Unforgettable Caribbean Cruise

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

aerhie

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 12, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin number: 4508

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This is the best way to go on vacation It was my very first ship cruise and I have no regrets at all. If you have traveled by airplane on vacation elsewhere, I hope you will agree with me. I highly recommend ship cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

My embarkation experience was smooth and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Generally i like the overall set up, cleanliness and hygiene everywhere in the ship. Good food, never a dull moment at all. It was good buffet services. Specialty Restaurants services are fantastic.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

I did SPA treatment, pool activities, Atrium game activities, Quizzes, jogging , bathroom artwork animal decorations

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Everyone performed beyond expectations

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Great

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Room stewards were neat and creative, they decorated my bed daily with animals made with towels. Ship personnels are friendly and helpful, always smiling and made me have fun every second. Never a sad moment at all.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Everything was perfect

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was comfortable with modern architectural design. It is indescribable, not until you see it

Ship tip

It was my first time ever on ship. I've traveled on vacation by airplane to 5 European Countries. In comparison, traveling on Norwegian ship cruise is the best ever. I am going back next year again because it's the best way to relax when on vacation. Never any dull moments. Therefore, I highly recommend it to anyone.

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Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5

Good port with easy access to transportation

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Port Canaveral, Florida Did not visit port

No. I was cooling off inside the pool

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Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5

Yes. Went on excursion with the eco crew ship. Later had fun at the beach, swimming

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Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Had motor ride around Bahamas city, Went on boat cruise in the Bahamas ocean, entered the submarine ship to see the aquatic sea animals and fishes. Went shopping in the Stores.

Thumbs Up 9

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Excellent

6 Comments

misssuzier 7 years ago

Mendoza for the most part I believe walk off can start as early as 8 ... but you are also at the mercy of Customs... only one time out of like 10 did we get back late... but it can happen

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GospelCruiser 7 years ago

you can't rely on what time because on our cruise in February when we got to our port (Galveston TX) there was fog so we were late getting off.

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mendoza1152 7 years ago

what time did they start allowing people to get off the ship? Just wanted to make sure if I can book an 8am pick up?

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aprilt27 7 years ago

I totally agree! This was our first Norwegian Cruise. We're doing our second on the Escape in January!

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GIL155 7 years ago

I believe most of us agree with your initial hesitation, then it is the - hey, this is NICE! Real nice!

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GospelCruiser 7 years ago

I 100% agree,I was hooked after our first cruise,just wish we could on more then 1 a year,how awesome that would be!!!!!!

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