Average at best
Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas
7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)
Sail date: November 03, 2018
Ship: Norwegian Gem
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: 9549
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review summary
It was the lowest rating we have given of our 17 cruises. The drink prices were unreal if you didn't have the drink package ($13 after mandatory tip per drink). The food was very basic and the main dining didn't have the usual "special" entrees most other ships have and were very slow service. They held some of the big activities in the one large bar instead of the Show hall which caused standing room only most times. The private island was great along with the lunch they served while there.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant
This was a great choice for complementary dining but wish they had more entree choices.
Garden Café
Very few food choices and had the same stuff every day.
Great Outdoors Bar
This outdoor buffet was pathetic.
Onboard Activities
Spa
Expensive as usual especially with the mandatory 20% tip. But they did provide a good product. Had hot stone massage and shave with facial/head massage and both were great.
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Expect an average cruise and nothing exciting. Layout was okay but you can only go end to end on one side of the ship so hallways are crowded. Food was nothing special and buffet always had weird dishes that nobody touched.
Ports of call
Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas