Jewel of the Seas in 2026: Are Royal Caribbean's Older Ships Still Worth It? (Honest Review)
We're back on the water, this time sailing on Jewel of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean's older and smaller ships still in the fleet! 🚢✈️ In this vlog, we're breaking down whether an older, smaller ship can still hold its own against the newer mega ships in 2026, from embarkation day all the way through a girls getaway built around Royal Beach, Giovanni's, and a few casino mishaps along the way. If you've ever wondered whether a smaller, older ship is worth booking over the newer giants, this video gives you the real, unfiltered answer, including the quirks nobody tells you about until you're already on board. What we cover: ✔️ Super early 10:30am boarding and embarkation walkthrough ✔️ Full ship wander: Schooner Bar, casino, Pit Stop, pool deck, and solarium ✔️ Embarkation lunch and dining reservations at Chops ✔️ Stateroom tour (and the sneaky hidden bathroom outlet) ✔️ Giovanni's Table dinner, twice ✔️ A full sea day: Left Right Center, trivia, Izumi lunch ✔️ Royal Beach excursion in Nassau ✔️ Honest pros and cons after 3 nights onboard Is Jewel of the Seas worth it in 2026? Watch till the end for our final verdict! 👇 Like, share, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an adventure! Thanks for Soarin' with us! ✈️💙 The Flight Crew __________________________ OUR TRAVEL GUIDES: (Including FREE Walt Disney World Packing Lists) https://stan.store/theflightcrew __________________________ TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Embarkation 01:30 - Exploring Jewel 05:20 - Embarkation Buffet 06:57 - Balcony Stateroom Tour 07:27 - Lunch at Chops Grille 09:18 - Crown Lounge & Giovanni's Table Dinner 12:08 - Day One Recap 12:50 - At Sea Day Activities 15:24 - Lunch at Izumi 16:31 - Ship Nightlife 17:36 - Day Two Recap 17:58 - Welcome to Nassau 18:49 - Royal Beach Club Paradise Island 21:04 - Spa Blowout 21:33 - Giovanni's Table Dinner 22:51 - Entertainment 23:51 - Is Jewel Still Worth It? __________________________ OUR AMAZON FAVORITES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kayleecarmel/list/18HOMPY8H9HOE?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_AAJ97QQ8Q770G8RM2GWH __________________________ FOLLOW ALONG ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflightcrew.travel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/theflightcrew.travel __________________________ CAMERA EQUIPMENT WE USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kayleecarmel/list/O85WY14M89AN?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_82183BBEJ3TEXSQXWHFA __________________________ Business INQUIRIES: the.flightcrew123@gmail.com __________________________ FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is NOT sponsored. This post does contain affiliate or referral links, which means that if you purchase anything through the use of my links, I receive a small commission.