noname111
Skip the MDR and take the ultimate dining package. Well worth the extra expense or as a bonus choice.
noname111
Skip the MDR and take the ultimate dining package. Well worth the extra expense or as a bonus choice.
lindystang
Personnel were very friendly and cordial. Rooms were kept clean and food was good
jjk6797
Don't expect great meals. You might even end up losing weight.
paulkonecny
For example: Don't order 24/7 pizza they taste bad, not worth it! Early reservations at specialty restaurants is better than late. Iced teas and lemonades are free on the ship, but you have to ask! They have laundry specials after 2-3 days into the cruise, wait for those.
BarbandEmil
Take a few hours to find where everything is. Go a little later to sit down dining, not as crowded, also best time for breakfast is later in the morning, No problem getting into any of the shows.Only complaint is when the show starts they should not let anyone else enter, to distracting.
buddysandy
Make sure you don't miss the shows in the theater. They are mesmerizing.
aliciashiray
The grilling outside was tasty.
katieewilcox
Wish we had more time in each port. Definitely plan your excursions carefully, so you don't waste any moment!
jimconn
Needs a little work, but nothing really serious.
vtjhansen
Plenty to do. Chose those of our interest
seafarerxx
go unlimeted dining
misrael940
During the 4 days at sea could not find a chair near pool at any time. Boring and few entertainments at the pool deck during that time.
demarco763
Been on 3 different NCL ships. The Gem is our favorite.
halexm
If you're over 5 feet tall watch your head when going or waking up from your bed
tj291
I always bring a battery operated alarm clock. I like to see what time it is when I wake up (especially in the night!) I also pack a small battery operated fan (desk top size) because we like to sleep very cool and often the air conditioning doesn't do it for us.
jleslie48
Spinnaker lounge gives you beautiful views of the ocean and a great place for drinks, seating, lying down and snoozing indoors if its cold. The garden cafe is the only buffet style dining we used on the back of the ship. Great for lunches
ppwsko
Yes bring a watch. Download some films on your IPAD the tv choices are terrible.
ronakgroup
The NCL Gem was great to be on....can't wait to try the others.
annlesky
bring ear plugs the music by the pool was painful to hear.
nategranger
Dress code for the Great Pacific restaurant is published; but, definitely not enforced. BIG ship with some front to back passage issues (not all floors have inside, direct flow front to back). Captain and crew were great. North Atlantic can be a rough ride!!
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