Its simply a great Ship. The Gem is all class. I simply love being able to sail directly out of NY. Sailing out of NY prepare for colder weather the first 2 and last sea days. I bring a craft project as I don't have time during the work week to really get into is. As a result I treasure the Sea Days on this cruise.
Embarkation
2 out of 5
It actually went smooth and fast. The poor rating is for the Norwegian Staff who failed to realize there were 2 Norwegian Ships in port, embarking at the same time had couldn't imagine that folks might show up at the wrong ship. Our friends tried to board the getaway which was also in port and the porters didn't check the bags, but more shocking, when they went to get their badges, the NCL employees took 20 minutes before figuring out/checking if they were on the right ship. Come on people!!! That should of been the first thing noticed when the guests were not on the registry and 200 yards away is an identical looking ship.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
As good as can be. We never ate at the buffet, only the main dining rooms and specialty restaurants.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
The same as usual only a more enthusiastic crowd this trip. Lots of kids and younger people on this cruise apparently Canada had school off this week. Glad to see it.
Entertainment
2 out of 5
The poor rating is for the stage shows and main stage performers. The Gem has let this fall appart. Below average acts, below average dancers. The musicians around the ship were top notch and as such thoroughly enjoyed sitting in a bar listening to a set.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
The nicest bunch of people. We could see they were making every effort to ensure we were taken care of.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The Gem is still one of my favorite ships I have ever sailed on. It is a very classy ship and surpasses every other ship I have been on with the exception of the Queen Elizabeth 2.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
exactly what we need. Then again we don't spend any time in the cabin other than sleeping. use your judgement on picking cabins. We only require some sunlight to be content. As a result we don't mind an oceanview with no balcony.
Ship tip
The spinnaker is the hidden "gen" of the Gem. A great place to kick back.
our excursion was canceled due to rough surf, but that was a blessing in disguise. DR has made the cruise port the best attraction in and of itself with a lazy river ride, swim up bars with pools all over the place, restaurants, and shops. Easily the best cruise port I've every been too.
I was on the Gem 2 weeks ago and had a great time. My only big, or rather huge concern was the toilet in my cabin only worked when it felt like it, and that want very often. After 5 days of going to guest services, I was finally moved to a different cabin, where not only did the toilet work, I also had a way, way better cabin steward. The previous cabin steward I think only dragged around the vaccume for atheistic reason, or he didn't know how to turn it on. Ship, shows specialty dining were all a solid 10/10. I wasn't going to let toilet issues ruin my cruise, but it did just become a hassle, but I knew where every public restroom was on the ship.......for obvious reasons.
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