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Hubby & I did it once - He loved it - I hated it and would never do it again. Funny thing is - I'm the one who wanted to do it and couldn't wait. He was scared to do it and now can't wait to do it again.

April we are taking our son on Gem. He & hubby will be going together when we port in Fl. Thought they might have better/more views for them to see once up and it is a double. Me - I will stay on ground and take pics of them :D

Just in case you want to check out the one they will be doing it's "Cocoa Beach Parasail"

Enjoy & have Fun!!

P.S. Glad I did do it - just to say "I did" ;)

TY for answering but NOT the answer I wanted to read..lol :p

Anyone know if I would be entitled to the promotions that NCL is offering now?

I had booked cruise on Gem for April 24, 2015 B1 catagory towards the end of July and took advantage of the "kids sail free" promotion they were running then through NCL directly. Now I see they are running another promotion, (10% OBC) can I get that one also? Have only given deposit so far.

When I called NCL they told me that only my Rep could help me. I have called my NCL Rep and left messages but he has not returned my call yet :eek:

Won 8 night Carnival cruise to Bermuda with extended balcony. Only had to pay port fees, tax & tips :D

Way To Go Fstuff!! Feels great to get a bargain - doesn't it?

TY very much Harriiet & all

From the UK Site:

 

11150 = Total Sq. Ft. 285, total Cabin sq. ft 231, total balcony sq. ft. 54

11656 = Total Sq. Ft. 272, total Cabin sq. ft.218, total balcony sq. ft. 54

 

11150 has more cabin sq. ft then 11656.

 

Harriet

Harriet - how did you find the SF for individual rooms? I am interested in 10668 on Gem and can't find it anywhere :(

I'd go with 11150 - bigger is always better ;) Plus I like the bed by the balcony

Did they happen to mention if they were going to do any refurbishing before dry dock? I remember someone posting here about a month or more ago saying they were replacing carpet in certain areas and had replaced couches in Spinnaker while they were on ship at port. Just wondering :rolleyes:

Tks for the review - Hopefully they will replace those worn saggy mattresses soon don't think they need to wait for dry dock for that. Looking forward to viewing the pics

Didn't know you can Tour a ship - can anyone do this? I live in the area and would have loved to have done this. How did you find out about touring it? Interested as I will be on the Gem in April and would love to tour prior.

TY all for helping me decide - Going with 10668 :D

Are there lounge chairs on balcony? If no, can I request for one or two? Has any1 ever done that before?

Have a safe & great time!

If you don't mind - Could u please take pics & post the menus & itineraries.

Thank you and again - Have a GREAT time!!!

I am soooo jealous :o

TY all for your input - Spidybabe - do u have any pics of 10668? Just wondering if there will be enough room for 3 adults or if we will be tripping over each other and by the end of the cruise want kill each other :eek: lol

Wondering if anyone has any information on Gem aft cabins on deck 8 & 10. Is there any difference in size of room or balcony, (#8634 #10668)? Which would you choose? There will be 3 of us traveling in April.

Any input/comments you may have would be greatly appreciated - TY :)

 

I am not sure what you are asking about me being a TA? Who should I call at NCL to ask "is it worth it"? LOL It is a subjective question, one that I prefer to ask actual travelers about, not ask NCL the financially interested party.

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was referring to your "other" post about the muster:

"You also posted a question about skipping the muster here when actually you should have called NCL directly, especially since it is a medical question. Just my opinion"

Conandrob - Just curious as to what kind of a travel agent you are? Usually people are calling you for advise not the other way around.

You also posted a question about skipping the muster here when actually you should have called NCL directly, especially since it is a medical question. Just my opinion.

Hmmmm thought advertising a TA was against CC rules - just wondering :rolleyes:

I have gone to the original Carlos in Hoboken and there is one down the street from me -never are their cakes worth the $$. You are only paying for the name. I can't imagine on board they would be much different, if anything worse.

But if you feel like you have to get something from "Carlos", (which I understand), get a Cupcake and save your $$.

Comfort Suites was cheaper. Check out Bookit.com they had the best rate for my time, (mid Nov. may be different). Be sure to ask them what the Hotel itself charges which you pay extra directly to the hotel. For 3 adults we were charged an additional $62.00 I believe kids are free.

I thought someone had posted pics of new white furniture in the Spinnaker--was all done while in port one day? (maybe a month ago)?

I dont think they are putting cabins in that spot; I love the Spinnaker.

I saw the same thing that's why I commented about it :rolleyes:

I believe some changes were taking place. I'm pretty sure I had read here that the Spinnaker Lounge was updated. I could be mistaken though :rolleyes:

I bring uncooked rice with me just in-case :eek: One never knows

Welcome back Camasidaho! TY for your very detailed review - loved reading it. Sounds like you had a GREAT vacation.

I am going on Gem in April and can't wait! I didn't know they showed movies in the Stardust - what movies did they show?

Thank you all for your comments. We will probably try one specialty restaurant and hopefully will not get hooked on the experience :rolleyes:

Wait - do most people actually go to the specialty restaurants? How do you know this?

 

Looking at total dining seating capacity on the Jewel, the free (included) dining options offer 1,597 seats. The specialty restaurants offer 684 seats.

 

With that ratio, I wonder if it is even possible for most people to dine in specialty restaurants.

OK - Let me rephrase that for you - "most people here on Cruise Critic", at least all the threads I have read here pertaining to the restaurants I have noticed that the majority have gone or will go to a Specialty Restaurant

New to NCL and I am just wondering why most people go to the Specialty Restaurants.

Is the food and service not good in the inclusive restaurants? Why spend the extra $$ if you don't have to? What would I be missing if I don't go to them?

Right now only BA and GA.

:( TY for reply but NOT what I wanted to hear...lol :(