Cruise Fleet:
Norwegian Gem

Dining

Bali Hai Bar & Grill

A hot air balloon theme where the bar itself is styled as a ballooning basket with sandbags, ropes and a rattan front.

Blue Lagoon

A 24-hour food court-style eatery featuring everything from hamburgers to fast-wok dishes.

Cagney's Steakhouse

An upscale traditional American steakhouse of the 1930's.

Garden Cafe/Kid's Cafe

Made-to-order action stations, always-changing menu options, a fresh salad bar and a dessert bar make this way more than a traditional buffet. There's also a cute-as-can-be cafe for littler eaters with kid-favorite options.

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.

Great Outdoors

A spacious outdoor buffet with many choices that will surely keep you coming back for more.

La Cucina Italian Restaurant

Casual Italian eatery reflecting a village Trattoria or traditional farmhouse kitchen.

Le Bistro French Restaurant

Ornate French restaurant inspired by the colors, planting and artwork of the Pacific Islands.

Magenta Main Dining Room

Contemporary inspired artwork (some back lit) with decorative walls subtly changing colors.

Moderno Churrascaria

As the succulent skewers of barbequed meats are carved tableside, you control how much you want with the Moderno Green and Red Chip. Green for go and the carving continues or red to stop. Also, enjoy a wide selection of perfectly prepared salads, sliced meats and traditional accompanying dishes from the salad bar.

Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant

A Japanese/Thai/Chinese restaurant complex including teppanyaki and sushi.

Pizza 24/7

The ocean's very first Pizza Delivery Service is offered 24 hours a day aboard Norwegian Gem. Our Pizza Team is happy to deliver a piping hot, homemade pie with your favorite toppings directly to your table, your stateroom, or your favorite bar or lounge. Just ask your server or call room service to place your order. "Fresh and Freestyle, that's Pizza 24/7."

Room Service

If you can't come to the restaurant we'll bring the restaurant to you. We offer a menu of items, which can be prepared and brought to your stateroom. Room Service is available 24-hours a day (There will be a delivery charge from Midnight - 5 am).

Sushi

You can enjoy the very best sushi and sashimi expertly prepared as you watch.

Teppanyaki

Authentic teppanyaki room.

Summary

This sparkling cruise ship is the perfect choice for year-round cruises from New York; taking our guests to the Bahamas & Florida, the Caribbean, up the coast of Canada and New England, and to the cool summer breezes of Bermuda. From a chic, four-lane bowling alley to tons of dining choices and Freestyle Cruising, Norwegian Gem has it all. Chill out by the pool, get lucky in the casino, unwind at the spa, and make the kids happy with our water slides, Wii games and lots more. Accommodations range from the luxurious multi-room or romantic suites to spacious and affordable staterooms.

Ship Facts

• Passenger Capacity: 2,394 (double occupancy)
• Gross Register Tonnage: 93,530
• Overall Length: 965 feet
• Max Beam: 105 feet
• Draft: 28 feet
• Engines: Diesel Electric
• Cruise Speed: 25 knots
• Crew: 1,101

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.

Bars and Lounges

Bliss Ultra Lounge & Night Club

A lounge inspired by all things spherical and out of space. Bubbles, the use of lighting, color and ultraviolet artworks will be throughout this room. Features the industry's 1st bowling alley and also is equipped with plasma TVs.

Gem Club Casino Bar

Full bar within the Gem Club Casino.

Great Outdoors Bar

Enjoy wine, beer and a fully selection of cocktails at this covered outdoor bar.

Java Cafe & Internet Cafe

Serves frozen coffees, expressos, cappucinos, teas, pastries and cookies and computer, Internet facilities and computer lecture/training area.

Magnum's Champagne & Wine Bar

Inspired by the Art Nouveau era using Charles Rennie Mackintosh's design elements and colors.

Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar

Contemporary bar area with a backdrop reflecting the production of beer.

Moderno Bar

Sit back and enjoy your favorite drink at the Moderno Bar.

Sake Bar

Full Sake Bar within the Orchid Garden Restaurant.

Shakers Martini & Cocktail Bar

Art Deco inspired with a large screen behind the bar depicting James Bond inspired graphic silhouettes of funky images from the 60's & 70's.

Spinnaker Lounge

Horizontal windows in the floor allow views of the bridge. The stage can also be used as a dance floor.

Star Bar

Themed around a gangster called Cagney who lived through and during the roaring 20's in America.

Topsiders Bar & Grill

Pool Bar & grill.

Entertainment

Colors

Enjoy a fantastic kaleidoscope of music, dance and special effects drawn from the artful blend of color, fabric sculptures and light. Join the Gem Singers & Dancers in the wonderful world of Colorz!

Comedy Variety

When's the last time you guffawed? From standup comedy to unicycle-riding jugglers, you're invited for an evening of laughter in the Stardust Theater.

Disc Jockey/Bliss Lounge

Dance like nobody's watching, even though everybody is. With a celebrity DJ spinning tunes till the wee hours, you can tear it up. Take a breather in a Bliss bed to recharge. The party's here and you don't have a curfew.

Get Down Tonight

The Norwegian Gem Production Cast takes you on a trip through time to re-live your favorite memories and music of the 1970s. Rock-out tonight with music from acts like Earth, Wind & Fire, The Who and many more featuring music by the Norwegian Gem Showband.

Magicians

How'd they do that? We may never know but it sure is fun to witness things appearing and disappearing right before your eyes. Add a dash of comedy and you've got one magical evening.

Presumed Murdered Luncheon

The Second City has teamed up with best-selling crime novelist Scott Turow to create a hilarious who-done-it called Presumed Murdered. You are immediately brought into the action to find the killer and bring them to justice.

The Second City

Chicago's legendary comedy theatre, The Second City, celebrates its 50th Anniversary aboard Norwegian Epic with a hilarious revue of sketches, songs and improvisation. Watch the brightest young comic talent in North America puts its comic spin on current events and life on the cruise ship.

White Hot Party

Ice ice baby. Don your white attire and get to the pool deck for the most invigorating, black light glowing, electrifying party beneath the stars. Dance with our white-winged angels and be sure to get a souvenir t-shirt.

World Beat

A musical voyage around the world! Feel the percussive beats of Irish tap dancing, the soulful cadences of New York City street stomps, the haunting drums of Africa, the dramatic Kodo rhythms of Asia & more.

Recreation

Art Gallery

Stroll through Norwegian Gem's Art Gallery of original works for sale by a wide range of well-known artists.

Basketball/Volleyball/Tennis Court

Shoot hoops, join a pick up game, or play tennis at the enclosed, outdoor Basketball/Volleyball/Tennis Court.

Body Waves Fitness Center

There are numerous ways to stay in shape while on board. The Body Waves Fitness Center is open from 6am to 11pm with a full gym and aerobics/fitness classes daily.

Bowling

***Additional charges apply***

Business Center & Meeting Rooms

Norwegian Gem's meeting room area features various individual rooms. They can be used together or separately.

Card Room/Life Style Room

Looking for a quiet place to write postcards, play cards or read a book? Drop by the Life Styles Room.

Climbing Wall

Corona Cigar Club

Step into the world of rolled premium cigars, cognacs and spirits at the Cigar Club. This is one place where it is completely acceptable to light up in public.

Gem Club Casino

Full Casino featuring a circus theme reflecting bold and brash colors of traditional traveling circuses at the turn of the century.

Hot Tubs

There are six hot tubs conveniently located throughout the ship. Try them all out or pick your favorite and make relaxing and unwinding a part of your daily regimen.

Jogging/Walking Track

Run circles around the other guests or get in your daily walk while you're at sea. Breakfast always tastes better after a good walk or run, right?

Kid's Pool

The kid's pool is just right for pint-size splashing, playing and paddling. The pool also has additional fun features.

Mandara Spa

Full service spa and beauty salon featuring a full array of spa treatments.

Photo Gallery

The place to check out and purchase all the photos taken during your cruise.

Stardust Theater

It's showtime! And we've got a really big show for you at the Stardust. Enjoy Broadway and Vegas-style shows.

Tahitian Pool

Main pool.

The Leopard Lounge

This is a cool place where teens can have fun, too.

The Library

You'll find a well-stocked selection of things to read with all the elegant trimmings a good library deserves including a stellar view.

Video Arcade

Stop by the video arcade and capture a few aliens, win a car race, play pinball and fly a jet fighter. Anything is possible.