Excellent Cruise
Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean
10 Night Mediterranean: Greece Turkey & Egypt (Istanbul To Athens)
Sail date: November 01, 2023
Ship: Norwegian Gem
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 10104
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Review summary
Another excellent cruise with NCL the refresh of the Gem has been very successful, the only disappointment was that there is no longer a decent single malt scotch whisky available in the drinks package.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Cagney's Steakhouse
Excellent food and service as always.
The Great Outdoors
Best place on the ship to sit, but beware of soot on the seat cushions.
Sugarcane Mojito Bar
Great mojitos, a shame that the bar is only open in the evening.
Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar
Staff excellent, disappointing single malt scotch whisky in the drinks package.
Le Bistro
Still the best restaurant on the ship, superb food and service.
La Cucina Italian Restaurant
Great Italian food, very disappointing that the Osso Bucu is now a lamb shank rather than veal.
Grand Pacific Main Dining Room
A great venue for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Drink in the Maltings Whiskey Bar.