We really enjoyed our cruise on the Gem!! The ship size is great not to mention impeccably maintained and clean (which is important to me,I did not experience this on Breakaway when brand new) We went during kids vacation and the ship was full however the service was excellent and the crew very polite.You can tell they have their systems well in place to make a sold out ship happy. Loved the drink package. Top shelf liquor and excellent wine. Specialty restaurants were very good and the two main dining rooms excellent(especially Grand Pacific!) The shows in Stardust theater were excellent. The dancers top notch!! We really enjoyed ourselves :)
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Food was good in main dining rooms (Grand Pacific the best!!) Specialty restaurants were very good. Garden cafe so-so. Orchid garden was terrible!! Both food and service. Sushi thumbs down
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
We didn't do much of this but seemed to be plenty going on
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Loved the shows at Stardust theater!! Dancers are top notch!!
Children's Programs
3 out of 5
Our daughter is 12 so she fell into the 10-12 dolphin range. They kept them inside Bliss lounge to play games, she wasn't that interested. She made her friends then they "roamed" ship at their pleasure. They enjoyed going to O'Sheehans" as group. Staff was very accommodating to them. First independance
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Attentive,polite, professional and not at all intrusive. Excellent service
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
3 out of 5
Was fine but little small. We decided to save $$ by opting for balcony instead of balcony mini-suite. Our daughter slept on pull out which obstructed access to balcony when open. Had to climb over.....was worth the $1000 savings.
Bathroom still a good size and my husband is tall, he didn't mind it
Ship tip
Book your specialty dining reservations first thing!! Fills up fast. Also the Grand Pacific dining room (the BEST!!) is also available for breakfast and lunch, not just dinner! Delicious, calm, quiet, relaxing, white tablecloths, beautiful place settings and exceptional service!! We loved it!!!!!!!!
NYC is exciting to sail out and back in to!! No air fare but does make for a long boat ride. Did enjoy the 3 sea days on way down. Relaxed and enjoyed the ship!
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