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Norwegian Gem Cruise Review to Bermuda

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Reviews: 3
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Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
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Norwegian Gem

7 Night Bermuda (Boston Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 31, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10088

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

We love this itinerary as there is ample time to experience Bermuda. Rather than Island hopping, as in the Caribbean cruises. There are also 2 days at sea which we find very relaxing and enjoy a great deal.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Boarding the ship was a breeze however finding available food was a challenge

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The food was good. Seating at the buffet was sometimes a challenge. And we felt like the variety didn't change much from day to day. The main dining rooms were less hectic (which we prefer)

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
We enjoyed sitting in the pool area (when we could find a seat). However one of the pools was closed down for 3 days so the children were in the adult pool.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We enjoyed the variety of the shows and really enjoyed the acoustic guitarist in the atrium area.

Children's Programs

We didn't have any children with us.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
ALL of the staff were very friendly and helpful. They are hard workers and never show stress.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything was clean and constantly being maintained to remain clean

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
The cabin was clean and the bed was very comfortable. There was plenty of storage space. This is a smaller ship than we are accustomed to and the size of the cabin and bathroom were definitely smaller.

Ship tip

If you're interested in participating in activities in the common areas (trivia, performers..) get there early. There is very little seating.

Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts Did not visit port

We are from the area so did not spend time in Boston before boarding the ship. However there is a lot to do and see in the city

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
As always, regardless of the ship or city, the disembarkation was a little hectic and there were long lines. We expect this as there are a lot of people getting off the boat at the same time. Just go with it!
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