NORWEGIAN GEM

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Storm caused changes to cruise ships itineraries

Cruise ships were either changing course to avoid the Maine coast or heading to Portland to seek shelter from a powerful nor’easter that was forecast to arrive in the night of Oct 16, 2019. The 'AIDAdiva' sought shelter in Portland on Oct 16. The vessel, which was not on the city’s cruise ship schedule, carried 2050 passengers and 607 crew members. The 'Mein Schiff 1' arrived ahead of schedule in Portland Harbor in the evening and was to stay overnight because of the storm. The vessel, which had 1,914 passengers and 900 crew members on board, had been scheduled to arrive on OCt 17. The 'Norwegian Gem', also due to arrive on Oct 17, opted not to call at Portland because of the storm. The vessel had 2,394 passengers and 1,101 crew on board. Wind speeds were forecast to be 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 mph in Portland and along the coast. Rain will be heavy at times.

Cruise lasted one day longer due to storm

The return of the "Norwegian Gem" to New York was delyed by one day as strong winds made the transit of the Hudson River im possible. The ship berthed in New York City on Feb 26, 2019, at 2111.15 a.m. It departed for the next cruise on Feb 27

Cruise with unexpected changes ended in New York, mechanical issue was addressed

The 11-day cruise of the "Norwegian Gem" has ended, with relieved passengers stepping off their cruise ship, at Pier 88 in New York City on Nov 22. The ship left on Halloween and was due back on Manhattan's West Side on Nov. 11, but its propulsion system failed six days later in Barbados. Passengers were stuck and were given three options: Norwegian would fly them home, they could take another cruise from Ft. Lauderdale or stay in Barbados hotels until their ship could return. More than two dozen guests couldn't fly because of medical reasons. They were accommodated at a nearby resort with all meals included. Norwegian Cruise Line sincerely apologized for this unexpected change to the ship's itinerary and its impact on the guests. Norwegian provided extensive support and care as needed to ensure that all of the guests were comfortable and well taken care of as they returned to New York. The ship's technical issue has been addressed and all guests who remained in Barbados have sailed back to New York. The "Norwegian Gem" departed the same evening for her next cruise as scheduled.