Norwegian Gem Cruise Reviews for Family to Canada & New England

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The Great Outdoors.  Has a nice size bar and buffet.  Best of all, it's own soft-serve ice machine.
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The new bridge on the Gatun Locks, Caribbean side!
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Exclusive breakfast option for penthouse, whole grain toast with fresh avocado and an egg to order!
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Panama Canal Joy!
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First trip to Bermuda of the Season-Wild Ride !
"We took this cruise because we stayed an extra day in Bermuda rather than heading to Maine.Still there is great Indian food, and salads of every type...."Read More
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First trip to Bermuda of the Season-Wild Ride !

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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JCMass.
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We especially love the Gem for the outstanding crew and staff, this is our second trip to Bermuda on the Gem. What a friendly group who gave outstanding service at all times. Our first time was before the pandemic. We were in a Club Balcony and we very happy to see it had not been totally updated, the changes to this type of cabin on Pearl was terrible, (closet hard to open, doors ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


Wonderful crew!

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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linconalf122
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

The people working on the ship really made our experience a positive one! They were all so kind and cheerful and everyone knew our names (especially Patrick, Altheena, Rechelle, lady from St. Lucia, lady from South Africa, Chinese ladies, etc). They were the best part of the cruise! The girls in the Spa were so friendly (Sumi, Thiang, Pauline, Katazyna, etc!) and the ladies working in the Splash ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony

Traveled with children


Super Value

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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Info2020
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We went on this cruise to get a good sampling of the Southern Caribbean. The service was excellent and all of the staff were truly happy to part of your vacation. I have mixed feeling about the freestyle cruise.On one hand I enjoyed the freedom and flexibility, it also I believe lead to some fast food attempts for some at the restaurants. Although we did not travel with kids, there were a ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony


Just what I needed

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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Louise1595
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We love leaving out of Boston. No planes.....easy port. We love the 14 day cruises in the fall. There are very few kids (I like kids,but as a teacher, it is nice to have adult time) We arrived in Boston around noon. We parked in the open lot next to the ship ($200). Check in was easy. We have taken this same cruise many times on the Gem as well as other NCL ships. We had an ocean ...
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Sail Date: November 2019


Highs & lows

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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1beachbum1
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

No flights, time of year & length. NCL always does a nice job W/ value & friendliness. Decent perks for Latitudes members. Specialty dinning was excellent, we ate at Cagney's twice La Cucina twice, Tepanany and Orchard Garden twice, celebration our 31st anniversary at Cagney's with cake provided by the Gem,,,nice surprise. I am unable to walk long distances so we like the Jewel class ships or ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Family Oceanview Picture Window


Excellent trip!

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djpk2003
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

Our family of 4 loved making memories together on this 15 day cruise out of Boston. The ship is the perfect size, in my opinion. The ship could use a few cosmetic updates, most notably some signs that had paint chipping off, etc. - but was in great condition overall. Our stateroom was kept very clean, and although we encountered a few issues (clogged drain with some leaking, broken light fixture, ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Family Balcony

Traveled with children


Mostly Wonderful Experience

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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Kclock
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

For our very first cruise, I wanted to choose one that left from somewhere nearby and didnt have a lot of ports to stop in so I had to choose between NCL and Royal Caribbean . I chose the Gem simply for the freestyle dining to try to make our experience as easy and carefree as possible. I was very pleased with the ship: the staff was very nice, it was very clean. A few times I wished I had more ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Oceanview Picture Window


Another great cruise!

Review for a Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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singsong01
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We were traveling with friends that had never cruised before and figured that the Boston to Bermuda would be a first great cruise for them. We got to the terminal nice and early and sailed through security and check-in and patiently waited for board. Once we got on board, we were the first ones in O'Sheehans for lunch. O'Sheehans is my least favorite restaurant on the ship but everyone else ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Inside


Fall Fun

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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slfreeny
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was not my favorite cruise or favorite ship, but I still enjoyed it. The ship was very clean and the staff on any line is always amazing, they try to help with whatever need you have. Never ate in a premium restaurant,but the food was presented very well, not always the best I have had, but plenty of it, can't leave hungry. The main theater had a group of singers who were good and the ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Inside


The people you are with make your trip something special

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Norwegian Gem

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Betzseb
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

Great value I had a great time and would definitely do it again. The ports were well chosen, just the time at the ports could be longer. It was sometimes a little bit rushy. The food onboard is great, a final cake walk would be great, and thr prizes at the specialty restaurants are too high.the food there is great though. Overall, there is a good chance beeing again onboard ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Inside


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