bluesea777 Posted April 12, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2022 …. twin sister NCL ships Pearl and Gem are docked at Dockyard in Bermuda today, next to each other. From our place (in Southampton) across the Great Sound: Pearl on left and Gem at right. Next to them is the sailing vessel “Spirit of Bermuda”. Then we went to North Shore in Pembroke and took more shots : I don’t think I’ve ever seen twin sister ships like that at the same time. Yes, Pearl & Gem are exact sisters as they were the only Jewel class ships with aft Bliss lounge and bowling alleys, and mid-ship shops. The other 2 (Jewel and Jade) have the Bliss lounge mid-ship and shops aft, but do not have bowling alleys. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshorsy Posted April 12, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2022 32 minutes ago, bluesea777 said: …. twin sister NCL ships Pearl and Gem are docked at Dockyard in Bermuda today, next to each other. From our place (in Southampton) across the Great Sound: Pearl on left and Gem at right. Next to them is the sailing vessel “Spirit of Bermuda”. Then we went to North Shore in Pembroke and took more shots : I don’t think I’ve ever seen twin sister ships like that at the same time. Yes, Pearl & Gem are exact sisters as they were the only Jewel class ships with aft Bliss lounge and bowling alleys, and mid-ship shops. The other 2 (Jewel and Jade) have the Bliss lounge mid-ship and shops aft, but do not have bowling alleys. Erm no bowling alley on Gem 💎 unless they kept it hidden from us ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted April 12, 2022 #3 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Thank you! Great pictures and so nice to see the "sisters" together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunBikeCruiseDC Posted April 12, 2022 #4 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I've been watching the port webcam and only saw the Gem! It wasn't panning the entire dock like before so I couldn't tell. Now it's zoomed in on people getting back on a ship, can't tell which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4Fun. Posted April 12, 2022 #5 Share Posted April 12, 2022 The Pearl was first to arrive, Sunday morning and tied up at the southern end of the wharf. I believe it’s Heritage wharf and where the Gem is is called Kings Wharf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4Fun. Posted April 12, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 12, 2022 The Pearl, I believe, was scheduled to depart at 4:30 Bermuda time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted April 12, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I'm on the pearl, we left about an hour ago. Headed to bar harbor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4Fun. Posted April 12, 2022 #8 Share Posted April 12, 2022 We’ll be on the June 3rd trip. Looks like you should have some warming temps in Bar Harbor. Still cool but warmer than it has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunBikeCruiseDC Posted April 12, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Watching the Gem sail away on the port cam!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4Fun. Posted April 12, 2022 #10 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Does the Gem spend a day at Va. Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 12, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted April 12, 2022 25 minutes ago, All4Fun. said: The Pearl was first to arrive, Sunday morning and tied up at the southern end of the wharf. I believe it’s Heritage wharf and where the Gem is is called Kings Wharf. It's the other way around. The Pearl was docked at the Kings Wharf, and Gem was docked at the Heritage Wharf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted April 12, 2022 #12 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Will be there Sunday! Great picture thanks for posting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4Fun. Posted April 12, 2022 #13 Share Posted April 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, bluesea777 said: It's the other way around. The Pearl was docked at the Kings Wharf, and Gem was docked at the Heritage Wharf. I stand corrected, if I’m in Bermuda you can call it a dock and I’ll be happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 12, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, mrshorsy said: Erm no bowling alley on Gem 💎 unless they kept it hidden from us ! Looks like they were removed during Gem's last drydock/refurbishment. I don't know if Pearl still has hers. When they were built they were the first ships to have bowling alleys. The Epic followed. Edit: just saw NCL.com & cruisedeckplans ... Pearl is still in her original "finery" - bright colours, etc. She is due to go into dry dock in November 2023. Edited April 12, 2022 by bluesea777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrshorsy Posted April 13, 2022 #15 Share Posted April 13, 2022 16 hours ago, bluesea777 said: Looks like they were removed during Gem's last drydock/refurbishment. I don't know if Pearl still has hers. When they were built they were the first ships to have bowling alleys. The Epic followed. Edit: just saw NCL.com & cruisedeckplans ... Pearl is still in her original "finery" - bright colours, etc. She is due to go into dry dock in November 2023. To be fair we have just got off the Gem and I would say she is long over due an over haul! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 3, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) It’s almost a year later and they’re back here together! Again Pearl is on the left and Gem on the right. Edited April 3, 2023 by bluesea777 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsig Posted April 3, 2023 #17 Share Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, bluesea777 said: It’s almost a year later and they’re back here together! Again Pearl is on the left and Gem on the right. When you posted about a year ago I was 3 days from boarding the Pearl. Today I am 11 days from boarding the Epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted April 3, 2023 #18 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I’m 4 days from boarding Pearl again for our annual Boston to Bermuda cruise! Looks beautiful in Bermuda right now. I hope that continues! Thanks for posting! Tomorrow Prima and Pearl will be there together. I can’t wait to see Prima in person next Tuesday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare amygutman Posted April 3, 2023 #19 Share Posted April 3, 2023 💖This makes me so happy!!!! Lived in Bermuda for 2 years during Covid and ship sightings were rare. This is such a wonderful sight to see, and am so jealous. I can just hear the kites singing getting ready for Easter! Thank you @bluesea777...you made my day! Warmest, Amy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted April 3, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 3, 2023 On 4/12/2022 at 5:12 PM, bluesea777 said: Looks like they were removed during Gem's last drydock/refurbishment. I don't know if Pearl still has hers. When they were built they were the first ships to have bowling alleys. The Epic followed. Edit: just saw NCL.com & cruisedeckplans ... Pearl is still in her original "finery" - bright colours, etc. She is due to go into dry dock in November 2023. The Pearl had her bowling alley last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 4, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Gem left last night and Prima came in this morning. Overcast today but 70°F. Prima sure is taller than Pearl. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 7, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) Gem (L) and Getaway (R) arrived to Bermuda this morning. You can compare their sizes … Beautiful day, 73°F. Edited April 7, 2023 by bluesea777 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted April 7, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Funny, it was two P’s on Tuesday and today it’s two G’s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare amygutman Posted April 7, 2023 #24 Share Posted April 7, 2023 You are giving me such happy Bermuda vibes with these photos. I miss our BOT home so much and love watching the port cam to see all of the activity. 😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted April 8, 2023 #25 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Uploading 2 pix - captured these earlier today on the BDA port cam panning at Dockyard - lots of pax on the Spirt of St. George, looks like a long queue to disembark the ferry returning to the wharf and with 2 ships there. Check out those waiting at the taxi/tour bus pickup/drop-off area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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