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Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Norwegian Gem

8 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 21, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9045

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

My favorite part of the cruise was the ultimate beverage package (that promotion was awesome)!  I felt like I was at an all-inclusive with the added bonus of being on a cruise!!! The bartenders in the casino Kerwin and Mervin were exceptional!!!  We also had the dining package and ate at a Cagneys, LaCucina and Maderno....all I have to say is WOW.  That being said we also ate in the dining room and the Garden Cafe.  I will say I much preferred the Garden Cafe.  I loved all the choices and the themed nights!!!  I was traveling with family and unfortunately we had a family emergency.  The medical staff was FANTASTIC!!  It was a very stressful situation and the doctors and staff were so wonderful.  Their bedside manner and care were high above anything I expected or received state side.  Kudos and many thanks!!!  This was my 8th cruise but my significant others first cruise and I have to say although he was very skeptical and considered flying home once we reached Florida, he stuck it out and wants to go again.  I attribute his change of heart to all the staff on board the Norwegian Gem!!!  Thank you with all my heart!!!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
I had the 4 pack dining package and those restaurants were 5 star but I have to say I really enjoyed the Garden Cafe rather than the dining room. I really enjoyed the variety of food and the casual atmosphere!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
I wish they would bring back the Pub Crawl, I miss it.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The cabin was very nice. Our cabin steward was very nice but I think at times he lacked attention to detail. I had to ask for towels a few times and while he created a few cute towel animals for us, he duplicated a lot of the shapes. I've had other stewards who were very creative. I got the impression that he didn't have enough time to spend on our room (and it could be that he had too many rooms and didn't have enough time). He was very friendly and courteous though!

Ship tip

There should be more places to smoke. This cruise seemed to have a lot of smokers so the smoking areas were crowded at times. I liked it much better when one side of the ship was smoking and the other non-smoking. If it ever goes completely non-smoking I will have to look into other vacations.

Ports of call

New York, New York

3 out of 5

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
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8 Comments

kathyd193    8 years ago

I agree The Gem is my favorite ship. Have sailed on her 4 times and going again next year. Just the right size. The crew is wonderful and the time goes way too quickly

mmmama0212    8 years ago

Love the Garden Cafe

donnaleaX    8 years ago

we also love the Gem. Been on her 4 times, and are and booked again for January 2017. love the ship, love the crew, love the food, love the shows, and of course lo e the"free" beverage package.

ToAVc23QfWcTx99Dg1yxHeoOa    8 years ago

Great review. Thanks for sharing.

chinphy    8 years ago

Not at all. We have been on the Pearl last August and been on the breakaway 2 and the gem 4 times and going on the breakaway again next March the gem is my favorite not too big not to small love the new menu that rolled out and love the crew they all have plusses but my favorite by far is the gem . I wish I did work for them then I would get great discount.

moskibop4    8 years ago

Sounds like you work for them?hhhmmmm

chinphy    8 years ago

The gem is an absolutely fabulous ship been on many times and the staff is superior you will have an amazing time

uniqu1    8 years ago

I am so glad to read such a positive comment. I have read so many negative ones that it made me uneasy. Leaving 6/18 and can't wait.

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