RareBird Posted December 8, 2014 #126 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Just off the Gem on Monday. Had done a back to back. There was work being done during both cruises and though it could be a little annoying there was nothing that should stop you from having a good cruise. The second cruise (Nov 22) had O'Sheehan's completed and open. There were a few hiccups in the food and service which can be expected from any new restaurant. Having only experienced an O'Sheehan's on the Getaway I can say that the Gem version is not as extensive but should suffice for an onboard pub. It certainly attracted a decent crowd for Sunday football that could be viewed on the big screen in the atrium. I went to Moderno's the second night it was open and the food was excellent. As for the UDP, all restaurants up and running and you should have no issues due to renovations. Rochelle Thanks, great news. We love Moderno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcookiemonster25 Posted December 8, 2014 #127 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Just off the Gem on Monday. Had done a back to back. There was work being done during both cruises and though it could be a little annoying there was nothing that should stop you from having a good cruise. The second cruise (Nov 22) had O'Sheehan's completed and open. There were a few hiccups in the food and service which can be expected from any new restaurant. Having only experienced an O'Sheehan's on the Getaway I can say that the Gem version is not as extensive but should suffice for an onboard pub. It certainly attracted a decent crowd for Sunday football that could be viewed on the big screen in the atrium. I went to Moderno's the second night it was open and the food was excellent. As for the UDP, all restaurants up and running and you should have no issues due to renovations. Rochelle That's great to hear. We are boarding on Saturday and I am excited for O'Sheehans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted December 8, 2014 #128 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Get the Chicken Pot Pie ;) Have a great cruise! ~Robin Every Day at Sea is a Great Day July 2014 Breakaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coka Posted December 9, 2014 #129 Share Posted December 9, 2014 It was great to see you! Hope to see you again soon. :) Dawn And you too Pixie! Have fun in a few weeks and happy holidays! coka:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimmper Posted January 7, 2015 #130 Share Posted January 7, 2015 The only thing you will have to know that is different is Blue Lagoon is now O'Sheehans and Star Bar is now Modernos. Hello Dawn & Happy New Year. Thanks for the update and pictures of the renovations on the Gem. The DW & I cruised the Gem June of last year and are seriously thinking of booking the Gem again April for the 8 day cruise. Sorry to see the Star Bar go :eek:. It was our favorite spot after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjnj40 Posted January 7, 2015 #131 Share Posted January 7, 2015 i am going on the Gem on 1-30. I heard about the renovation going on while it cruising. I heard the scrubber will end in February. Is there any other construction/close off that i should be aware of when time comes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEckhardt Posted January 7, 2015 #132 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm glad they replaced the tables and chairs at the Great Outdoors. I sailed on the Gem in September. We ate breakfast out there every morning. The tables were warped and cracked. The chairs were frayed and broken. It was one thing that really annoyed me! Lol! I just wish I sailed *after* these updates.. Oh well, next time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted January 7, 2015 #133 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm glad they replaced the tables and chairs at the Great Outdoors. I sailed on the Gem in September. We ate breakfast out there every morning. The tables were warped and cracked. The chairs were frayed and broken. It was one thing that really annoyed me! Lol! I just wish I sailed *after* these updates.. Oh well, next time. :) Absolutely agree the furniture needed replacing--long ago in fact. The cabin furniture/fixtures has needed replacing for a long time too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickBN1 Posted January 20, 2015 #134 Share Posted January 20, 2015 So I'm guessing the Star Bar is gone? Where will we be able to find Carlos? Assuming he is back on the Gem again. I'll miss the Star Bar. It was a lovely spot for a drink on cool evenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted January 20, 2015 Author #135 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hello Dawn & Happy New Year. Thanks for the update and pictures of the renovations on the Gem. The DW & I cruised the Gem June of last year and are seriously thinking of booking the Gem again April for the 8 day cruise. Sorry to see the Star Bar go :eek:. It was our favorite spot after dinner. Hi! The renovations look wonderful. Hope to sail with you again one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted January 20, 2015 Author #136 Share Posted January 20, 2015 i am going on the Gem on 1-30. I heard about the renovation going on while it cruising. I heard the scrubber will end in February. Is there any other construction/close off that i should be aware of when time comes? Access from Haven on Deck 14, on the aft outdoor deck is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted January 20, 2015 Author #137 Share Posted January 20, 2015 So I'm guessing the Star Bar is gone? Where will we be able to find Carlos? Assuming he is back on the Gem again. I'll miss the Star Bar. It was a lovely spot for a drink on cool evenings. Star Bar is gone. Replaced by Moderno and Sugar Cane Mojito bar. Carlos is all over. He comes into Cagney's quite often and can been seen by the desk outside of Cagney's also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickBN1 Posted January 20, 2015 #138 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Star Bar is gone. Replaced by Moderno and Sugar Cane Mojito bar. Carlos is all over. He comes into Cagney's quite often and can been seen by the desk outside of Cagney's also. I know, I don't know how he has the energy. I was just wondering if he still had a desk somewhere with certain hours. Although we generally just call him if we really need anything. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dom89 Posted February 9, 2015 #139 Share Posted February 9, 2015 First, a big Hi to Rochelle. Enjoyed meeting (and eating and drinking!!!) with you for our Nov. 15-22 portion of our back-to-back. Second, we were told by Gem officers that the Rock Wall is unavailable until February. As you know, Gem is having scrubbers installed, so is using part of sports deck #15 aft for the work. Yes, it is a new government mandate for all cruise lines to install scrubbers. NCL is the first cruise line to begin doing this; the Gem is their 3rd ship to have them installed. IMO, the sooner this is done by all lines, the better for the environment, so thanks, NCL. Patricia We are in February now. Does anyone know if the rock wall is opened now? I cruise March 9th and am hoping to use it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batesrock Posted February 17, 2015 #140 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Also hoping rock wall on Gem is open and dock in Tortola. Any info would greatly be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dom89 Posted February 17, 2015 #141 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Also hoping rock wall on Gem is open and dock in Tortola. Any info would greatly be appreciated. Thanks Someone from the last trip told me the rock wall is still closed. Dock in Tortola still not done. Will have to tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted February 17, 2015 Author #142 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Doesn't look as those either one will be completed anytime soon. Dock still looks like it did back in December and the wall remains closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batesrock Posted February 18, 2015 #143 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thanks for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted February 21, 2015 Author #144 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I was onboard this past week and scrubbers are still being worked on. Rock wall is still closed also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Don Posted March 1, 2015 #145 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Any word on if they will be installing Iconcerge, I sure hope so!!! Maybe during the dry dock coming fall 2015 as they have in other Jewel class ships Edited March 1, 2015 by Director Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted March 4, 2015 #146 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I was onboard this past week and scrubbers are still being worked on. Rock wall is still closed also. Thanks for all your updates. This is a little off topic and I can't find anything doing a search but who's the current band/lounge entertainers onboard? I take it cabins haven't been refurbished - last time we were on things were a bit worn - how did things look to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted March 4, 2015 Author #147 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks for all your updates. This is a little off topic and I can't find anything doing a search but who's the current band/lounge entertainers onboard? I take it cabins haven't been refurbished - last time we were on things were a bit worn - how did things look to you? Cabins have not been refurbished. I love the Gem' date=' she always looks good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted March 4, 2015 #148 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Cabins have not been refurbished. I love the Gem, she always looks good to me. [ATTACH]342142[/ATTACH] Thanks! Agree with you about the Gem as we've been on many times but it's been a few years so was just wondering about the cabins. The new public areas/refurb look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimmper Posted March 5, 2015 #149 Share Posted March 5, 2015 cabins have not been refurbished. i love the gem, she always looks good to me. [attach]342142[/attach] ditto !!! :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryisme Posted March 5, 2015 #150 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Are the cabins scheduled to be renovated while in drydock? Thanks! New to NCl. First sailing February 2016. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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