Great to be back cruising after Covid scare!

Item: Norwegian Gem
Rating: 5
Author: amleventhal

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

amleventhal

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 10

Helpful Votes: 362

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

11 Night Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 28, 2021

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin number: 8548

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We were so happy to start cruising again with the same excellent experience as always. The shows, food, buffets, islands were all the same great experience. Back to living life at its fullest. Enjoy your cruises. Life goes fast.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We had a fast embarkation with the fast PCR test given by NCL and then got on ship quickly for lunch.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Grand Pacific is their Manhattan main dining, same Garden Cafe, Le Bistro and La Cucina are our specialty favorites. All fantastic.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Pools, jacuzzis and fitness centers.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Sonato was the main entertainment band with Maria as the lead singer. Great stage shows with Swing and Blazing Boots. Magic shows and comedians. Many singing shows. Magnificent aerialists - Chernov brothers.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Excellent.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Immaculate ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We were upgraded to the Haven on 14th floor.

Ship tip

NCL is doing the maximum protection. No one on board unless vaccinated. We saw only 2 teenage girls who were vaccinated. All the staff are vaccinated and also had the boosters. The staff are checked weekly with the PCR test. Most of the staff do not leave the boat. You feel very safe on board.

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