Bahamas on The GEM

Norwegian Gem Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 14
Helpful Votes: 261

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Norwegian Gem

7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 29, 2013

Ship: Norwegian Gem

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

Very nice cruise & relaxing time! Book your entertainment early & arrive on time.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

This was our 2nd cruise, first time on NCL. Never went back to Carnival after this cruise. Much more organized from embarkation to disembarkation. Great staff, good food. Loved the entertainment, shows & kids club activities.

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Visited Atlantis. Booked via NCL. Great time!

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

4 out of 5
We had time here. Very clean & organized. No excursion. Just hung out all day at the beach.

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5
Self excursion to Cocoa Beach.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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9 Comments

mcfarlandael     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing.

Cruisers4Lyfe     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

bubbles60     5 months ago

Glad you had a good trip. We have been on the Gem several times and always had a great time.

jallaway     5 months ago

Nice review, but how would you have booked your entertainment early on this ship?

javawoody     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your past experience

cruising2004     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise you took 11 years ago.

HeavySeas     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your 2013 cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

AuntPinkie     5 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your 2013 cruise.

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