Norwegian Gem - December 21, 2025
The December 21, 2025 cruise on the Norwegian Gem departs from Jacksonville, Florida. On this 5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Jacksonville Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Gem sets sail on Sunday, Dec 21st and returns on Friday, Dec 26th.
December 21, 2025
Dec 21st - Dec 26th
Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Cruise Line
5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau
from Jacksonville, Florida
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Gem cruise ship departing December 21, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $838 ($168 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $816 ($164 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.
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Norwegian Gem
NORWEGIAN GEM SIZE
The Gem has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 93,530 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length. Norwegian Gem is included in Norwegian’s Jewel Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Gem holds 3,464 passengers. That includes 2,394 cruise vacationers and 1,070 staff members. The Gem total number of staterooms is 1,197.
Norwegian Gem Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:93,530 GT
- Length:965 ft (294 m)
- Beam:125 ft (38 m)
- Draft:27 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:29 mph (25 kn)
- Year Built:2007
- Years Served:2007-present
- Capacity:2,394
- Crew Members:1,070
- Total on Board:3,464
- Total Staterooms:1,197
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:390 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Gem age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Gem Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Norwegian Gem - December 21, 2025 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 20th | Jacksonville, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 22nd | Freeport, Grand Bahama Island |
| 3 | Dec 23rd | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 4 | Dec 24th | Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas |
| 5 | Dec 24th | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 26th | Jacksonville, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Norwegian Gem sails on December 21, 2025 for a 5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Jacksonville Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Jacksonville, Florida at 2:00 PM and will return to the port of Jacksonville, Florida on Dec 26th at 6:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Norwegian Gem will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Jacksonville offers something for everyone. History buffs can visit the many landmarks that stretch from Amelia Island to St. Augustine, and families will find the array of attractions, including the many white-sand beaches, both fun and relaxing. Music fans can take in live performances at a variety of venues, and sports enthusiasts can enjoy tennis, sailing, or one of the area's golf courses.
Freeport/Lucaya is located on Grand Bahama Island and is the second largest city in the Bahamas. Freeport's many beaches offer you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually swim alongside dolphins! Freeport is truly a sports-lover's paradise; besides the scuba-diving, windsurfing, and fishing, Freeport boasts first-class golf courses!
Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.
Join Norwegian Cruiselines on the private island of Great Stirrup Cay. Four square miles of white beaches and coconut palm trees. Great Stirrup Cay features great swimming and snorkeling. Enjoy a barbecue Bahamas-style or do some shopping at the straw market to make your island experience complete.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Jacksonville offers something for everyone. History buffs can visit the many landmarks that stretch from Amelia Island to St. Augustine, and families will find the array of attractions, including the many white-sand beaches, both fun and relaxing. Music fans can take in live performances at a variety of venues, and sports enthusiasts can enjoy tennis, sailing, or one of the area's golf courses.