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Jewel of the Seas

Jewel of the Seas

activeBuilt 2003
Royal Caribbean InternationalRadianceActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
GRT
90 090
Guests
2144
Crew
859
Crew:Guest
1:2.5
Length
293m
Space Ratio
42.0
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History
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Jewel of the Seas is a Radiance-class cruise ship built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and operated by Royal Caribbean International. The ship initially cruised the Mediterranean from Rome to the Greek Isles before repositioning to the Caribbean in 2016, and subsequently to the Persian Gulf based in Dubai. The vessel underwent a £20 million renovation in 2016 and a three-week dry dock renovation in France in 2024.

Vessel Timeline
9 Nov 2002
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
13 Mar 2004
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 2003
Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
May 8, 2004
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Class Society
DNV
⚡ Gas Turbine
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Identity
IMO Number9228356
MMSI311583000
Call SignC6FW9
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidNovember 9, 2002
Float OutMarch 13, 2004
DeliveredDecember 31, 2003
ClassificationDNV
Maiden VoyageMay 8, 2004
Est. price (CIN)$350M
Price per berth$163 246
Price per GT$3885
In 2026 dollars$620M
Per berth (2026$)$289 179
Per GT (2026$)$6882
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Dimensions
293m
Length
39m
Beam
8.6m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)90 090
Net Tonnage (NT)90 090
Length BP293.2 m
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Capacity
2144
Guests
859
Crew
1072
Cabins
Guests (max)2573
Space Ratio42.0
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.5
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Propulsion
25kts
Max Speed
44 000kW
Power
Engine TypeGeneral Electric Gas Turbines
Propulsion TypeAzipod
Fuel TypeGas turbine
Bow Thrusters3
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Onboard
13
Decks
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.0/ 5.0
1691 reviews
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