A Rare Sight? Pearl and Gem ….

[bluesea777]

…. 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. 
 

 

[mrshorsy]

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 ! 

[goldmom]

Thank you!  Great pictures and so nice to see the "sisters" together!

[RunBikeCruiseDC]

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.

[All4Fun.]

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.

[All4Fun.]

The Pearl, I believe, was scheduled to depart at 4:30  Bermuda time.

[1025cruise]

I'm on the pearl, we left about an hour ago. Headed to bar harbor.

[All4Fun.]

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.

[RunBikeCruiseDC]

Watching the Gem sail away on the port cam!!

[All4Fun.]

Does the Gem spend a day at Va. Beach?

[bluesea777]

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. 

 

 

[styles27]

Will be there Sunday! Great picture thanks for posting it!

[All4Fun.]

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.

[bluesea777]

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

[mrshorsy]

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!

[bluesea777]

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

[jimsig]

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

[styles27]

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!

[amygutman]

💖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

[Barb Nahoumi]

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. 

[bluesea777]

Gem left last night and Prima came in this morning. Overcast today but 70°F. 
 

 

Prima sure is taller than Pearl. 
 

[bluesea777]

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

[bluesea777]

Funny, it was two P’s on Tuesday and today it’s two G’s. 
 

 

[amygutman]

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.

😇

[mking8288]

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.