Never Again With Norweigen
Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas
Contributor Level:
Deck Hand
Experience: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Vote: 1
7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)
Sail Date: March 01, 2008
Ship: Norwegian Gem
Cabin Type: Balcony
Traveled As: Couple
Reviewed: 10 years ago
Sail Date: March 01, 2008
Ship: Norwegian Gem
Cabin Type: Balcony
Traveled As: Couple
Reviewed: 10 years ago
Review Summary
The ship layout was confusing and hard to navigate. The staff was unaccomidating and very rude. Don't expect a friendly smile from anyone! If you didn't order an alcoholic drink or leave extra gratuity, expect to be treated very poorly! Also, the public bathrooms were always dirty. I would walk all the way to my room, just to use the bathroom.Ship Experiences
Food and Dining
The food in the buffet area was never fresh, and unless you pay extra, don't expect good service in any of the dining rooms that are included in the price of the cruise. Also, freestyle dining means no matter what time you go to dinner, expect to wait at least forty five minutes for a table.
Entertainment
I never even learned my cruise directors name. I have never been on a cruise where the cruise director hasn't been the highlight of the trip! She was no where to be found!
Service and Staff
I have never heard the word no so much in my life! Unless extra gratuity was involved, expect a rude and unaccomidating staff. Most of them never smiled, and if you were traveling toward each other down the same path, expect to step aside and let them pass, not the other way around!
Ship Quality
The decor was nice and colorful, but the ship layout is not handicap friendly. If anyone has trouble walking, I reccomend a different ship.
Cabin / Stateroom
Our balcony room was a good size and offered a beautiful view.
Ports of Call
The beach was very nice, but very crowded, and the food selection was very limited so make sure you eat first! Snorkeling was oa=kay, but there were no reefs.
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Our fishing trip was fun and the mates on the boat were great entertainment.
Atlantis is a must see, but is cheaper if booked seperatly from an excersion. Our excursion was $150, only to find out if costs $3 for a taxi ride and $100 to get into the water park.
The alligator tour was so much fun!
Don't Miss: Thwe everglades tour
Don't Miss: Thwe everglades tour
Pros: Nothing stands out
Cons: Rude staff, bad food, and poor ship layout
