5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Jacksonville Roundtrip)
Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Gem
March 23, 2026
5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau

Norwegian Gem - 3/23/2026

The March 23, 2026 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 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Gem sets sail on Monday, Mar 23rd and returns on Saturday, Mar 28th.

Cruise Length
5
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Jacksonville
Florida
Port Stops
4
Sea Days
1

Cruise Pricing

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Norwegian Gem - March 23, 2026 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1Mar 23rdJacksonville, Florida
2Mar 24thFreeport, Grand Bahama Island
3Mar 25thGreat Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas
4Mar 26thNassau, Bahamas
5Mar 27thAt Sea
6Mar 28thJacksonville, Florida

The Norwegian Gem sails on March 23, 2026 for a 5 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Jacksonville Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Jacksonville, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Jacksonville, Florida on Mar 28th at 7:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Norwegian Gem will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Gem Size Infographic

Norwegian Gem

94 k
tonnage
965 ft
length
2007
year built
1,197
cabins
2,394
passengers
1,070
crew

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

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Cruise Ports

Day1
MAR 232026
D:3:00 PM

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.

Day2
MAR 242026
A:11:00 AMD:5:30 PM

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!

Day3
MAR 252026
A:9:00 AMD:7:00 PM

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.

Day4
MAR 262026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

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.

Day5
MAR 272026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
MAR 282026
A:7:00 AM

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.