Great relaxing cruise

Item: Norwegian Gem
Rating: 4.9
Author: damcclendon

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

damcclendon

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 05, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11008

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was a much needed vacation since the Covid pandemic. And the visited ports of call was refreshing.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Everyone worked quickly and smoothly to get us onboard.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

All dining facilities were cleaned and well stocked. Staff was always friendly and attentive.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

The spa - wonderful

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Enjoyed all the performers.

Children's Programs

My 15 year old didn't participate in the children/teen activites.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Oh, oh everyone was top tier.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Yes, cleaned and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

I love this style cabin / suite. We all had enough space to be comfortable.

Ship tip

Get the spa package.

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Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5

My home city.

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Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the friendly people and Horseshoe Bay - pink sands.

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Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the beach and food.

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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the beach.

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Loved walking around the city and of course the food and Pina Coladas were Greatttttttttttttttt.

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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

A great city tour.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth and well organized.

8 Comments

cmorais228 1 year ago

Could I ask what kind of suite you had? We usually get a balcony, but for our next cruise, I booked a penthouse suite with a large balcony. Aft facing😃 cant wait! Also, I heard after Covid they were serving you in the garden café is that still the same?

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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Ship2Shora 1 year ago

Thanx for sharing your cruise vaca with us😎

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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lsbs 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you thoroughly enjoyed your cruise.

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bubbles60 1 year ago

The Gem is a good ship. Thanks for the positive review.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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