An overall ok trip as a first time cruiser

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Bermuda

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5
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Norwegian Gem

7 Night Bermuda (Boston Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 21, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 10611

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

It was a great experience overall with my family as our first cruise. we will definitely consider other ships to compare. All of the hidden charges that I had to find out on my own after booking was very unpleasant as a first time cruiser. Most of the waiters and housekeeping staff were superb. My son got sick and had reds bumps all over his body, we went to see a medic, which was very expensive and unfriendly.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant

2 out of 5

food was horrible

Topsiders Bar and Grill

4 out of 5

Not enough options available

Magenta Main Dining Room

5 out of 5

Wonderful staff and great waiters

Grand Pacific Main Dining Room

4 out of 5

The wait was too long but waiter was nice and food was well presented

Garden Café

4 out of 5

not enough option

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

The Card Room

1 out of 5

No cards available in card room

Spinnaker Lounge

5 out of 5

Love this lounge

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts

4 out of 5

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5
It was great. Yes I did

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
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2 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

CruzeFan    5 years ago

I’m glad you enjoyed it. I am a little confused about “all the additional charges” you say you found out about after booking. Are you speaking of taxes, port charges and gratuities? If so, those are usually specified in the contract documents you agree to before purchasing the cruise. If you are speaking of drinks, excursions and certain onboard activities, those are optional and you can have a great time without purchasing anything other than the basic cruise.

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