Norwegian Gem Review

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Below expectations!

Review for the Bahamas Cruise on Norwegian Gem
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First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Aug 2015
Cabin: Mini-Suite with Balcony

This was my first cruise and I expected more for the price I paid.

Overcrowding throughout much of the boat was an issue, the free activities were minimal and crappy, some of the restaurants had good food, but limited food options, also many of the wait staff were incompetent and had a bad attitude, in fact I found most of the staff throughout the ship had a bad attitude, they seemed to have a look that they wanted to be somewhere else, and also seem to be resentful of the guests, it really affected my enjoyment of the cruise since much of the time I did not feel welcomed.

Our first stop in Florida, turned to be a bust, cocoa beach sucked, nothing more than just a typical beach with the most ridiculous chair renting system. The pool deck was not big enough if you wanted to get away from kids. The thermal spa was a little on the small side for what you are paying per guest. Unjustified automatic daily gratuity charges of $27 per day was absurd. Overall I enjoyed parts of the cruise vacation, but I spent the most I had than any previous vacation it should have been alot better.

Cabin Review

Mini-Suite with Balcony

Small and tight.

Port Reviews

Nassau

Pretty good, just a little of hassle to get around if you don't know what to do.

Great Stirrup Cay

On of the best parts of the trip.

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