Pacific Jewel’s Aqua Spa

Counting downt he days till we go on our cruise on Pacific Jewell leaving Sydney 28th March 2010. My Partner & I are taking his 2 children – boy & girl, 11 & 7, they are excited, I’ve cruised before but my partner & his children haven’t. Anyone else reading this who is booked on the same cruise! or have taken their kids before & have any suggestions to pass onto us.

Im a 11 and i have been on the pacific sun i would tel your kids to go to the shark shak it is very very exiting

My husband and I are taking this cruise in March – our second cruise, We are also taking a friend with us as she has listened to our raptures on our previous cruise on the Pacific Dawn last August.

Suggestions – the kids will love the clubs especially for them and your partner and you will be blown away by the sheer size of the ship. My husband and I had a brilliant time . Even though there are 2000 passengers and almost as many crew, you can always find a nook somewhere for quiet time or just watch life on the sun deck,

The Pacific Jewel appears to be even a better ship than the Pacific Dawn – if that is possible

Hi Learne, when you get on board register the children in their rooms. The 7 year old will be in the shark shack and the 11 year old will be in the teens room. They will have a ball as my children did 25 years ago and now my grandchildren do. We set sail on the dawn in two weeks and on the jewel nov. 2010. Don’t forget the avomine 25mg for sea sickness. Anytime dining is great but we use the bistro style dining on Lido deck with the kids as you serve yourself and not waiting around.to be served as in the main dining room.

that’s good to know Kay thankyou, I hope you have a great cruise in two weeks time.

thankyou for that Bernadette, you never know we may run into each other. Are you from NSW!

Taking our children girl 11yrs & boy 9yrs on Pacific Dawn on 20Oct 09. This will be a first for our kids too. I’ll let you know how they go when we get back. In the meantime, find the thread in the Cruising Chatter section of the Pacific Dawn blog site. There you’ll read Allison has lots of great information as she travels often with her young children and uses the kids clubs.

Thanks for that Kym. We were actually looking at the cruise on the 20th Oct, looks to be a lovely cruise, some beautiful ports of call, have a great time & yes, would love to hear how your cruise goes with the kids.

OMG we are going on the same cruise, March 28th 2010
My husband and I are travelling with our two sons aged 13 and 15, this will be our first time cruising and we cant wait.

That’s good to hear Debbie. Are you from NSW. You will all have a great time, hopefully we will meet with the kids going to the kids club & being around the same age. Look forward to it.

Hi Learne

We are from NSW – the Southern Highlands. Just counting the weeks, days and minutes

My partner and I are sailing on the Jewel on the 10th March 2010. This will be our first cruise. He wasnt sure at first, but is now busy planning things to do while on board and tourist bits and pieces.

We will be using this as a pick me up after a rough 2009 and busy lives looking after parents (him and me).

Hi Bernadette, I know what you mean counting down the day’s, weeks & minutes. We are from Newcastle

Hi Kim
You will love crusing and they look after you no cooking or cleaning isnt that great!!!! Just laying in the sun with a cocktail looking at the big blue ocean.. We are going Oct 2010 cant wait wish time would hurry up!!! This is our 5th cruise with pno.

I’m really looking forward to getting onboard, and fully familiarising myself with the spa area. The Hydro bath looks tempting & the Herbal Steam room, will be a “must do” on a sea day I’d say. Got to love a bit of pampering! While my sons are in HQ, I’ll be able to retreat to this sanctuary. The spa on Star Princess was great, & Pacific Jewel’s looks equally tempting.

Hi,
I am taking my mum on The Pacific Jewel, she is coming from Scotland to visit Oz and I thought of a cruise for a treat. We have managed to secure a disabled room for her.
Looking forward to seeing this beautifu ship. Have sailed PO Sun before and Royal Carribean. How exciting……

PARTYTIME

Hi fellow cruisers
We’ve done it! Finally paid off the cruise so now its time to save money for all those cocktails we plan on drinking lol
See you all soon (April 26th 2010)
Bring it on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is our first cruise and we are really excited at the look of the Pacific Jewel. We have shouted ourselves the christmas cruise 2009 as a small celebration of the past 12 months. We will be looking for others to chat with and show us how to enjoy our time on this fantastic boat. Bring on the SPA and cocktails !!

Hi Trish
Well done on your final payment achievement. We are also on this cruise. We are a family of 6 , first time cruising & are all very excited. Only 212 days until sail away…………………….

hi is any one going on the jewel in april 7 2010 this will be our first cruise . looking forward to chat and meet new friends. and have a ball

hi kim i will be on the same cruise very excited.
i am 16 years old will be 17 at the time of the cruise and i am going with my grandparents

anyone going on 2nd march cruise to tasmania

Is any one going on the 14/02/2010

We are off on the Jewel 20 Mar next year. Can’t wait. Kids are 4 & 8 and are looking forward to the kids clubs. We are cruising with a group, there’s about 23 of us. Everyone is soooo excited. We are going to Sydney for the naming ceremony on 12 Dec.

HI EVERYONE, WE HAVE BEEN ON SEVERAL CRUISES IN THE LAST 5 YEARS, OUR LAST ONE WAS ON THE PACIFIC DAWN IN AUGUST 2009. AND WE HAD A FANTASTIC TIME ON THE SHIP. WE ARE ALLREADY BOOKED OUR NEXT CRUISE ON THE PACIFIC JEWEL 0N THE 27TH NOVEMBER 2010 TO NEW ZEALAND FOR 13 NIGHTS.

Hi heide and michael! We will be on the same cruise as you guys! It is also our first cruise! Where are you from? We’re from Adelaide and will be honeymooning on the Pacific Jewel! Can’t think of anything better or more romantic than this!!!

Hi Vicki,

Our family of 6 plus another family of 5 are going on the same cruise. How old are your kids – mine are 18, 16, 14 and 11 and the other two kids from the other family are 12 and 8. You will love it and so will the kids.

Hi all,we are going on our first cruise on july 5 2010 aboard the pacific jewel.Our kids will be 7 and 13,we are so excited,cant wait.Anyone else going on this cruise?

Hi Debbie and Steve,

Like you my husband and I have shouted ourselves a christmas cruise this year, it’s been a big year for us as well and we are looking forward to relaxing onboard. We did the same cruise 2 years ago on the Pacific Dawn with our teenage daughter ( that was not so relaxing !! ).
I am looking forward to exploring the new ship, the nightclub,the pools and the shopping. )

Hi Heidi and Michael This certainly won’t be your last cruise either . There are 4 of us going on April 7th , it will be our 5th cruise and you will be booking your next cruise before you leave the ship . Certainly very addictive , roll on April . I know you will love it

You didn’t say which Cruise or when ?????

Hi Brigitte, im going on the 14/2/2010 on the Pacific Jewel. Im going with my husband and 2 other couples….no kids woohoo! This is our first cruise, how about you?

Hi – myself, partner Keith, son Tim and his mate Dylan are booked on the Pacific Jewel out of Sydney 28/3/10. Also friends Sam & Maria on same cruise. Tim & Dylan will join facebook – so look out for them! First cruise – worried about sea sickness (other boobies in my crew are more worried about travel injections!) Looking forward to the experience and meeting new people etc. See you there!

Hi Elaine,

How exiting for your mum which cruise are you taking her on? We are very excited as we are going on the maiden voyage 13/12/09 – 5 days to Melbounre & Tasmania. We also going to the naming ceremony on the 12th at Circular Quay.

Hi
First time cruiser going on 1/2/2010 on Pacific Jewel. Looking to see if anyone else going might want to meet up.

Hi Bronwyn,
I am booked to go on the 19 Jan on Jewel with my husband and 2 kids (8 and 4 yrs) but I am really worried we have picked a dud. My neighbour who was on the inaugral cruise with friends and her children got off in Melbourne and flew home as they said the service was so bad, drinks warm, food cold and ridiculous lines for meals. Also said the kids club was dangerous as there was not enough supervision and the kids can step out and overboard – she is kidding right? Just wanted to hear from someone who has been on the Jewel. I have sailed once before on RCI (Alaska) and it was amazing. I am not expecting 5 star like that as this is Australian cruising, but her comments are stressing me out and I am thinking of cancelling.

I remember my working days as an acupuncturist in the same spa which was called Karma spa and the ship was Ocean village two.
Its a Fantastic spa.!!

What does anytime dining mean?

Anytime dining is come and go as you please. It is bistro style dining which is on deck 12 . Cafe de Sol on the Dawn and plantation on the Jewel.

We are cruising 14th feb there is 4 of us going. Me and my partner and my friend and her partner

Hi Trish, Vicky and Sharon

This is our first cruise. We just booked and now only have 3 months to wait. I’m so excited I think I’ll burst! It’s going to be just my partner and I cause we’re leaving the 17yr old (Mr Attitood) monster at home I’ve read all the blogs (negative and positive) and nothing can put me off this cruise. We are all going to have the time of our lives.

my husband and i are taking our granddaughter on the jewel, sailing on 10/3/2010. if anyone else is cruising on that date drop us a line. we are all sooooo excited. we are a little bit concerned about our granddaughter (11) making friends as she is rather shy, any tips that are passed on would be appreciated.

my husband and i are also sailing on 10/3/2010. u will both have a fabulous time…great people, great food, great entertainment and the most important GREAT cocktails. hope to meet u on board. this will be our 8th cruise.

My husband and I are taking our 3 and 5 year olds on the jewel (28th March). We are all very excited. My parents took me on a P & O as a child and I’m glad to be doing the same for my two although I think thing will have changed a bit!

my wife and i are going on the jewel 10th may it is our first crusie and we are really looking foreward 2 it is anyone on same ship

I returned about a week ago from a trip on the Pacific Jewel. I was looking foward to getting heaps of massages, but after the 1st massage on day 2 of the cruise – I didn’t go back for more I got so seasick in the massage rooms it spoiled the whole experience. I think this is because of where they positioned the aqua spa on the ship!

HI all my wife and i and 2 children ages are 10 and 6 are leaving on the 20 of march as we are 1st timers on a cruise is there counting the doays now as its going so slow to gwt there hope we have a goog time as we are away from work and to relax just wondering are the kids clubs so great

Hi Teresa we are also booked on the 28th March 2010 on the Pacific Jewel. With son Adam 17 and Lisa 14. These blogs are very helpful and have opened my eyes to many fields Do’s and don’ts but lets have a great time we’ve earned it ay! lol hope to meet you and if not Enjoy!! Cheers.

Jim & I are travelling on the Pacific Jewel on 28 March – this will be our first cruise & we are very excited. Looking forward to meeting other travellers & enjoying a cold glass of wine & some lovely sunshine time by the pool!
Cheers Maxine

Hi Debbie, My wife and I and three children are also going on same cruise 5 days to go and counting can’t wait. Our kids are aged 18, 15 and 13 and have not been on a cruise before.

Only 6 more sleeps to go we are cruising on the 28th March on the Jewel it will be out third cruise and we cant wait.

We are also going on the Island Delights cruise leaving 10th May 2010. Its my 1st cruise but my wife did do the Oriana in the early 80s. looking forward with an open view with no driving and planes.. Seeya there !!!!!!

booked on the Jewel 07/04/2010. my wife, myself, our 2 kids ( 5 & 10) another family with 2 kids and 2 other Ladies….can’t wait. hope to catch up with others on the same cruise

Hi all, we also will be joining you – 2 weeks tomorrow.

This is our first cruise

my boyfriend a few friends and I are leaving on the 10/10/10 pacific jewel.. our first cruise cant wait!

does anyone know what clothes I should pack?? I’ve heard you should bring formal dress as well arrrgh so much to think about!

Hi John and Mark
My wife and self are going on our first cruse on 10th May.

Hope to see you all there

we got off the Pacific Jewel last week 07/04/10. it was our first time cruising and it was the best time we ever had .AND.. we hope to do it again. You are paying yr hard earned money to have a good time make sure you do. So much to do and see and eat and hear .Jst be prepared take sml bag of medicals ( i have teenagers so I took stingoes and bandaids .cold and flu tablets and travelcalm in case ) and toiletries.I caught a cold second last day. And the kids cut themselves with coral they said it was worth it.lol.Snorkelling.we went to south Pacific islands and it was warm . but take a long sleeved top for cold nights on deck.For 10 days I took 2 evening dresses. we had a Hawaiian night,cowboy bootscooting, I am on face book Simone tabone get some idea.I dont want to give too much away spoils the fun ok.Enjoy Guys.

hi my name is kerrie i was just wondering what the bathroom situation is like im not full on disable but i do walk a little on crutchers im thinking about doing a cruise next may 2011 and was wondering what room to get a disable 1 or just a normal room if there is anybody out there that could help me i would appreciate it thanks kerrie

My husband & I & 2 kids (18 & 21, well my little adults) are going on the Pacific Jewel in March 2011. We have a 4 berth cabin with bunk beds. Can anyone tell me what the cabins are like? Are they roomy enough or will we be like sardines in a tin? My children think they will be bored, is plenty of free things to do on the ship as I’ve heard you have to pay for alot now? Any ideas on shore tours, which ones are better?

I have not been on the jewel yet but the dawn and I think they are very simular. You step up into the bathroom which is very compact and a hands reach to everything.

Sabrina of a day casual gear is fine on our cruise which was 9 nights we had 2 formal nights and island night pirate night and some others but a lot is available on the islands and on board.
Of a night we got dressed in smart casual for dinner and dine in the dining for breakfast lunch and dinner its great especially lunch…….Enjoy we did!!!!

I have been on 3 cruises, not on jewel. The bathrooms are raised and you need to step up into them. Myself and my daughter both have physical problems and found it hard we had to pull ourselves up into small confined bathroom. There are rooms for disabled that are flat to enter from cabin and larger is size but heard that if they ‘think’ someone is worse, without seeing you, they will give disabled cabin to someone else at last minute and you will not have choice where you get put. There are very elderly in wheelchairs on every cruise, less on 7 night cruises as they get less elderly.
hope this helps

Hey Kylie,

Just wondering How your cruise went , did the kids go to kids club , I see you have just gone on your cruise from the blogg , Im worried about taking my 3 year old to kids club , how well are they looked after your children , can they get out and run off, im worried about my 3 year old who likes to climb, is that a reality on board ??? My then 9 year old also is going , im sure she will be fine, im going on the jewel on the 6th of september , any feed back would be great , thank you , and i hope you and your family had a great time…
Pat

Hi Pat,I just saw your blog,And you were wondering about your 3yr old child!The children are looked after excepitionally well.You and your partner will have no worrie’s.My son is now 8 and he had his 1st cruise when he was 3yrs old and he loved every moment at the kids club and he didnt want to leave(plus we stayed a while with him every now and then/joined in ) He went again 1 half yrs ago and LOVED IT.He was to busy making art/crafts,playing games,watching movies at night! I cant commend it enough…You need to sign your child in,1st of all.Take your passports to kids club 1st time for i/d.Then you and your partner have to sign in and out both your children every time they go.The smaller children have like gates and there is always employers at the entrance and doors.You can also borrow a beeper,and keep it with you during the cruise.You will be contacted if need be.No they can not get out and run around.Your daughter will make alot of new friends as well.My family love cruising there’s nothing like it.Enjoy Natalie

HI Cheryl a very big THANK YOU for your comments i took your advise and booked a disable room im heading off in may 2011 once again thank you

HI I am slightly disable is it possible for me to get into the pools on the pacific jewel is it disable friendly i hope someone can help thanks heaps

Hi Susan
My family and I went on the Pacific Jewel in March earlier this year and loved it. My family consists of my husband and myself and 2 daughters one 15 and one 18 and we all loved it. The room was plenty big enough once you have unpacked your clothes and stowed away your suit cases. We found there was more than enough draw space with three sets of draws with 4 or five draws each near the beds and another set of about 10 draws just out side the bathroom next to plenty of hanging space. The bath room although it is compact again it is big enough with the actual shower recess more than big enough. There is plenty to do on board at any time of the day giving a large variety of options for everyone. We found the staff extremely helpfull and friendly all the time. When they say in your information NOT to bring your own beach towels DON’T bother there are always some in your cabin for you to use even when you go on shore tours and they are replenished when ever you need them to be, the service is great. You didn’t say where you where cruising to so I’m not sure which shore tours to recommend but we enjoyed all of ours. Our holiday was worth every cent we loved it so much we are already organising our next one but this time it will be longer and I can’t wait. Enjoy yourselves.

Hi Amanda, Thanks for replying. We are doing the Pacific Sensation, stopping at Noumea, Ouvea, Vila, Mystery Island, & Isle of Pines. If you went on this cruise, Id love to hear back about the shore tours, or from anyone that has been on the shore tours & what they thought of them. Tar.

Hi Susan
Our cruise visited Noumea, Vile,Penticost and Lifou. We were supposted to visit Ouva but we were diverted to Lifou because of native unrest on Ouva so your cruise may do the same, which is fine because Lifou has the most beautiful snorkelling staight off the beach on the other side of the island which take about 15 minutes to walk to, this is a very beautiful island and the people are very welcoming. When we went to Noumea we went on the Zodiak Ride to Duck Island and thoroughly enjoyed it. The guide was very friendly and the ride to the island was fun then the island it’s self is only tiny but very pretty and you relax there for a few ours, swimming snorkling sunbaking and walking aound the island befor heading back to the main land, we all loved it. Vila we did the Cascade Waterfall walk. This again was great, wery beautiful and well oganised. The guides were very friendly and the walk was easy with a lovley swim at the falls it’s self. On Lifou it’s self if you end up there they have no organised tours but befor you leave they give you an idea on what to see and were to go. Also on Vila we went on the Jet Boat Adventure excellent but you get very very wet. I hope this helps. All the tours are extremely well organised, have fun!

Past Passenger Testimony- P&O Jewel 26/04 -07/05/2010
You can read hundreds and hundreds of past passenger blogs,but it won’t ever give you an accurate sum up of what this amazing ship has to offer.My hubby & I realised this from the moment we boarded the Jewel.Everyone’s experience is going to differ. What we found when reading these blogs,is that unfortunately,most people who don’t enjoy their experience,are generally the very first people to share with the whole world about their “ordeal”. Sadly,those of us who’ve infact had a trip of a lifetime will often be busy printing our happy snaps & arranging our photo albums, & will forget to share our positive feedback. So for those of you worried about any negative blogs you may have read in the past,…it’s best you keep this in mind. My hubby & I were so taken back by our recent cruise,& words just can’t describe the amazing time we had. From the moment we boarded the ship,our cabin stewardess Claire was so friendly & helpful. She continuously made us feel as though we were the only couple on board, & this was the case for most passengers we talked to from various levels on the ship with their cabin stewards. These extremely hard working employees should be treated with the upmost respect during your cruise,as the long hours they put into making your trip comfortable is simply outstanding. The entertainment team were extremely friendly & easy to approach & talk to. We did’nt come accross 1 employee who did’nt deserve their role on board. We’d like to give a special mention to the following crew: Paul,Alun,Sara,Kelly,Adam&Tom.Congratulations to you all!!! Paul,you certainly have one incredible team working closely beside you. We loved the fact that each & everyone of these guy’s made time for all passengers. It did’nt matter that there was up to 2000 people on board,…they continuously go out of their way to make everyone feel a part of something. With their outgoing and bubbly personalities,these guys never gave us a dull moment. We forgive you all for your cheating antics during the daily staff vs passenger water volleyball matches however. If it was’nt for Alun’s BINGO and gorgeous rendition of whitney’s “I will always love you”, I dont think we’d be as forgiving!!! The entertainers & shows on board were fabulous, & we’d like to thank each & everyone of you. The hours that go into providing us passengers these high quality shows is undoubtedly endless. Our only regret was not being able to thank you all personally!!! For any future passengers who’d like a little pampering while on board the jewel,….Aqua Spa staff & services are fantastic. A special mention to Sam & Cindy, two beautiful girls who work tirelessly in the hair salon with gorgeous personalities & with a professional approach. Thanks! xoxo We’d also like to thank the wonderful commodore on board jewel who was kind enough to conduct my hubby & my renewal of vows. Thankyou so much for making this night a truely memorable evening,…we’ll never forget your kindness.
To all future passengers,Jewel is definately a once in a lifetime experience. Only YOU alone can determine the kind of holiday you’ll have. We can only suggest that you keep an open mind,& to get involved in everything the ship has to offer. The amount of friendships you’ll make whilst on board is incredible.We’re happy to say we’ve made some life long friendships with other passengers from all over Australia,…& as we discussed with Paul the Cruise Director the last night of our cruise,….you just can’t put a price on that!!!!
THANKYOU P&O Jewel. We will continue singing your praises,
& we look forward to cruising with you again shortly.
Our kindest Regards to staff & fellow passengers,
Simon & Charmaine (Adelaide)

Hi Jody
Im going on a cruise on the 10th of october 2010
Are you going on that one?

Im going on a cruise on the 10/10/10 to the pacific islands!!!
Anyone going on this same cruise?

OMG!! im going on the same cruise YAYAY!!!

No way im going on the 10/10/10 too haha
luvzz ya mum
Gonna be awesome!!!!!

HEY YOU GUYS, MYSELF AND MY HUSBAND ARE ALSO GOING ON THE JEWEL ON 10/10/10. AM SOOOO EXCITED AND CANT WAIT TO HAVE THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband and I are booked on the Pacific Jewels Pacific Sensation Cruise on March 19TH 2011 and I am SO EXCITED!!! This will be our very first cruise and have decided to leave the kids with relatives as after being married for 17 years and not having a honeymoon…….. we want to experience this on our own. If we enjoy it we are going to book for New Years with the kids!
Can anyone tell me when they allow you to board? Our ship is due for departure at 4pm from Sydney!!!!

I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!