This was our fourth NCL cruise and our experience on the Gem was another great trip.
We drove in from Connecticut, parked at the pier and checked in using the Latitudes line in NYC, very easy. Boarded at noon and had lunch at the Grand Pacific dining room. The sail away out of NYC is always enjoyable and it was very good to see the World Trade Center tower going up.
The two sail days before arriving in Bermuda were so relaxing. We did "whatever"! They had a murder mystery lunch on Tuesday in Le Bistro by Second City which was great fun. Second City has been all of the NCL cruises and they never disappoint.
Standard balcony cabin. Once in the bathroom, the opening to the shower and the toilet are very tight. A larger person will have trouble.