Norwegian Gem Cruise Reviews

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The Great Outdoors.  Has a nice size bar and buffet.  Best of all, it's own soft-serve ice machine.
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The new bridge on the Gatun Locks, Caribbean side!
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Exclusive breakfast option for penthouse, whole grain toast with fresh avocado and an egg to order!
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Panama Canal Joy!
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Best vacation!!!!

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Norahbabe1
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

This was our first cruise and we went to celebrate my husbands 50th birthday. It was the best vacation decision ever made. We had a blast on the ship and never had a day where we were bored. I wasn't sure if our 12 year old would get bored since she was traveling with adults but there were so many things for us to all do together. We tried to hit as many activities as we could because the staff ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window

Traveled with children


Not bad, not The Breakaway

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FRthestar
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

I chose this cruise as I had been on the Breakaway a year earlier and different destnations. We liked alot of things about this cruise. Loved the initial itenerary. BUT we never went to St Thomas and believed we were LIED to about going to St Thomas, which was main reasin for trip. On the ship itself, the staff was awesome. I thought there should have been better activities as there were so many ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Family Oceanview Picture Window


Super relaxing 10 day cruise on the beautiful NCL Gem March 17-27 2018

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amydandrea
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We chose this cruise first for the ship, Gem, which we have sailed before and loved. We also chose this cruise for the 10 day experience, as I have only done 7 days up until now. Embarkation: smooth as silk as we are Platinum. We both agree that the perk of priority embarkation is one of our favorite perks, especially in NYC where it is very crowded. We arrived around 1:30 and were on by 2. ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window


Bed Bug & Poor Service = Great Disappointment

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ghark20
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We choose this cruise for the length of time, the dates, and the islands we would see. And 13 years prior I had a great experience on NCL. This time our service was hit and miss depending on what bar or who our server was. Very noisy at night, hard to sleep even with white noise playing in the background. Found a bed bug half way through the cruise. lslow disembarkment process, The shuttle bus ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony



Great time as usual

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nyceguy77
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

11 days is perfect. I find 7 is too short. I am a Platinum member so I loved the quirks. Boarding took some time, but once on board received luggage in an adequate time. Was too late for lunch, so went to the limited buffet in the back of the ship. Crowded seating inside because it was still cold but still had no trouble. Cabin, a balcony mini suite was cleaned and my Water bottles waiting ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony


HANDICAPPED STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHIP

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CRUISERS TWO
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

Chose this ship as it was a ny departure and we live in ny. Thought it would be easy as we have cruised from ny before. The embarkation went well but the ship is not that handicap friendly. Access to the pool is nil. Areas are crowded. Access to ports are not so good. Out of five, maybe two are accessible. While the staff are very good there are too amny flaws to rate this ship well. ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


Average at best

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Danno1953
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Getting on and off the boat was a breeze as was the shore trips. Way too much smoke in the casino, none smokers were out of luck to play any games unless you wanted to smell like an ashtray after.The staff were all friendly and we felt like they were really glad to help not just getting paid to do so.Maybe a little more variety in the onboard activities on the sea days. The buffet was ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony


GEM of a ship

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condogan
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I enjoy a smaller ship like the GEM. The layout is very easy to learn and never many lines. O'Sheehan's restaurant in the Atrium is a great place to enjoy a small meal anytime of the day or night. The Caribbean band, Tropical 4, was awesome. They could play any type of music and were visible every day and night. Food good, as usual, and crew always pleasant and smiling. Room clean and crew ...
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Sail Date: March 2018

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window


10 day Eastern Caribbean from NY 2/24/18

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Kim7164
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Fabulous cruise from start to finish! Staff is amazing! Very friendly & helpful. Couldn’t ask for better. Sonata band was awesome every time they played. Great dance parties, games and entertainment. This ship is the perfect size to be cozy, but still offer lots of daily options for all ages. St Thomas - lots of shopping right in the port. Too windy to do tram to top, but heard ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside


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