Jewel of the Seas - December 20, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Jewel of the Seas
Cartagena, Colomb
Oranjestad, Aruba
Kralendijk, Bonai

Jewel of the Seas - December 20, 2026

The December 20, 2026 cruise on the Jewel of the Seas departs from Cartagena, Colombia. On this 7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (Cartagena Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Jewel of the Seas sets sail on Sunday, Dec 20th and returns on Sunday, Dec 27th.

7nights

December 20, 2026

Dec 20th - Dec 27th

Jewel of the Seas

Jewel of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Jewel of the Seas - December 20, 2026

7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday

from Cartagena, Colombia

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Jewel of the Seas cruise ship departing December 20, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,132 ($162 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,142 ($164 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 1%.

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$1,132
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oceanview
$1,192
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balcony
$1,345
($192/night)
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suite
$1,779
($254/night)
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Jewel of the Seas Size Infographic

Jewel of the Seas

91 k
tonnage
962 ft
length
2004
year built
1,097
cabins
2,110
passengers
859
crew

JEWEL OF THE SEAS SIZE

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 (293 meters) in length. Jewel of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Radiance Class. At full capacity, the Jewel of the Seas holds 2,969 passengers. That includes 2,110 cruise vacationers and 859 staff members. The Jewel of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,097.

Jewel of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:90,090 GT
  • Length:962 ft (293 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2004
  • Years Served:2004 - Present
  • Capacity:2,110
  • Crew Members:859
  • Total on Board:2,969
  • Total Staterooms:1,097
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Jewel of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Jewel of the Seas Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Jewel of the Seas - December 20, 2026 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 19thCartagena, Colombia
2Dec 20thAt Sea
3Dec 22ndOranjestad, Aruba
4Dec 22ndAt Sea
5Dec 24thKralendijk, Bonaire
6Dec 24thAt Sea
7Dec 26thColon, Panama
8Dec 27thCartagena, Colombia

Cruise Itinerary

The Jewel of the Seas sails on December 20, 2026 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (Cartagena Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Cartagena, Colombia at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Cartagena, Colombia on Dec 27th at 8:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Jewel of the Seas will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 202026
D:5:00 PM

Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.

Day2
DEC 212026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 222026
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:10:00 PM

Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.

Day4
DEC 232026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
DEC 242026
Netherlands Antilles
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Kralendijk is the chief town of Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles. Tourism is the economic mainstay, though salt mining is also a significant industry. The island is known for its fine beaches, skin diving, and pink flamingos.

Day6
DEC 252026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
DEC 262026
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Colon is one of Latin America's busiest commercial centers. Since 1953, it has had a free trade zone, where merchants can import and export goods without paying duties. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Colon also has duty-free shops, which sell many products at low prices.

Day8
DEC 272026
A:8:00 AM

Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.