We were on the Gem Bahamas 6/8-6/15. It was my husband, our son (16) and I. I'll skip the pre cruise stuff, because it was pouring in NY that day and it isn't Norwegian's fault that we couldn't do what we wanted. Really it's no one's fault, can't help the weather. Embarkation, It went fine, fairly fast. I hate waiting in any sort of line anywhere. I'm always impatient and just don't like it, so I won't be too harsh. We got to Pier 88 around 11ish. The guys handling the luggage were friendly and helpful. We are latitudes members and were shown our line, that was fine. It wasn't very long, length wise, but it seemed to take longer than it should. At one point the group behind us and I joked that it was almost like Wal-Mart, 20 registers and only 3 open. The system did shut down, temporarily, but not for long. Over all it went smooth and as fast as it could. I can't fault the cruise line for some people having no concept of being prepared and having paperwork, id's, etc ready.Cabin, We were in cabin 4512. A first for us. We normally do inside cabins, but got an upgrade. It worked for us. It felt more spacious than a inside. I like that we had a large enough window sill that I could sit in it and watch the water. We could hear the ocean splashing the boat and feel the motions of water, but I found it relaxing. Our steward, Sibly, saw me in the hall the first day on my way to the spa and introduced himself. He was probably the best steward we've had on any of our cruises.Our son is 16, so we didn't see a lot of him on the ship. He loves it and it gives us alone couple time. He made a group of friends (though it did take a couple of days) who I'm assuming are planning on staying in touch since he made the comment that they were all friends via facebook before our cab was on the way to the airport.After this point I guess I'll do day by day.Day 1- Embarkation- covered that. Once on the ship, we went straight to MDR for lunch. We were pretty early so there absolutely no crowding and were seated right by the window at the rear. Nice view, friendly server, food was fine. I thought the tea was too strong, but I just watered it down and was fine. After lunch we wandered. I set up a spa treatment, which I got later that day. The spa is nice and I enjoyed my treatment. We had dinner in the MDR that night too. I enjoyed it. Saw someone I chatted with from CC message boards and had to introduce myself. We went to the show, I don't remember now what show it was, but it was good all the shows were. The newlywed, not so newlywed game was funny as usual. Hubby went to cigar bar met some others there that we would meet up with numerous times through out the cruise. Rakeesh was superb! He remembered us everytime he saw us. What cigars hubby liked, and what we liked to drink.

Day 2- Sea day, Had the 2nd of my 3 spa treatments. Went to the CC meet and greet, got to put faces and real names to posts and met some nice people. We were late because of the spa treatment so I didn't get to meet the crew that showed up, but I heard the captain even came. Had the first of our sushi lunches. The sushi is to die for, and is a tie for our favorite place to eat on board. Name that tune immediately and conveniently only close flight of steps down. Wandered for a bit, gambled, then trivia, where I remet (met her smoking in casino early) Hillary and we joined up to make a team. Dinner at Le Bistro. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Not thinking I would by looking at the menu. Another enjoyable show. Perfect couples, was ok, but not as funny or good as Newlywed... Back to cigar bar to hand out with our new friends Chris and Johnny and more great service from Rakeesh. There was also a Coast Guard rescue this day. I feel horrible for the family that had to endure this, but it was interesting to see.

Day 3- Port Canaveral. Got up early had an enjoyable breakfast alone before my final spa treatment. After spa, trivia time with Hillary and Marianne. We didn't get off the ship in FL. Pool was nice more space this day, but I burnt pretty fast, (but not painfully). Trivia again. We had dinner at LaCucina this night. Good but not excellent. This also started the trend of our crappy seating at meal times. I think this was the last dinner we at with our son too. The rest he ate with his new friends. Show, and cigar bar to end the evening. Read more