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The Norwegian Gem was built in 2007. It was renovated in 2015. It's considered a small size ship. Coming in at 965 ft long and 125 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 11-story building.
The Gem can hold 2,394 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Gem has a space ratio of 39. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.
Norwegian Gem | |
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Class | Jewel |
Gross Tonnage | 93,530 |
Length | 965 |
Beam/Width | 125 |
Passenger Decks | 11 |
Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,394 |
Crew | 1,070 |
Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.2 |
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 39 |
The Gem is one of four Jewel-class ships currently sailing with Norwegian. The Gem is very similar to its sister-ships; Jewel, Pearl and Jade, although each ship may have some differences.
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Norwegian Gem. You have 14 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 7 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 7 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. Only 50% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.
Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Cost | Type of Food |
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Atrium Cafe | Quick serve | A la cart | Coffee |
Bali Hai Bar & Grill | Quick serve | Included | American |
Cagney's Steakhouse | Sit down | A la cart | Steakhouse |
Garden Cafe | Quick serve | Included | Buffet |
La Cucina Italian | Sit down | A la cart | Italian |
Le Bistro French | Sit down | A la cart | French |
Main Dining Room | Sit down | Included | Dinner |
Moderno Churrascaria | Sit down | Flat fee | Brazilian |
O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill | Sit down | Included | Irish Pub |
Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant | Sit down | Included | Asian |
Sushi Bar | Quick serve | A la cart | Sushi |
Teppanyaki | Sit down | Flat fee | Asian |
The Great Outdoors | Quick serve | Included | American |
Topsiders Bar & Grill | Quick serve | Included | American |
Norwegian Gem has 16 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.
Bar | Location | |
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Atrium Bar | Deck 7 | See Menu |
Bali Hai Bar & Grill | Deck 13 | |
Bliss Ultra Lounge | Deck 7 | |
Casino Bar | Deck 6 | |
Corona Cigar Club | Deck 6 | |
Great Outdoors Cafe | Deck 12 | |
Magnum's Champagne & Wine Bar | Deck 6 | |
Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar | Deck 6 | |
Moderno Bar | Deck 13 | |
O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill | Deck 8 | See Menu |
Sake Bar | Deck 7 | |
Shakers Martini & Cocktail Bar | Deck 6 | |
Spinnaker Lounge | Deck 13 | |
Starbucks | Deck 7 | See Menu |
Sugarcane Mojito Bar | Deck 13 | See Menu |
Topside Bar | Deck 12 |
Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Norwegian also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The Norwegian Gem has a total of 3 pools and 5 hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools are adults only. 1 of the pools and 1 of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.
Norwegian Gem | |
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Total Pools | 3 |
- Pools - General Access | 1 |
- Pools - Adults Only | 1 |
- Pools - Exclusive | 1 |
Total Hot Tubs | 5 |
- Hot Tubs - General Access | 4 |
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only | |
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 1 |
There are quite a few things to do on the Gem. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.
Norwegian Gem | |
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Arcade | A la cart |
Basketball | Included |
Casino | A la cart |
Cigar Bar | Included |
Climbing Wall | Included |
Fitness Center | Included |
Jogging Track | Included |
Shows - musical review | Included |
Spa | A la cart |
Thermal Suites | Flat fee |
Water slides | Included |
Norwegian is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Norwegian ship.
Norwegian | |
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Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $20.00 |
Tip added to drinks & services | 20% |
Soda Price | $3.50 |
Domestic Beer Price | $7.00 See drink menus |
Drink Package Price | $109 Learn more |
Internet Plan | $29.99 - $39.99 per cabin per day, with $5 for each extra device |
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. |
Norwegian Cruise Line offers a More at Sea fare. Through this program, guests receive open bar, a discount on excursions, some free internet, and some meals at specialty restaurants. If you book using this promotion, you'll be responsible for the gratuities on the dining and drink package. If you won't be using these options, booking a "sail away" rate that doesn't include the More at Sea benefits is considerably cheaper. Also, most of these benefits are the base packages; you can spend more to upgrade to better alcoholic drinks or faster/more wifi.
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