Explore The Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Cruise Line
The Norwegian Gem was built in 2007 and is among Norwegian's 19 ships in its fleet. The Gem is included in the cruise line's Jewel Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Gem vs all of the other Norwegian ships.
Norwegian Gem Size
How big is the Norwegian Gem? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Norwegian Gem. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Gem Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Norwegian Gem can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
Norwegian Gem Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Norwegian Gem is 2,394 guests. The average capacity for the 19 active ships in Norwegian’s fleet is 3,073 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Norwegian ships has a minimum of 1,936 guests and a maximum of 4,266 passengers.
Norwegian Gem Crew Members: Staff on the Norwegian Gem include 1,070 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.2 to 1. The average Norwegian ship includes 1,303 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1.
Norwegian Gem Passenger and Crew Capacity
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Norwegian Gem Length
How long is the Norwegian Gem? From end to end, the Gem length equals 965 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 19 active vessels in Norwegian’s fleet, measuring 988 feet (301 meters).
The smallest Norwegian ship (in terms of length) measures 832 feet (254 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,094 feet (333 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Norwegian Gem vs all other active Norwegian Cruise Line ships.
Norwegian Gem Length
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Norwegian Gem Built Date
When was the Norwegian Gem Built? The Norwegian Gem was built in 2007 and joined the cruise line’s Jewel Class.
Norwegian includes 19 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Norwegian ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
When was the last Norwegian Gem Dry Dock? The Gem experienced dry dock improvements in 2015.
Renovations include the following: The Norwegian Gem experienced a refurbishment in October 2015. The dry dock was completed in San Francisco and included the following additons or upgrades: redecorated penthouse suites; improvements to the Horizon and Observation lounges; new artwork, furniture, LED lights and carpeting; upgrades to the relaxation areas of Decks 11 & 12; and added O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill.
Norwegian Gem Deck Plans
The Carnival Breeze has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15.
What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 16 restaurants, 12 bars, 3 shows, 32 activities, and 11 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Gem. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Gem Info
The Norwegian Gem experienced a refurbishment in October 2015. The dry dock was completed in San Francisco and included the following additons or upgrades: redecorated penthouse suites; improvements to the Horizon and Observation lounges; new artwork, furniture, LED lights and carpeting; upgrades to the relaxation areas of Decks 11 & 12; and added O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Jewel class.
The ship features 16 restaurants, 12 bars, 32 activities, 3 shows and 11 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Norwegian Gem has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Gem. The ship's capacity is 2,394. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,073 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Gem was built in 2007. Norwegian includes 19 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Norwegian ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Gem is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Norwegian Gem length equals 965 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 19 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 988 feet (301 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.