NCL not a GEM

Item: Norwegian Gem
Rating: 2.7
Author: pcreedsmith

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

pcreedsmith

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 213

Overall rating:

2.7 out of 5

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7 Night Canada & New England (Boston To Quebec City)

Sail date: September 20, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10020

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Worst cruise of 37 that we have taken. Overcrowded, poor communication, mediocre food.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Overcrowded hassle for seats and mediocre food

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Line dance

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Good comedian. Most shows too packed to get seat

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Waitstaff friendly. Bosses not

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Had to ask cabin steward to clean filthy toilet from prior cruise

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Uncomfortable couch no chair!

Ship tip

Don’t!

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Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts

4 out of 5

Went in early to explore on our own

Thumbs Up 2

Bar Harbor, Maine

3 out of 5

Very touristy

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

3 out of 5

Somewhat disappointing. Expected more.

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

4 out of 5

Alexander Graham Bell Museum was a surprise find. Worthwhile

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

2 out of 5

Decided too rough for landing.very disappointing

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La Baie, Quebec

2 out of 5

Again decided too rough for tenders. This one could be questioned

Thumbs Up 2

Quebec City, Quebec

4 out of 5

Really crowded with six ships in port. Pleasant city.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Did not arrive at cruise port but rather a tent facility with hours long lines for transportation

5 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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jleslie48 5 years ago

"Again decided too rough for tenders. This one could be questioned " you know how I know when someone's opinion is meaningless? When they pretend they know something better than 1000 professionals in charge of a $billion dollar piece of machinery, one that they have been in charge of for decades, because they [you can fill in your expertise here, hint: "because I think so" is not good enough ]

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Kalaka 5 years ago

🦍💨

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15mustang 5 years ago

I've been to lots of those ports and loved them. Maybe you just enjoy finding things to complain about. Weather can't always be perfect so tenders can't run. Research needs to be done so you leave the port area to see the towns.

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viviennepagano 5 years ago

Wow you not only didn’t like the ship and everything you experienced on it but you also had a problem with every port. Are you sure you really want to go? I’ve been on the Gem several times and have always had a wonderful time Your review is totally shocking

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A wonderful experience!!

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