renata102 Posted March 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Of course I will be posting a review. I got what I paid for and because of this I will say the cruise is going as expected. It's a cruise. Not the best. Not bad either. We are in Puerto Rico now. I will try to answer any questions while in us territories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Enjoy the cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblew467 Posted March 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Are restrictions lifted at the buffet? Are you allowed to serve yourself or are they serving you. salt and pepper shakers at table or gone.? Did you get any notices in your cabin regarding the previous cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katdew Posted March 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Are there enough activities to keep us "YOUNG" seniors busy on our sea days? We prefer to keep busy rather than just lie at the pool all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renata102 Posted March 26, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Are restrictions lifted at the buffet? Are you allowed to serve yourself or are they serving you. salt and pepper shakers at table or gone.? Did you get any notices in your cabin regarding the previous cruise? I don't eat at the buffet in general. So I wouldn't know what restrictions look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renata102 Posted March 26, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Are there enough activities to keep us "YOUNG" seniors busy on our sea days? We prefer to keep busy rather than just lie at the pool all day. I am with 2 kids and a senior I found we r keeping busy all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renata102 Posted March 26, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Enjoy the cruise. Keith We are! We r on vacation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblew467 Posted March 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I don't eat at the buffet in general. So I wouldn't know what restrictions look like. I just wondering b/c of the outbreak they had on the last cruise. If everything was back to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted March 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Do you know who the Staff Captain is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renata102 Posted March 26, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Do you know who the Staff Captain is? I didn't catch his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sissaaaaaa Posted March 26, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollybloomers Posted March 26, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Would you be able to take a pic of the offerings at Maltings and Magnums? My SO and I love 3 things: bourbon, beer and bubbles :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renata102 Posted March 26, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Would you be able to take a pic of the offerings at Maltings and Magnums? My SO and I love 3 things: bourbon, beer and bubbles :) Will try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123firsttimer Posted March 26, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Are your kids happy to go? Thank you and have a great vacation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted March 27, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Since it's Easter break are there a lot of children on board? Thinking of doing a similar cruise next year. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted March 27, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Do you have the SDP? If you have a chance could you stop by the Sushi Bar and ask them what's going on with the $7 cover charge offered with the dining package? In another review it was suggested that they are no longer honoring this on the Gem. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethrojam Posted March 27, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Enjoy the vacation! Do you have the ubp? I'm curious to know if the 400$ in fees is worth the limited amount of drinking we will do even with the "free" plan. Question being, how much for an average cocktail like white russian or mudslide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethrojam Posted March 27, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Oh 2 more questions: What day is laundry bag day? And also per chance you have verizon cell? Is it free to use in san Juan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted March 27, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks for your report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted March 27, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Since it's Easter break are there a lot of children on board? Thinking of doing a similar cruise next year. Enjoy! Well....this year NYC public schools decided to take April break around Passover and just take a few days at Easter More to do with the timing of the February break and the early Easter so no religious overtones caused this Parochial schools will have next week off and have been off since mid last week However the gem is doing 10 day cruises now so yes there are kids onboard from mostly private non religious schools and parochial schools and from those tri state public schools....like my town....that did indeed take last week off and those kids did miss or will miss a day Or 2 of school due to it being 10 days However this year the mid April cruise....the cruise that encompasses April 22 will have a significant increase in high school age and under kids.... Because NYC schools are off ( remember Brooklyn and queens have large numbers of kids) ....and of course the Connecticut schools which always that patriots day week off will be cruising Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted March 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Oh 2 more questions: What day is laundry bag day? And also per chance you have verizon cell? Is it free to use in san Juan? Verizon in San Juan is part of the domestic network Call text use email....it will just go against your domestic plan not the travel plan you may have purchased for $40 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted March 27, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Enjoy the vacation! Do you have the ubp? I'm curious to know if the 400$ in fees is worth the limited amount of drinking we will do even with the "free" plan. Question being, how much for an average cocktail like white russian or mudslide? In January I paid $23 for 2 mudslides. That included the 18% Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coka Posted March 27, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Can you check on the Gem Mermaid in the bridge viewing room Deck 11 forward? Is she still there? Does she look okay? Is she and her gold tower showered with charms passengers bring her (they present to officer or to Captain) for good luck in return? I hope your week goes well! coka:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy41 Posted March 30, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Can you check on the Gem Mermaid in the bridge viewing room Deck 11 forward?Is she still there? Does she look okay? Is she and her gold tower showered with charms passengers bring her (they present to officer or to Captain) for good luck in return? I hope your week goes well! coka:D It was there and covered with charms when we were on Gem, March 12-22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy41 Posted March 30, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I just wondering b/c of the outbreak they had on the last cruise. If everything was back to normal. Hmm, no answer to this question makes me really wonder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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