Favorite things to do on the GEM

[apmecruise]

We leave for our cruise in one week. I am so excited. I haven't cruised on the Gem...we were on the Epic on April. I wonder if anyone has any favorite things to do onboard the Gem.

[welove2cruise232]

In no particular order:

 

Bowling!

Martini Clinics!

Hanging out on the pool deck

Deck parties

Visiting the bridge viewing room -- and Robbie, the Gem Mermaid

Hanging out at Bar Central, listening to some great music, and being served great drinks by the awesome bar staff!

DInner in LeBistro, Cagney's, etc...

 

Have a GREAT time! The Gem is an awesome ship with a great crew!

[coka]

Yes!

Dining in the great outdoors aft under the stars...

Next Stage's rock night...

Quiet Deck 14 forward...check out the cool loungers!

Getting hair cut/style by Rico...he is still onboard...

Visiting the Bridge Viewing room...

The Blue Lagoon restaurant late nights, um, early mornings...

Dancing...dancing...dancing! The Gem is a dancing ship...!

Do not miss Tim Triplett, the hypnotist if still on board...

 

Have a great cruise!

 

coka

[dongordon]

We leave for our cruise in one week. I am so excited. I haven't cruised on the Gem...we were on the Epic on April. I wonder if anyone has any favorite things to do onboard the Gem.

 

Jennifer....great thread that you started.

We should post some of these suggestions on our roll call!

 

Here's mine....having a great Martini at the Shaker's Martini Bar before dinner! :)

 

Please keep these suggestions coming, we leave in less than a week!! :)

 

Don

[doodlesinkentucky]

We leave for our cruise in one week. I am so excited. I haven't cruised on the Gem...we were on the Epic on April. I wonder if anyone has any favorite things to do onboard the Gem.

 

 

Loved the Gem. Alot of good staff on this ship!!!!

 

Our best memory is our wonderful PH! Our first! Balcony right by the bridge. Loved eating at Cagneys for breakfast and dinner.

 

But, more then that...loved cruising to Bermuda! NICE!:)

[dongordon]

Yes!

Dining in the great outdoors aft under the stars...

Next Stage's rock night...

Quiet Deck 14 forward...check out the cool loungers!

Getting hair cut/style by Rico...he is still onboard...

Visiting the Bridge Viewing room...

The Blue Lagoon restaurant late nights, um, early mornings...

Dancing...dancing...dancing! The Gem is a dancing ship...!

Do not miss Tim Triplett, the hypnotist if still on board...

 

Have a great cruise!

 

coka

 

Coka...when did you cruise on the Gem?

If recently, what shows would you see that are a must?

 

Thanks.

Don

[apmecruise]

I read through some reviews and saw some crabby people. One thing they did mention was how crowded the decks were. I hate that and will definately want to find a quieter place. I don't need silent, I just hate to be on top of each other. We sailed on the Epic and it was crowded but there were places to get some peace.

 

Are chair hogs still crazy on these ships. I really battled with it myself. Do I go early and get a chair (become a hog) or wait till I actually get there and be frustrated? The dilemma.

 

I can't wait to see Robbie the mermaid. Also how do you go about getting a tour of the bridge. I am really interested in how the ship runs.

 

What are some must eat foods aboard the Gem?

[Turtles06]

Who/where/what is Robbie the Mermaid?

 

 

(We'll be on the Gem next month. All the suggestions are much appreciated! :))

[camz]

Food Favorites on the Gem: Pretzel Rolls, dessert crepes filled with different topings. Blue Lagoon has great wings, burgers, chicken fingers, fries and such. Cagneys has great steaks.

 

Different Fun Places: The Spinnaker Lounge has a table shuffle board game which is fun and if the ship is rocking it can work in your favor. Bowling in the Bliss Lounge. The Bliss Lounge is a wild atmosphere with lots of flat screen tvs. Rock Climbing on the upper deck, weather permitting. Large Chess Set on deck. The Bridge Viewing Room should not be missed as it is truly amazing to see what makes these huge ships sail. The Liar's Club is a fun show to see. The White Hot Party is also a good time. Other than that, check you Freestyle Daily for more up-to-date information.

 

The Gem is a beautiful ship. There are lots of tucked away little lounges and bars, many of which have live entertainment throughout the day.

[Davechipp74]

sitting by the pool, drinking a bucket of beer or two,

reading my nook :p

[QuickieGlenn]

The Great Outdoors is great for eating , drinking or ice cream. I missed that on mylast Cruise on The Explorer of the Seas no place to enjoy a drink and watch tthe seas without looking thru glass. I also enjoy the roulette machine in the casino

[sebas030]

In no particular order either :

 

The spinnaker for the view and funky decor . Ask for Beverly for SUPERIOR service.

 

The great outdoors anytime is ..... great !

 

Magnu's champagne bar and live music.

 

Quiet deck 14 deck forward for the view and the quiet.

 

The spa ... fell in love with it last time.

 

and of course the WHITE HOT party .... :D

 

Have a good one !

[LefNJ]

In no particular order:

 

Bowling!

Martini Clinics!

Hanging out on the pool deck

Deck parties

Visiting the bridge viewing room -- and Robbie, the Gem Mermaid

Hanging out at Bar Central, listening to some great music, and being served great drinks by the awesome bar staff!

DInner in LeBistro, Cagney's, etc...

 

Have a GREAT time! The Gem is an awesome ship with a great crew!

 

Do you need to sign up to visit the bridge? Is there a charge? Are children allowed? Thanks!

[lgfromdg]

I loved playing Trivia and all the other game shows every day.

 

I got a bridge tour as part of the Behind the Scenes tour I won at the Latitudes party. I think the passes for that were around $55 pp. Bridge tours aren't available to everyone. Some times they're extended to Roll Calls; sometimes to passengers in the higher-end suites.

[suzequ]

I've done the ship tour as part of being a platinum latitudes person. We toured the kitchens, the recycling facility, the laundry, the theater and the bridge. Amazing peak "behind the curtain". :)