Just returned from the Norwegian Gem Cruise to Orlando/Great Stirrup Cay/Nassau: 7/28-8/4. I will try to be as detailed as possible in order to help you all know what to expect on board.
Embarkation Review:
-Initial process was more smooth than I experienced on Carnival. However, it wasn't without its issues. We had a loud staff member yelling in an annoyed tone: "Have your passports ...
We spent 3 days in NYC beforehand exploring the city before boarding the Bahamas bound ship. As a father-daughter trip (11 yrs old) we had a great time!
Boarding was smooth and we got our cabin right on time. The ship is older but well maintained, cabin small but clean and what we expected for an inside cabin.
We dined in the main draining area all nights. Food was overall good, some ...
I originally chose this cruise because it was the only cruise out of NY that went to the Bahamas during the time period I was looking for. I was hesitant to cruise from NY to the Bahamas, as I worried about rough waters. The entire cruise was smooth sailing! We were on the ship by noon on embarkment day and eating at O'Sheehan's soon after. The staff throughout the ship were friendly and helpful. ...
This was our fourth time on the same cruise on NCL Gem. We chose it again because we love the ship and it is just the right size. Living in CT, leaving from NYC is so convenient. We drove from Stratford, CT to Pier 88 and parked a few blocks away. We got to the pier early, at about 9:30a and were through security and check in by about 10am. Boarding started shortly after 11a and it was the ...
Me and wife been on Norwegian breakaway in 2014 so we thought the gem would be cool because it was a smaller ship.Well I was wrong. First never seen the steward of the floor he never came to introduce himself had to call him that Thursday to clean the balcony window and the glass rail. 2. The buffet was horrible food had no taste no seasonings and juice only during breakfast whatt CRAZY so lunch ...
Specialty dining rooms had all the same menus food in buffet was cold every day li en napkins iin dining rooms were flithy my son had one put on his lap by server an when he opened it there was lots g black hair folded inside my son has short brown hair and I'm bald so where did it come from we stayed in the haven suite the butler had to be called every day for ice in room mini fridge was not ...
I have good experience in the cruise the staff was make us to feel especial. Jonathan from Filipen was very kind. Carlos from Venezuela was always said hi to us. The lady from Africa who sing every time that we are going to eat the girls love her. The Gallery crew thank you for beautiful pictures. The Pacifi Restaurant Thank you Ms Fong thank you for always checking on us the waitress ...
I chose this cruise line for my first cruising experience. Needless to say I wasn’t aware of some of the things I should expect from cruising.
In retrospect, I would not cruise out of NY again as I felt as if it took forever to get to our destination. In total we spent 3-4 days at sea, which to me was not worth the money. I didn’t find that there were enough activities for tweens on this ship. ...
Gem has a good reputation for food, I had a 12 yr old and the kids club dropped the ball huge.
They even rescheduled a time I left an activity to go to the outdoor court only to find out there had been a schedule adjustment.
Leaving the ship was totally unacceptable and not the impression you want a paying customer to as the last impression.
The cabin service was excellent. The food ...
We did Norwegian breakaway 2015 it was great and fun,
But Gem was not what we expect it. For me was born, food same in special the breakfast. Buffet was almost same everyday. And crurry taste was present in each food... 7 days eating with curry get my husband and I crazy...
Norwegian have to think a litler more about Latinos. Cuz this cruise is special for Indu and Asian people... (am ...