What has been update on the Gem?

[Laszlo]

It's been many years since we sailed on the Gem. Looking at booking a Non Haven suite for a January cruise. Have the suites been updated in the last 7 years?

[Beach Life 1]

We were on the Gem in February in a two bedroom suite. The suite was not updated.   The cabin was starting to show a little wear,  but it was still a fabulous cabin.  (normal size balcony).  The bathroom was very, very  nice.   It still had the separate shower and the large soaking tub.  I believe on the Pearl,  they removed the tub, and just made a big shower.   But the shower was plenty big enough, with a floor to ceiling window in it, and a large window over the tub.   Non haven suites on the Jewel class ships are one of the best bargains,  I believe.  No,  you can't use the Haven pool or courtyard,  but you get everything else you would get in the Haven,  including Breakfast in Moderno,  and Lunch in Cagneys,  with a Haven menu.   And since there is no Haven restaurant,  I don't think it's worth the extra money for  a Haven Suite,  just to use the little pool.  We love the Gem.  We are disappointed it's not in NYC anymore for the winter sailings.