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The Norwegian Gem departs on December 30th, 2025 and returns 5 nights later.

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Norwegian Gem
December 30, 2025

5-Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau aboard Norwegian Gem · Departing December 30, 2025 from the Port of Jacksonville, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

Norwegian Gem December 30, 2025 Cruise Overview

This 5-night cruise aboard the Gem departs from Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 and returns on Sunday, Jan 4th. December weather across this route averages 82°/42°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.1 out of 10 — Jacksonville (6.8), Freeport (6.4), Great Stirrup (9.5), Nassau (5.9).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 71% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Tue → Sun

Jacksonville

departure port

Florida

port stops

Cay

sea day

Day 5

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Norwegian Gem December 30, 2025 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Norwegian Gem December 30, 2025 Price & Tracking

NORWEGIAN GEM·DECEMBER 30, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Gem cruise ship departing December 30, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $879 ($176 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $949 ($190 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 7%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $919

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Norwegian Gem · December 30, 2025

$879

$176 per night · 5 nights

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4% below average

Avg $919 · You save $40

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Norwegian Gem December 30, 2025 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Dec 29, 2025

$879

$1,099

$1,799

$3,489

Dec 28, 2025

$879

—

$1,799

$3,489

Dec 25, 2025

$879

—

$1,799

$3,489

Dec 24, 2025

$879

—

$1,799

$3,489

Dec 23, 2025

$879

—

$1,799

$3,489

Dec 21, 2025

$879

—

$1,799

$3,489

Dec 20, 2025

$879

—

$1,799

—

Dec 19, 2025

$879

—

$1,799

—

Dec 18, 2025

$879

$1,119

$1,799

—

Dec 16, 2025

$879

$1,079

$1,819

$2,199

// 03 · ITINERARY

5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 30, 2025

The Norwegian Gem sails on December 30, 2025 for a 5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Jacksonville Roundtrip) (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 Jan 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Norwegian Gem will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Norwegian Gem

DECEMBER 30, 2025

6 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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5 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · JACKSONVILLE

// 04 · PORTS

5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Port List

Norwegian Gem·December 30, 2025

DAY

EMBARKATION

TUESDAY·DEC 30

Jacksonville

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

2:00 PM

Jacksonville, Florida, offers docking at JAXPORT. Travelers explore Cummer Museum and Jacksonville Zoo. Excursions include St. Augustine’s historic district. Local markets sell shrimp po’boys. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures riverfronts and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes crab cakes, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Timucuan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Jacksonville’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural museums and scenic rivers, making Jacksonville an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

52°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island — Day 2 of Norwegian Gem December 30, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

WEDNESDAY·DEC 31

Freeport

Grand Bahama Island

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

10:00 AM

4:30 PM

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, offers docking at Freeport Harbour. Travelers explore Lucaya Marketplace and Garden of the Groves. Excursions include snorkeling at Peterson Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures tropical gardens and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Freeport’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of lush gardens and marine adventures, making Freeport an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

67°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas — Day 3 of Norwegian Gem December 30, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

THURSDAY·JAN 1

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island)

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas (Cruise Line Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore Bertram’s Cove and cabana areas. Excursions include snorkeling at coral reefs. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures palm-lined beaches and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Great Stirrup Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of serene beaches and marine activities, making Great Stirrup Cay an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

69°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Nassau, Bahamas — Day 4 of Norwegian Gem December 30, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

FRIDAY·JAN 2

Nassau

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

Nassau, Bahamas, offers docking at Prince George Wharf. Travelers explore Atlantis Resort and Straw Market. Excursions include snorkeling at Rose Island. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Nassau’s vibrant charm offers a lively Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of resort thrills and cultural markets, making Nassau an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

71°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Jacksonville, Florida — Day 6 of Norwegian Gem December 30, 2025 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·JAN 4

Jacksonville

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

Returning to Jacksonville — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

50°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Jacksonville Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Norwegian Gem·December 30, 2025

DEC FORECAST · JACKSONVILLE

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Jacksonville port guide

52°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

83°

AVG LOW

21°

AVG RAINFALL

3.2"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT JACKSONVILLE

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Jacksonville Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this Norwegian Gem itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

4 PORTS OF CALL·191 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST JACKSONVILLE SHORE TOURSBest Jacksonville Shore ToursCURATED FROM 8 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

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5.0(34)

$650

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 71% of all cruises

7.1/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN04 PORTS

01

Jacksonville 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Jacksonville offers a generally safe environment for cruise travelers, but staying in tourist zones and remaining vigilant is advised.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Freeport 🇧🇸

Grand Bahama Island · BahamasCAUTION

Freeport is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should remain vigilant, stay in populated areas, and secure their belongings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island) 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasSAFE

Great Stirrup Cay provides a secure environment for cruise travelers, with safety enhanced by staying primarily on the ship.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Nassau 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasCAUTION

Travelers in Nassau should stay vigilant, stick to well-populated areas, and be aware of their surroundings to ensure safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Norwegian Gem Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsNORWEGIAN

NORWEGIAN · JEWEL

CHRISTENED

2007

STATEROOMS

1,197

TONNAGE

93,530GT

25.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 125,377 GT

YEAR BUILT

2007

5 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2012

LENGTH

965ft

3.5% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,000 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

2,394cruisers

24.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 3,153 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Norwegian Gem has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 93,530 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet in length. Norwegian Gem is included in Norwegian's Jewel class. At full capacity, the Gem holds 2,394 passengers. That includes 1,324 cruise vacationers and 1,070 staff members. The Gem total number of staterooms is 1,197.