dexddd Posted December 24, 2016 #26 Share Posted December 24, 2016 dexddd I just noticed your signature showing the Skyward as your first cruise in 1984. It was mine too! You never forget your first time. Wow. We went Spring Break 2014. I recall some of it - like baked Alaska. I still have a pic of my dad, mom, and myself at the entrance of the Captain's Cocktail party - our DD actually has it posted on her cork board. Two years later my dad had died so the couple trips after that were with my mom and/or mom and grandmother. I wish I still had my NCL Dive-In tshirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted December 24, 2016 #27 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We will be on the Gem in 3 weeks, going to the same ports, so was really happy to read your comments. I'm not sure if you have anything planned for Tortola but I have the card from the tour we used with an email address if you have any interest in using him. He was a hoot without even trying to be - plus we had a great group of other pax. It was $20 per person for about 4 hours - sounds like he does custom tours if you so desire. Gem was great - have a fun time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglo Posted December 26, 2016 #28 Share Posted December 26, 2016 :D I loved your review of the Gem. It's always nice to hear how other folks have enjoyed their time on the gem. I love the size of the ship as it seems perfect in comparison to those other mega ships. Im planning on going in Feb of 2017 again on the gem and have religiously been following the prices waiting for them to lower and lower. How can I get on this last minute list direct from NCL so that I may be lucky to get notification of a last minute offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jo Posted December 26, 2016 #29 Share Posted December 26, 2016 What a great review! Thanks for taking the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrantunes Posted December 26, 2016 #30 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Thanks for writing such a thorough review. Happy that you guys had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs2beachit Posted December 27, 2016 #31 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm not sure if you have anything planned for Tortola but I have the card from the tour we used with an email address if you have any interest in using him. He was a hoot without even trying to be - plus we had a great group of other pax. It was $20 per person for about 4 hours - sounds like he does custom tours if you so desire. Gem was great - have a fun time. We do not specific plans for Tortola. Your tour sounded great! I would definitely like to have your drivers contact info. Thanks for the offer. We love the Gem! We have been on her twice before, once on a 21 day TA so it's like reuniting with an old friend. Love the layout and the size. 3 weeks can't go quick enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs2beachit Posted December 27, 2016 #32 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Opps! I forgot to wish everyone a Merry Christmas / Happy holiday!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 27, 2016 #33 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted December 31, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted December 31, 2016 :D I loved your review of the Gem. It's always nice to hear how other folks have enjoyed their time on the gem. I love the size of the ship as it seems perfect in comparison to those other mega ships. Im planning on going in Feb of 2017 again on the gem and have religiously been following the prices waiting for them to lower and lower. How can I get on this last minute list direct from NCL so that I may be lucky to get notification of a last minute offer? Moonglo I'm not exactly sure what I did, but I just started getting emails and regular mail notifications from a "Personal Cruise Consultant" about 3 years ago. I think we may have booked our Dawn cruise direct with NCL, instead of an outside agency, which put us on the list. If you normally book through an outside agency, maybe try calling NCL just to get a quote on a future booking, which could start the offers coming to you. As far as I know, they are commissioned agents too, so they will notify you of just about every sale and promotion that goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajf4444 Posted December 31, 2016 #35 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Great review - thank you! Setting off from NYC on 18 Jan 17 - so excited 🛳🎉🍸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diabloshalo Posted January 3, 2017 #36 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I'm not sure if you have anything planned for Tortola but I have the card from the tour we used with an email address if you have any interest in using him. He was a hoot without even trying to be - plus we had a great group of other pax. It was $20 per person for about 4 hours - sounds like he does custom tours if you so desire. Gem was great - have a fun time. Would you mind sharing the card for your tour? We go next month and I'm looking for something to do (on my birthday!) in Tortola! Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted January 3, 2017 #37 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Would you mind sharing the card for your tour? We go next month and I'm looking for something to do (on my birthday!) in Tortola! Many thanks! No problem - I have it sitting on one of the cabinets at home. Another poster was interested as well and I've been meaning to post his contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rrraydon Posted January 4, 2017 #38 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Enjoyed your review, thanks for taking the time! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted January 4, 2017 #39 Share Posted January 4, 2017 We do not specific plans for Tortola. Your tour sounded great! I would definitely like to have your drivers contact info. Thanks for the offer. We love the Gem! We have been on her twice before, once on a 21 day TA so it's like reuniting with an old friend. Love the layout and the size. 3 weeks can't go quick enough! Would you mind sharing the card for your tour? We go next month and I'm looking for something to do (on my birthday!) in Tortola! Many thanks! I'll try to scan the card and post but the card says: Safari Truck Ned Phillps Island Tours eddiephillips53l@yahoo.com Not sure why it would appear the "i" is missing as part of the last name and why the email is eddie vs. Ned but that is what is on the card. He made mention of doing private tours. Our tour was $20 each for the roughly 4 hour trip. He collected money at the end which I thought was odd but the other drivers must do the same as the one couple who jumped off another truck and jumped onto ours at our first stop hadn't paid either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clean1owner Posted January 5, 2017 Author #40 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Great review - thank you! Setting off from NYC on 18 Jan 17 - so excited 🛳🎉🍸 Enjoyed your review, thanks for taking the time! :) Thanks to you for reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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