Norwegian Gem Ship Info
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Norwegian Cruise Line
General Information
The
Norwegian Gem started sailing in 2007. Former names: none. The Norwegian Gem is registered
in Nassau, Bahamas. The Norwegian Gem has 1217 cabins.
You can expect between 2434 to 2921 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Norwegian Gem has a space ratio of
32.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 38.4.
The Norwegian Gem has
1010 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2005- Norwegian Jewel
2006- Norwegian Jade
2006- Norwegian Pearl
2007- Norwegian Gem
Accessibility
There are 27 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
15 Decks
There are 15 on this ship. The highest deck number is 15. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 10.
45% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
Built in 2007, this is the 4th ship in the Jewel-class.
During 2015 drydock OSheehans Bar & Grill was added to deck 8. Moderno restaurant was moved to deck 13 near Cagneys. Mojito Bar replaced Star Bar. The Bowling alleys in Bliss were removed.
During November 2022 drydock all public areas were refreshed with new carpeting and some new fixtures.
During May 2026 drydock 10 oceanview cabins were added to deck 6 and 10 balcony cabins were added to deck 12. The meeting rooms, library and card room were all removed to make room for these cabins. Vibe beach club was added to deck 14.
There are 1217 staterooms on board, with the largest being the Haven Garden Villa. There are 3 pools, and 7 jacuzzis.
All restaurants aboard are open seating. They include:
Magenta Restaurant- Main Dining Room, complimentary
Grand Pacific Restaurant- complimentary
Garden Cafe- Buffet, complimentary
The Great Outdoors- Outdoor buffet, complimentary
Topsiders Bar & Grill- poolside, complimentary
Bali Hai Bar & Grill- complimentary fast food
Moderno Churrascaria- Brazilian Steakhouse with outdoor seating, specialty with cover charge
Le Bistro- French specialty with cover charge
Orchid Garden- Asian, complimentary
Sushi Bar & Sake Bar- ala carte located in Jasmine Garden
Teppanyaki- Japanese Hibachi specialty with cover charge
La Cucina- Italian Restaurant with outdoor seating, specialty with cover charge
OSheehans Bar & Grill- complimentary
Nightly entertainment can be found at the 2-level Stardust Theater, which offers 2 nightly shows. There is also a secondary showroom called Spinnaker Lounge which offers passenger participation games, and a mixture of comedy, lounge music, and cabaret shows. Adults can also enjoy the many bars and lounges on board, including a wine and champagne bar, a whiskey bar, Martini bar, casino, and Bliss Ultra Lounge & Nightclub.
For a little relaxation, adults can enjoy the Ying & Yang Spa Complex with fitness center and pools. For guests in the Haven area, there is also an exclusive Fitness & spa complex area.
Kids will enjoy the kids and teen lounges, video games arcade, rock-climbing wall, sports court, and kids pool.
Norwegian Gem Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Years Old | 19 |
| Tons | 93,530 |
| Speed | 25.0 knots |
| Length | 971 feet |
| Beam | 105 feet |
| Total Cabins | 1,217 |
| Crew | 1,010 |
| Expected Passengers | 2,384 to 2,921 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 32 |
| Total decks | 15 |
| Decks with cabins | 10 |
Norwegian Gem Features
Activities
- 1 Indoor Pools
- 2 Outdoor Pools
- 6 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- No Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- Cigar Lounge
- Chapel
- Video Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- Bridge Viewing Area
- No Outdoor Movie Screen
- Teen Lounge
- Passenger Promenade Deck
- Sea Viewing Lounge on upper deck
- Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
- Private pool for suite guests.
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - Norwegian Gem
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Smoking Policy
- Smoking cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipes is strictly prohibited in all staterooms and on balconies, in or near venues serving food, the jogging track, outdoor sporting venues, The Haven outdoor areas, and children's pool areas
- Smoking cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipes is permitted only in designated indoor and outdoor public spaces to include designated smoking lounges and cigar bars, and in the casino for players only.
- On ships with "The Waterfront", smoking is permitted on the starboard side excluding any food service areas.
