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Norwegian Gem |
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The 90,000+-ton Norwegian Gem mainly features 7-night Bahamas cruises and 10-night Eastern Caribbean cruises sailing round trip from New York City, as well as 7- and 14-night Mediterranean cruises that sail round trip from Venice, Italy. Starting in May 2011, Norwegian Gem will be featuring 7-night Bermuda cruises (round trip from NYC).
While on a Norwegian Gem cruise you're sure to enjoy NCL's Freestyle Cruising concept, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the 12 restaurants and 11 bars and lounges that are spread out throughout the ship.
Among the dining options available on Norwegian Gem are the main dining rooms (Grand Pacific and Magenta), 24-hour room service, Blue Lagoon (a 24-hour food court), as well as optional specialty restaurants including a sushi bar, a Teppanyaki room, Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro (a fabulous French restaurant) and many more!
As far as accommodations go, Norwegian Gem offers a fantastic variety of staterooms, suites and villas. Among the many options are inside, ocean view and balcony staterooms, as well as mini-suites, full suites, Courtyard Villas and 3,300+-square foot Garden Villas.
While on a Norwegian Gem cruise you're going to have many entertainment options. For instance, Gem Club Casino is one of the most popular places to be on the ship. Another great area is the three-deck Stardust Theatre, where there is a live performance during each night of your cruise. Those with children should be happy to hear that there's a video arcade and great youth program available on board. |
Norwegian Gem Facts |
Ship Class: Jewel Class
Inaugural Year: 2007
Refurbished Year: N/A
Tonnage (GRT): 92,502
Country of Registration: Bahamas
Guest Occupancy*: 2,394
Crew: 1,010
Length: 965 feet
Beam: 105 feet
Passenger Decks: 12
Cruising Speed: 25 knots
Staterooms
Total: 1,197
Suites, with balcony: 182
Suites, without balcony: 0
Ocean View, with balcony: 360
Ocean View, without balcony: 243
Inside: 412
Dining Type: Freestyle (Open)
Casino: Yes
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Ship Highlights
Bliss Ultra Lounge
This lively area of Norwegian Gem features a four-lane, mood-lit bowling alley, as well as a dance floor, large bar and extremely comfortable lounge areas.
Family-Friendly Accommodations
There are a bunch of inter-connecting staterooms on board Norwegian Gem, allowing families and friends to book multiple rooms next to each other that have doors connecting them (from within the rooms).
Exclusive Villas
On board Norwegian Gem, you'll have the opportunity to stay in one of the award-winning Courtyard Villas or Garden Villas. This luxurious accommodations are very large, can accommodate up to 8 guests (depending on the type of Villa you book), and each have access to a private courtyard. Guests staying in a Courtyard Villa share a courtyard with other such guests, while Garden Villa guests get their own. The courtyards include a private pool, sundeck, fitness center and hot tub. Other amenities include expedited embarkation and disembarkation, as well as a butler to pamper you and a concierge to meet your every need.
Rock-Climbing Wall
For those that would like to be adventurous while on your NCL cruise, there is a large rock-climbing wall available on board Norwegian Gem. |
Norwegian Gem Cruise Deals
Check out the cruise deals that we have available on Norwegian Gem cruises: |
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Best Price Guarantee on all Norwegian Gem Cruises!
Book any Norwegian Gem cruise with us and you'll get the best deal possible, regardless of the ship or sail date! Because of our huge price discounts in our NCL Insider's Club and our "Best Price Guarantee," nobody beats our Norwegian Gem prices, so look around and you're sure to find the best NCL cruise deal possible when booking with us! |
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Pre-Paid Gratuities on all Norwegian Gem Cruises!
Get Pre-Paid Gratuities for the 1st & 2nd person in each qualifying stateroom. Most balcony reservations, and all suite reservations qualify, while select interior and oceanview reservations qualify (based on meeting a certain price requirement). Offer details |
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NCL Onboard Credit Sale!
Get up to HUNDREDS in Onboard Credit when you book an Norwegian Gem cruise with us. The exact value of the onboard credit depends on your cruise cost. Offer details |
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No Booking Fees!
We do not charge booking fees on any cruises! You're sure to enjoy an affordable Norwegian Gem cruise when booking with us! |
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Military Discounts on Norwegian Gem Cruises!
We have very special NCL cruise pricing available for active and retired/veteran members of the U.S. and Canadian militaries. Our military discount is available over the phone or online - book your Norwegian Gem cruise with us to save! Promotion details are displayed during the online booking process. Certain restrictions apply. |
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Union Discounts on Norwegian Gem Cruises!
We have very special Norwegian Gem cruise pricing available for members of participating AFL-CIO unions. Our union discount is available over the phone or online - book your Norwegian Gem cruise with us to save! Promotion details are displayed during the online booking process. Certain restrictions apply. |
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AARP Discounts on Norwegian Gem Cruises!
If you're an AARP member, you can get a 5% discount on all Norwegian Gem cruises when you book at least 9 months prior to the sailing date. Please contact us for more details. |
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Norwegian Gem Cruise Destinations
Click any destination below to view some of the upcoming cruises available aboard Norwegian Gem: |
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Norwegian Gem category descriptions listed here are for sailings from now to April 30, 2011. Click here if you'd like to view the category descriptions for sailings from May 1, 2011 through April 22, 2012.
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Garden Villa (Category A1)
Size: 3,355 square feet
Located on: Deck 14
This spectacular Garden Villa is complete with living room, dining room and three separate bedrooms each with king- or queen-size bed and private luxury bath. One bedroom also features a full bath with tub and separate shower. Each villa features a private garden with hot tub, outdoor dining area and terrace, and also has access to an exclusive private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sun deck. Sleeps 6 adults, plus room for 2 rollaway beds and 3 cribs. Butler service and concierge available. |
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Deluxe Owner's Suite (Category A2)
Size: 1,195 square feet
Located on: Deck 15
This suite includes a living room, private balconies, dining room, bedroom with king-size bed, mini bar, luxury bath and separate shower. Access to exclusive private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sundeck. Butler service and concierge available. (No elevator access to Deck 15.) |
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Owner's Suite (Category AA)
Size: 791 square feet
Located on: Decks 9 and 10
This suite includes a living room, private balconies, dining room, separate bedroom with king-size bed, mini bar and luxury bath and separate shower. Access to exclusive private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sundeck. Butler service and concierge available. |
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Courtyard Villa (Category A3)
Size: 572 square feet
Located on: Deck 14
This suite includes a living room, private balconies, dining room, separate bedroom with king-size bed, mini bar and luxury bath and separate shower. Access to exclusive private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sundeck. Butler service and concierge available. |
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Courtyard Villa (Category A4)
Size: 440 square feet
Located on: Deck 14
Living area, private balcony, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and separate shower. Access to exclusive concierge lounge and private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sundeck. Butler service and concierge available.
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Penthouse (Category AB)
Size: 546 square feet
Located on: Deck 11
Living area, private balcony, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and separate shower. Access to exclusive concierge lounge and private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sundeck. Butler service and concierge available. |
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Penthouse (Category AC)
Size: 489 square feet
Located on: Decks 9 and 10
Living area, private balcony, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and separate shower. Access to exclusive concierge lounge and private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sundeck. Butler service and concierge available. |
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Romance Suite (Category AD)
Size: 375 square feet
Located on: Deck 10
Living area, private balcony, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and separate shower. Access to exclusive concierge lounge and private courtyard area with pool, hot tub and sundeck. Butler service and concierge available. |
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Penthouse (Category AE)
Size: 341 square feet
Located on: Decks 8 and 9
Living area, private balcony, dining area, bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower. (Staterooms for persons with disabilities have a shower only.) Butler service and concierge available. |
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Mini-Suite (Category AF)
Size: 285 square feet
Located on: Deck 11
Living area, private balcony, dining area, bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower. (Staterooms for persons with disabilities have a shower only.) Butler service and concierge available. |
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Mini-Suite (Category AG)
Size: 285 square feet
Located on: Deck 11
Living area, private balcony, dining area, bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower. (Staterooms for persons with disabilities have a shower only.) Butler service and concierge available. |
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Balcony Stateroom (Categories BA, BB, BC, BD and BE)
Size: 205 square feet
BA located on: Decks 8, 9 and 10
BB located on: Decks 9 and 10
BC located on: Deck 9
BD and BE located on: Deck 8
Two lower beds, sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass door opens to private balcony. |
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Oceanview Stateroom (Categories CC, DD and EE)
Size: 161 square feet
CC located on: Deck 8
DD and EE located on: Deck 5
Two lower beds, picture window. |
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Oceanview Stateroom (Category F)
Size: 161 square feet
Located on: Decks 4 and 5
Two lower beds, porthole. |
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Obstructed View Stateroom (Category G)
Size: 161 square feet
Located on: Deck 8
Two lower beds, picture window or portholes (Partially obstructed views). |
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Oceanview Stateroom (Category HH)
Size: 161 square feet
Located on: Deck 4
Two lower beds, porthole. Guarantee staterooms in this category may be berthed in obstructed view, partially obstructed view, porthole or picture window stateroom. |
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Oceanview Stateroom (Category H)
Size: 161 square feet
Located on: Deck 4
Two lower beds, porthole. Guarantee staterooms in this category may be berthed in obstructed view, partially obstructed view, porthole or picture window stateroom. |
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Inside Stateroom (Categories II, I, JJ, J, KK, K, L, M and N)
Size: 143 square feet
II located on: Deck 11
I located on: Deck 10
JJ located on: Deck 9
J located on: Deck 8
KK located on: Deck 5
K, L, M and N located on: Deck 4
Two lower beds. |
All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Categories listed are valid for Norwegian Gem sailings from now to April 30, 2011. For sailings out of this date range, please contact us for information regarding correct categories. Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room listed. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all details with the cruise line directly. |
Norwegian Gem Deck Plans
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Norwegian Gem Photo Gallery
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| Atrium |
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| Bliss Ultra Lounge & Night Club |
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| Bliss Ultra Lounge Bowling Alley |
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| Gem Club Casino |
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| Stardust Theatre |
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| Rock-Climbing Wall |
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| Tahitian Pool |
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| Topsiders Bar & Grill |
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| Le Bistro |
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| Sushi Bar |
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