Norwegian Gem Review

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Absolutely Loved our First Cruise!

Review for the Bahamas Cruise on Norwegian Gem
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WayaWayas!
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

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Sail Date: May 2018
Cabin: Mid-Ship Balcony
Leaving NYC
Out to see, our first magnificent sunset from out balcony!
Beautiful sunset from our balcony!
Great day at Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center
Rocket garden at Kennedy Space Center
Perfect day at Great Stirrup Cay!
Great Stirrup Cay adventure!
Great Stirrup Cay!
Water was beautiful at Great Stirrup Cay!
Beautiful Great Stirrup Cay!
Norwegian Gem at Great Stirrup Cay
On bus to Paradise Island, Atlantis Aquadventure
Atlantis Aquadventure
Beach at Atlantis, paradise Island
Water was great at Atlantis, Paradise Island!
Atlantis, Paradise Island
Getting ready to snorkel at Atlantis, Paradise Island
The Flying fish fountain at Atlantis, Paradise Island
Inside the “Dig” at Atlantis, Paradise Island
In the “Dig” at Atlantis, Paradise Island
On of the many towel animals

We were looking for the perfect 10th Anniversasy Celebration Vacation! We chose this 7 day cruise to the Bahamas and absolutely loved our first cruise experience. The ship itself was beautiful and very easy to get around. The entertainment was great with something for everyone to enjoy. The live music groups, the theater shows, the acrobat couple, and the comedy show were all WONDERFUL. By the end of the cruise, the cruise director Lorena and comedian Tim Kaminski felt like old and dear friends to us! The food was wonderful, with choices of quick casual buffet meals or more formal meals in the dining rooms, all were excellent. We chose to get a week spa pass which was perfect for relaxing. We also enjoyed the shore excursions to Kennedy Space Center, Great Stirrup Cay, and Atlantis Aquadventure pass.

The OLNY thing we were not happy with was ship photographer who offered us a “free” photography session at his studio which was a total waste of our time, there were so many better things to be doing! Other passengers we met also mentioned being lured into this “scam” and this is the only thing we would warn against.

We would highly recommend this ship and itinerary, and will definitely cruise again with NCL.

Cabin Review

Mid-Ship Balcony

Cabin BA

Our cabin was the perfect size, very clean and comfortable, and had a balcony with a beautiful view. The bed was surprisingly VERY comfortable, and we felt “at home” as soon as we unpacked! Our cabin steward Susanto was excellent, and kept our room in perfect shape!

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