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Item: Norwegian Gem
Rating: 4.4
Author: wadzanaigarwe

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean

wadzanaigarwe

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

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11 Night Greek Isles (Rome To Venice)

Sail date: May 09, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10128

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

My first cruise. I shall be back. It is the best holiday experience

Embarkation

3 out of 5

I would have appreciated more information about my nationality being one of those for which my passport would need to be taken and held by the cruise ship

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

I really enjoyed the food. I particularly enjoyed the special nights and the specialty restaurants, however the buffets were always good and desserts to die for.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

I spent most of my time at the poolside and enjoyed the DJ, conversations with the lifeguard Dale, the bar service was amazing and I really got to rest and relax. I also used the library services.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The singing was amazing, New Generation, B12 and the entertainers who did the variety shows were truly incredible. The two Ukranian brothers stole my heart. May I just suggest that the seats in the main theatre need redoing they are uncomfortable and should include some cup holders.

Children's Programs

I had no children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The waiters - I Made Yoga, Emmanuel Chikerema, Dorcas and Petros the Zimbabweans, Fergie from O'Sheehan's bar went over and above. Our room steward Windolene was amazing from the Philippines. Ernesto Matute from Hondurus the assistant Maitre d was amazing at breakfast and at dinner. Billy Joloya one of the waiters and in fact I did not take all the names down but truly incredible staff.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

I am a big woman so I really appreciated the handrails in the bathroom and toilet. I really enjoyed the stateroom we were in and enjoyed the fact that it was fairly easy to navigate around the ship

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Windolene our room steward made our experience really comfortable. It was lovely to have the balcony and watch the sea.