Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Cruise Line
The Norwegian Jade was built in 2006 and is among Norwegian's 21 ships in its fleet. The Jade is included in the cruise line's Jewel Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Jade vs all of the other Norwegian ships.
Norwegian Jade Size
How big is the Norwegian Jade? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Norwegian Jade. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Jade Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Norwegian Jade can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
Norwegian Jade Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Norwegian Jade is 2,402 guests. The average capacity for the 21 active ships in Norwegian’s fleet is 3,073 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Norwegian ships has a minimum of 1,936 guests and a maximum of 4,266 passengers.
Norwegian Jade Crew Members: Staff on the Norwegian Jade include 1,037 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.3 to 1. The average Norwegian ship includes 1,303 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1.
Norwegian Jade Passenger and Crew Capacity
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Norwegian Jade Length
How long is the Norwegian Jade? From end to end, the Jade length equals 965 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian’s fleet, measuring 988 feet (301 meters).
The smallest Norwegian ship (in terms of length) measures 832 feet (254 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,094 feet (333 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Norwegian Jade vs all other active Norwegian Cruise Line ships.
Norwegian Jade Length
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Norwegian Jade Built Date
When was the Norwegian Jade Built? The Norwegian Jade was built in 2006 and joined the cruise line’s Jewel Class.
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 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
When was the last Norwegian Jade Dry Dock? The Jade experienced dry dock improvements in 2017.
Renovations include the following: The Norwegian Jade, a Jewel-class ship, was last renovated in March 2017 at Grand Bahama Shipyard under the “Norwegian Edge” program. This refurbishment revamped its 1,201 staterooms with new furniture and TVs, replaced the atrium’s Asian theme with a modern design, and introduced new venues like The Pit Stop and Bliss Ultra Lounge. Technical upgrades were made, and the hull was repainted, shifting its focus from Hawaii to broader itineraries since its 2006 launch.
Norwegian Jade Deck Plans
The Norwegian Jade has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15.
What does the Norwegian Jade offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 17 restaurants, 12 bars, 2 shows, 32 activities, and 12 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Jade. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Jade Info
You will find the Norwegian Jade Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Jade buffet on Deck 12 of the ship.
The Norwegian Jade, a Jewel-class ship, was last renovated in March 2017 at Grand Bahama Shipyard under the “Norwegian Edge” program. This refurbishment revamped its 1,201 staterooms with new furniture and TVs, replaced the atrium’s Asian theme with a modern design, and introduced new venues like The Pit Stop and Bliss Ultra Lounge. Technical upgrades were made, and the hull was repainted, shifting its focus from Hawaii to broader itineraries since its 2006 launch.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Jewel class.
The ship features 17 restaurants, 12 bars, 32 activities, 2 shows and 12 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 Jade 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 Jade. The ship's capacity is 2,402. 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 Jade was built in 2006. 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 14 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 Jade 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 Jade 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.