Where is Jewel of the Seas today?
In Tampa, Florida
In port 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, on embarkation day of a 4-night Mexico & Central America cruise from Tampa (Nov 12 to 16).
Next: Cozumel, Mexico, Sat Nov 14 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM · then Tampa, Mon Nov 16, arriving 7:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Mon Nov 16: 6 nights from $318
Upcoming Jewel of the Seas cruises from $308 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
4-night Mexico & Central America cruise, Tampa round trip
Nov 12 to 16, 2026 · Cozumel.
Where Jewel of the Seas sails, month by month
Jewel of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) from April to November 2027 and Tampa from December 2026 to April 2027 on 3-, 4- and 5-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Coco Cay (42 calls), Nassau (39) and Cozumel (28). It also has longer sailings of 8 and 9 nights in December 2026.
- Dec 2026Tampa · 5 sailings4 to 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Tampa · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Tampa · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Tampa · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Tampa · 7 sailings3, 4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 8 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 8 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Royal Caribbean International may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Jewel of the Seas sailings with prices.
Jewel of the Seas at a glance
Jewel of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship in the Radiance class. It entered service in 2004 (22 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2024. It carries 2,501 passengers and 842 crew, about 3.0 passengers per crew member. At 90,090 gross tons and 293 m (961 ft) long, it is a large ship with 12 decks and 1,072 cabins. It was built by Meyer Werft and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
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.
Jewel of the Seas specs
- Class
- Radiance
- Built
- 2004
- Refurbished
- 2024
- Gross Tonnage
- 90,090 GT
- Length
- 293 m
- Passengers
- 2,501
- Cabins
- 1,072
- Crew
- 842
- Decks
- 12
- Builder
- Meyer Werft
- Flag
- 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
- Nov 16, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Jewel of the Seas FAQ
Where is Jewel of the Seas right now?
According to Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, Jewel of the Seas is scheduled to be in Tampa, Florida today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on embarkation day of a 4-night Mexico & Central America cruise from Tampa. On Sat Nov 14 it calls at Cozumel, Mexico, and it returns to Tampa on November 16. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Jewel of the Seas sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Jewel of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida from April to November 2027 and Tampa, Florida from December 2026 to April 2027 on 3-, 4- and 5-night cruises.
What ports does Jewel of the Seas visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Jewel of the Seas calls most often at Coco Cay, Bahamas (42 calls), Nassau, Bahamas (39), Cozumel, Mexico (28), Bimini, Bahamas (22) and Costa Maya, Mexico (19), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 16 ports in all.
How many passengers does Jewel of the Seas carry?
Jewel of the Seas carries 2,501 passengers in 1,072 cabins. It has 842 crew, about 3.0 passengers per crew member.
When was Jewel of the Seas built and how old is it?
Jewel of the Seas entered service in 2004, so it is 22 years old. It was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is 90,090 gross tons and 293 m (961 ft) long, with 12 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas has 842 crew.
What class of ship is Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas belongs to the Radiance class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International.
Where was Jewel of the Seas built?
Jewel of the Seas was built by Meyer Werft.
How much does a cruise on Jewel of the Seas cost?
The cheapest upcoming Jewel of the Seas cruise we track starts from $308. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Jewel of the Seas prices
Upcoming Jewel of the Seas cruises start from $308. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $263. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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