Norwegian Gem - 1/4/2026
The January 4, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Gem departs from Jacksonville, Florida. On this 12 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Gem sets sail on Sunday, Jan 4th and returns on Friday, Jan 16th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Gem cruise ship departing January 4, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,029 ($86 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,143 ($96 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 10%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Norwegian Gem - January 4, 2026 - 12 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3rd | Jacksonville, Florida |
| 2 | Jan 5th | Freeport, Grand Bahama Island |
| 3 | Jan 6th | Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas |
| 4 | Jan 6th | At Sea |
| 5 | Jan 8th | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| 6 | Jan 9th | Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
| 7 | Jan 10th | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
| 8 | Jan 11th | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| 9 | Jan 12th | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
| 10 | Jan 13th | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 11 | Jan 13th | At Sea |
| 12 | Jan 14th | At Sea |
| 13 | Jan 16th | Jacksonville, Florida |
The Norwegian Gem sails on January 4, 2026 for a 12 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & Bahamas (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 16th at 6:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Norwegian Gem will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
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.
Cruise Ports
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!
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!
Puerto Plata is located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. It is known as the Amber Coast because of its rich deposits of the fossil resin. The province sprawls out over 70 miles of coast, white sand beaches, protected coral reefs, coconut groves, coastal lagoons, and crystalline waters. In the city, you can visit Mt. Isabel de Torres, a national park and botanical garden.
This fertile isle is a land of rain forests, tropical flowers, and abundant sugar cane. After a stroll around the charming colonial streets and shops of the capital, Basseterre, tour the island or visit Brimstone Hill Fort, an impressive construction that is one of the wonders of the Caribbean world.
An island under two flags, St. Martin/St. Maarten is French and Dutch. Philipsburg is on the Dutch side and famous for its duty-free emporia and casinos. A short drive will bring you to Marigot, a charming French Colonial outpost featuring shops filled with French fashions and imported Gallic goodies, as well as beautiful beaches.
Charlotte Amalie, is the capital of the United States Virgin Islands and the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean. Named for a Danish Queen, the city features pastel houses that are heavily sprinkled against a background of emerald hills. Colorful sloops dock along the waterfront, and a few steps back, down alleyways lined with old Danish warehouse buildings, is a world-famous shopping center.
The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.