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Norwegian Jade

Jewel Class · Norwegian Cruise Line

BUILT
2006
Refit 2022
SIZE
93,558 GT
965 ft length
CAPACITY
2,402
guests · 1,037 crew
DECKS
15
passenger decks
CALL SIGNC6VQ8
MMSI309436000
IMO9330032
FLAGBahamas

// ABOUT THE SHIP

About the Ship

Norwegian Jade is a Jewel-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, originally launched in 2006 (20 years ago). She is one of 21 active ships in the Norwegian fleet and sails alongside 3 sister ships in the Jewel class. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2022, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.

At 93,558 gross tons and 965 feet (294 meters) long, the Norwegian Jade is more compact than the Norwegian fleet average of 994 feet. The ship spans 15 passenger decks (Deck 4 through Deck 15) with a beam of 125 feet and a draft of 27 feet. Originally built at an estimated cost of $390 million, the ship is flagged in Bahamas.

The Norwegian Jade accommodates up to 2,402 guests. There are 1,201 staterooms onboard, averaging roughly 2 guests per cabin at full occupancy. A crew of approximately 1,037 keeps the ship running, resulting in a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1.

Onboard the Norwegian Jade, guests can choose from 57 venues including 14 dining options, 9 bars and lounges, 26 activities. The casino is located on Deck 6 and the buffet can be found on Deck 12.

Cruises on the Norwegian Jade currently start from $51 per night. Browse all available Norwegian Jade sailings to compare dates, itineraries, and cabin prices.

// DECK PLANS

Deck Plans – 15 Decks to explore

Norwegian Jade spans 15 passenger-accessible decks with 1,201 staterooms and 57 onboard venues — including 26 activities, 9 bars & lounges, 14 dining, and 8 shopping. Explore every level from bow to stern using the interactive deck plans below.

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PASSENGER DECKS

15

guest-accessible decks

STATEROOMS

1,201

cabins across all categories

VENUES ONBOARD

57venues

BY TYPE

Activities26
Bars & lounges9
Dining14
Shopping8
// CABINS

Cabins – 1,201 staterooms

Norwegian Jade has a total of 1,201 cabins throughout its 15 passenger decks. Those are made up of 360 Balcony, 17 The Haven, 144 Club Balcony Suite, 417 Inside, 243 Oceanview and 20 Penthouse cabins. The 31 stateroom categories that make up these 6 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.

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BALCONY
360cabins
5 CATEGORIES
BAMid-Ship Balcony
202
B4Family Balcony
117
BFBalcony
34
B1Aft-Facing Balcony
6
BXSail Away Balcony
1
THE HAVEN
17cabins
6 CATEGORIES
H6The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
8
H4The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony
2
H3The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Balcony
2
H1The Haven 3-Bedroom Garden Villa
2
HFThe Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony
2
H2The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
1
CLUB BALCONY SUITE
144cabins
5 CATEGORIES
MAClub Balcony Suite
121
S42-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Balcony
10
M1Aft-Facing Mini-Suite with Large Balcony
7
MBMini-Suite with Balcony
5
MXSail Away Club Balcony Suite
1
INSIDE
417cabins
5 CATEGORIES
IAMid-Ship Inside
119
I4Family Inside
110
IBInside
101
IFInside
86
IXSail Away Inside
1
OCEANVIEW
243cabins
6 CATEGORIES
OBMid-Ship Oceanview with Large Picture Window
64
OFMid-Ship Oceanview Porthole Window
59
OKObstructed Oceanview
53
O4Family Oceanview
48
OAOceanview with Large Picture Window
18
OXSail Away Oceanview
1
PENTHOUSE
20cabins
4 CATEGORIES
SNAft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony
8
SFAft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony
6
SMAft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony
4
SDFamily Suite with Balcony
2

// SHIP CLASS

Jewelclass

YEARS

2005–2007

AVG SIZE

94k GT

AVG LENGTH

965 ft

AVG CAPACITY

2,392

The four Jewel class ships measure approximately 93,500 gross tons each and carry around 2,376 passengers, forming the backbone of Norwegian’s mid-2000s fleet expansion.

// THINGS TO DO

Things to do

Norwegian Jade features 54 venues across 15 decks, including 23 activity, 9 bar, 14 dining, 4 other and 4 shopping. Explore every onboard experience from dining and entertainment to pools, fitness and more.

// AGE & RENOVATIONS

Norwegian Jade ship age vs the fleet

Built in 2006 and last renovated in 2022, Norwegian Jade is 20 years old. The fleet average age is 15 years. She is newer than 35% of the 21-ship fleet, ranking #13 from newest to oldest.

THIS SHIP

Age at a glance

BUILT

2006

20 years old today

LAST RENOVATED

2022

4 yrs ago

FLEET AVERAGE

15 yrs

5 older

NEWER THAN

35%

of fleet

FLEET RANK

#13

of 21

FLEET RANKING

By age, newest to oldest

#13 newest of 21 ships

Out of 21 ships in the fleet, Norwegian Jade ranks #13 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.

NEWESTOLDEST

AGE BENCHMARKS

Norwegian Jade vs the fleet

Newest ship
0 yrs
Norwegian Jade
20 yrs
Fleet average
15 yrs
Oldest ship
28 yrs

SHIP RENOVATIONS

Last major refit

LAST RENOVATED

2022

4 years ago

The 2022 comprehensive refit of Norwegian Jade was a substantial modernization project addressing both guest-facing spaces and technical systems. Staterooms were upgraded with refreshed furnishings, updated soft goods, improved lighting, and enhanced comfort features. Dining venues were refreshed with updated décor, improved seating arrangements, and layout refinements that enhanced the dining experience. Public spaces throughout the ship received refreshed finishes and furnishings to create a more contemporary look. Extensive technical maintenance was completed during drydock, including upgrades to hotel systems, navigation equipment, mechanical components, and IT infrastructure, improving efficiency, reliability, and long-term operational performance. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in May 2026. Scheduled for a major revitalization from April 19 to May 4, 2026, the Norwegian Jade will undergo a transformation aimed at aligning its amenities with the newer Prima-class ships. The most significant addition will be the adults-only Vibe Beach Club on Deck 14, replacing the former secondary sundeck with a high-end retreat featuring a private bar, luxury loungers, and dedicated hot tubs. Additionally, NCL is partnering with Studio DADO to install a brand-new, full-service Starbucks on Deck 7, while the ship’s specialty dining venues like Cagney’s and Le Bistro will receive aesthetic refreshes and furniture updates to modernize the 2006-built vessel before it begins its Alaska season.

// SHIP SIZE

How big is Norwegian Jade?

Compare the Norwegian Jade ship size with the rest of the Norwegian fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.

Norwegian Jade measures 93,558 GT and 965 ft in length. The average size of a Norwegian ship is 123k gross tons and the average ship length is 994 ft. Norwegian Jade is 24% smaller and 3% shorter than the average ship in the fleet.

// THIS SHIP

94k GT

NORWEGIAN JADE

// AVERAGE

123k GT

FLEET AVERAGE

// LARGEST

169k GT

NORWEGIAN ENCORE

// SMALLEST

76k GT

NORWEGIAN SPIRIT

// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 21 SHIPS · TOTAL 2589K GT

Norwegian Encore169K GT
Norwegian Bliss168K GT
Norwegian Escape168K GT
Norwegian Joy168K GT
Norwegian Luna156K GT
Norwegian Aqua156K GT
Norwegian Epic156K GT
Norwegian Breakaway146K GT
Norwegian Getaway146K GT
Norwegian Prima144K GT
Norwegian Viva144K GT
Norwegian Jade94K GT
Norwegian Pearl94K GT
Norwegian Gem94K GT
Norwegian Jewel94K GT
Norwegian Dawn92K GT
Norwegian Star92K GT
Pride of America80K GT
Norwegian Sun78K GT
Norwegian Sky77K GT
Norwegian Spirit76K GT
Norwegian Encore169k GT
Norwegian Bliss168k GT
Norwegian Escape168k GT
Norwegian Joy168k GT
Norwegian Luna156k GT
Norwegian Aqua156k GT
Norwegian Epic156k GT
Norwegian Breakaway146k GT
Norwegian Getaway146k GT
Norwegian Prima144k GT
Norwegian Viva144k GT
Norwegian Jade94k GT
Norwegian Pearl94k GT
Norwegian Gem94k GT
Norwegian Jewel94k GT
Norwegian Dawn92k GT
Norwegian Star92k GT
Pride of America80k GT
Norwegian Sun78k GT
Norwegian Sky77k GT
Norwegian Spirit76k GT

EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS

// CAPACITY

Passenger Capacity

The Norwegian Jade carries up to 2,402 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 1,037 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1. On average, Norwegian ships have 3,073 guests and 1,303 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 2.4:1.

// GUESTS

2,402

at full occupancy

// CREW

1,037

international staff

// RATIO

2.3:1

service ratio

// 3,439 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY

Guests2,402
Crew1,037
EACH FIGURE = 10 PEOPLE

// 10 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About the Norwegian Jade

FAQs for the Norwegian Jade. Here are the most popular questions asked by our community members regarding this Norwegian ship.

01On which deck is the Norwegian Jade Casino located?

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

02On which deck is the Norwegian Jade buffet located?

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

03When was the Norwegian Jade last refurbished?

The 2022 comprehensive refit of Norwegian Jade was a substantial modernization project addressing both guest-facing spaces and technical systems. Staterooms were upgraded with refreshed furnishings, updated soft goods, improved lighting, and enhanced comfort features. Dining venues were refreshed with updated décor, improved seating arrangements, and layout refinements that enhanced the dining experience. Public spaces throughout the ship received refreshed finishes and furnishings to create a more contemporary look. Extensive technical maintenance was completed during drydock, including upgrades to hotel systems, navigation equipment, mechanical components, and IT infrastructure, improving efficiency, reliability, and long-term operational performance. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in May 2026. Scheduled for a major revitalization from April 19 to May 4, 2026, the Norwegian Jade will undergo a transformation aimed at aligning its amenities with the newer Prima-class ships. The most significant addition will be the adults-only Vibe Beach Club on Deck 14, replacing the former secondary sundeck with a high-end retreat featuring a private bar, luxury loungers, and dedicated hot tubs. Additionally, NCL is partnering with Studio DADO to install a brand-new, full-service Starbucks on Deck 7, while the ship’s specialty dining venues like Cagney’s and Le Bistro will receive aesthetic refreshes and furniture updates to modernize the 2006-built vessel before it begins its Alaska season.

04What is the Norwegian Jade ship class?

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

05What does the Norwegian Jade offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 14 restaurants, 9 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.

06How many decks are on the Norwegian Jade?

The Norwegian Jade has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.

07What is the Norwegian Jade capacity?

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.

08How old is the Norwegian Jade?

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 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010

09Is the Norwegian Jade a good ship?

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.

10How long is the Norwegian Jade?

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.

Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed ship and fleet data.

LAST UPDATED · JUNE 2, 2026

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