Norwegian Gem Review

Loved the Gem

Review for the Western Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
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First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Sep 2008
Cabin: Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window

Just back from a wonderful time on the Norwegian Gem. I am a woman in my early 50's traveling with my mother in late 70's. We have cruised before and traveled through parts of Europe before.

We flew from Spokane to Minneapolis to Amsterdam to Barcelona. It was exhausting but all our flights on Northwest/KLM were on time and transfers went smoothly. Best of all our luggage made it through. We flew in a day early and stayed overnight at the Barcelona Cathedral Hotel. It was pricey but a very nice hotel in a great location just across the plaza from the cathedral. Room was clean and comfortable.They have three computers just off the lobby with free internet access so I was able to e mail home and let my DH know that we had made it to Barcelona in one piece. They offered a very good Sunday breakfast and a free guided tour of the Bari Gothic on Sunday mornings. It was a great way to pass the time before we left for the ship.

Took a taxi to the port, no problem there, the desk staff at the hotel told the driver where we wanted to go. Embarkation was very quick and easy. The steward wanted to take us to the Garden Cafe. We let him lead us there but them turned in the other direction and headed straight for the spa. Made our appointments for a massage and then hung out in the library (with complimentary coffee), found a book to read for the week and waited for the announcement that the cabins were ready.

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