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This sparkling cruise ship is the perfect choice for year-round cruises in style. Sail to the The Caribbean, Bermuda, or Bahamas from New York and Boston and toss your timetable to the breeze. Or stroll along postcard-perfect scenery in the Mediterranean. With tonnes of dining choices and no set dining times, Norwegian Gem has it all. Chill out by the pool, get lucky in the casino, unwind at the spa, and make the kids happy with spaces built with them in mind. Accommodations range from the luxurious multi-room or romantic suites to spacious and affordable staterooms.
This was an 11 night cruise sandwiched between a large number of charters. Entertainment was woeful, as the production show was not on board because of all of the charters Gem has done and is doing this spring. Service was top notch. I cruised solo and never had any issues at all. I was in an ocean view cabin on deck 4. I had stayed in that cabin before. It is very quiet down there and elevators are always empty when they arrive. The only problem was one day as we were docking the hall was full of people waiting to disembark. I never heard them, but when I tried to exit I my cabin the hall was full. I went back in and in about 15 minutes the hall was empty again. My only complaint about an ocean view cabin is that the only place to sit is on the bed, so I spent a lot of time in the Spinnaker lounge. Embarkation and disembarkation in Miami were easy as could be. I didn’t have to wait more than 10 minutes after check in to board the ship and never stopped moving as we disembarked. I am not a fan of the menus in the MDR. There is nothing wrong with them but I would like some more beef options. I ended up eating in specialty dining five nights and the buffet one night. I always each breakfast at O’Sheehan’s. The have what I want and I find I don’t over eat as much when I am served instead of going to the buffet. BTW the ship is showing its age in that a number of dual pane windows have broken seals and are clouded over as a result.
We would definitely sail Gem again. Why? First, the service was amazing. Room steward, guest services, Cruise Director, Main Dining Room Staff, Bar Staff (allstars). They have introduced Sommeliers in the Main Dining Room and Specialty restaurants. We have sailed five times and this was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated. Second, the food was what we expect on an NCL cruise. Specialty dining, we ate at Le Bistro, was top notch. Worth the extra. Recommend! Main Dining Room food was very good. Some dishes, especially the appetizers and desserts, were excellent. Entrees were all good to very good. For diabetics, the no sugar added desserts were different every night and all delicious. Third, the ship itself was beautiful. Having been on the sister ship, Jade, we were really impressed with how the updates brought the decor in line with the new ships all bright and modern. The layout is easy to navigate. And the flow was good so other than embarkation day no huge crowd bottlenecks. The drawbacks that make it 4 out of 5 are the entertainment was lacking. The single production show, Broadway Series: 80s Edition, was very good. But that was the only show. The main performance one night was a comedian, who was very good and entertaining. The rest were game shows: Deal or No Deal (they did this twice) and Wheel of Fortune. These are not shows for the Theater these game shows are second class entertainment. We were hoping for Blazing Boots but it did not happen. Second, the toilet position in the interior cabin is difficult at best. Third, although the casino itself was great, the casino host was rather unfriendly.
My wife and I took this 3-day cruise out of Miami on the Norwegian Gem and the experience could not have been more enjoyable. It was my first time in a suite, and my first visit to Silver Cove at Great Stirrup Cay. I had thought getting a two-bedroom suite without the kids would be over the top, but it was perfect for us. The primary bathroom is connected to the bedroom area, separated by just a curtain, so having another bathroom allowed for more privacy with the toilet. We also used the second bedroom as a mudroom for shoes and coats. I felt well taken care of throughout the sailing, particularly by our room steward and the concierge. The butler disappeared after day 1 so I ended up leaning more heavily on the concierge for the rest of the cruise for things like changing dining reservations, tracking down missing luggage tags, etc. Probably the butler would have done that if I had called him, but with the concierge right there at breakfast every morning, it felt more natural to check in with her. The ship was smaller than the previous NCL ships we have been on (Encore, Getaway), for better and for worse. The better was that the ship was easy to navigate and the shows and dining areas never felt too full. The worse was that there seemed to be fewer offerings overall. We felt this especially with the entertainment — one comedian with shows the first and last night, and a short Broadway revue on the second night. Oh, and lots of game shows. I know NCL is thinning out its entertainment offerings, but the pickings felt especially slim this time around. On other ships I might have expected the same line-up to cover one night. Bars and public spaces got crowded at night and very loud. The bars felt understaffed so we would wait a while for drinks. We appreciated being able to retreat to our suite for the quiet and views of the ocean — I could see how the experience might feel less luxurious without that. Outdoor deck spaces on the ship seemed well organized, a bit less of a zoo than on the Breakaway class ships. We loved the aft deck off the buffet for sitting outside in the evening. For dining, we went to Le Bistro twice and Cagney’s once. It is interesting how these speciality dining restaurants differ from ship to ship. On the Getaway, Le Bistro was the star and Cagney’s was a bit of a disappointment. This time it was the reverse, with Cagney’s by far the dining highlight of the trip. The food and service were top notch. I wonder if they reserve their best staff for that venue because Cagney’s essentially serves as the dining room for the Haven/suites, since there is no Haven dining room on the Gem. As for ports, first up was Nassau. We did a brief walk and then got back on the ship. We mostly treated it as a sea day because the cruise was so short. Our shore highlight was our day at Great Stirrup Cay. We got a lagoon villa on Silver Cove, and it was well worth the expense. It was very quiet, which is what we wanted, and so relaxing. From pictures, I had expected the lagoon to seem a bit small, shallow, and swampy, and while there is sea grass on the ground for much of it, I was very pleasantly surprised at how good it was for swimming, how extensive it was, and how nice and deep the water was. The pool was also very pleasant. Not too large, but not too crowded either, with great views. Above all, I liked being able to retreat to the air conditioning when I needed a break from the heat, with the room attendant always ready with a drink. It was overall a beautiful, serene experience that I would highly recommend. The tender back took way too long, even with the priority given to suite guests. Priority only takes you so far when they pack the tenders with people. The whole experience getting back took 45 minutes to an hour. Having the new pier will be a big plus. Overall, then, I would say that the weekend exceeded my expectations! And I would gladly do this itinerary again.
First time on the Gem. It's a beautiful ship with nice amenities. I like the excellent complementary restaurants. Really enjoyed O'Shehan's 24 hour restaurant. The food there was great. The service was extraordinary. The buffet on the other hand was very limited for choices and wasn't the best quality. The MDR was very good with excellent service. We had breakfast in the MDR and it was very good. As for the entertainment the first night there was a mediocre comedian. The second night we went to the Battle of the Sexes show. It was funny but not a to notch show. I hope the shows are better on a longer cruise. I've all for a 2 night cruise it was fun and relaxing. We had an inside cabin. It was ok. Wished the beds were separated as it seemed a little tight. The shower was a nice size but the toilet was put in at an angle and was hard to sit on. Embarkation was seamless and went very quickly as was disembarkation. We have no kids so I can't speak for that part
This was an 11 night cruise sandwiched between a large number of charters. Entertainment was woeful, as the production show was not on board because of all of the charters Gem has done and is doing this spring. Service was top notch. I cruised solo and never had any issues at all. I was in an ocean view cabin on deck 4. I had stayed in that cabin before. It is very quiet down there and elevators are always empty when they arrive. The only problem was one day as we were docking the hall was full of people waiting to disembark. I never heard them, but when I tried to exit I my cabin the hall was full. I went back in and in about 15 minutes the hall was empty again. My only complaint about an ocean view cabin is that the only place to sit is on the bed, so I spent a lot of time in the Spinnaker lounge. Embarkation and disembarkation in Miami were easy as could be. I didn’t have to wait more than 10 minutes after check in to board the ship and never stopped moving as we disembarked. I am not a fan of the menus in the MDR. There is nothing wrong with them but I would like some more beef options. I ended up eating in specialty dining five nights and the buffet one night. I always each breakfast at O’Sheehan’s. The have what I want and I find I don’t over eat as much when I am served instead of going to the buffet. BTW the ship is showing its age in that a number of dual pane windows have broken seals and are clouded over as a result.
We would definitely sail Gem again. Why? First, the service was amazing. Room steward, guest services, Cruise Director, Main Dining Room Staff, Bar Staff (allstars). They have introduced Sommeliers in the Main Dining Room and Specialty restaurants. We have sailed five times and this was a pleasant surprise and much appreciated. Second, the food was what we expect on an NCL cruise. Specialty dining, we ate at Le Bistro, was top notch. Worth the extra. Recommend! Main Dining Room food was very good. Some dishes, especially the appetizers and desserts, were excellent. Entrees were all good to very good. For diabetics, the no sugar added desserts were different every night and all delicious. Third, the ship itself was beautiful. Having been on the sister ship, Jade, we were really impressed with how the updates brought the decor in line with the new ships all bright and modern. The layout is easy to navigate. And the flow was good so other than embarkation day no huge crowd bottlenecks. The drawbacks that make it 4 out of 5 are the entertainment was lacking. The single production show, Broadway Series: 80s Edition, was very good. But that was the only show. The main performance one night was a comedian, who was very good and entertaining. The rest were game shows: Deal or No Deal (they did this twice) and Wheel of Fortune. These are not shows for the Theater these game shows are second class entertainment. We were hoping for Blazing Boots but it did not happen. Second, the toilet position in the interior cabin is difficult at best. Third, although the casino itself was great, the casino host was rather unfriendly.
The Haven
Located at the top of the ship, The Haven features the most luxurious, well-appointed accommodations on board. Enjoy 24-hour butler service, concierge service and private sundeck.
Suite
A true experience of luxury and privacy. Enjoy spacious suites accented by only the finest touches throughout. And enough room to make a lifetime of amazing memories.
Club Balcony Suite
Our spacious Club Balcony Suites feature a sitting room, giving you extra room to spread out. Sliding-glass doors open to your balcony, and amazing views. Includes luxury bath and shower.
Balcony
See the world like never before. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your very own private balcony. Stylish and sophisticated appointments enhance these modern rooms.
Oceanview
Experience stylish decor in a comfortable oceanview stateroom. All come with nice, smart touches enhanced by a large picture window with clear views of the sea.
Inside
Cruise in cozy comfort and smart style. Modern inside staterooms are accented with appointments like a TV, sitting area and more.
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in our two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to our chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
SPECIALITY DINING
Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices. Enjoy delicious comfort foods as well as more exotic choices from our many complimentary dining options. Or widen your palette further and choose from our speciality restaurants for a cover charge or á la carte. Whether it's a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are. And if you book a Speciality Dining Package, you can savour an array of our speciality restaurants for one special price.
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You won’t believe your eyes or even your ears. Norgwegian Cruise Lines have brought Broadway to sea with blockbuster shows, music, dancing, cabaret, comedy and more. You can party all night, grab some great casino action and find your favourites among up to 22 bars and lounges, from electrifying nightspots to cosmopolitan bars and easy-going pubs. Every night is a night on the town.
Feel free to follow your spirit, whether that takes you to a superb fitness centre, a sun lounger by the pool or to the serenity of a luxurious spa. Get the adrenaline soaring by conquering the climbing wall or ropes course high above the ocean. Flex your muscles on the sports court or treat yourself to something special in the boutiques. Catch a fun, informal lecture. Take the plunge in the Aqua Park.
Families play better together on Norwegian. From dodgeball to cupcake decorating, there are lots of activities all over the ships. Plus, with complimentary youth programmes, kids can learn to juggle at Circus School in Splash Academy and teens have the coolest themed parties in Entourage. Add exclusive NickelodeonTM entertainment at sea for kids of all ages – even the grown up ones – and your family holiday gets awesome. While the kids are having fun, so can you, indulging in a spa treatment, enjoying a leisurely meal or just switching off. And when it comes to bedtime, family-friendly accommodation gives everyone the elbow room they need. Night, night.
