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First time on the GEM

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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sashac#1
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Love Bermuda from Boston We live in Massachusetts so this cruise is very convenient. We have done this cruise a few times but we wanted to try a different ship. Great experience. The service, the dining, the entertainment were all excellent. Getting used to the Buffet area took some getting used to. The meal package was a very good offering. The French restaurant was extremely good. The main ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony


Money well spent

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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Travelvibes
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

This was my first time cruising and it was to celebrate friend's birthday. We had a really fun week. All staff were entertaining (washy! washy!) and attentive, any issues we had they were fixed promptly. We were very impressed with our waiter in the magenta dining room from the very first night. He was attentive and could anticipate our needs. Let's just say, we requested him for the rest of the ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside


TERRIBLE Service, sub par food

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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40now
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I chose to do a cruise out of Boston to Bermuda because we live in NH and it seemed easy - just Uber to Boston and Uber home. I don't typically love cruises, I've been on maybe 10 in my life but I have found as I have gotten older I am pickier about my vacations and cruising just always seemed like a "cattle call" to me. However, I have a 14 year old and was traveling with just him, so this seemed ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony

Traveled with children


Terrific crew help cover faults on Norwegian Gem

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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lupaglupa
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

My first experience with Norwegian Cruise Line was negative and I approached the Gem with low expectations. Happily, this cruise was miles better than the last and I'm looking at NCL in a new way. The Gem had some misses but overall we had a great cruise. The main reason was the crew - a friendly, hard-working group who seemed happy to help in any way. The Gem itself is a very comfortable ship. ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony

Traveled with children


Just OK

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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PenneyPaul
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose the cruise because it was out of Boston, and we live nearby so we did not have to take an airplane to get to the ship. Our Boston embarkation and disembarkation experiences were excellent, quick and easy. After boarding the ship we learned that bottled water was not included in our drink package and any drinks on the package ordered while in the port of Boston were subject to a ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Penthouse with Large Balcony


A bit of a bore

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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CSCJET
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

Go with Carnival if you want to have a fun time and great food. Specially if you have kids. Let’s start with embarkation on the Gem. We had to wait because the rooms weren’t ready. Why? I mean didn’t they expect us? My son and I wanted to drop off our things and then explore and eat. We couldn’t. As soon as I walked in it was dead. Nothing exciting. I actually fell asleep for a little on the ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside


Travesty of the Seas

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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Bucky6478
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

Overall: C- cruise ship which may be enjoyable if only option based on port of call or schedule, or have low enough expectation. Worst aspects, 1) food; 2) dated feel; 3) NCL seemed to be looking to squeeze money from patrons at every turn; 4) pool area; 5) smoke-filled casino. The ship is dated to say the least, having been built in 2003. Despite being renovated a few years ago, the Gem was ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Traveled with children


CAUTION: Mini-Suite design issues

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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NCLcruiser2019
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Food and service were excellent; however, NCL has a serious problem with design of its mini-suites and the staff's ability to determine reasonable fixes. NCL offered incentives to book mini-suites for two cruises that we booked, one in April (7 days) and one in June (14 days). The April cruise we just completed became an issue about an hour after we gained access to our cabin. There are no ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony

Traveled with children


Disappointing

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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Dleite4355
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

When we booked with norweign agent we requested twin bed with recliner and was told this would not be a problem. But when we arrived to our room it was a king size bed with no chair. Upon several calls and hours someone brought my distilled water and a plastic pool low back for my husband. We had explained upon making reservations that he had a broken neck and needed a high back chair to sleep. We ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Traveled with disabled person


Limited jacuzzi hours!!!

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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Cruzin Fritz
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This was my 27th cruise with NCL since 2004. They have progressively gotten worse since that time. Specifically the food, service, and loyalty to their returning customers. Lobster use to be available in the main dining room and specialty restaurants. Not anymore! The desserts used to be something to look forward to. Not anymore! The desserts are made for the masses now. You know every day ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside


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