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Norwegian Gem Cruise Review | Is It Worth Your Money?

Tom Sunday
Tom Sunday
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👁️ 66K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 9:21

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of the Norwegian Gem, a ship in the NCL Jewel class. He describes the vessel's layout, noting a well-designed public space that includes a pool deck, sports court, and a central atrium. While the ship receives praise for its cleanliness and design, the reviewer highlights several operational inefficiencies. These include congestion during passenger boarding due to luggage policies and difficulties with passenger flow during certain activities. The reviewer expresses significant dissatisfaction with the interior accommodations, citing issues with odors and bathroom layout. Entertainment is described as repetitive and lacking variety, while dining experiences are split between mediocre complimentary options and high-quality but expensive specialty restaurants. The crew is noted as being polite but appearing overworked. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the ship offers a mediocre experience, giving it a five out of ten rating and suggesting that travelers look for better value elsewhere unless they have no other options.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Gem
Not Their Favorite
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Gem
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Other · 7 nightsFrom BostonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the gem offers a classic cruise ship design with a variety of activities dining options and ample pool space space for some fun Under the Sun

the ship receives good marks for design cleanliness and upkeep but Falls a bit short when you talk about efficiency and passenger traffic flow

I will give it the lowest score I've ever given to any room on any cruise ship and that's a zero out of 10

the entertainment on the NCL gem was simply boring

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid booking an interior room on the Norwegian Gem due to smell and bathroom issues.
Be prepared for congestion during boarding and disembarkation processes.
Consider specialty dining for better quality, but expect high costs.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Interior room smell and bathroom placementAvoid interior rooms; consider other cabin types.
Boarding and disembarkation delaysBe patient and prepared for waiting times.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Gem worth your money?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on the Norwegian Gem?
QWhat should first-time cruisers know about this ship?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Sad BaconService Crew1 Sad BaconCabin Interior5 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows4 Sad BaconDining Main3 Sad BaconDining Buffet3½ Sad BaconDining Specialty2 Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bar Harbor2½ Sad Bacon
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