pcreek Posted November 19, 2013 #26 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Don't remember who last year but currently on the Gem it's Matt, not Julie. Oh .. Ok :-) Somebody new - that will be fun! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted November 19, 2013 #27 Share Posted November 19, 2013 We came so close to booking this cruise.. oh well, maybe next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford T Justiice Posted November 20, 2013 #28 Share Posted November 20, 2013 "We decided on Le Gallion beach. " How much were the chaise lounges and umbrellas at Le Galliion? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 20, 2013 Author #29 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) "We decided on Le Gallion beach. " How much were the chaise lounges and umbrellas at Le Galliion? Thanks, Two lounges and an umbrella for $15. We were there on a Sunday so around noon locals started showing up. They pretty much stayed at the north end of the beach, where there were what appeared to be long floating docks to play on and dive off of. The tourists (about 10 of us) stayed at the end with the bar/restaurant and chairs. If it wasn't a weekend I think it would have been really empty. We were the only ship in port. Edited November 20, 2013 by Gregor4500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted November 20, 2013 #30 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Any chance you have Jenny Lim email or contact number? Had it. Lost it Thanks Safe sailing Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralfie Posted November 20, 2013 #31 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Great review! I just spent one night on the Gem -- my first ever cruise -- and loved the ship! Question: You mentioned explaining to the other couple at the taxi stand the difference between Orient and the other beach. Having never been to either... what IS the difference? Thanks in advance! Richard/Tralfie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheils65 Posted November 20, 2013 #32 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Two lounges and an umbrella for $15. We were there on a Sunday so around noon locals started showing up. They pretty much stayed at the north end of the beach, where there were what appeared to be long floating docks to play on and dive off of. The tourists (about 10 of us) stayed at the end with the bar/restaurant and chairs. If it wasn't a weekend I think it would have been really empty. We were the only ship in port. Thanks for posting your review. We will be on her 10/2014. We are so looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 20, 2013 Author #33 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Great review! I just spent one night on the Gem -- my first ever cruise -- and loved the ship! Question: You mentioned explaining to the other couple at the taxi stand the difference between Orient and the other beach. Having never been to either... what IS the difference? Thanks in advance! Richard/Tralfie Le Gallion has less of everything. Less people, less bars, less restaurants, less nudity, less vendors, less waves and less of an incline when entering the water. Sometimes, less is more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 20, 2013 Author #34 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Any chance you have Jenny Lim email or contact number? Had it. Lost it ThanksSafe sailing Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app I think all NCL is first letter of first name plus last name @ncl.com, could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 20, 2013 Author #35 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Something I forgot to mention is when disembarking in NY we always get a porter. You don't have to wait in any customs line and they bring all our bags up to our car. From the time we spot our luggage to our car it is literally as fast as we can walk ( to keep up with the porter)with a 45 second stop at customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylenyc Posted November 20, 2013 #36 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thanks for your review! Been on this itinerary twice and I'm looking forward to visiting Sapphire and Cayo for the first time. Have you been to Megan's Bay and how does it compare it to Sapphire? Was the sailaway party outdoors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dardreamer Posted November 20, 2013 #37 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Hi - glad you had a great time - you stated you were in a mini-suite. As they are all on deck 11 with much activity in deck 12, could you hear noise in your cabin from above? We just booked a mini on deck 11 with kitchen for LaCuchina above us. Hope it is not noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandyshore Posted November 20, 2013 #38 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thanks for your review! Been on this itinerary twice and I'm looking forward to visiting Sapphire and Cayo for the first time. Have you been to Megan's Bay and how does it compare it to Sapphire I can answer that one -- Megans is quiet and calm. Nothing more than a ripple when I was there a couple of years ago. Nothing to see if you like to snorkel. I spent the day at Sapphire last January and would call it the opposite of Megans. Nice sized waves and good snorkeling. Megans is a nat'l park and charges an admission fee ($4pp I think) which doesn't include chairs or umbrella. Sapphire you can just walk on and rent chairs. We didn't need an umbrella -- there was plenty of shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 20, 2013 Author #39 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I can answer that one -- Megans is quiet and calm. Nothing more than a ripple when I was there a couple of years ago. Nothing to see if you like to snorkel. I spent the day at Sapphire last January and would call it the opposite of Megans. Nice sized waves and good snorkeling. Megans is a nat'l park and charges an admission fee ($4pp I think) which doesn't include chairs or umbrella. Sapphire you can just walk on and rent chairs. We didn't need an umbrella -- there was plenty of shade. I would like to add both times we were at Megans it was way more crowded than Sapphire. Also when we were there, there were barely any waves. As the day progressed the got a little bigger but I would still call it calm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 20, 2013 Author #40 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Hi - glad you had a great time - you stated you were in a mini-suite. As they are all on deck 11 with much activity in deck 12, could you hear noise in your cabin from above? We just booked a mini on deck 11 with kitchen for LaCuchina above us. Hope it is not noisy. We were below the pool area. It was not a problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntrip Posted November 20, 2013 #41 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thanks for the review. Do you know what they were charging for the spa pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 20, 2013 Author #42 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thanks for the review. Do you know what they were charging for the spa pass? Pretty sure it was $139 for the 9 days, or $30 a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheils65 Posted November 21, 2013 #43 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Pretty sure it was $139 for the 9 days, or $30 a day. I have never gotten a spa pass, I assumed it was high priced without looking. For $139 for 9 days, that is very reasonable. Do you know what that includes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 21, 2013 Author #44 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I have never gotten a spa pass, I assumed it was high priced without looking. For $139 for 9 days, that is very reasonable. Do you know what that includes? It did seem reasonable to us also. (I could be a little off on the price)But figured we'd only use it on sea days. Problem is my wife is prone to motion sickness, and with the spa located at the bow we decided against. Included is full access to the pool, spa, locker rooms and loungers. Some people really like the heated loungers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheils65 Posted November 23, 2013 #45 Share Posted November 23, 2013 It did seem reasonable to us also. (I could be a little off on the price)But figured we'd only use it on sea days. Problem is my wife is prone to motion sickness, and with the spa located at the bow we decided against. Included is full access to the pool, spa, locker rooms and loungers. Some people really like the heated loungers. Heated loungers!! Sounds like a slice of heaven!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford T Justiice Posted November 23, 2013 #46 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks for your review and taking the time to thoughtfully answering questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mem05 Posted November 23, 2013 #47 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Confirming the $139 price. I was on the same crusie as Greggor and my wife and I bought the package. We thought it was well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 24, 2013 Author #48 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Thanks for your review and taking the time to thoughtfully answering questions. You're welcome. Wish I could do a review every month.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted November 24, 2013 Author #49 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Confirming the $139 price. I was on the same crusie as Greggor and my wife and I bought the package. We thought it was well worth it. I was hoping you would chime in Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey3 Posted November 26, 2013 #50 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Do you remember which nights were the "dress up or not" nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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