Rare PistolPete13 Posted October 19, 2022 Author #26 Share Posted October 19, 2022 33 minutes ago, billslowsky said: Does the gem still have the two kiosks where you can email a photo of yourself with a caption to basically anyone? Don't know about that but the new Prima has a video kiosk that will charge you $5 for a 15 second clip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyGoldberg Posted October 19, 2022 #27 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Even though I'm actually sailing on the Getaway January cruise, I too vote for Gem! Of the newer huge ships I've only been on the Breakway. I was in the Haven, and I recall thinking the ship was just poorly designed and if I had been in my usual balcony, I'd be spending a lot more time than usual in my room, because the public areas were just jam packed, and all the traffic moves through some heavily used areas (including the elevator banks), creating what seemed like constant congestion. I found it stressful. Instead of using the showrooms for games, they'd do them in the atrium, so you couldn't really concentrate because people would be standing around in the aisles talking with their companions as they passed through - or worse, they'd just stand there and chat as they watched the show, as if they were invisible. Not really their fault - it's an atrium, not a showroom (which is why they shouldn't hold shows there!) Pretty chaotic. The buffet was amazing, though - far superior to the smaller ships, especially when it came to Indian food - there was a whole large section of it nightly and I preferred it to the Haven restaurant it was so good! You should absolutely be able to find quiet spots to enjoy a restful cruise on the Gem. It's just a totally different vibe, one that a lot of us obviously prefer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complawyer Posted October 19, 2022 #28 Share Posted October 19, 2022 we're booked on the gem for b2b oct 30 thru nov 13. so i cant comment on it, but i love the getaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PistolPete13 Posted October 19, 2022 Author #29 Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, complawyer said: we're booked on the gem for b2b oct 30 thru nov 13. so i cant comment on it, but i love the getaway. Would love to hear your thoughts after you return! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complawyer Posted October 19, 2022 #30 Share Posted October 19, 2022 as an aside, we've been on over 20 ncl cruises and consequently on a great number of their ships. ive never had any problems or complaints about any of them. my joy is actually being at sea, sitting on my balcony and just watching the ocean go by. also love watching the sunset. by the way, we have the 2 bedroom suite booked for the b2b cruise. we've sailed on the pearl, and the jade, and also booked on the jewel next jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitlions Posted October 20, 2022 #31 Share Posted October 20, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 1:15 PM, MsTabbyKats said: OP is a NYer...as I am. When I sail out of NY in the winter...yes, there are a couple of cold days. But...no stress of flying to FL or anywhere. If there's a snowstorm...the flights could get canceled or delayed....and the ship would sail without me. Sailing out of NY...worst case scenaio is I get the cab a little earlier! This is one of the reasons why the prices are low out of NYC. If I lived "anywhere else" and had to fly to NY or FL for a winter cruise....I'd fly to FL. I live in Florida so its the reverse for me we have 4 cruise ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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