UPNYGuy Posted March 17, 2015 #176 Share Posted March 17, 2015 We've cruised the Gem in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. She went into service in 2007. Never saw mini golf on the Gem. Agreed, and don't think it is even on the deck plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted March 17, 2015 Author #177 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I think he means the golf cage. I always find it amusing when someone only cruises for something like a golf cage. They have those at resorts and local towns much less expensive. I sailed on the Gem at Christmas and it was amazing !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickBN1 Posted March 17, 2015 #178 Share Posted March 17, 2015 We've cruised the Gem in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. She went into service in 2007. Never saw mini golf on the Gem. Ok, I thought I was missing something for a second. LOL:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted March 20, 2015 Author #179 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I should have checked Cruse Critic prior to booking. We decided to go on the Norwegian Gem over Christmas and booked directly with Norwegian. We cruised the same ship two years prior and our kids kept busy with the Rock Climbing and Miniature Golf. Unfortunately the cruise agent did not let us know that: Rock Climbing CLOSED for entire cruise Mini Golf CLOSED for entire cruise Basketball CLOSED every evening and for two days during cruise. When we complained onboard the assistant cruise director told us the travel agent should have informed us. As we booked direct with Norwegian there was not travel agent and the cruise consultant did not tell us about any closures. Only compensation offered was a small onboard credit if we cruise Norwegian again. WILL NEVER CRUISE THIS LINE AGAIN. Sorry you were misinformed. Only the Rock wall was unavailable and one golf putting area on the port side. Golf putting area was open on the Starboard side of the ship. Sorry you booked a cruise to climb the wall and didn't get to. But everything else was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffnstuff36 Posted March 20, 2015 #180 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I should have checked Cruse Critic prior to booking. We decided to go on the Norwegian Gem over Christmas and booked directly with Norwegian. We cruised the same ship two years prior and our kids kept busy with the Rock Climbing and Miniature Golf. Unfortunately the cruise agent did not let us know that: Rock Climbing CLOSED for entire cruise Mini Golf CLOSED for entire cruise Basketball CLOSED every evening and for two days during cruise. When we complained onboard the assistant cruise director told us the travel agent should have informed us. As we booked direct with Norwegian there was not travel agent and the cruise consultant did not tell us about any closures. Only compensation offered was a small onboard credit if we cruise Norwegian again. WILL NEVER CRUISE THIS LINE AGAIN. I can understand your frustration with not being properly informed but i wouldnt dismiss the entire cruiseline over one employee's lack of follow through. Its like chopping down the entire apple tree because of one bad apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatheranderson13 Posted October 11, 2015 #181 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I am assuming this is all open again esp after being in dry dock. THinking about going in Dec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missintuitive Posted October 11, 2015 #182 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Don't assume that. The Gem is scheduled to go through additional renovations before the end of the year. NCL doesn't give the exact dates and if you cruise on one of the "cheap" weeks... You know the weeks after thanksgiving but before Christmas you could very well be on board during a renovation. This uncertainty (and thread) was one of the reasons I ultimately selected getaway over gem (with no airfare). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted October 11, 2015 Author #183 Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) Don't assume that. The Gem is scheduled to go through additional renovations before the end of the year. NCL doesn't give the exact dates and if you cruise on one of the "cheap" weeks... You know the weeks after thanksgiving but before Christmas you could very well be on board during a renovation. This uncertainty (and thread) was one of the reasons I ultimately selected getaway over gem (with no airfare). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not sure what you are saying. October 30-November 13th the Gem is scheduled for dry dock. She will be in Freeport, Bahamas without passengers. Excited and can't wait to see what she will look like after all has been done!!! Edited October 11, 2015 by pixiedustdawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boyzmom Posted October 12, 2015 #184 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I had read that the suites were supposed to be renovated but other cc members said that was nixed so I am hoping it is true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted October 12, 2015 Author #185 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I had read that the suites were supposed to be renovated but other cc members said that was nixed so I am hoping it is true! I have also heard suites and Haven will be renovated, as well as public areas onboard too. Bliss won't look the same anymore as far as what I am hearing. No more bowling alleys. They will be removed as they are doing right now to the Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatheranderson13 Posted October 29, 2015 #186 Share Posted October 29, 2015 There are two threads about this. The other one is called gem dry dock. She got word they will be doing some suites. We are only a few days from it going in so hopefully we will hear more Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted October 30, 2015 Author #187 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Today The Gem heads to Freeport for dry dock. Can't wait to see her on the 13th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2swimwdolphins Posted October 30, 2015 #188 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Today The Gem heads to Freeport for dry dock. Can't wait to see her on the 13th! Quick basic question........I see Gem just returned to NY, so it's heading to Freeport today? Empty? Or did they offer a one way cruise? I, too, am excited to see how she changes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatheranderson13 Posted October 30, 2015 #189 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I think I read somewhere though could be totally wrong :) That they load up with construction workers and begin working on the ride to dry dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted October 30, 2015 Author #190 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) No passengers on this one. Crew only. Edited October 30, 2015 by pixiedustdawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Eva Posted October 30, 2015 #191 Share Posted October 30, 2015 No passengers on this one. Crew only. Thank you for that. I was wondering why the Gem is still sitting in port. I thought it was to leave at 1pm, but maybe there's no rush since it's going into dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted October 30, 2015 #192 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Quick basic question........I see Gem just returned to NY, so it's heading to Freeport today? Empty? Or did they offer a one way cruise? I, too, am excited to see how she changes! Yes, 600 plus workers will board in NY today and start working as the ship heads to Freeport. They expect to finish the work as the ship returns to NY in two weeks. The Capt told me the ship will be like new, no part will go untouched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatheranderson13 Posted October 30, 2015 #193 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Yes, 600 plus workers will board in NY today and start working as the ship heads to Freeport. They expect to finish the work as the ship returns to NY in two weeks. The Capt told me the ship will be like new, no part will go untouched. Thank you, I had thought I had read it somewhere on here that this was the case. The epic had a person who took pictures and updates...wonder if we will find someone to do that for us :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted October 30, 2015 #194 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Yes, 600 plus workers will board in NY today and start working as the ship heads to Freeport. They expect to finish the work as the ship returns to NY in two weeks. The Capt told me the ship will be like new, no part will go untouched. No part untouched? I'm just so skeptical that we will see very little improvement. Maybe new carpet and mattresses but does anyone expect they will gut the mdr or add a new pool (jk) or install an outdoor movie screen? Or completely clean up the casino etc etc IMHO it will be superficial at best that we will see I like the gem but I also like mega ships and I even like the carnival huge atriums and new ships but the gem has an awesome 10 day that I booked at an incredible price so I'm happy with whatever they do But to think that nothing will go untouched is meant to mean anything more than scrubbing down walls and cleaning carpets and please please replacing the horrible atrium sofas is just kidding themselves....although I honestly wouldn't mind being proved wrong here. Lol I guess there might also mechanical improvements planned that we wouldn't see anyway. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatheranderson13 Posted October 30, 2015 #195 Share Posted October 30, 2015 There is another post with what will be done...I can tell you the slide is being taken down and a new one is being replaced. Carpets and furniture etc...you will have to take a read. This is a short dry dock though so we will see how much they can get done. Oh and no more bowling alley and a few other things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted October 30, 2015 #196 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I expect to see lots of changes. They said there will be a new Bliss Lounge, new atrium, new casino, face lift and furniture in observation Lounge and repairs and face lift all around. He said a lot was added when FDR inspected the ship. Also a new pool deck. We were in the garden villa and they came in a few times to measure things. This was going to get done last year but at last minute the dry dock was canceled. The hull is getting done, the scrubber install worked on with engines shut down, plumbing system upgrades, shaft bearings replaced ect. I see no reason for him to lie as in two weeks or so all will see the result. I will in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted October 30, 2015 Author #197 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thank you for that. I was wondering why the Gem is still sitting in port. I thought it was to leave at 1pm, but maybe there's no rush since it's going into dry dock. Late departure due to some contractors boarding. She is on her way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mem05 Posted October 31, 2015 #198 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Got off the Gem today and contractors were being brought in by bus as we were leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2swimwdolphins Posted October 31, 2015 #199 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Call me silly but this is very exciting!! I'm doing the breakaway first. Great ship. Fun ship. However I can't wait to get back on the gem in January!!!! I hope people on the first cruises after dry dock post pics!! Thanks for those supplying the info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedustdawn Posted November 4, 2015 Author #200 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Sorry totally forgot how to post the large pics on here. If anyone wants to let me know, I have many more. Edited November 4, 2015 by pixiedustdawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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