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It's wonderful to cruise again (after da.....n pandemic) by maectpo58

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Southern

After long pandemic it was nice to cruise again on NCL. All the time during sail we had nice weather. Amenities, food, drinks, activities, entertainment, stateroom and everything else was just right to get back to cruising. I want to thank all the staff and specially cruise director by name Jasper, who participated in everything what was going on the ship.

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Had it all by Donendusted

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Southern

Eleven days of fun and entertainment and great food and thrilling sites and relaxation and amazing crew. What more could you ask for?!

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I will rate this average experience by Skapoor1202

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Southern

Average overall experience. We onboarded at New York. One of the port was cancelled but we did not get any credit. Lastly, please think of something to do during ship days. Perhaps more shows in the auditorium. People get bored when there is nothing to do for several days.

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Great to be back cruising after Covid scare! by amleventhal

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Southern

We were so happy to start cruising again with the same excellent experience as always. The shows, food, buffets, islands were all the same great experience. Back to living life at its fullest. Enjoy your cruises. Life goes fast.

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The Gem Turned Out To Be Fallalerly by NoMoreNoMas

Sail date: / Traveled as: Family (older children)
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Bahamas

NCL as a company has the most INEPT and INSUFFICIENT COMMUNICATIONS EVER! There was NO announcement about skipping the Charleston, SC port. The announcement for skipping the Great Stirrup Cay port came AFTER we had done a U-turn in the ocean, and were headed back for another 3 days on the water (after already having 2 - for a total of 5 days out of a 7-day cruise!). The captain and others knew in advance what the conditions were like and could have primed the customers about the possibility long before we got there and made the U-turn. And as other customers questioned at the main desk: What about Nassau? What about Freeport? We don't know anything about whether or not they tried to make substitutions to make the trip worth it for us. But what really rubbed lots of us the wrong way was that the main desk representatives were arrogantly adamant that "we're not doing anything," when customers asked about gratuitous wifi or a meal in a specialty restaurant or even a complimentary drink to soften the blow of the disappointment. They persisted and we got nothing! Suffice it to say I am done with NCL!

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Cruise to Nowhere by Mike154

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Bahamas

1st cruise in almost 2 years, little things did not bother us. Was just happy to be cruising again

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none by iswtldy5838

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Eastern

done have any review with this ship , I don't like it

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great Caribbean cruise by jerver

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Eastern

my wife and I really enjoyed the GEM we will be returning for future travels thank you to all the staff for being so kind and making our vacation so enjoyable

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Amazing!!!! by BoulderCruisers

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Western

This was a perfect cruise to discover how cruises would look after COVID. We couldn’t have been happier. While there were many changes there was also many things the same. We are looking forward to many more cruises with NCL.

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Love the Caribbean by dlaupitt

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Southern

Great trip on Norwegian gem Would do it agai . Keep up the good work

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Caribbean not so much by mtoomey9

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Southern

It was a terrible start. Elaboration took over two hours people in line were fainting. The gem did not have bar service in buffet, only beer and opened bottles of wine

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Great experience by roughshot60

Sail date: / Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Ship: Norwegian Gem

Had a wonderful time. Went to new places. Met new friends. Great escape from all the covid nonsense. Can't wait till next cruise

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Different than previous cruises... by lilaclev

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Southern

Not enough variation of food on the buffet, need to COOK the bacon--most people do not like "wiggly-way under cooked bacon", way too much salt--let people add their own. Be a little more generous with some of the dishes (sides) in restaurants and speciality restaurants. Garden cafe--uses too many red onions in the tuna salad!!

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Excellent Panama Cruise by missfoy

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Panama Canal, Central America

This was a trip of a lifetime! Was it perfect? No. Would I take it again? Absolutely!

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Amazing Panama Canal by caroljpd

Sail date: / Traveled as: Family (older children)
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Panama Canal, Central America

My daughter and I had a great time on this cruise. There was plenty to do, plenty of down time, exciting new places to visit, good beaches and good food.

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Highlight-Panama Canal by gailwboy

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Panama Canal, Central America

Enjoyable cruise. Free sulking is fun. Ports of call varied and should be reviewed by Norwegian.

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Relaxing and Interesting Cruise Vacation by cndphelps

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Panama Canal, Central America

The cruise was well-worth the time and money. We met some great people, both on and off the ship. We relaxed, laid in the sun, read, and still enjoyed the entertainment and time in the ports.

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A joyful healing experience for me by struver

Sail date: / Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Panama Canal, Central America

Much enjoyed Travelling solo shortly after my spouse passed but met many lovely folks and the cruise was very good for me

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NCL Gem Panama Canal 21 days by loveddubia

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Panama Canal, Central America

Going across the Panama Canal was interesting and I was glad I went but will never book another NCL cruise again.

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Holiday Cruise by adamsc8791

Sail date: / Traveled as: Large Group
Ship: Norwegian Gem / Destination: Caribbean - Southern

I really do like NCL. I would use them again but I would not necessarily choose the Gem. The destinations were nice though...Not much for holiday décor on the ship. A few Christmas trees and music. Tastefully done.

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