pixiedustdawn Posted November 15, 2015 Author #426 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I am still wondering if they refurbished the non haven penthouse suites? All the cabins have been cleaned thoroughly, some have gotten new carpeting and curtains and freshening up if anything was broken, others have gotten more done to them. Mostly they are the same look and you would not really see a difference. The venting system on the ship has been thoroughly cleaned. The Gem now has that new ship smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chartl Posted November 15, 2015 #427 Share Posted November 15, 2015 If you have one of these, you are probably in a suite and can probably ask you butler. I am sure he will get you whatever you may need. I personally do not drink any kind of coffee so would not have checked for that. Are there just regular drip coffee machines in non-suite rooms? Or have all the machines been upgraded? I have a nespresso at home and I love it! There is no way I'd rather spend my days then on a cruise ship! - 1997 NCL Sea - 7 Day Eastern Caribbean - 1998 Costa - 7 Day Eastern Caribbean - 2005 Golden Princess - 14 Day Northern Europe & Transatlantic - 2006 RCL Empress of the seas - 7 Day Bermuda - 2007 Caribbean Princess- 7 Day Eastern Caribbean - 2010 Celebrity Constellation - 7 Day Mediterranean - 2014 Royal Princess - 7 Day Eastern Caribbean -2014 NCL Epic - 7 Day Western Caribbean - 2015 NCL Gem - 10 Day Eastern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblew467 Posted November 15, 2015 #428 Share Posted November 15, 2015 All the cabins have been cleaned thoroughly, some have gotten new carpeting and curtains and freshening up if anything was broken, others have gotten more done to them. Mostly they are the same look and you would not really see a difference. The venting system on the ship has been thoroughly cleaned. The Gem now has that new ship smell. Do you know if the cabanas in the haven have to be reserved? Is it included or is there an extra charge for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boyzmom Posted November 15, 2015 #429 Share Posted November 15, 2015 All the cabins have been cleaned thoroughly, some have gotten new carpeting and curtains and freshening up if anything was broken, others have gotten more done to them. Mostly they are the same look and you would not really see a difference. The venting system on the ship has been thoroughly cleaned. The Gem now has that new ship smell. Thank you! It will be like a new ship 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted November 15, 2015 Author #430 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Are there just regular drip coffee machines in non-suite rooms? Or have all the machines been upgraded? I have a nespresso at home and I love it! There is no way I'd rather spend my days then on a cruise ship! - 1997 NCL Sea - 7 Day Eastern Caribbean - 1998 Costa - 7 Day Eastern Caribbean - 2005 Golden Princess - 14 Day Northern Europe & Transatlantic - 2006 RCL Empress of the seas - 7 Day Bermuda - 2007 Caribbean Princess- 7 Day Eastern Caribbean - 2010 Celebrity Constellation - 7 Day Mediterranean - 2014 Royal Princess - 7 Day Eastern Caribbean -2014 NCL Epic - 7 Day Western Caribbean - 2015 NCL Gem - 10 Day Eastern Caribbean The Nespresso machines are only in the suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted November 15, 2015 Author #431 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Do you know if the cabanas in the haven have to be reserved? Is it included or is there an extra charge for them? I do not know but hope to find out by next week. Unless somebody gets off a cruise sooner and let's us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted November 15, 2015 #432 Share Posted November 15, 2015 All the cabins have been cleaned thoroughly, some have gotten new carpeting and curtains and freshening up if anything was broken, others have gotten more done to them. Mostly they are the same look and you would not really see a difference. The venting system on the ship has been thoroughly cleaned. The Gem now has that new ship smell. Thanks for the pictures and info. All looks great. Sent from my SM-T320 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted November 15, 2015 Author #433 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thank you! It will be like a new ship [emoji1] It definitely had that new ship smell!!! Some parts of the ship were unrecognizable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted November 15, 2015 #434 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Pixiedustdawn- Thank you again for providing all this information and pictures, I'm loving getting a preview and can't wait for more. I can't believe someone appropriated your pictures yet again! I guess they are so great everyone wants to use them! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceparty Posted November 15, 2015 #435 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Those are all my photos. I guess somebody decided to take my pictures and make an album with them. Well Thank you pixiedustdawn for taking great pictures ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpecorari Posted November 15, 2015 #436 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Are there just regular drip coffee machines in non-suite rooms? Or have all the machines been upgraded? I have a nespresso at home and I love it! The Nespresso machines are only in the suites as I understand it. I still have to contact NCL and inquire about making cappuccino. I'd like to know BEFORE I board if I need to bring my milk frother or not! Harriet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandcruise Posted November 15, 2015 #437 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hello i have been following all the post and the pictures i will be on her 12/3/15 i was just curious pixiedustdawn how did you get all the photos do you work for NCL specially when it was in dry dock. we are very excited to get on a brand new ship and have some fun Dennis:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsonja Posted November 15, 2015 #438 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I am wondering the same thing. Have they refurbished the non haven penthouse suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted November 15, 2015 #439 Share Posted November 15, 2015 It's been a few years since I've been on the Gem, but IIRC, the Garden Cafe used to have some rather heavy chairs, some of which even had arms, that made it difficult to get in and out of when going to the buffet. It looks like they have rectified that problem with much lighter chairs around the tables...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimmo1974 Posted November 15, 2015 #440 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Enjoy your cruise. We will be on it in 2016. Can you find out when Carlos will be going on vacation. Thanks. Carlos said this morning he will be going on vacation for Christmas and returning February 11th. I am absolutely in love with Carlos! He may be one of the kindest people I have ever met. I haven't asked him to do anything. We made our reservations ahead of sailing and so far we've been fine but he's a pleasure to talk with and everyone who has been asking for anything or complaining about anything he is clearly on top of. Again...it's exhausting watching him. And many of the employees for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letsgo 2 Posted November 15, 2015 #441 Share Posted November 15, 2015 yes they are great pictures, Thank you Pixie Dust Dawn for taking them Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin4familyfun Posted November 15, 2015 #442 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks pixiedustdawn for all the great photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrobby Posted November 15, 2015 #443 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I saw a few pictures someone took of the Penthouse Suites Aft. It seemed like the only thing that was new was the carpet and a new espresso machine. They removed the Lavazza machine, which we really liked. If you look back a few pages on this thread you will see some small pictures that were taken. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Star Posted November 15, 2015 #444 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Those are all my photos. I guess somebody decided to take my pictures and make an album with them. pixie dust .. do you want us to delete the link to your photos or leave it up..you may email me at my cruise critic email address Edited November 15, 2015 by Host Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun07 Posted November 15, 2015 #445 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Any more pics or info on the haven sundeck area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted November 16, 2015 #446 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Carlos said this morning he will be going on vacation for Christmas and returning February 11th. I am absolutely in love with Carlos! He may be one of the kindest people I have ever met. I haven't asked him to do anything. We made our reservations ahead of sailing and so far we've been fine but he's a pleasure to talk with and everyone who has been asking for anything or complaining about anything he is clearly on top of. Again...it's exhausting watching him. And many of the employees for that matter. Thank you so much for this information, so happy Carlos will be with us on our next sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted November 16, 2015 #447 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I guess if I read every post I could find the famous Carlos, but isn't this the same as posting a specific travel agent? I enjoy all the work my agent does, but she is paid, after all. I am embarrassed when I keep changing my mind, but it is her job. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjikids Posted November 16, 2015 #448 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Carlos said this morning he will be going on vacation for Christmas and returning February 11th. I am absolutely in love with Carlos! He may be one of the kindest people I have ever met. I haven't asked him to do anything. We made our reservations ahead of sailing and so far we've been fine but he's a pleasure to talk with and everyone who has been asking for anything or complaining about anything he is clearly on top of. Again...it's exhausting watching him. And many of the employees for that matter. Thanks for the information. It will be interesting to see who will be replacing him. We cruise during that period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanugget Posted November 16, 2015 #449 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks for posting the pictures. How did you get so up close and personal? I'm guessing you work for NCL? We sail on her on December 3rd. Really looking forward to it! Where on social media can we see these. Going cray cray over here trying to find more pics! Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted November 16, 2015 #450 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I guess if I read every post I could find the famous Carlos, butisn't this the same as posting a specific travel agent? I enjoy all the work my agent does, but she is paid, after all. I am embarrassed when I keep changing my mind, but it is her job. Barbara He's the concierge on the Gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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