Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
Weather Update
Aletta weakens to Tropical Depression - no threat to land.
Our Home Port is Venice, Florida, a city located on the southwest coast of Florida in Sarasota County.
Itinerary
Year-round sailings from New York visiting Florida, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Go to the NCL website for a complete schedule.
Deck Plan
Deck 15
Garden Villas, Freestyle public sunning deck
Deck 14
Garden Villas and Private Courtyard
Deck 13
Spinnaker Lounge, The Chapel, Star Bar, Sports area, Bali Hai Bar & Grill, Cagney's Steakhouse
Deck 12
Tree Top Kid's Club, The Leopard Lounge, Topsider's Bar, Great Outdoors Bar, Tahitian Pool, Kid's Pool, Spa & Salon, Body Waves Fitness Center, video arcade, La Cucina, Garden Cafe, Kid's Corner, Great Outdoor, Topsiders Bar & Grill
Deck 11
Passenger staterooms
Deck 10
Passenger staterooms
Deck 9
Passenger staterooms
Deck 8
Tequila Latin Restaurant, Blue Lagoon, passenger staterooms
Deck 7
Boutiques, Java Cafe & Internet Cafe, Stardust Theater, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant, Teppanyaki, Sushi Bar
Deck 6
Shaker's Martini Bar, Maltings, Star Dust Theater, Corona Cigar Club, Casino, main dining rooms, Le Bistro French Restaurant
Deck 5
Passenger staterooms, main showroom
Deck 4
Medical center
CDC Ratings
2009 Rating 97 (May)
2010 Rating 99 (Jan)
2010 Rating 100 (Nov)
2011 Rating 100 (Oct)
2012 Rating 97 (May)
Kids Only Areas
Leopard Lounge Teens only club
Tree Top Kid's Club
Just for kids with a wall of windows for viewing, an indoor jungle gym/obstacle course and computer and artist craft area.
Kids Cafe
Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Gem is the fourth of NCL's Jewel Class ships. She was preceded by Norwegian Jewel in 2005, and both Norwegian Jade (originally Pride of Hawaii) and Norwegian Pearl in 2006.
Each ship has unique amenities, but has a similar exterior and interior design. Norwegian Gem has a similar exterior appearance to NCL's Dawn Class ships; the Norwegian Star, which entered service in 2001, and the Norwegian Dawn, which entered service in 2002. The interior design and amenities, however, are significantly different and merit Norwegian Gem a Jewel Class designation.
Specifications
Ship Class: Jewel
Launched: 2007
Refurbished:
GRT: 93,000
Speed: 25 Knots
Passengers: 2,376
Accommodations
Every bed, in every stateroom, on every ship has upgraded linens, pillows, mattresses and memory foam mattress toppers. NCL offers Improved room service menu with more options.
All cabins are furnished with cherry wood finishing, television, refrigerator, safe, duvet, bath with shower and hair dryer.
Two 4,390 square foot Garden Villas - Three separate bedrooms, private garden with hot tub, and access to a private courtyard with pool.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 138-143 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 150-161 | Sq. ft. |
| Balcony | 205 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 285-824 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Garden Villa | 4891 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
Grand Pacific & Magenta Dining Rooms
Main dining rooms featuring a five-course, gourmet meal.
The Blue Lagoon Restaurant
24-hour food court.
The Great Outdoors
Outdoor buffet featuring prepared-to-cook omelets, waffles, fruit, soups, ethnic specialties and pasta.
Garden Cafe/Kid's Cafe
Family-friendly menu of omelets, pasta, soups, salads and ethnic specialties. There's also a special kid-sized section.
Java Cafe
Specialty coffees, teas, pastries, and cookies.
Cagney's Steakhouse
Traditional steakhouse. $25.00 per guest.
La Cucina Restaurant
Casual atmosphere serving salads and pizza.
Le Bistro Restaurant
French gourmet fare. $20.00 per guest.
Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant
Japanese, Chinese & Thai cuisine. Also featuring a Sushi and Sake bar offering items a la carte and Teppanyaki Room.
Tequila Latin Restaurant
This modern Tapas bar brings the big flavors of Latin America out in a constantly changing assortment of hot and cold Tapas and Tex-Mex cuisine against the backdrop of huge, bold relief murals.
Bali Hai Bar and Grill
Enjoy your grilled favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers and bratwurst at the casual Sky High Bar.
24/7 Pizzeria
Pizza Delivery Service 24 hours a day. Delivered directly to your table, your stateroom, or your favorite bar or lounge. Just ask your server or call room service to place your order. $5.00 per guest.
Room Service
Room Service is available 24-hours a day (There will be a delivery charge from Midnight - 5 am).
Notable Rooms
Stardust Theater
Main showroom located on decks five, six and seven.
Dazzles Night Club
Late-night dance club.
Spinnaker Lounge
Spinnaker Lounge offers great daytime views and dancing at night.
Gem Club Casino
Slots, cards, roulette and more.
FYZZ Lounge/ Bar Bliss
Cabaret-style club featuring three Karaoke rooms.
Corona Lounge
Cigar Club.
Mandara Spa
Full-service spa and beauty salon.
Star Bar
Intimate cocktail lounge.
Shakers
Martini and cocktail bar.
Magnum's
Champagne and wine bar.
Maltings
Beer and whiskey bar.
Outdoor Features
Tahitian Pool
Main pool deck.
Sapphire Kid's Pool
The Tahitian Kid's Pool features slides and paddling pool. The Sapphire Pool and hot tub are also nearby.
Sports Deck
Basketball court, tennis, volleyball.
