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Me and my husband had an awesome time!!!!!!!!!!! This was our first cruise and it did not disappoint. Everyone was very sweet and pleasant, we were in cabin 10545 which Judy kept spotless. The shows in the Stardust were great and free, didn't care for Second City and Magic performance to much. We loved the food in the Magenta Restaurant, must try the NY strip steak and the service was great. Plenty activities, my husband wore me out on the last day. He was involved in everything. One note, if you plan on doing an excursion in the Bahamas do not do it through Norwegian it's way too expensive. When you come into port there are $4 (per person)cabs at the port waiting to take you around to specific places. We had a guy take me and my husband around for three hours for only$20 each. You should also visit the Straw Market. We are already planning the next trip, can't wait!! Oh can't forget to say that Alvin the cruise director kept the ship rockin!!!!!!

Hey Everyone,

We're on the GEM leaving from NY this Sat. and it's our first cruise and I have a lot of dumb questions popping up in my head maybe someone can help. So do they charge the 18% gratuities on the free meals from the dining area.