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Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 121

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Norwegian Gem

11 Night Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 28, 2021

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10044

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We had a good time. We left NYC late around 1AM due to technical difficulties. They changed the order of our ports a little. We were happy to finally get away and enjoy cruising again!!

Embarkation

4 out of 5
After you dropped of your luggage you had to walk to the other pier to get your Covid test. When it was complete and negative they gave you a wrist band which allowed you to go to the other pier to check in. Once we were checked in we boarded the ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Everything was good with only 1200 passengers you never waited in line. We went to the specialty restaurants, the main dining room and the buffet. Everything was good, service was excellent. We went to La Bistro for the first time and it was our favorite!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
As always there is something for everyone. We had booked the Spa Thermal Suite as we always enjoy it. They do need to do something about people putting personal things on the stone beds and reserving them for hours there are only a few of them. There was always seats available when you went to the pool.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We enjoyed the entertainment especially the musicians

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Service was excellent. Everyone was always quick to say hello and ask if you needed anything. Crew seemed very happy to be at work.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Small ship so easy to get around. Everything was very clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Regular balcony cabin is a little small but definitely worked for 2 people. Plenty of storage space.

Ship tip

Enjoy your cruise with less passengers. You will definitely be spoiled!!

Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5
embarkation only

San Juan, Puerto Rico

4 out of 5
Took a city tour. A lot of the stores are not open.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5
Took a tour and walked around the shopping by the pier. We had a short time in port.

St. John's, Antigua

4 out of 5
Took a walk around St John. Went to the market near the pier.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

4 out of 5
All tours that included the French side of the island were cancelled due to unrest on the French side. We only found out after we arrived so you did not have time book something else. We took the water taxi over and did some shopping. Still a lot of things closed.

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

4 out of 5
We didn't book a tour and when we went off the ship there was not much open at the port. If you go here book a tour if you want to see anything.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and easy
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5 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

hollysmomtravel    2 years ago

thanks for sharing

cruising2004    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the update

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