UltraxDJS

I too just got off the gym yesterday in New York City after nine days. I was told by room service there would be a $3.95 room service charge for any food ordered after 12 midnight however the Irish pub oh Sheehan which is open 24 hours is available at no charge.

We ate at Teppan-Yaki one night and are gratuity was automatically added to our bill. We did not have the ultimate dining package.

Was great meeting some of the cruise critic crew on board and our break even slot pool tournament.

We found the staff and crew to be pleasant and any issues we have with NCL are mainly based on their poor food quality and limited yet reoccurring selections. (I.e. pork tenderloin one night is boneless pork chop tomorrow with a different sauce)

Week two managed to have a great time and we're blessed to have incredible weather the entire way. Plus we were amused by Captain FarFagNewgin (not his real name) and his Swedish Chef (A.k.a. the Muppets) sounding announcements.

The few things that had me kind of miffed was the poor quality of the second city team on board, The poor quality DJ (A Great DJ especially important for a cruise coming from New York City or where you have a very metro crowd who likes to party.), lack of room service selection and quality, the removal of lobster night.

I would not run back to NCL or the Gem in anytime soon (although I do have a previous purchased cruise credit I have to use in the next few years and loved all things about the breakaway..) you know it's not the greatest when my kids are saying they felt carnival was better. LOL

I always say that the cruise is what you make of it. It's about spending time with family and relaxing. Let's face it much of the meals and service we received onboard are much better then we eat on daily basis in our regular lives so who can bitch about that.

So my infamous motto still stands true. I always say "The worst day at sea is better than the best day at the office."

Cheers!

Mark