Porsche4fun

Hi,

 

I'm also a solo traveler on the Gem leaving NYC, 12/12.

 

I'm a 65 year old, widow. Don't know how interesting I am, but I'm always open to meeting new people.

 

Roxiee

Much like you I am looking forward to meeting new people. This will be my first cruise and I'm looking forward to the adventure where ever it ends up going. - Jim

A balcony is the only way to go. My wife and I are life long nudists - we're now in our 70's. We love to sit on our balcony, work on our all-over tan and read or nap. We had a woman poke her head around the divider to say "hello." I waved and asked if she'd like to join us. I guess nudity isn't her thing. Also we pack less.

Thanks Poppy

As long as you are experienced riding, it should be OK. I've rented scooters as a low cost alternative - much closer to the port, which saves a lot of time. It is a fun way to get around, but you need to watch for the pot holes and broken pavement.

Thank you for your reply. It's good information and an alternative. I am looking for something a little heftier as I want to make the full island circle. I've been to St Martin before and want to revisit some sights.

I am sailing on the Gem leaving NY on December 2 2017. When we dock in St. Martin I was hoping to rent a motorcycle and explore the island. I see that the Harley Davidson dealer on the island rents motorcycles at a very reasonable rate and I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with doing this it the dealer. I am an experienced and licensed motorcycle rider so it seems a national option.

Any comments are welcome.

Al Thank you for some great information. This is my first cruise and the thought of NOT having a balcony never entered my mind. The view and the ocean air are all part of the experience. Your points reinforce my thinking that I was right to spend the extra money. I'm on the Norwegian Gem Dec 2nd and I'm counting the days. I am a little concerned to read that there is no lounge chair on the balcony. I was hoping for some sort of seating. Also how private are the balconies on the Gem? I like to have my morning coffee in my briefs. I don't need to scare anyone or anything but the Gulls.