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New York (Manhattan) to the Transatlantic Norwegian Gem Cruise Reviews

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1-10 of 16 New York (Manhattan) to the Transatlantic Norwegian Gem Cruise Reviews

NCL did a great job! The Gem is a Gem!

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

mike@sea

First Time Cruiser

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Age 50s

I have been loyal to Royal (and Celebrity) for over 20 cruises. It was definitely time to try something else, because I was sick and tired of the never changing food and the never changing entertainment on RCCL. In addition I was angry at RCCL´s extremely lousy customer service in Europe. So I decided to give NCL a try. The price was right so I decided book a penthouse suite, facing the front of ...

Sail Date: April 2010

Cabin Type: Penthouse with Large Balcony

3rd Transatlantic - 1st NCL on the Gem by adesmar123

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

adesmar123

First Time Cruiser

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Age 70s

We left NYC on a Saturday afternoon. All went well. The embarkation was organized and there were minimal frustrations. That was not so with disembarkation (noted later). We weren't shown to our room, but that was ok. We knew how to find it. A pre sailing meal was easy to find and lines were minimal. Sailing from NYC is always exciting, and this one was too. We were in a DD ocean view. The price ...

Sail Date: April 2010

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window

LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

whole world traveler

First Time Cruiser

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Age 60s

Norwegian Gem is a tutorial in what not to do in the cruise world. Their business model is to take as much of your money as possible and give you as little as possible in return. Our 14 day transatlantic cruise involved two days at sea during which they drained, sanded and painted both pools, rainy days during which they recarpeted the lounges, 2 to 2 1/2 hour meals in the main dining rooms, ...

Sail Date: April 2010

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NCL! You Are Cutting Corners in 2010!!

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

Lille

First Time Cruiser

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Age 70s

My husband and I became serious cruisers with our first Transatlantic Cruise on the NCL Dream. We left Barcelona for Miami in October, 2007. Having only done a 7 day Alaskan cruise on Celebrity in 1999, we were almost first timers. We were so impressed by the service, food, high quality and varied entertainment, guest speakers, comfortable cabins and beds,the friendly, helpful, and highly ...

Sail Date: April 2010

Transatlantic and Greek Isles Odyssey

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

KateDen

First Time Cruiser

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Age 70s

We approached this long cruise with great anticipation. We are people who can spend days just hanging out and amusing ourselves and yet love to explore new places. With that in mind, we felt that the combination of a Transatlantic and a Greek Isle B2B cruise would be a perfect adventure for us. And for the most part it was. For some background, we cruised on NCL twice before and have also ...

Sail Date: April 2010

Cabin Type: Penthouse with Large Balcony

A very memorable cruise

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

A2B1

First Time Cruiser

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Age 70s

The overall trip was a real blast transatlantic plus Greece.I had bred having some medical problems looking forward to this trip kept me going.the ship is just as good looking as a year ago when we went on the 10 day Caribbean cruise.because of the longer trip we went with the mini suite Which is only marginally larger but the bathrooms were livable. The Trip from NY was very smooth considering ...

Sail Date: April 2010

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony

So nice we're gonna sail her twice!

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

SOOKIENY

First Time Cruiser

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Age 60s

Embarkation: We arrived at the port of NY at 12 pm. Check in went smoothly and we were ushered into the suite passengers waiting area. At 12:45 we were escorted to our cabin by our Butler Jose. Although our cabins were not ready, we were able to leave our carry on bags and head off to lunch in Cagney's. Cabin: We were in a Penthouse Suite (11512) on deck 11 forward right by the elevators. The ...

Sail Date: April 2009

Cabin Type: Family Penthouse with Balcony

Transatlantic Crossing Food Nightmare

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

jpmato16

First Time Cruiser

This was a honeymoon cruise. I am 28 and my wife 27. Having never cruised before, I picked this transatlantic crossing because of its great itinerary and ability to relax during multiple days at sea. I booked my penthouse suite on deck 9 almost a year prior to the cruise. I read multiple conflicting reviews about the Gem and NCL in general. Being rather easy going people, my wife and I ...

Sail Date: April 2009

Cabin Type: Penthouse with Large Balcony

food did not sparkle

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

happy_travellers

First Time Cruiser

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Age 60s

We are experienced cruises and travelers that always look for value for our dollar no matter what location or means of travel we have chosen. Our first NCL cruise was no different. We stayed at the Marriott Renaissance Time Square in NYC prior to our April 18th cruise to Barcelona. This hotel has a prime location and we found that the convenience of the location was well worth the price. As a ...

Sail Date: April 2009

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside

Another Terrific Transatlantic Cruise on NCL

Review for Norwegian Gem to Transatlantic

MadisonBay

First Time Cruiser

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Age 70s

Our perspective - This was our second NCL TA for my husband and I. We had also previously sailed on the Gem repo between London and Barcelona. Embarkation - We arrived at the Terminal around 12:45. There were no lines for check in. By the time we finished with the paperwork, our number had been called and we walked right on the ship. After a glass of champagne, we enjoyed a leisurely lunch in ...

Sail Date: April 2009

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Mini-Suite with Balcony

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