Didn't expect to be so pleased

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Norwegian Gem

10 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 28, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 11643

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Our cruises with Norwegian have been fine over the years, but this one made it to the top of the list.  The ship was laid out so you could find your way quickly and without effort.  There was lots of room for whatever you wanted to attend.  The buffet had such a great variety of food for each meal and it was so good.  The entertainment was the best.  Even the captain entertained twice and he was just a great entertainer.  The ship was so spotless and the room stewards cared and worked so hard and worked well together.  It was a lot of fun to be on.  Everyone was so kind.   

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The room was a little tight, but was clean and OK

Ship tip

Don't over drink. Pack lightly. Take "off" bug spray. Diet before going on the Gem.

Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5
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7 Comments

XyKRRTakRljOfuN5y0CN5UkPM    7 years ago

52 days, so excited!!

kimbelle    7 years ago

Love the Gem, been on her 6xs. Leaving in 2 1/2 weeks back on the breakaway ( don't care for this ship at all) unfortunately it's the only sailing ship the week of my daughters school break.

jleslie48    7 years ago

https://goo.gl/photos/efKtzt8DrhDvDm1o6

 

BAK1061    7 years ago

We were on her the week (10 days ) before you. That was our 5th time on the Gem. She is a great ship with a great staff.

glomarrone    7 years ago

I am so pleased to know that you enjoyed your cruise.

lisadavisrussell    7 years ago

I love the Gem! That was my 1st ship I cruised on.

jleslie48    7 years ago

I'm glad to see other people notice how well the Gem is laid out.   It is the main reason I keep coming back to the Gem.   There were 2800 passengers on that cruise (I was on the same one,)  and for the life of me I can't figure out where they all were.   None of the venues were empty, but none were overcrowded.  None of the other ships I've ever been on do a better job of dispersing the crowds.  this is not to mention the style with which the GEM does it.  No plasticity shopping mall decorations, but rather wood, glass and luxury.    

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