Paid too much

Item: Norwegian Gem
Rating: 5
Author: califerichart

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

califerichart

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

9 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 06, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9550

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

I think I would have paid less if I booked right through NCL. This was our second cruise with NCL, they have the whole operation down, it's amazing. First cruise we had a window and we knew this time we wanted a balcony, that made time spent in room very nice. Things I don't like about cruises? There are 2 doors in and out of the ship and 2000 people on the ship, I don't like waiting in lines.( 5-15 minutes to get off ship). And I would like the ship to stay in 1 or 2 ports instead of 4 ports, we didn't feel we had enough time at each port. Also this cruise went out to sea farther than our first cruise and I think that made sailing a little rougher, not terrible just more noticeable movement, my daughter got a little upset. And I think I would put in more swimming pools, and larger tvs in staterooms. The crew members are fantastic, the greatest, they make you feel like a friend, while treating you like a king.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Again, I don't know how they do it. The complimentary dining was fabulous.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Great, but the pool, sun chairs and hot tubs fill up fast.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We saw two shows, both were great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

They all are incredible, and genuine people, I feel they are truly happy doing all they do.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

The ship was made to the precision of a fine car, an fine example would be caulking in the bathrooms, beautiful workmanship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

For 3 adults, the bunk bed, which comes down from the ceiling in front of the patio door worked great, when down, you could still go out on the balcony.