// 04 · PORTS

4 Night Bahamas Getaway (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Port List

Jewel of the Seas·May 4, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

MONDAY·MAY 4

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:00 PM

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST

79°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Nassau, Bahamas — Day 2 of Jewel of the Seas May 4, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

TUESDAY·MAY 5

Nassau

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Nassau, Bahamas, offers docking at Prince George Wharf. Travelers explore Atlantis Resort and Straw Market. Excursions include snorkeling at Rose Island. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Nassau’s vibrant charm offers a lively Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of resort thrills and cultural markets, making Nassau an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Bimini, Bahamas — Day 4 of Jewel of the Seas May 4, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

THURSDAY·MAY 7

Bimini

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Bimini, Bahamas, anchors offshore with tenders to Alice Town, population 2,000. Travelers snorkel the SS Sapona, a 1920s shipwreck. Local markets sell conch salad. Excursions to the Bimini Road, 10 minutes by boat, explore underwater stone formations. Dolphin House Museum showcases shell art. Peak season December to April; taxis 5-10 BSD. Dining includes cracked conch at beach shacks. Souvenirs feature straw hats.

MAY FORECAST

79°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 5 of Jewel of the Seas May 4, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

FRIDAY·MAY 8

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) — see Day 1 above for port info.

MAY FORECAST

79°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

4 Night Bahamas Getaway (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Jewel of the Seas·May 4, 2026

MAY FORECAST · FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

79°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

89°

AVG LOW

68°

AVG RAINFALL

5.3"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Jewel of the Seas May 4, 2026 Excursions

Jewel of the Seas·May 4, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.

See all Fort Lauderdale excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

4 Night Bahamas Getaway (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 69% of all cruises

6.9/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Nassau 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasCAUTION

Travelers in Nassau should stay vigilant, stick to well-populated areas, and be aware of their surroundings to ensure safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Bimini 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasMODERATE

Bimini is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should secure valuables and exercise caution during marine activities.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Jewel of the Seas Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsROYAL CARIBBEAN

ROYAL CARIBBEAN · RADIANCE

CHRISTENED

2004

STATEROOMS

1,097

TONNAGE

90,090GT

44.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 162,993 GT

YEAR BUILT

2004

6 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2010

LENGTH

962ft

11.3% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,085 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

2,110cruisers

49.6% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,184 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Jewel of the Seas has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 90,090 gross tons. The ship measures 962 feet in length. Jewel of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Radiance class. At full capacity, the Jewel of the Seas holds 2,110 passengers. That includes 1,258 cruise vacationers and 852 staff members. The Jewel of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,097.

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// 09 · CRUISE DIRECTOR

Cruise Director

On duty at sail date·May 4, 2026

ON STAGE

CRUISE DIRECTOR · JEWEL OF THE SEAS

Bern Fernandes

From Brazil🇧🇷

Bern Fernandes is a cruise director working with Royal Caribbean International, currently serving aboard the Jewel of the Seas. Bern has over 15 years of international experience in large tourism and entertainment companies, specializing in planning and executing activities.