The Jewel of the Seas is a contemporary cruise ship that entered service in 2004 as part of Royal Caribbean International's Vision-class fleet. Built by Meyer Werft, the ship carries 2,501 passengers and 842 crew members across 12 decks, making it a mid-sized vessel suitable for a variety of itineraries.
As a mainstream cruise line offering, the Jewel of the Seas provides the standard amenities and activities expected from Royal Caribbean while maintaining a balance between ship size and onboard atmosphere.
The ship is registered in Nassau, Bahamas, and continues to operate as a reliable option for cruisers seeking traditional Caribbean and seasonal destinations.
- Class
- Radiance
- Built
- 2004
- Refurbished
- 2024
- Gross Tonnage
- 90,090 GT
- Length
- 293 m
- Beam
- 39 m
- Passengers
- 2,501
- Cabins
- 1,072
- Crew
- 842
- Decks
- 12
- Max Speed
- 25 knots
- Builder
- Meyer Werft
- Registry
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Age
- 22 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 36.0 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 3.0:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 24th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 4 nights
- Primary Region
- Bahamas
- Next Sailing
- Oct 2, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Jewel of the Seas prices
Upcoming Jewel of the Seas cruises start from $327. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $258. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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