mmacchione

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November 2018 - 7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Gem

A "Gem" of a Cruise

My 26 year old daughter and I had a "Gem" of a cruise experience. The shows and food were excellent. There was plenty of things to do. We enjoyed the ports. At Port Canaveral we booked an excursion to the Orlando Eye, Madame Tussaud's and an aquarium. There was just the right amount of time to enjoy. The private island was beautiful and we had great weather. We have been Nassau before so we decided to book a day pass to the Hilton though Resorts for a Day. It was the right choice-very relaxing. There was a nice beach, pool and plenty of chairs both in the shade or sun. The Gem is nice size ship. There are lots of activities and choices in the evening of lounges to enjoy some music. Hope you get to enjoy this ship someday too!!

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June 2018 - 4 Night Cuba Overnight & Key West (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Sun

February 2016 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Houston Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Jade

July 2015 - 7 Night Alaska Inside Passage With Tracy Arm Fjord (Seattle Roundtrip) Cruise on Crown Princess

August 2014 - 7 Night Bermuda (Boston Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

July 2013 - 5 Night Canada/New England (Boston roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Glory

Carnival Dream

Sail date: December 29, 2012

New Year's 2013

Cruising on the Carnival Dream has pros and cons. For such a large ship the ease of checking in and out at the pier was outstanding. Also it was very easy to get on and off at the ports of call. We were a little disappointed with the activites. Previous Carnival cruises we have taken have had more on-board activities to choose from. The shows at the main theatre featured average singers and dancers except for one night when the break-dancers were featured. The Comedy Club was a good option and was always crowded. The food and service at the sit-down restaurant was good. We liked the option of the sit-down comedy brunch offered on seat days. It was tough to find a chair outside but this was because the cruise was sold-out. Overall I would recommend this cruise for the value

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Norwegian Gem

Sail date: November 03, 2018

A "Gem" of a Cruise

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New York, New York

Very easy on and off the ship. We did not do an excursion. However, we came to NYK by Amtrak and walked to the port (about 45 minutes)

Nassau, Bahamas

We have been to Nassau numerous times so this time we booked a day pass to the Hilton with Resorts for a Day. It was a short walk from the ship and very relaxing. Plenty chairs in both shade or sun. Price included a food allowance.

Port Canaveral, Florida

Highly recommend excursion to Orlando Eye, Madame Tussaud's and the Aquarium. It is a short day at this port but there is plenty of time to enjoy this excursion.

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

We had a beautiful day and relaxed in the shade. We did not do an excursion.

Norwegian Gem

On the last day enjoy sit down breakfast and stay on the ship as late as you can. Let the everyone else rush to get off

Nassau, Bahamas

Atlantis Resort now restricts where you can walk around without a pass

Port Canaveral, Florida

Easy on and off ship

Carnival Dream

The Comedy Brunch is nice if you like to sleep late and like to avoid the craziness of the buffets.

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