Gem question

[acallahan]

Where is the best place to see the Statue of Liberty during sail away. I have a 6 year old dieing to see it

[Rhea58]

The Spinnaker Lounge on Deck 13 in the bow has a panoramic view with lounge chairs and cushions.

But get there early as folks do congregate there.

[acallahan]

How early should we plan on getting up there

[Turtles06]

The Statue of Liberty will be on the starboard side (the right side as you face the bow) when you leave Manhattan. Best place (imho) for sail away is a top open deck where you can move back and forth between each side, as the port side will give you an amazing view of Manhattan as you sail past the island. It is one of the most spectacular sail aways anywhere. Stay up on top when the ship goes under the Verrazano Bridge; your son will think the ship won't make it! :)

 

Not sure the time of year you are sailing, but I would dress to be outside for sail away, not indoors.

 

 

(Gem photo by turtles06)

[Cubechick]

If you're sailing in warm weather, then up top out in the open. If it's cold then the Spinnaker Lounge.

 

We usually stake out our spot in Spinnakers after the muster drill. I think it takes 30 - 45 minutes to reach the Statue...

Edited November 16, 2013 by Cubechick

[sailingnut]

All I can say~~just love going out of NYC~~never get tired of it~~I just went on my 5th cruise on the Breakaway and am booking the Gem for the eleven day cruise next October! Happy sailing!:)

[spidybabe]

Outside on deck the best. Amazingly unbelievable going under the bridge!!!

If weather is poor. Go into the library/card room

Enjoy.

Safe sailing

 

 

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[gatorsfam]

Where is the best place to see the Statue of Liberty during sail away. I have a 6 year old dieing to see it

 

Also, some of the best views of the statue are after you actually pass it - everyone is all excited when they first see it, but be patient and you'll be rewarded. Great Outdoors or deck above are excellent spots as well.

[tammy531]

The Statue of Liberty will be on the starboard side (the right side as you face the bow) when you leave Manhattan. Best place (imho) for sail away is a top open deck where you can move back and forth between each side, as the port side will give you an amazing view of Manhattan as you sail past the island. It is one of the most spectacular sail aways anywhere. Stay up on top when the ship goes under the Verrazano Bridge; your son will think the ship won't make it! :)

 

Not sure the time of year you are sailing, but I would dress to be outside for sail away, not indoors.

 

 

(Gem photo by turtles06)

 

So glad to hear starboard side! We have sailed out of NYC twice but always in an inside cabin and went once to open deck and once to Spinnaker to see, but we have a balcony this time ..my DH wanted starboard side because he thought could see statue. So excited to have a new experience of balcony and also to be on it for sailaway! Only problem is there are 4 of us and seems balconies on breakaway are very small....

 

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[Turtles06]

So glad to hear starboard side! We have sailed out of NYC twice but always in an inside cabin and went once to open deck and once to Spinnaker to see, but we have a balcony this time ..my DH wanted starboard side because he thought could see statue. So excited to have a new experience of balcony and also to be on it for sailaway! Only problem is there are 4 of us and seems balconies on breakaway are very small....

 

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I hope you have a wonderful trip! I will just reiterate what I said above: if you spend the entire sail away on your starboard balcony, you will miss the best part of one of the most beautiful sail aways on the planet, the port side view:

 

 

(Leaving Manhattan on the Jewel, photo by turtles06)

[cruise4kicks]

And if you're on one of the open decks, you'll be able to hear when they play Lee *********'s "I'm Proud to be An American" as you pass the Statue of Liberty. :)

[jaja]

And if you're on one of the open decks, you'll be able to hear when they play Lee *********'s "I'm Proud to be An American" as you pass the Statue of Liberty. :)

 

It always brings tears to my eyes....

[Tralfie]

Just off the Gem and I went up by the rock climbing wall and the basketball court. There weren't a huge number of people up there, although it could be because it was a tad chilly!

 

Richard/Tralfie

[NH Cruisers]

I liked the promenade deck at the very aft. Not many people there and we could move freely from port to starboard and vice versa.

[peg013]

I like the Great Outdoors for the wind break and access to both sides. Photos of the SOL are best taken after you pass her. :)

[kylenyc]

Hi. I'm on your roll call. We'll be meeting for a informal sailaway get together right after the safety drill. We'll be wearing Mardi Gras beads to identify ourselves and I'll bring extra. Our meeting place will be perfect for viewing the sailaway along the Manhattan Skyline, Ellis Island, and Lady Liberty. Our meeting place will depend on the weather:

... If the ship's sailaway party is outdoors, we'll meet at the Bali Hai Bar & Grill on Deck 13 midship overlooking the pool with access to both sides of the ship for pictures. As we get towards the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, you can easily get to the forward sundeck to watch us sail under.

... If the ship's sailaway party is indoors, we'll meet in the Spinnaker Lounge, Deck 13 forward.

 

Looking forward to meeting you!

Edited November 17, 2013 by kylenyc

[acallahan]

How do I know what side our balcony is on. Our room is 9544

Edited November 17, 2013 by acallahan

[kylenyc]

How do I know what side our balcony is on. Our room is 9544

You are port side (left-side facing forward/bow of the ship)

 

Here are the deck plans.

http://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/gem/decks/2/9#tab_detail

Edited November 17, 2013 by kylenyc