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Item: Norwegian Gem
Rating: 3
Author: MB2

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

MB2

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

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Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 25, 2012

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 12 years ago

Review summary

Interesting layout-- was not always forced to walk through duty-free shops. I didn't feel constantly hassled to purchase goods. Wish I knew before boarding that I could have brought on cases of soda instead of buying soda plan. Looked like they had some interesting, albeit non-essential programs for additional charges, including Deal or No Deal, Bingo and spa-lounge access for the week. I wish I had known about more of it in advance to budget my money and time better for what my desires were on board.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Poor dessert options. Service was typically subpar - cold personalities and slow. I don't think freestyle cruising is for me - I'd rather sit at a table where the waiter gets to know me and my preferences over the course of my trip. Was not easy to get into secondary dining room (Magenta).

Entertainment

3 out of 5

I loved having Second City Comedy. The game/interactive shows were enjoyable, but many of them were exactly the same as my experiences with RCI (Not So Newlywed=same questions as Love and Marriage). Lovely art auctions. Trivia was always fun.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

A few staff members went above and beyond.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Bathrooms were typically okay. Never felt any public areas were dirty. Condition was fine.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Interior cabin was smaller than RCI equivalent on Explorer of The Seas. Otherwise average. Service from steward was excellent.

Pros: Good entertainment,

Cons: ports of call, food service,

Recommends Norwegian Gem? Yes!

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