glorialagos Posted January 6, 2012 #126 Share Posted January 6, 2012 The 99$ spa pass is still available ???????? Three weeks ago the couple's pass was available for $199. Not sure if the single pass was half that? I had heard $119 but didn't ask once we got there. Believe me, it is worth every penny!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domi411 Posted January 6, 2012 #127 Share Posted January 6, 2012 And where we can have that deal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphins Posted January 6, 2012 #128 Share Posted January 6, 2012 The service IMO is way better at Magenta's, it is more intimate, almost the feeling of a specialty restaurant on the ship. Grand Pacific is really grand.... you have waiters running all around and to me is not great. Menu is the same but the overall experience is better in Magenta ( and usually open on sailaway, a fast not crowed lunch :p ) I agree and would add, in rough seas it is much calmer midships in Magenta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorialagos Posted January 7, 2012 #129 Share Posted January 7, 2012 And where we can have that deal ? If you are asking about the spa pass, you buy that in the waiting area while waiting to get on the ship in the NYC port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdrdoso Posted January 7, 2012 #130 Share Posted January 7, 2012 If you are asking about the spa pass, you buy that in the waiting area while waiting to get on the ship in the NYC port. really,thats great to know. I don't ever remember seeing them in the terminal before. so excited about getting this pass, doing a 9 day with friends so this will be awesome. happy sailing to you all, i still have sooo long to wait but it will be worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domi411 Posted January 7, 2012 #131 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Serious, i will check this out, is it well advertise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b00kbug Posted January 7, 2012 #132 Share Posted January 7, 2012 We'll be enoying the Gem for our honeymoon - does anyone know if there are hot tubs to enjoy that are NOT pool side? Seems to me that they are always swarmed by little kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjerseygeorge Posted January 7, 2012 #133 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I think those are the only hot tubs. Hopefully, there won't be a lot of kids on board when you sail. It if's summer, forget about it. BTW, My DW and wife were on a Norwegian cruise last year and ate at LeBistro specialty restaurant one night. I would have to agree that the service was very slow and we complained as my daughter had to get to an event and did not even get to the entree. The maitre'd was ever so accommodating and offered us a meal on him on a different night. We took him up on his offer and the service was awesome. They really want you to be satisfied, so don't hesitate to let them know if something is wrong (in a nice way of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorialagos Posted January 7, 2012 #134 Share Posted January 7, 2012 We'll be enoying the Gem for our honeymoon - does anyone know if there are hot tubs to enjoy that are NOT pool side? Seems to me that they are always swarmed by little kids. If you buy a pass to the spa there is a nice hot tub there that is not usually crowded. There is a warm, small pool also. Then the women's changing area has private, personal jetted tubs for just one person. There are many other things in the spa too, of course. There were 4 hot tubs by the pools and we used those a few times. Surprisingly, they were not overrun by kids. On the chilly days out of NYC, it was nice to hang out in the hot tubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davisj2 Posted January 7, 2012 #135 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Bring your bathing suit with your carry on stuff. First have lunch in the main dining room, then go to cabin and change into your bathing stuff. The jacuzzi's are empty since move people packed their bathing suits in their luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace2012 Posted January 8, 2012 #136 Share Posted January 8, 2012 What time are the pools & hot tubs open until? I thought I remember reading someones comment that they would often go use a hot tub late at night, when the deck was pretty much empty - is this allowed, or do they close at a certain time? Also, how late are the bars & lounge open until? Cruising for the first time in about 42 day and can't wait!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdrdoso Posted January 8, 2012 #137 Share Posted January 8, 2012 What time are the pools & hot tubs open until? I thought I remember reading someones comment that they would often go use a hot tub late at night, when the deck was pretty much empty - is this allowed, or do they close at a certain time? Also, how late are the bars & lounge open until? Cruising for the first time in about 42 day and can't wait!!!! hot tubs are always open, the pool is cleaned and emptied at night, and in case you didn't know the pools are salt water, some of the newer ships have fresh water pools but not the gem. Also with hot tubs sometimes the kids are in the hottubs in evening so thats a hit or miss, but they are pretty bare early in the morning. what a better way to start your day off in the hot tub looking at pretty blue water. happy first cruise, purchase the future cruise deposit on board for $250 and get instant $100 on board credit, welcome to your new addiction and happy sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmcm19 Posted January 8, 2012 #138 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Quick question, Is there a limit to the amount of bottles of wine you can bring on board and pay corkage on? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txfeenix Posted July 22, 2012 #139 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Any new tips from recent cruisers? Sailing NE/Canada in September. Are the spa passes offered on 10 day cruise? Priced higher than 7 day? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaragrace Posted July 22, 2012 #140 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Does the Gem have formal nights>? They're are as formal (or non-formal) as you want. Long pants are a must on "dress-up" nights in the dining rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlechip Posted July 25, 2012 #141 Share Posted July 25, 2012 great ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Traveler_2008 Posted October 15, 2012 #142 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks all for tips. Gem tips for me: - the spa pass was more than worth it- gorgeous space - the gym was not crowded when I went, which was great - the food was varied enough and had great melon salads - the suites are amaizng, and having a concierge/butler really makes the whole week better- if we cruise again i will do it this way for sure. - if you have a VIP in your group, they will most likely treat the whole group as VIPS. my parents had a huge suite and we had smaller connecting rooms that would not have gotten us that treatment but they were amazing to all of us - second city show was very funny - food in bistro was nothing to write home about, service very slow - loved the tepanyaki - a nice change - tex/mex restaurant: food was amazing. - I found that there were fewer kids than i thought which was nice -even having a 2yo i didn't want to be surrounded - I found it to be very polite, all the guests, I had no negative interactions - service was amazing throughout - kids club was good to have- used it twice - for us it was worth teh horseshoe beach excursion - snuba a total waste of money - I am not sure our boat was at full capacity. If it was I am amazed at how easy the whole thing was -even on sea days After having gone, I am glad I brought the following things: - a flashlight to check in on daughter in her room at night - coffee travel mugs because those coffee cups were way too small and hard to carry around without dripping - personal blender for my shake, when I didn't feel like going to eat out - delicates hanger, to hang suits from every day on teh balcony- dried way faster than in the bathroom - power strip - wine I didn't need the following: - anythign to hodl open doors- they had door stops and some doors had strong magnets to hold them open - suite had a wine opener - things i wish I had known: how EASY it was to bring extra bags. I overdid it on trying to get into two bags and then they don't care, truly- how much you take on. I wish I brought snacks/almonds, baby's favorite foods. Thanks for all the good tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted October 15, 2012 #143 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I could've missed it, but ... On Jewel pools were heated. Are they heated on GEM too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dom89 Posted February 14, 2015 #144 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Bring this thread back. Any new tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copper_beeches Posted February 14, 2015 #145 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I didn't read the thread, but we passed the Statue of Liberty at about 6:15 AM on the way back into port, great photo op from the balcony :) ask on your cruise what time they expect to pass though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangig Posted February 14, 2015 #146 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Been on the Gem 4 times have cruised on over 30 cruises all different lines. We love the Gem and we love Rolando and Rickie bartenders in the casino go see them and tell them we said hello....Fran and Pete you won't be sorry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyf Posted February 15, 2015 #147 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Any new tips and/or changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuneauWhatIMean Posted February 15, 2015 #148 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Please feel free to start a new thread. This dog is really old. RIP. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dom89 Posted February 15, 2015 #149 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I think it's nice to see the old tips as well. This would also allow to have all tips within one thread instead of multiple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyf Posted February 15, 2015 #150 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I think it's nice to see the old tips as well. This would also allow to have all tips within one thread instead of multiple. AGREED! Many of the tips are the same in 2015! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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