Boston to Bermudiful

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Bermuda

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 87

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
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Norwegian Gem

7 Night Bermuda (Boston Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 03, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11106

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We like cruising and recommend it. If you enjoy cruising, having a balcony is worth the price. Taking advantage of the Latitude Rewards get you great bonuses and amenities.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has this down to a science. They are very organized, and helpful, but the Boston terminal doesn't have enough seating.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The specialty dining is the best. We love the Bistro, and you should skip lunch if you plan to do to the Teppanyaki.... sooo much food, and so delicious. The Garden Cafe is the default dining option, but seating is very tight.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
We enjoyed bingo, the pool, the spa... the wonderful spa, and some of the crafts.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The Swing Band was absolutely amazing. The house band was mediocre (we are a household of musicians).

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
NCL always has a great staff; friendly and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
NCL is constantly cleaning and maintaining the ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Normally we get a room with a balcony, but we brought a friend. The mini-suite gave us enough room, and a curtain for privacy. The balcony is a must.

Ship tip

Fine Dining is the best package.

Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts

5 out of 5
We live here on purpose. Boston is a great city.

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5
This is our 2nd trip to Bermuda. It was a little cool and windy for beach and snorkeling (Early May), but we got to spend a lot of time exploring.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
NCL has good process for disembarking. We were prepared for the line, and scheduled a later time to leave.

Traveler Photos

Sunset north!
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3 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

rendog12    5 years ago

Glad you had a good time. Not a fan of balconies. We don't spend enough time in our room to enjoy it.

WileyE    5 years ago

Nice review. You have a point about NCL balconies. I don't think I'll ever sail other than balcony. 🍹

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