Norwegian Gem Review
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We booked this cruise because it was an unbelievable deal, and it departed out of NYC, so we saved ourselves a trip to Florida. We sailed with Norwegian many times before and had generally good experiences.
We arrived at the dock around noon, and based on what some previous customers commented on, we expected a long check-in process. Not true. Check-in was smooth as can be and as good or better than what our general previous experience was (47 cruises).
Went right up to the buffet and were pleasantly surprised about the variety and quality of the food offered. Yes, it was a bit crowded up there, but it is a relatively small ship and on the first day lots of people take their luggage up there while waiting for the cabin to be ready.
Cabin Review
Ours was the lowest price inside cabin. It was a bit on the small side, but very functional. Sufficient storage space, clean, good mattress and a Flat TV that worked flawlessly (unlike some of the modern ships we were on where the TV crashed every once in a while).