MV AURORA CRUISE SHIP REVIEW
MV AURORA CRUISE SHIP REVIEW
Aurora is more suitable and attracts elderly British audience, who prefer a traditional experience in cruising. It also is a favorite place for families during school holidays. Being eight year old, aurora looks dated for its age, simply because there are other modern ships that offer far more superior amenities.
The decor of the ship would be more appealing to the older Britons. The dress code is enforced in the dining room as well as the main bar in the evenings. The two restaurants, Alexandria and Medina, offer meals between 6 30 and 8 30 pm. For a more liberal minded group, there is a timed dinner in the Orangery self service buffet venue.
The recently upgraded café, Bordeaux, is now managed by the renowned chef Marco Pierre White, who serves Mediterranean cuisine. Both the restaurants Pennant and cafe Bordeaux, need reservations and the menus keep changing regularly. Orangery serves continental breakfast and the best burgers at sea are offered, if ordered.
Aurora is ideal for long voyages with a lot of outside deck space. Over 900 cabins including, mini suites, suites and two storey penthouses are accommodated in the cabins. Each one has tea and coffee making equipment, air conditioning, TV and fridges.
The Curzon theatre on Carmen’s lounge offers entertainment, mainly targeting the elderly audience. Other activities include French and Spanish lessons, dancing and bridge classes and art auctions. A sauna and steam room has full menu of spa activities.
The toy box playroom takes care of children and a free nursery baby sitting service is available till 2 a.m. Though dress code is casual during day, it is very strict during evening and the trip comprises two formal nights, two semi formal nights and three smart casual evenings.
MV Aurora Pictures Gallery
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NCL CRUISE REVIEW, NORWEGIAN GEM
NCL’S CRUISE REVIEW, NORWEGIAN GEM
Norwegian Cruise Line has the youngest fleet among North American cruise lines and Norwegian Gem is something very special! Apart from freestyle cruising theme, it has innovative features like a four- lane bowling alley, onboard activities like thirty foot high- rock climbing wall and Wii Nintendo system, with a high defining projection screen in the crystal atrium.
Norwegian Gem
A 24 hour open fitness center is available, even if you want to work out at odd hours. The garden villas have three bedrooms and bath rooms, living and dining room, wet bar and steam room and whirlpool. This is ideal for multi- generation family travel or group of friends who want to cruise together.
Norwegian Gem
You can dine in any of the ten restaurants, at any time and also book dinner reservations. There are TV screens throughout Norwegian Gem to tell you where tables are available. If you pay an extra 15 to 20 dollar per person, you can dine at the specialty restaurant to have French to Japanese cuisine.
Norwegian Gem Pool Deck Area
For more adventurous people, there is the option of playing basketball, volley ball or golf, in special netted areas. Two swimming pools, one for adults with a waterfall are enough for swimmers and soakers to beat the heat. There are four hot tubs and a kid’s pool with enclosed spiral slide. Tree top kids club has a rainforest theme to engage the children. Video arcade and leopard lounge take care of the teens.
Norwegian Gem State Room – Ocean View
A spa includes 18 treatment rooms and the bars and lounges depict the talent of the musicians and magicians. The dress code is freestyle, although long pants are required after 5 30 pm. Java cafes and internet café, serves computer facility combined with frozen coffee, espresso, cappuccino and cookies. With Norwegian Gem, you can really enjoy your vacation to the extreme, with full freedom, as rightly highlighted on clock onboard which says “as if it really matters”.
