Surprisingly disappointing

LOL about the movie.   On the one rainy day they played "Gone With The Wind" on the big screen in the atrium.  We only watched a bit as we came in the middle and left for an activity after lunch, but when we got home I couldn't wait to download the movie and watch it in its entirety.   

I also agree that they should be able to run at least 2 movies a day in the magnificent Stardust theater, a matinee and a late night movie. 

You look for movies when there's nothing else to do! Don't attack me bc I am explaining what happened on our experience. This was 6th cruise, 3rd on Norweigan and the FIRST time I have ever had these complaints and the first time we've ever been bored! And my food complaints were not just about the buffet, most were about the dining hall food! The fact that we even had these complaints were a HUGE shock to us and other people we met had the same exact complaints! This is a free forum to express our experience so please don't attack my honesty!!!

I hope this isn't duplicated as I don't see the comments I just left....ANYWAY Dolphin 1275 don't base your opinion on a couple bad reviews...The Gem is a great ship...my next trip is my 3rd time on her....1st of all she is in drydock getting a full make right now ...so you will basically be on a brand new ship..as for the food...there are too many choices to complain about the same ole stuff at the buffet...if that is where you put yourself...yes of course that is going to get old...but the main dining room is good...and if you just want snacky foods like wings, tenders and fries, soup, salad ..you have O'Sheehan's ...are they top notch award winning wings..NO...but they are wings and they are suitable as such....lol...there are more than enough choices of free/included restaurants...and then you can do pay restaurants if you choose...sometimes I do and sometimes I don't...it;s all in what I may be in the mood for...I would recommend Teppanyaki(Japanese Habachi..for a fee) ...very worth it...yes they are changing things up a bit and adding ala carte items in some of the restaurants but they have many people to satisfy....say you want a pay rest and your partner doesn't ...it could be an option to get that kind of stuff in the MDR then...as for the size of the room...yes an inside room is small...but I have done them and still would if the drink package was offered when I booked....shower is bigger than what I have had on other lines....hot water is sufficient and pressure is good....as for TV ...I don't know who goes on a cruise to worry about what is shown on tv...by the time I get back to the room...I am exhausted and ready for bed...after checking out the daily schedule for the next day.....so movie selection I just don't get it....I can do that at home....and there is if you choose a big screen TV in the main Lobby called the Atrium...2 stories high...I have enjoyed the Superbowl there...so I know there is one....lol....how you could miss that is also beyond me...The entertainment is good...very comparable to other lines...it is free..go to as much as you can and if you don't like the theme...just get up ...pull out your daily schedule and see where else you can go....don't miss the shows like Dancing with the Gem Stars..Newlywed game..Battle of the Sexes (the one with the physical challenges ) ...The Quest...you will laugh your ass off.....yes that can all be different as they are based on passenger participation...but I have never been disappointed with them....the singing and dancing Vegas style show...hey I have enjoyed them and have looked over and my fiance was sleeping...lmao...but that is not his thing and he was there because I wanted to see it....it wasn't that it was bad...they have such a wide variety of people to try to entertain...some you will love and some well might not be your cup of tea....so you move on to something that is....very rarely did I not feel there was something to do ....as in between all this stuff there are acoustic shows in Bar City...a guitarist...a pianist and they have always been entertaining..and playing stuff that would appease a large diverse crowd....so bottom line is don't worry about someones bad experience...I am sure they didn't have a good time...but you also make your own good time...only you can really make or break your good time....even on my worst cruise which btw was on Royal...it didn't put a damper on my entire vacation....if the wait is long for a drink because of the drink package...get up and go to the bar yourself...we did....those people on that ship ..bend over backward and work their butts off....Room was clean and always turned up and turned down when it was supposed to ...attendant was very attentive....I for one can't wait to see all the updates on the ship when I go....Like they say....a bad day on a cruise or vacation is still better than a good day at work...DON'T WORRY...ENJOY....

Been on the Gem 3 times 2008,2009 & 2010, going again this winter. Can't wait, very nice ship. Sailed many since, love the Gem best.

Wow losing 10 pounds n a cruise is quite unusual.  How unfortunate that you and your fiancé did not enjoy the food.  I hope that you are more satisfied on your next cruise.