Gem Refurbished

[corack]

Was NCL Refurbished or is it scheduled to be?

[FranknBeans]

Gem was last refurbished in  2015 and 2017.

Have a look at this link 

 

 https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/13761-norwegian-to-spend-400-million-on-refurbishment-program.html

Edited January 18, 2020 by FranknBeans
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[hladygirl]

The Gem definitely needs a refurb especially the pool deck. I laughed when I got on her and saw those pineapple lights still around the pool deck.

[Turtles06]

Just now, hladygirl said:

The Gem definitely needs a refurb especially the pool deck. I laughed when I got on her and saw those pineapple lights still around the pool deck.

I’m on the Gem right now, our fourth cruise aboard this ship.  We love the Gem — it’s a great size, it’s comfortable, and has wonderful public spaces. But some of it is really dated. While the 2017 refurb helped (especially in removing the bordello-worthy purple and green furnishings), the dark, old wood laminates in the staterooms imho are really dreary and dated and should be replaced. NCL should consider giving the Jewel-class ships a genuine update, the way Celebrity is updating its older M-class ships.  Gut the staterooms and give them a true refresh. 

[Knicks1130]

November 2020 dry dock in Boston

[timf2001]

On 1/18/2020 at 1:19 PM, Turtles06 said:

I’m on the Gem right now, our fourth cruise aboard this ship.  We love the Gem — it’s a great size, it’s comfortable, and has wonderful public spaces. But some of it is really dated. While the 2017 refurb helped (especially in removing the bordello-worthy purple and green furnishings), the dark, old wood laminates in the staterooms imho are really dreary and dated and should be replaced. NCL should consider giving the Jewel-class ships a genuine update, the way Celebrity is updating its older M-class ships.  Gut the staterooms and give them a true refresh. 

 

That's essentially what they are doing with the Spirit, although it's almost 10 years older than the Jewel class ships.  I don't see any significant dry dock changes being made until after the Leonardo class ships start arriving.

[bluesea777]

On 1/18/2020 at 1:22 PM, hladygirl said:

The Gem definitely needs a refurb especially the pool deck. I laughed when I got on her and saw those pineapple lights still around the pool deck.

 

Yes, I agree!

 

This is the Jewel after her dry-dock in late 2018 … no more pineapples!

 

[vince_g]

On 1/18/2020 at 12:22 PM, hladygirl said:

The Gem definitely needs a refurb especially the pool deck. I laughed when I got on her and saw those pineapple lights still around the pool deck.

They are supposed to be palm trees, I think.

[MotownVoice]

We'll be boarding post Dry Dock in November.

I hope to the gods they have away with the plastic palm trees.  It'll make me feel like I'm on Diamond Jack's dinner excursion on the Detroit River.

[Laszlo]

1 hour ago, Knicks1130 said:

November 2020 dry dock in Boston

Heard they will be adding a "Vibe to the front part of the ship LOL

[cementhands]

On 1/18/2020 at 10:54 AM, corack said:

Was NCL Refurbished or is it scheduled to be?

I hope it’s soon. Paint chipping and water on air conditioning unit. Paint chipping all over balcony. Un useable. God only knows what is in the paint. Wonderful staff and friendly service. Great cruise on tired ship. 14 nights October 2019.

[corack]

It is supposed to be refurbished in November 

[PortFees45]

On 1/22/2020 at 12:53 PM, Laszlo said:

Heard they will be adding a "Vibe to the front part of the ship LOL

Where did you hear that? 

[Laszlo]

11 hours ago, PortFees45 said:

Where did you hear that? 

Its a joke Lol

[DZcreature]

On 1/18/2020 at 12:22 PM, hladygirl said:

The Gem definitely needs a refurb especially the pool deck. I laughed when I got on her and saw those pineapple lights still around the pool deck.

 

I grew to like the palm tree lights, and missed them when they removed them from Dawn. At least they made you laugh 😁🌴🍍