Norwegian Gem Review
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We stumbled on this cruise while checking out Latitudes offers. I was hesitant but my wife had never been out East so this would check quite a few boxes for her and I had 2 or 3 places I would be willing to go see.
The thought of doing the Atlantic Provinces & New England by cruise ship never actually occurred to us but once we learned about it, we thought it might be a good way to see a part of North America neither of us had ever been too (for the most part).
Sailing out of Quebec City was great for us and getting an extra day there was a bonus as we love that city! (We had been once before) There's so much to do & see. We just walked around looking a various historic sites and were surprised by a local art exhibit we found at the City Hall.
Cabin Review
Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window
Our cabin was the standard size with beautiful finishes & a nice large window.
There were 2 minor negatives: there wasn't sufficient legroom when sitting on the throne and they didn't factor in the joined bed set-up when placing the furniture. My side only had 6" of walking room at the end of the bed because the desk was right up against it!
Port Reviews
Halifax
Great citadel on the hill and nice boardwalk by the harbour.
Saguenay
We were welcomed by volunteers in period costumes who enthusiastically welcomed any tourist walking by and some samples of local products. There's a quaint little Fjord Museum at the other end of the bay that does a fun virtual tour through time & space around the area. Near the museum there's a bizarre art piece: a pyramid made from yield signs!! Worth 'slowing down' for a look if you're already in the area! ;-)
Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)
Beautiful town with amazing food, beer & even better people!!
Saint John (New Brunswick)
Not much of interest within walking distance of the pier. King's Square is maybe worth the hike. Everything else is a drive to get to.
Portland (Maine)
Great food & lots of craft beer places!
Bar Harbor
Touristy town. It was nice to see but wouldn't go back.
New York (Manhattan)
Dirty, busy, and full of rude people! Don't enjoy NYC at all!!