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Does anyone know how much a corona or miller lite cost?

how much for the bucket of 6 beer with one free?

and last, what is the average price of a typical coffee from the atrium?

sailing on the gem, Thanks

Hello...Because I am trying to ease my burden of having to bring all sorts of footwear, I am hoping sneakers would be adequate in all restaurants...is this allowed? thanks

OP here...Thanks for all your replies...I feel that maybe taking a guarantee minisuite is not such a great idea...perhaps I can select where I can be through my TA.

great to see this topic as I am leaving on the Gem on 5/20...

can you bring drinks inside?

Are there day spa passes available while you cruise?

What are the opening and closing times for the spa?

thanks so much in advance

LOL DMH....you surely know how to make an entry....thanks for the quick reply

Hello all....2 separate topics...just what is "dinner with officers" and how does one get selected?

second, Has the coffee improved in taste at all?

sailing on gem 5/20...thanks so much

OP here...thanks to all your replies...hoping I see a different lunch menu daily as some state...

personally, like stated, scallops are so tasty when offered for free

I was wondering too if one can upgrade to aft balconies...

for example, i have a balcony currently but would not mind bidding a good amount on the aft cabins

Incidentally, does anyone know if its worth it to upgrade to minisuites as I keep hearing the guarantee minisuites might not be in a good location....for example, on the gem all on deck 11 below the pool and buffet...thanks

Hey Boston gal...i booked a balcony on the gem...and now 50 days out, I got offers to upgrade all the way up to a 3 bedroom villa, but know that that the beginning prices will vary...

Thanks for your quick reply's...can't wait to go on the cruise

is the family balcony cabin bigger than the normal cabin on all the jewel ships as the pearl and the gem...please help...thanks

Hello everyone...I was wondering if there is any difference between balconies on the same deck...I know the aft balconies have a bigger balcony but whats the difference in size between family and midship balcony...incidentally, I am on the gem cabin midship balcony 9070 and on the ncl website it states that the family balcony has a little more space...is this true....thanks so much!

thanks birdtravel....i might go for the salmon or attempt to eat at the buffet if i need more variety...

any other recs?

BTW is coffee that is brought to your room still nasty? thanks

hi all...I know the lunch menu stays the same for the most part...is this true and what do you recommend? thanks

Hello all...too those who have sailed gem in this year, could you please tell me what are the shows they play on the stardust theatre, any recommendations on what to skip or not to skip...

could anyone also tell me whether there's a bridge tour (cost?) and how to book an officers dinner?

I am rehashing this topic as I am hoping someone who has / knows about GSC could tell me where are the best beaches/ sites

to arrange my clamshell on...thanks so much

as per my research and more specifically my ta, 50 percent of the reservations can be done immediately aboard

hey cole...you are right...i guess i am a little too excited..lol

Hey travelbug...you should really do a search on cruisecritic.com for ports and they will lead you to many reviews...

otherwise, you can always google

HI all...on the gem, which suites can accomodate 4 adult people....is it the 2 bedroom villa alone or the penthouse suites as well...thanks so much

Hello cruisers...i am just wondering what were your minimum accepted bid per person from a balcony to a suite...

or should i just upgrade and get all the free promotions via my travel agent...

i am currently at $3300 for a balcony for 4, how much in addition should I bid to be accepted, any thoughts?

and I'm sorry, one last thing...are there any suites for 4 on the gem aside from the 2 bedroom villa...thanks

Thanks so much triptolemus...a couple of questions..

at dinner time, where do the suite guests eat? can they order from any specialty menu?

Does this mean I don't have to book the sdp anymore?

Should i just book the no extra discount price for suites and save more money? or should i just get all of the free at sea promotions?

thanks

Hello all....i am thinking of booking a suite on the gem as opposed to a normal room...what is the difference between the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu options...

thanks

sorry but i am confused...if a suite is like a haven, i should get access to the courtyard as well right?

whats so special in this courtyard? thanks