Disappointed Gold Latitude member

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 92

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Norwegian Gem

9 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 09, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 10661

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Although I have always been a Norwegian fan, cruising every year for over 7 years, this cruise was very disappointing.

I noticed several "cut backs" that affected the quality of Norwegian.  Also there I no acknowledgement for dedicated cruisers.  The latitudes program is a joke 

I noticed a lack in cleanliness in the cabins, discontinuing of the lobster/captains' dinner as well as the quality  and variety of food offered.

We are planning our 2016 cruise now and we are comparing NCL along with the other competition.  In the past I would NEVER consider another cruiseline...after this cruise. I am ready to try other cruise lines

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
decrease in quality and variety

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Seen the same shows last year

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
WE had the same dirty glasses for the entire cruise. We did request clean glasses an received them once

Ship tip

The Gem is in great need of repair and upgrading. Upholstery is worn, chairs in the theater are broken. The pool and hot tub on pool deck are in need of painting.

Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
Sun, Rum and Salsa, great time and recommended

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
Orient Beach is the best!!! gorgeous

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5
Catamaran sailaway was a great excursion.
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2 Comments

CruisingBug    9 years ago

This was my first time with Norwegian and I had greater expectations, the variety of foods and fruits was not there.....no tropical fruits at all. It is good to try different cruise lines you get to compare.

CruisingBug    9 years ago

This was my first time with Norwegian and I had greater expectations, the variety of foods and fruits was not there.....no tropical fruits at all. It is good to try different cruise lines you get to compare.

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