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Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
skibo44
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
We are a 50+ couple that decided to go on this cruise to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We had been on a cruise to the Caribbean on Carnival 10 years ago so we were familiar with cruising. The idea of Freestyle cruising attracted us because of the casual aspect when it comes to dining. I learned from the Carnival cruise you select a dining time, get dressed up and sit with the same group whether ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2009
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
1stEuropecruise
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
We flew from Phoenix to Barcelona via London. Too bad our flight was late and we missed our connection. We had to stay in London, dead tired and frustrated. We arrived in Barcelona at 12:30 Sunday, collected our luggage and got a taxi right away. My wife had written the name of the port on a piece of paper and handed it to the driver. The fare was about 31 Euro. Check in was very easy and quick, ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2009
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
jasperkerri
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s
I work for a financial planning firm that as a fun perk, offers a group trip for clients and friends of clients who want to take trips once a year to different locations. I am not a travel agent, but since I travel the most out of our office, the research, planning and execution falls on me... which is great because that means I get to go too.
This year there were 20 of us and we took a 7 night ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2009
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
froggy1977
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s
First of all we enjoyed this cruise very much. We were a group of 4 traveling me, my husband, my mom, and my sister (2 cabins). Our group were all veteran cruisers. We have cruised several lines before; Carnival, Princess, RCCL...this was our first NCL cruise and for the most part I enjoyed this cruise more than the others. Perhaps it was the port heavy destination of Europe...I'm not big on ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2009
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
txump
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
We sailed on the Norwegian Gem on September 20, 2009. This was an incredible cruise, the staff was first-rate, and we consider it a trip of a lifetime. The shows were great (especially "Second City"), and the piano player in the main area of the ship has an angel's touch on those keys. Our room came with a butler, Andrew. It was like he magically appeared when you had a whim. If anyone made our ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2009
Cabin Type: Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
steven Brill
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
Our family decided when would we have another opportunity to travel together-we're in our mid 50's and the kids are in their 20's-so we picked the Gem and it's 7 day adventure to Malta, Italy and France from Spain to be our big trip.We must tell you NCL and the Gem were great! The ship is very nice, our mini suite was just right (11058) and the staff were super friendly and very attentive. ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2009
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
compass09
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s
Just returned from our first ever cruise on board NCL's Norwegian Gem (Barcelona 23 August 09). Initially we were worried by some of the negative reviews we had read on this site but are glad we were persuaded by the good ones which we used to good effect to learn and plan our trip. Let me say at this point that our budget did not allow for top suites or private tours so I believe this review ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2009
Cabin Type: Balcony
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
mapsmom
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
Please see the complete review with pictures on the Norwegian Cruise lines threads.
Cruising the Norwegian Gem turned out to be a "George Bailey" moment for me - you know, the character from "It's A Wonderful Life" who has a great impact on those around him, but never fully realizes it. This brainchild of mine began on a fluke back in May, when I was just perusing the internet in search of a ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2009
Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
dpscruggs
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
We are a 59 and 60 year old married couple who wanted a dream vacation in the Mediterranean. When we first booked this cruise, we were a little concerned because of the negative reviews. But after taking this cruise on the Gem, we wonder why all the bad reviews. We absolutely loved it! Everything about it was nice - the ship, the room, the staff, the service, the food, and of course the ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2009
Cabin Type: Balcony
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
damani
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
My husband and I, along with are three children ages 11,8, and 8 had a great vacation on the Gem. I used the boards on cruise critic extensively to plan the details of our trip. I arranged for private drivers/guides at the ports in Italy and this worked out great. We were able to see all of the highlights of each city in the short time we were there and we had control of our schedule. The ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2009
Cabin Type: Courtyard Villa with Balcony
Traveled with children
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