Norwegian Gem Delivered

[billybuzzy]

According to today's press release from Meyer Werft Shipyards in Papenburg,Germany-NCL has accepted delivery of the 93,500ton Norwegian Gem on Oct. 1,2007. She will first cruise with 1800 guests on Oct.3.-NCL has opened a website about her at www.gemitgirl.com-it is a great site and offers online bowling-

BillyBuzzy

[LisaP]

Sorry for the delay in replying, Billy. She's going to be here in December, doing a couple of one- and two-night cruises. (Although I can't go. ) I am so excited for you, as you are going in January.

I'm having trouble with the link above--but got this one to work.

[billybuzzy]

Lisa-Thank You for your cheery thoughts! We booked early in December 05 while we were aboard the Dawn-It has been an exciting year contemplating cruising during her inaugural season. Increasingly we are appreciating the NCL offerings out of NYC-they are more than compensating for the increases in our travel costs to/from other departure cities. Most importantly - the cruise offerings seem to increasingly match our cruise needs - flying seems to be becoming more and more of a hassle these days!

Bon Voyages,

BillyBuzzy

[Cruisehappy]

I've booked a mini suite on the NCL Gem for December 15th out of Boston and can't wait to see it!

[billybuzzy]

Cruisehappy-We can't wait to read your cruise review! The Gem is an exciting ship and she offers many great amenities! I can't help but wonder what the new larger class of ships will be offering when they debut in a few years!

BillyBuzzy

[LisaP]

I'm very excited for you too, Cruisehappy! That's the cruise we were thinking of booking, but it gets back on a Monday, and my husband can't miss work. Maybe I'll head down to the pier on Saturday to see you off.

[TrvlPro]

Cruisehappy, I'll be getting on as you're getting off. I'm doing the little 2 nighter the 18th to 20th. Just a chance to see the new ship and spend a little time in NY before the cruise.

Have a great time, I know I will.

Cheers, Neil