Summary
Our newest treasure.
When it comes to Freestyle Cruising, something new is definitely a good thing. Introducing Norwegian Gem. This brand new ship offers all the things you love about NCL - all the restaurants, the bars and lounges, plus the complete disregard for watches and alarm clocks. It's the latest in the Jewel class family of ships, sister ship to Norwegian Pearl; and you'll find yourself wondering what to do next, nap, bowl a few games, get a good workout or ...whatever.
Norwegian Gem Highlights
- 11 bars & lounges to explore
12 restaurants
- A four-lane, mood-lit bowling alley
- Exclusive Courtyard Villas and Garden Villas, which is how you add the word "decadent" to your vocabulary
- Flexible, inter-connecting staterooms perfect for families or groups
Dining
Grand Pacific Main Dining Room
A grand dining room inspired by the 1st class dining rooms from the Matson Liner ships that sailed from San Francisco to Honolulu. Artwork around the room will be inspired by the exceptional menu covers from the Matson Line.
Magenta Main Dining Room
Contemporary inspired artwork (some back lit) with decorative walls subtlety changing colors.
Le Bistro French Restaurant
Ornate French restaurant inspired by the colors, planting and artwork of the Pacific Islands.
Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant
A Japanese/Thai/Chinese restaurant complex including teppanyaki and sushi.
Teppanyaki
Authentic teppanyaki room.
Sushi
You can enjoy the very best sushi and sashimi expertly prepared as you watch. The menu is priced a la carte.
Cagney's Steakhouse
An upscale traditional American steakhouse of the 1930's.
Tequila Latin/Tapas Restaurant
Contemporary and brightly colored featuring hot and spicy latin/tapas foods.
Garden Cafe/Kid's Cafe & Great Outdoors
Buffet featuring prepared-to-cook omelets, waffles, fruit, soups, ethinic specialties and pasta. Includes a special "kid's only" area with smaller tables and chairs.
La Cucina Italian Restaurant
Casual Italian eatery reflecting a village Trattoria or traditional farmhouse kitchen.
Blue Lagoon
A 24-hour food court-style eatery featuring everything from hamburgers to fast-wok dishes.
Topsiders Grill
Pool Bar & grill
Room Service
If you can't come to the restaurant we'll bring the restaurant to you. We offer a limited menu of items, which can be prepared and brought to your stateroom. Room Service is available 24-hours a day.
Staterooms
Staterooms are put into different categories based on size and amenities as well as the location on the cruise ship.
All staterooms have two lower beds or one double bed, TV, mini-safe, duvet, and bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Most oceanview staterooms have a refrigerator. Lower beds in some staterooms can not be pushed together.
Twenty-seven wheel chair accessible cabins, including suites; all feature collapsible shower stools mounted on shower walls; all toilet feature collapsible arm guards and lowered wash basin. Hearing-impaired kits are available to guests by request. Equipment in the staterooms feature: vibrating alarm clock, door beacon (light flashes when someone knocks on the door), television with closed caption decoders and fire alarm (flashing light).
All staterooms include permanently lit emergency lights in stateroom and bathroom. All staterooms and elevators have Braille text.
Dedicated wheel chair positions in the Stardust theater on deck 5.
Theater is equipped with hearing impaired induction systems.
Eleven wheelchair-accessible public toilets which are located throughout the ship, including in the spa.
The ships has an electrical hoist for access to the pools and hot tubs.
The ship welcomes all service animals. Visually impaired guests who sail with seeing-eye-dogs will be provided a doggie box, which is changed daily by NCL personnel. Additionally, an NCL crew member will tour the ship with guests on the first day to help them get their belongings.
Ship Facts
| Date Launched: | 10/01/2007
| Length (ft.): | 965
| Breadth (ft.): | 125
| Draft (ft.): | 28
| Speed: | 25 Knots
| Gross Tons: | 93,530
| Aux Power: | Diesel Electric
| Decks: | 15
| Guest Capacity: | 2,394 (double occupancy)
| Guest Staterooms: | 1,197
| Air Conditioning: | Yes
| TV/Telephone/Mini-bar/Safe: | Yes
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Garden Villa
Courtyard Villa
Owner's Suite
Courtyard Villa
Penthouse
Romantic Suite
Penthouse
Mini-Suite
Balcony Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom
Obstructed View Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom
Inside Stateroom
Deluxe Owner's Suite
Inside Stateroom
Obstructed Oceanview
Inside
Mid-ship Inside
Mini Suite with Balcony
Garden Villa
Balcony
Inside
Mid-ship Oceanview Porthole Window
Aft-Facing Mini Suite with Balcony
Oceanview Picture Window
Penthouse with Large Balcony
Aft-Facing Balcony
Mini Suite with Balcony
Garden Villa
Inside
Oceanview Porthole Window
Courtyard Villa with Balcony
Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
Family Oceanview with Picture Window
Family Penthouse with Balcony
Balcony
Obstructed Oceanview
Inside
Balcony
Penthouse with Large Balcony
Mid-ship Oceanview Picture Window
Mid-Ship Balcony
Family Inside
Oceanview Picture Window
Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
Family Balcony
Mid-Ship Mini Suite with Balcony
Balcony
Mid-ship Inside
Courtyard Villa with Balcony
Family Balcony
Mid-ship Inside