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Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Norwegian Gem

11 Night Southern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 25, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

The cruise was so much fun. The last thing that my husband told my daughter before he passed away in May was, "Tell your mother to book that cruise" I did and she and I had a good time. Our group was 40 people from our area!!!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was very good, even though NYC weather was awful. Too much wind/waves to bring the ship safely in. Delayed embrkation by one day.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Overall very good. At times it seemed they were short personnel. All of the staff was very pleasant and accommodating.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Fun games were available to participate in. Fitness Center and Spa were very nice and relaxing.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
the DJ and all of the entertainers were very good and kept us entertained.

Children's Programs

no children traveled with me. They had activities, but we did not participate in them.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room steward was very pleasant. He remembered our names every day. The wait staff was wonderful and the Spa personnel were very accommodating and friendly. Anyone I met in the hallway always said hello.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
All areas were clean and well maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The room was small with 2 beds, but was comfortable. Each day when we returned to the room, it was a pleasure to see the beds made/turned down for the night and to see what towel animal awaited us.

Ports of call

New York, New York

4 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

Bridgetown, Barbados

5 out of 5
We did an excursion, coast to coast motor tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and willing to stop for photos,

St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5
We did an excursion, to swim and snorkel with southern stingrays. The wranglers who helped us with the stingrays were great, friendly and kind. Beautiful port

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
Love St. Thomas. We went on an excursion to Coral World Ocean Park. Nice drive out to the park. We saw a bit of the island but since we were in port but 1/2 day we could not do more exploring.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
It went quite smooth, even getting though Customs.
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