Wasn’t sure what to expect

Item: Norwegian Gem
Rating: 4.5
Author: richspot

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review

richspot

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

9 Night Bermuda & Bahamas (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 16, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4512

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

My second cruise but my first one was 40 years ago, needless to say things have changed quite a bit and I think Iam hooked.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Went quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Probably my only complaint is hard to get a drink at the bars. Especially pool bars. You really need to have patience.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Shows were great

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Great

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ever one was great

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Not positive on cabin number. Level 4 porthole view. Didn’t like the squeeze between wall and bed but otherwise fine. Steward was great.

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

2 out of 5

Had to stand on the dock in line for 1/2 hour before we got going. Nowhere to sit so I was done before it even started. I gave it a shot but I have standing &walking issues so I had to turn around and get back on the ship. I went to excursion desk and they refunded me with out a problem so that was good.

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Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Also good. I booked a shuttle through NCL but couldn’t find where to go so I took a cab to Coco beach then had lunch at Sandbar sports grill almost on the beach. Great day. Cab was $40 each way

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Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5

This was awesome. Go early to get a spot but very enjoyable.

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