Mixed Feelings

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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Norwegian Gem

9 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 18, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8613

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

This was our first Norwegian cruise. The food on the ship was not more than okay (at best) any day. There are a lot of fun activities for people of all ages, but there is something they are trying to sell you almost everywhere on-board. The staff was pretty rude for the most part—with a few exceptions... The exceptions were very kind and helpful!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Bland. Monotonous. Not much variety. Same menu in both main restaurants. Let down.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Don't always know what you're going to... Could just be another sales pitch.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Something for all ages.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Hit or miss... usually miss. Marvin, our cabin stewart, was great! A small handful of the server staff was good. Otherwise, rude or "salespersony".

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Hall light came through peephole in door... SO annoying. I had an allergic reaction to the bedding (probably the industrial cleaner they use).

Ports of call

New York, New York

1 out of 5

Slipped on top step because it was wet. Way to busy, chaotic, unorganzied.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

We went to the restaurant where the Pina Colada originated. SO GOOD. Get the mofongos!

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

1 out of 5

Tourist crap trap. Don't buy the special tanzanite rings. By $700 they mean $692 profit for them.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

Beautiful island! $7/person round-trip from pier to beach, boardwalk, shops, etc.

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