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NCL GEM Cruise and an Itinerary Suprise - Suitcase Diaries - Episode #2

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👁️ 2K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 32:30
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 11 nightsFrom New YorkVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we were supposed to visit Dominican Republic Puerto Plata and then San Juan Puerto Rico and uh Phillipsburg uh Saint Martin St Thomas Tortola and then Bermuda

I was disappointed but my attitude is a better safe than sorry and you know you're on a cruise ship and it's relaxing

the crew said that that was the worst weather that they've been through the Seas were so bad getting from New York to the Caribbean

I can't wait to get back on Norwegian just to do La Bistro again

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the main dining room for lunch on embarkation day to avoid the busy buffet
Bring magnets and a shoe bag for extra storage in inside cabins
Take Dramamine or sea bands early if prone to motion sickness

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

SeasicknessTake Dramamine early or use sea bands; cabin location (midship, lower deck) can help
Small cabin storageBring magnets and shoe bags to maximize space

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happened on this cruise that was supposed to visit the Caribbean and Bermuda?
QWhat is it like to cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line in 2023?
QHow was the experience with an itinerary change due to weather?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4 Happy BaconEmbarkation1 Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconCabin Interior1½ Sad BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconPool Deck½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata)3 Happy Bacon
Top: All-inclusive resort visit
Half Moon Cay4 Happy Bacon
San Juan3 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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YouTube Video Description

Join us for our second episode of Suitcase Diaries - where we talk with Dawn after recently returning from a cruise vacation. Episode #2 discusses a stormy cruise planned to the Caribbean and Bermuda. Hear about the itinerary change and Dawn's experience on this departure from NYC. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro & Itinerary Change 6:58 - Pre-Cruise Travel & Embarkation 10:23 - NCL Muster 11:26 - Stateroom 14:09 - Food 18:51 - Entertainment 21:00 - Sea Days 22:57 - Ports 25:10 - Will You Sail NCL again? 27:27 - Future Cruise Plans Check out our Amazon Store at https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca/amazon/ Disclosure: The links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, we will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 16 years on five different cruise lines and look forward to sharing our travel experiences with you. Our content includes Travel VLOGS, cruise ship reviews/tours, and all the fun/challenges when travelling the world. Check out our website https://www.cruisingcanucks.ca for more information on our latest content, who we are, how to reach us and organized events. Join us on Social Media at: Instagram: @cruising_canucks Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cruisingcanucks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCruisingCanucks/ We can be reached at: Shields Travel • P.O. Box 122 • Hilton Beach, ON, Canada P0R 1G0 jillandjerry@cruisingcanucks.ca