We Both had other cruises with Princess, Cunard and Royal Caribbean, but the Gem was just as good and in a lot of ways and even better!
Cabin: We accidentally booked a cabin with a partially-obstructed view. It was still roomy and very clean, our cabin steward made us feel welcome and was very attentive to our needs.
Food: Breakfast was one of the best meal times, with a large variety of mouth watering international dishes, so everyday we had something different. We did make it down to the dinning room as it was a little more quite, but missed the buffet selection. The food was also just as good in the main dining rooms, so we never bothered with speciality. The quality of lobster and lamb was as good as the other cruise lines, and the pasta available every night was great. We found Freestyle dining a great idea.
small country but full of kind and hospitable people.
new york it is incredible!!!