Norwegian Gem

You will find the Norwegian Gem Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.

You will find the Norwegian Gem buffet on Deck 12 of the ship.

The 2022 full drydock modernization of Norwegian Gem was a wide-ranging upgrade designed to refresh the ship’s guest experience and extend its service life. Staterooms were comprehensively refreshed with new soft goods, updated furnishings, improved lighting, and enhanced comfort features. Dining venues received upgrades that included refreshed décor, improved seating arrangements, and updated finishes to modernize the culinary spaces. Public areas throughout the ship were updated with new furnishings and refreshed finishes, improving both aesthetics and passenger flow. Significant hotel-system improvements and mechanical maintenance were completed during drydock, enhancing reliability, efficiency, and operational performance across a broad range of itineraries. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in May 2026. The Norwegian Gem will enter dry dock from April 24 to May 11, 2026, for a series of "soft and hard" upgrades. Like the Jade, the Gem will debut a brand-new Vibe Beach Club, providing a secluded, premium space for adults that has proven highly popular on NCL's newer builds. The renovation will also include a technical overhaul of the ship's propulsion and environmental systems to meet 2027 emissions standards, alongside a full refresh of the Garden Café buffet area to improve traffic flow and modernize the décor ahead of its summer deployment in the Mediterranean.

The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Jewel class.

The ship features 15 restaurants, 10 bars, 26 activities, 0 shows and 8 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 3,120 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 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010

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 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.