Norwegian Jewel - December 23, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Norwegian Jewel
Miami, Florida
Great Stirrup Cay
Oranjestad, Aruba

Norwegian Jewel - December 23, 2026

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.

12nights

December 23, 2026

Dec 23rd - Jan 4th

Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Jewel - December 23, 2026

12 Night Caribbean: Curacao Aruba & Dominica Republic

from Miami, Florida

Norwegian Jewel Size Infographic

Norwegian Jewel

94 k
tonnage
965 ft
length
2005
year built
1,190
cabins
2,376
passengers
1,069
crew

NORWEGIAN JEWEL SIZE

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.

Norwegian Jewel Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:93,502 GT
  • Length:965 ft (294 m)
  • Beam:125 ft (38 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:30 mph (26 kn)
  • Year Built:2005
  • Years Served:2005-present
  • Capacity:2,376
  • Crew Members:1,069
  • Total on Board:3,445
  • Total Staterooms:1,190
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:390 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Jewel age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Jewel Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Norwegian Jewel - December 23, 2026 - 12 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 22ndMiami, Florida
2Dec 24thGreat Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas
3Dec 24thAt Sea
4Dec 26thCabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
5Dec 22ndOranjestad, Aruba
6Dec 28thWillemstad, Curacao
7Dec 28thAt Sea
8Dec 30thPhilipsburg, St. Maarten
9Dec 31stCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
10Jan 1stTortola, British Virgin Islands
11Dec 22ndPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic
12Jan 2ndAt Sea
13Jan 4thMiami, 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.

Day1
DEC 232026
United States
D:3:00 PM

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.

Day2
DEC 242026
A:6:00 AMD:2:00 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.

Day3
DEC 252026
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!

Day4
DEC 262026
A:8:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Day5
DEC 272026
Netherlands Antilles
D:7:00 PM

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.

Day6
DEC 282026
Netherlands Antilles
A:6:00 AMD:6:00 PM

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.

Day7
DEC 292026
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!

Day8
DEC 302026
Netherlands Antilles
A:6:00 AMD:5:00 PM

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.

Day9
DEC 312026
U. S. Virgin Islands
A:6:00 AMD:5:00 PM

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.

Day10
JAN 12027
British Virgin Islands
A:5:45 AMD:1:00 PM

Day11
JAN 22027
D:5:00 PM

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.

Day12
JAN 32027
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!

Day13
JAN 42027
United States
A:6:00 AM

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.