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Transatlantic to Portugal, Spain, France, & Italy
"Was hoping for at least three to two hours in one solid block in an 8-hour excursion for free time to see things that weren't on the tour, like the Spanish Steps or to take a break from the pace.In the last week of the cruise with shore excursions, passengers were requested to wear masks when coming into the theater prior to their excursion being called to disembark and to wear masks while on the shore excursion if on a bus...."Read More
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Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Gem
Andii001
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
The cruise was great the food was great entertainment was awesome. Now the 20.00 a day gratuities was very strange. We were told the crew does not recieve the gratuities we were charged. We asked several of the servers they told us they only got what the contract stated. We went to the front desk filled out a form stating we would do our own gratuities and we did you have to hand them cash or they ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2023
Cabin Type: Inside
Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Gem
Papermoon4
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
This was my second time on the Gem. Despite the ship's fanbase, I'm still on the fence about it's allure. The floorplan is not always user friendly, and advances to the industry since its launch seem clumsily and sometimes illogically squeezed into the deckplans. Still, it has its charms, mostly found in its initmacy.
Cabins on deck 4 are subject to being the exit / entrance level for some ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2023
Cabin Type: Family Oceanview
Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Gem
David CP
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
This was our 5th transatlantic and 1st back to back cruise. Things have improved in NYC terminal as far as organization of embarking passengers. We had a "balcony" cabin (somewhat smaller than what we have had in the past) which was fine. The food/bar and housecleaning/general staff went above and beyond and are second to none. Problems we encountered was with guest services and administration. ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2023
Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Norwegian Gem
sabre635
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
Planning on a vacation for more than two years, roommate wanted to go on a transatlantic cruise instead of Caribbean to knock things off her bucket list. Was in a Club Balcony Suite, which was nice but lacking in power or USB ports near the bed.
Leaving NYC was easy, but after three or four days at sea, the Atlantic Ocean in April can be a little rough, so 15-20 ft seas and 40-50 kt winds can ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2022
Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
ctaz
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s
This was one of our best vacations ever. My wife and I have cruised before, but it was the first time for our daughter. She is 10 years old, and after countless and I mean countless trips to Disney we need a Mickey break. So we booked The Norwegian Gem, we got a fantastic price and my wife hates to fly. So leaving out of New York is easy because we live in South Jersey. Embarkation was so easy, ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2013
Traveled with children
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
Hammer33
6-10 Cruises • Age 20s
We arrived at the Pier at 10:15am, gave our luggage to a porter and walked right through the security gates without a problem, we went through the Latitudes line in 5 minutes,checked in and were sitting in the lounge area at 10:35am waiting for the call to enter the ship..At 12 Noon we were called by numbers we had number 10 and boarded the ship. It was an easy process, no hassle, no worry quick ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2012
Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
mills3186
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
Just arrived back from 10 day trip on Gem out of NY to southern Caribbean (5 ports). NCL does this cruise 4 times a year. Right up front I will say our last cruise was on Princess and received last minute free upgrade to mini-suite, so hard to compare with inside cabin on this trip. This trip was educational conference so wanted to try and stay within budget with inside cabin, now regret ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2011
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
TahoeFun
First Time Cruiser • Age 80s
- Check-in very good after we figured out there was a separate area for 'suite' check-in. Wouldn't have enjoyed the long lines we began with.
- Cabin...kind-of new bordello in appearance, but cute too..spacious and good bathroom.
- 'Butler'...a joke. Had to run to restaurant most of the time to get milk for coffee and usually had to keep asking for the coffee for the coffee maker. I think the ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2010
Cabin Type: Obstructed Oceanview
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Gem
khia213
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
My husband frequently says that happiness is who you're with. If he's right, and I think he is, then the NCL Gem is a place that should make most people happy. My reference point for gauging any vacation is that I have never been anywhere that's perfect. I'm holding out that rating for Heaven. Every trip I've ever taken has a few bumps along the way. The real test of whether it's a good ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2009
Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
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