Rare Radio Posted March 6, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hello everyone. . . . It is once again I am sailing with Norwegian Cruise Lines. I have sailed twice previously on Majesty in the past 7 months. This time I am sailing on the newest ship in the fleet. . . Norwegian GEM ! Those of you who have followed my "LIVE" reports with RCI, and HAL, and CCL already know that I will provide daily comments and trip reports from this cruise. I will also try to post "LIVE" pics daily (as long as I am able to maintain a valid wireless connection) Norwegian Gem is the newest and final of NCL's Jewel Class ships. She is similar to Norwegian Jewel (2005), Norwegian Pearl (2006), and Norwegian Jade (originally Pride of Hawaii) It will be very exciting for me to explore this ship. She was built for Freestyle Cruising in 2007; so she is very young, and the reviews I have read about have been fantastic. There will be so much to explore for me, and I will try to get pics of all of the public rooms if possible. I should be boarding the ship late tomorrow morning. My hotel is just about 15 min from the pier, and I hope to be onboard by 1130 or so. Hopefully the weather will be good. . .the forecast is calling for 61f and sunny for sail away. I love New York City Sail aways. . . So sit back, and relax. . .this should be a fun cruise ! (I hope that my internet connection stays active). I will try to post several pics before sail away at 4PM. Thanks for tuning in. . . . Radio :rolleyes::rolleyes: Norwegian GEM © 2009 NCL Corporation Ltd. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooder Posted March 6, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Can't wait! Thanks again, Radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinman13 Posted March 6, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Can't wait for your report we sail in April. Thank you for taking the time to do a live report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted March 6, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I'm lookin forward to this tread!!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselife8 Posted March 6, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Oh great! Thank you Radio, I can't wait to read your LIVE reports. I always enjoy them. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julescruisin Posted March 7, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I can't wait, I love reading your live threads. I am also wondering what you think of the Gem, I was on her April of 2008. Looking forward to reading all your posts, thanks and have a great time:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtypnts Posted March 7, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I love live reports!!! Whenever the opportunity to post presents itself, I look forward to reading it!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welove2cruise232 Posted March 7, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Really looking forward to your live report! You will LOVE the Gem! When I first saw pictures of some of the public rooms it was a shock :eek: but everything works so well together. You will be very well taken care of by an excellent staff, from HD Prem, F & B Director Mirsad, Restaurant Manager Noel, CD Ray and Bar Manager Luis -- all the way down the line NCL has assembled the best of the best! I'm particularly interested in hearing what you do in the ports, since we'll be on the Gem at the end of the month (THREE WEEKS!!:D). If it was just DH & I we'd probably never get off the ship, but since we're bringing DD on her first ever cruise, and she's never been to any of the ports on this itinerary, we feel the need to show her around. You're in for a treat in that Ariel Jacobbe is on board -- if you like Sinatra, you will LOVE Ariel! Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted March 7, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I love live reports!!! Whenever the opportunity to post presents itself, I look forward to reading it!:) I have been doing "LIVE" threads for awhile now. . . some of them can be seen HERE. . . Thanks for tuning in ! Radio :rolleyes::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinwithkids Posted March 7, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I am going to love watching this report and my husband and son will be sailing with you. Even though they are not CCer's, I think I've convinced them to stop in at the meet and greet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsnun Posted March 7, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Radio I would like to thank you in advance....I too enjoy reading your "live from...." reports and the pictures that accompany them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted March 7, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Radio: We loved your recent Majesty and look forward to watching on the Gem. Please take a picture of the bowling alley and the teppanyaki. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted March 7, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2009 radio...so loooking forward to your "live from...":D We loved the Gem...and I bet you will too...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted March 7, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Radio: We loved your recent Majesty and look forward to watching on the Gem. Please take a picture of the bowling alley and the teppanyaki. Thanks in advance Ha ha. . . :) I think I would LOVE to try to Bowl a game while at sea ! Thanks for the nice comments ! Radio ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted March 7, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Ha ha. . . :) I think I would LOVE to try to Bowl a game while at sea ! Thanks for the nice comments ! Radio ;);) You just have to pick a particularly rough sea day and you never know your score may go up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms belp Posted March 7, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Ha ha. . . :) I think I would LOVE to try to Bowl a game while at sea ! Thanks for the nice comments ! Radio ;);) We bowled on the Pearl last May; it was comped by staff for people at the Meet & Greet. It was lots of fun!:D I bowled about as well as I do on land...horrible!:p Gutter balls are my friends. I also look forward to your posts and pictures from the Gem. I want to cruise on her in April 2010. Thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coka Posted March 7, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hi Radio, I love your live reports and pictures! Because of your Majesty live report, I sailed her last August to Bermuda. I also like that your photos come up quickly on my old home computer. Have a safe journey to the ship and an excellent trip. Coka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKnuts2 Posted March 7, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 7, 2009 YA! I love cruising - even if it's through someone else's cruise :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patter44 Posted March 7, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Radio, I was so happy to see that you are on the March 7th Gem and plan to do your live reports. We are just off the Gem last Saturday 2/21-2/28 and had a wonderful time on a beautiful ship - now we can relive our cruise with you via computer. Please try to visit the Mermaid and take some pics of her and all her charms from past cruisers. (Sticky - top of Gem Roll Call board) Thank you and have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeysgal Posted March 7, 2009 #20 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Very interested in this thread. We will be on the Gem in May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soon2Bmtnest Posted March 7, 2009 #21 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Radio, have a great trip. Looking forward to hearing all about the Gem. We sail her in 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinsCruising Posted March 7, 2009 #22 Share Posted March 7, 2009 See you on board Radio !!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted March 7, 2009 Author #23 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hello everyone. . . It looks like the forecast is very accurate. Today is a sunny bright day, and the temps should rise to about 65f. The Gem is now docked. It appears that she docked at about 945, so I am in no rush to get to the pier. I went across the street for a great cup of Starbucks this morning, and I will probably head over to the port by around 11AM. I have cruised from New York a few times, and it appears that traffic heading to the pier is heavier on weekends, than it is during the week (at around 11-12) I should hopefully be able to post a few pics before sail away. Here are a few pics from the NCL Gem Bridge Cam, and from a cam across the street from the pier. (These cams are a little out of focus) There is another Webcam at the Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 HERE Thanks for tuning in. . . Radio No Ships docked at Pier 88 at 830 this morning. . . Norwegian Gem heading up the Hudson River She is almost home. . . Pulling up to Pier 88 She is docked, and it is almost time for me to hop onboard. Gem at the pier . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted March 7, 2009 Author #24 Share Posted March 7, 2009 See you on board Radio !!! :D Great Kevin. . . See you soon. Spinnaker Lounge after Muster. . . Radio :rolleyes::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smylegirl Posted March 7, 2009 #25 Share Posted March 7, 2009 This is great! I'll be on the Gem a week from today (!!!!!!), so this will really give me a good idea of what to expect, especially weather-wise. Looking forward to the updates!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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