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Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Norwegian Gem

10 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 02, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 8008

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

I found the cruise to be very relaxing. The crew were very pleasant. The  food was fantastic. Almost everything was perfect until one night my husband and I went to see a show at the theater and they close one section only for The Haven reserved group. The Theater is for everyone on the boat The Haven Group already have their space and all the amenities that comes with the The Haven package. I found that very disturbing and very unpleasant. Clean that bad part and is super great.

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Needs more up to date music and songs.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I loved it. Housekeeping was on point. Very pleasant. Every evening I left my cabin to returned to it and to find some type of towel arrangement animal was a delight.

Ship tip

I tried to get the unlimited beverage package was too high and the drinks were overpriced.

Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
Old San Juan is one of my favorite places to walk around and get lost in it.

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5
The scenery from up in the hills are gorgeously amazing.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
Loved St. Maarten.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
Great place to shop.
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4 Comments

red1216    8 years ago

Been on 20 NCL cruises 2 Dawn when in NY before Gem. 5 Breakaway...1 Solo Studio Cabins I did April. But Gem did all my other cruises...love the Gem. Hid 10 Solo have Crew Family, Crew is great friendly if you keep coming back they always remember you. Last cruise was September so having withdrawal lol my best friend FINALLY going on 1st cruise we are going on Gem April 30 th. I have Solo on Breakaway October 2 nd studio cabin. I don't care for Breakaway Solo Crew has too many people to get friendly. But Gem has no more Single Supplements Pay 1person in cabin not 2. I did all those Solos because that made many dear friends met up some on other Solo on Gem now us Solo people stuck with Breakaway out of NY. I NOT flying I am Platinum Latitude so not switching CRUISE lines love Norwegian just hope the Studio Cabins had Solo people in April non went to special lounge in that closed off area Studio Cabins are in to meet....hope October better. But Gem I can't wait to see her, saw pictures my Crew Kids sent on FB what a nice change to some of the areas! Can't wait April 30th hope my friend loves her first cruise, maybe she will go on more cruises😎

enjoyurdaysmile    8 years ago

As much as those Havens cost on the ship, it's not worth it for us. We don't use the hot tub or the pool as I don't go eswimming much on the ship. Yes, you get the dining there, The butler, be the first to go into the show room and anything else.

stewart1    8 years ago

Stop hating!!!

rgbenning    8 years ago

The haven guests pay considerably more for the same cruise than the other guests. I have no problem if someone wants to pay extra for a more exclusively cruise experience. I really do not understand why you would be so offended by experience. You must be foaming at the mouth every time you take an flight on an airline. They have first class, business class, and who knows what else. They also pay extra for more space and premium extras. I am not attempting to be an a-hole, I just do not understand your reaction to reserved haven seating area.

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