Recent Gem cruisers?

[Tomct]

I have a neighbor taking his first NCL cruise on the Gem this weekend, and his first cruise since his honeymoon, many years ago. I was wondering if anyone has any recent updates, especially who the cruise director and hotel director may be, along with any comments you may have on the entertainment on board. He's a music instructor, so would like some feedback that may pertain to the bands, shows, piano players, etc. It may be too late for FreeStyle Dailies, but those would be nice.

 

There basically is no Roll Call information at last check.

 

He's also a solo cruiser, so any tips along those lines would be appreciated as well.

 

Thanks to all who may reply.

[kylenyc]

Here's the Roll Call for Gem August 11, 2012

 

"8-11-2012 out of NY"

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1472334

[callmebetty]

The cruise directories big ken and the assistantcd is Joel (I think that was his name)

Every night they had either a piano p,Ayer or a guitar player near the martini bar. They were both very good...one was an older gentleman that really knew his way around the piano keys. The guitarist was amazing, it's hard to find a male vocalist that can sing Adele on request very week!

They also had a solo cruisers meeting a few times during the course of the week.

I am going to try to get my dailies scanned this week.

[awfishing]

Hi,

 

The cruise director was Big Ken went in April 2012. There was an awesome Jazz band in the lobby we enjoyed them very much so. They even have a Jazz brunch for like $15 at the Le Bistro very intimate.

[www3traveler]

The cruise directories big ken and the assistantcd is Joel (I think that was his name)

Every night they had either a piano p,Ayer or a guitar player near the martini bar. They were both very good...one was an older gentleman that really knew his way around the piano keys. The guitarist was amazing, it's hard to find a male vocalist that can sing Adele on request very week!

They also had a solo cruisers meeting a few times during the course of the week.

I am going to try to get my dailies scanned this week.

Was "the older gentleman" from Vancouver, B.C. but originally from Scotland?

[Charlie4]

Steve was the Hotel Director. I was a solo cruiser too and had a very good time. I went on 7/28 and returned on 8/4. I went to a few single get togethers and no one showed up.