Norwegian Gem Review

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Sail Date: Aug 2017
Cabin: Penthouse with Large Balcony

While I had a good time a lot of people had complaints. I found someone's sock in my bed and my son found a makeup brush underneath the bed. At the Magenta Dining Room the soup was not hot and it did not have cheese for French onion soup. My son's New England Clam Chowder was tasteless and his NY strip steak inedible. I ended up eating at the Garden Cafe for the buffet where the food was better.

BEWARE read the fine print. I had the unlimited beverage package which did not cover certain things. Flavored martinis were not covered and you got charged if you ordered soda to the room. I had a lovely penthouse suite with a large balcony and it wasn't part of the package. I went to put some items in a top cubby hole and I got dust all over myself. It is a good thing I read some things because even though I paid extra for a suite I found out the service charge did not cover the butler. He was very nice. I had a wonderful massage, but then the spa lady in Mandara kept trying to sell me more services I didn't want and kept on pestering me.

There are no cartoon channels for kids and most of the channels are just news. I did enjoy the entertainment with Second City and the dancing productions. They were top rate. There was a hypnotist on the ship and I went to a few of her shows. They were very good and she pointed out that if you don't want to be hypnotized it will not happen for you. Just remember at the end of the shows she had a table where for over $100 you could buy her DVD and flash drive.

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Penthouse with Large Balcony

Cabin SE

Large spacious penthouse with Queen size bed and large balcony. Balcony was 208 sq ft which was much larger than the inside cabins and oceanview rooms. I didn't need to relax by the pool because the balcony was so comfortable and peaceful. I had food brought to the room and did my reading. Bathroom had a very nice tub. There is a large screen tv, but there are not many channels. I found someone's sock in my bed and my son found someone's makeup brush under the bed. My son said the extra sofa bed was very uncomfortable.

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