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Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 77

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Norwegian Gem

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 04, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Overall a fabulous cruise. Staff, excursions and ports were great. Would book this ship again. The ship was all ways clean. The shows, comedians all were great. Attended art auction as well, many deals were available, even made a purchase.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was so easy no line went straight to counter. Maybe took all of 10 mins. Then we were onboard.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We had anytime dining, but found food variety in the buffet, especially for friend who was gluten free. She had more options.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Enjoyed pool areas, entertainment. Friend liked the gym , always clean. I dont lije heights so ndvervtried rock climbing.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
All shows were great. We enjoyed all shows, dis and other performers.

Children's Programs

No children with us.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room Stewart was awesome, had a few issues and he had them fixed right away.pool bar bartenders were fantastic. Dining waiters were great. The waiters around the pool were okay when they finally got to you to take orders and didnt get your order wrong.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything was well maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
First time in a suite, very spacious and always clean.

Ship tip

Take time and explore the ship. We almost missed some of the wonderful bars.

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
Beautiful port. We stayed in old San Juan and did tour bus as well as our own walking tour.

Fort-De-France, Martinique

5 out of 5
Took an excursion very nice port and tour guides very informative.

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5
Took a ncl excursion. Very informative.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
Took an excursion including were planes land. A wow experience being that close.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
Been several times . Love this port so many things to see and do.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Very quick and easy. But getting through customs took a long time. Only 3 officers.
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2 Comments

4kids4me    7 years ago

OMG NCL wishes i spend what I've spent @ Park West auctions 😕

frecklebeaaron    7 years ago

Awesome review! When was your cruise?

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