Norwegian Gem - First time cruiser

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Skilly

Guest
Hi all,

I will be going on the Norwegian Gem in May for my first ever cruise around the Med with my husband and 6 year old daughter.

I would be grateful for any advice on the childrens club and any tips for the freestyle dining.

Thanks
 
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nmnita

Guest
We have not sailed the GEM but have known many with kids the rave about the children's program and what a great age for you little one to start sailing. Freestyle dining works great with kids. You can decide as a family what time is best for you and which restaurants are best. You can take children into the sur charge dining rooms. If she is accustom to 2 hour dinners that is great, if not you may want to let her enjoy the kids club a couple of nights while you enjoy q quiet dinner, just the two of you.

I am not positive of the kids club hours but I think they are something like 9am to noon: 2pm to 4pm and7pm to 10pm on sea days. All these hours are free. 10pm to 1am there is a $5 per hour charge.

Enjoy your holiday and good luck.

Nita
 
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jcarterbd1

Guest
My first NCL cruise was to the Med and the NCL Jewel and it hooked me on Freestyle. I will say that the Med is rather port intensive, especially if you do excursions.Some say that Freestyle dining is better to have on port intensive cruises. I've had no problems with it. You should be OK, especially if you want to eat early because of your daughter.
 
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nmnita

Guest
Freestyle is perfect for port intensive cruises. It allows the freedom to eat whenever. After a long day in port many will want to eat early and relax for awhile. The only problem that may arise is; everyone or of course not everyone, but many wanting to enjoy an early dinner.

Actually with a 6 year old, you will probably try and keep the tours to about 1/2 day. You can come back to the ship, relax in your cabin and get ready for a nice evening. Your daughter can spend some time in the kids program while you enjoy the shows, a drink at your favorite bar or play in the casinos a little. You can do all this and still get to bed at a decent hour.

Nita
 
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