Norwegian Gem
The Norwegian Gem boasts a multitude of amenities and services. Generously equipped with 12 restaurants and 11 bars and lounges, the ship offers guests the opportunity to explore different entertainment and dining venues each night. Enjoy the contemporary atmosphere of the Magenta Main Dining room, which features fabulous artwork and walls that subtly change color, dine on Asian specialties in the Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant or grab a quick meal at Topsiders Grill. When it’s time to let loose, visit Bliss, the ship’s lively lounge and night club, or recap the day’s events over cocktails in the art-deco Shakers Martini & Cocktail Bar. Don’t miss out on the four-lane, mood-lit bowling alley or the Yin and Yang Spa & Beauty Salon, which features a full array of spa treatments.
Additional amenities include a tennis court, fitness center, enclosed nets where golfers can practice their drive, casino, theater and exclusive Haven. Perfect for families, the Gem has extensive youth facilities for kids of all ages, and a large number of connecting staterooms and suites to accommodate any group. The Gem is also one of three Norwegian ships featuring a partnership with Nickelodeon that includes one-of-a-kind family friendly events such as character breakfasts, interactive pool games and messy games featuring pies, slime or even “jellyfish” with Team Nick during spontaneous Splash Mobs.
| Ship Statistics | |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Refurbished | 2010 |
| Tonnage | 93,530 tons |
| Registry | Bahamas |
| Length | 965 feet |
| Beam | 125 feet |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,380 |
| Crew Size | 1,089 |
| Total Inside Cabins | 412 |
| Total Outside Cabins | 781 |
| Cabins & Suites w/ verandas | 538 |
| Suites | 178 |
| Maximum Occupancy per room | 6 |
| Age Restrictions | One person must be 21 or older |
| Dinner Seatings | 1 |
| Seating Assignments in Main Dining Room |
Open |
| Dining Hours | 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| Dining Room Dress Code | Dining |
| Tipping Recommended? | Yes |
| Tipping Guidelines | 13.50 per guest, per day for any category up to a Mini-Suite stateroom. $15.50 per guest, per day for any suite category. This amount is automatically charged to the onboard account. For children under the age of 3: no charge. 15% service charge included on beverage orders. |
| Onboard Currency | US Dollar |
| Services & Amenities | |
| Bars/Lounges | 13 |
| Beauty Salon/Barber Shop | Yes |
| Casino | Yes |
| Chapel | Yes |
| Disco/Dancing | Yes |
| Elevators | 12 |
| Hot Tub | 6 |
| Cell Phone Service | Yes |
| Internet Center | Yes |
| Wireless Internet Access | Yes |
| Note: Available in certain areas | |
| Laundry/Dry Cleaning | Yes |
| Library | Yes |
| Movie Theatre | No |
| Outdoor Movie Screen | No |
| Onboard Weddings | Yes |
| Self Serve Laundromats | No |
| Shops | Yes |
| Showroom | Yes |
| Spa | Yes |
| Video Arcade | Yes |
| Fitness & Sports Facilities | |
| Basketball Court | Yes |
| Fitness Center | Yes |
| Golf Driving Net | Yes |
| Golf Simulator | No |
| Ice Skating Rink | No |
| Jogging Track | Yes |
| Mini-Golf Course | No |
| Rock Climbing Wall | Yes |
| Swimming Pool | 2 |
| Tennis Court | Yes |
| Water Slide | Yes |
| Water Sports Platform | No |
| Cabin Features & Amenities | |
| 24-Hour Room Service | Yes |
| Note: $7.95 convenience charge applies to all orders | |
| Hair Dryer | Yes |
| Safe | Yes |
| Telephone | Yes |
| Television | Yes |
| Kids Facilities | |
| Babysitting | No |
| Children’s Playroom | Yes |
| Kiddie Pool | Yes |
| Supervised Youth Program | Yes |
| Teen Center | Yes |
| Special Needs & Requests | |
| Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors) |
Yes |
| Kosher Meals | Yes |
| Single Occupancy Cabins | No |
| Single Share Program | No |
| Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins | 23 |