The December 23, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Jewel departs from Miami, Florida. On this 12 Night Caribbean: Curacao Aruba & Dominica Republic (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Jewel sets sail on Wednesday, Dec 23rd and returns on Monday, Jan 4th.
Dec 23rd - Jan 4th
Norwegian Cruise Line
from Miami, Florida
The Jewel has a construction date of 2005 and a total size of 93,502 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length. Norwegian Jewel is included in Norwegian’s Jewel Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Jewel holds 3,445 passengers. That includes 2,376 cruise vacationers and 1,069 staff members. The Jewel total number of staterooms is 1,190.
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Norwegian Jewel - December 23, 2026 - 12 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | Dec 22nd | Miami, Florida |
2 | Dec 24th | Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas |
3 | Dec 24th | At Sea |
4 | Dec 26th | Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic |
5 | Dec 22nd | Oranjestad, Aruba |
6 | Dec 28th | Willemstad, Curacao |
7 | Dec 28th | At Sea |
8 | Dec 30th | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
9 | Dec 31st | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
10 | Jan 1st | Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
11 | Dec 22nd | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
12 | Jan 2nd | At Sea |
13 | Jan 4th | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Norwegian Jewel sails on December 23, 2026 for a 12 Night Caribbean: Curacao Aruba & Dominica Republic (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Jan 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Norwegian Jewel will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.
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!
Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.
Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.