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Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Aseamate

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 7

Helpful Votes: 40

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 03, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8512

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

This must be the single MOST boring itinerary that I have ever experienced. Imagine two seas days to get to ugly Port Canaveral, a day at colorless Stirrup Cay, a day in same-old Nassau, and then two more sea days returning to NYC. Better to have spent my money staying in NYC, eating at great restaurants and seeing sights worth seeing

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

La Cucina Italian Restaurant

4 out of 5

Really good food cooked somewhat authentically—-the best oil and balsamic vinegar in town. Lovely staff here.

Cagney's Steakhouse

3 out of 5

Where are the steaks? Prices up too high for ordinary diner food. NO ambiance at all.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Casino

3 out of 5

Smokers delighted here, this gambler does no wish to share in their cancerous dreams.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Just pretend that that you’re anyone special, so what!

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Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5

Port Canaveral, Florida

1 out of 5

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

1 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

10 Comments

jleslie48 6 years ago

to each his own. for me the Gem's 2 days down and 2 days back are the best part of it. I read and relax. Just what I need.

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nurselife 6 years ago

Did you not know your itinerary before you booked it? I personally don't mind the sea days as you get to experience the ship.

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onlysail 6 years ago

4 sea for me i love them

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cruiserssandr 6 years ago

But you chose this itinerary. Why?

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esm54687 6 years ago

If your profile is accurate..... you certainly have taken some exciting itineraries and Florida / Bahamas is boring compared to all those. I personally agree that this is one of my least favorite itinerary but I love cruising so I take one for the team on occasion.

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dcs305 6 years ago

I’m choosing to have 4 sea days, I love cruising on the open waters.

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Prin 6 years ago

You're the one that booked and paid for this cruise? If so you should do more research. If not it's free, pay to take a better cruise yourself.

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kathyd193 6 years ago

Why did you choose this cruise when there are so many other options?

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graham123 6 years ago

☹☹

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Aseamate 6 years ago

Isn’t it always a matter of taste? Don’t we all see what we wish to see? However, who wishes to see 4.5 out of 7 sea days?

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Other reviews of this sailing

Very relaxing

The show's were wonderful! Food was okay. Not as much guest attention as other ships. Had to pay to bring our own wine. Had a lot of fun at the ports! Overall the ship was okay.

Besties First Cruise!!!