Great cruise on the Gem

Item: Norwegian Gem
Rating: 4.1
Author: fin2012

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

fin2012

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 48

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 09, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9053

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Because its not as large as some of the ships it didn't feel overcrowded especially at the pools. They do a daily barbecue on the deck which was great. Lows would be the elevators take a long time so we often took the stairs , which helped burn some of calories we were packing on from the buffet. All in all it was a great cruise that I would do again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We showed up in our time slot and breezed through the small lines and got right on the ship. That was one of the easiest embarkations we have ever had.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

With the price of liquor on board ships we had very few drinks. And the one night and wanted one at the White out night and to go down 7 decks to buy because the bar staff was overwelmed and the next closest bar was closed

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

NOT AS BIG AS SOME SHIPS, BUT A VERY NICE SHIP I WOULD SAIL ON AGAIN

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

1 out of 5

nothing to do right where the ship is docked. We did the Kennedy Space Center tour, but like every one will tell you, 5 hours is not even close to being long enough to fully experience most of the site

Thumbs Up 8

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5

We only went to the snorkel beach, but had a great day. I would recomend water shoes as there are rocks out there.And if your looking for the best place to spot fish, head straight out the middle of the beach then hook right towards the cliffs. You will find an anchor and large rocks where the fish congregate. And if your realy daring, go through the the cliffs , and its deep water and lots of sea life

Thumbs Up 7

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

sail and snorkel excursion was great. They drop you right on top of a very large reef and you will see lots of coral and sea life. And the rum punch and cash ber on the way back was even better

Thumbs Up 8

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

1 Comment

nurselife 6 years ago

The bbq on the deck was excellent. It was a nice change than the buffet.

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