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8 nights · 4 ports
round-trip · Tampa
Royal CaribbeanJewel of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas Dec 20, 2026
8-Night Western Caribbean Holiday
4.1 out of 5, Gangwaze Score™
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The Gangwaze Score blends how cruisers rate this ship, how they rate this sailing, the ship’s latest CDC health inspection, the safety of its ports, and how today’s fare compares with its recent average.
- Cruiser satisfaction
- Very good
- Ship health
- Excellent
- Port safety
- Fair
- Value
- Good
Aboard Jewel of the Seas · Departing December 20, 2026 from the Port of Tampa, Florida.
You'll depart Tampa on Sunday, December 20, 2026 for your 8-Night Western Caribbean Holiday round-trip cruise vacation aboard Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas.
Your itinerary includes visits to Mexico, where you'll explore Cozumel and Costa Maya, Belize, where you'll explore Belize City, and Cayman Islands, where you'll explore George Town. Your trip has three sea days to enjoy everything the Jewel of the Seas has to offer.
Your ship ranks tied for #25 among Royal Caribbean's 31 ships by size and is older than the fleet average, having launched in 2004.
Current pricing for this sailing starts at $98 per passenger, per night, down 1% vs. our tracked average.
// 01 · About the ship
Jewel of the Seas
Ship OverviewRoyal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean · Radiance class
CHRISTENED
2004
STATEROOMS
1,097
TONNAGE
90,090GT
▼ 44.7% BELOWvs avg 162,855
YEAR BUILT
2004
▼ 6 YRS OLDERvs avg 2010
LENGTH
962ft
▼ 11.3% BELOWvs avg 1,085 ft
PASSENGERS
2,110cruisers
▼ 49.6% BELOWvs avg 4,184
Jewel of the Seas is a Radiance-class ship built in 2004, tied for #25 in the Royal Caribbean fleet by size, and refreshed in a 2021 refurbishment of its lounges, dining venues and cabins. Deck 6 aft is the evening hub, with Chops Grille, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen and the intimate Chef's Table close to the nautical Schooner Bar, while shows play forward in the Coral Theater. Higher up, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi puts on a hibachi show and the multi-level Viking Crown Lounge looks out over the ocean. The Rock Climbing Wall and Fairways Of Jewel mini golf share the aft of deck 13, and adults can unwind in the Solarium. Kids aged 3 to 12 have Adventure Ocean and the waterslide at Adventure Beach, and teens get Fuel Teen Disco.
With three sea days on this sailing, there's time for Zanzibar Lounge, Sports Court and Vortex Nightclub.
// 02 · Port by Port
Your Itinerary
Jewel of the SeasDecember 20 to December 28, 2026Round-trip Tampa
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// 03 · Cruise price
Cruise Price & Tracking
Jewel of the SeasDecember 20, 2026
The most recent price for this sailing starts at $778 ($98 per night) for an Inside cabin. Compared to the average price of $784 ($98 per night), this represents a 1% decrease.
// Price history · inside
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This cabinAvg $784
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// 04 · Cruise resources
Cruise Resources
To prepare for your Jewel of the Seas December 20, 2026 cruise, here are some helpful tools to get you prepared and excited for your vacation.
- 01 Ship Tracking Check the Jewel of the Seas' current location. Track where it's coming from and where the ship is headed.
- 02 Cruise Director Meet Eric Lopez, the Royal Caribbean cruise director scheduled for the Jewel of the Seas on this sailing.
- 03 Roll Call See who else is sailing on the Jewel of the Seas on Dec 20, 2026, and join the roll call.
- 04 Excursion Price Tracker Track shore excursion prices at every port on this cruise, and get an email when one moves.
- 05 Deck Plans Explore every deck of the Jewel of the Seas, with the venues and cabins on each.
// 05 · Other sailings
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