Fantastic first Norwegian cruise
Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Transatlantic
15 Night Transatlantic Eastbound (New York To Rome)
Sail date: April 15, 2023
Ship: Norwegian Gem
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 9618
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Review summary
First time with NCL and will not be the last. From the captain to the waiter’s (bar and restaurants)everyone was truly a joy to talk with. We will miss them all. (Or until we meet again)Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill
Underwhelmed from the brochures. Need to bring back the dinner menu. Food was very good and enjoyed the sizes.
Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar
No microbrews on draft only bud light and one more (sorry forgot, shows how unimpressed I was)
Grand Pacific Main Dining Room
Food is good but not hot. The wait staff are the best.
Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant
What a surprise. Great food witch made the choices on the Gem out standing.
Bali Hai Bar And Grill
This is a smoking bar. If you don’t smoke don’t go. Bad thing is you have to walk by to get upstairs viewing deck.
Onboard Activities
Shore Excursions Desk
Hardest working people on the ship. Made our request happen and we’re very helpful in making our vacation dreams come true.
Entertainment
Spinnaker Lounge
This was the only disappointing part of the ship. To few wait staff needed to add a bartender or two when an event was scheduled. We know it’s supposed to be a quiet place but if you want a drink and relax you might as well go get it yourself.
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Enjoy the complementary dining options. And get to know the staff they are super passionate and friendly.
Ports of call
Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy