Great beginnings, poor ending.
Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern
10 Night Southern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)
Sail date: November 22, 2019
Ship: Norwegian Gem
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 10110
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 5 years ago
Review summary
After the terrible disembarkation will not sail NCL again. Good things did not outweigh the bad.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant
Very limited menu. Disappointed with entrees.
Teppanyaki
Very entertaining. Starters and dessert strange but filet and shrimp incredible
Magenta Main Dining Room
Low ceiling and claustrophobic. Service just okay.
La Cucina Italian Restaurant
Excellent service and great food . Only negative was terrible coffee
Grand Pacific Main Dining Room
Service excellent. Very comfortable. Lots of tables for two or four near aft windows
Garden Café
Poorly laid out. Most food choices mediocre.
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Do not expect all the bells and whistles but food and service was good.
Ports of call
New York, New York Did not visit port
San Juan, Puerto Rico Did not visit port
Basseterre, St. Kitts Did not visit port
St. John's, Antigua Did not visit port
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Did not visit port