Whisking you away on sensational sailings to some of the world’s most stunning destinations, Norwegian Gem has something for everyone. Recently elevated with Norwegian Cruise Line’s inviting Vibe Beach Club, this cruise ship is overflowing with engaging entertainment, comfortable accommodations, and restaurants you won’t want to miss.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2007
- Tonnage 93530
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 27
- Decks 12
- Lifts 12
- Pools 3
- Restaurants 19
- Kids clubs Yes
- Maximum capacity 2394
- Crew 1074
- Refurbished 2022
What's onboard
Dining
With an impressive selection of restaurants and dining spots to explore while sailing, Norwegian Gem excels in offering a sensational range of options morning, noon, and night. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find something to suit your tastes. From light tapas to share with loved ones and succulent steakhouse classics you’ll remember for years, to poolside bites when the sun is shining, and authentic Italian cuisine that elevates an evening, Norwegian Gem offers variety where quality is never compromised.
Below, you’ll find some of the highlights among the dining venues available onboard:
- Sushi and Sake Bar – for fresh and flavourful sushi, with a bespoke sake bar just a stone’s throw away, Sushi and Sake Bar is a fantastic option; whether you’re grabbing and going or lingering to indulge, everyone will find some fantastic sushi dishes to enjoy here
- The Grill - this popular poolside spot serves a range of barbecue favourites to enjoy in the sunshine, with hot dogs, burgers, and more on the menu
- Orchid Garden - blending Japanese, Thai, and Chinese cuisine, this stylish Asian restaurant boasts flavourful foods from the East and distinct dishes you won’t want to miss
- Topsiders - an al fresco bar and grill, Topsiders is home to a wide range of flavourful foods you can enjoy from the early morning to late at night – and some colourful cocktails, too!
- Teppanyaki - a Japanese restaurant where your dinner’s preparation is part of the experience, you’ll find a wide array of incredible foods available here, and some talented chefs crafting them for you
- Garden Cafe - this charming buffet-style restaurant boasts a wide range of international dishes, which you can enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- La Cucina - serving sensational, authentic Tuscan cuisine, La Cucina is one speciality restaurant you won’t want to miss the chance to dine at; be sure to book to avoid disappointment
- Cagney’s Steakhouse - a stunning steakhouse serving the finest cuts of meat onboard, Cagney’s Steakhouse invites you to enjoy an elevated evening meal in a sophisticated setting
- Moderno Churrascaria - a Brazilian restaurant with sizzling steaks and flavourful foods from this major South American nation, Moderno Churrascaria brings a fantastic energy to the dining options available on Norwegian Gem
Entertainment
The entertainment options available aboard Norwegian Gem are certain to dazzle and delight; onboard, you’ll find an abundance of lively bars and lounge areas to unwind in, with engaging entertainment throughout. Whether you’re looking for a stunning stage production or an intimate live music performance, Norwegian Gem is home to a venue that will ensure your evenings are just as memorable as your excursions ashore.
Highlights of the entertainment options on Norwegian Gem include:
- Stardust Theater - an impressive theatre space, Stardust Theater hosts an impressive range of stage productions and shows throughout your voyage
- Spinnaker Lounge - a stylish lounge where you’ll enjoy a range of live entertainment and engaging experiences, Spinnaker Lounge is home to everything from bingo and dance classes to evening parties and so much more
- Bliss Ultra Lounge Nightclub - open for interactive games and entertainment during the day, this venue transforms into an adults-only nightclub when the sun sets, perfect for late-night dancing after an incredible day cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line
- Sugarcane Mojito Bar - a relaxed spot for sipping mojitos and other rum-based drinks, you’ll find both indoor and outdoor seating here, making it an excellent choice whatever the weather
Norwegian Gem is now also home to Vibe Beach Club, an exclusive adults-only retreat that features private whirlpool hot tubs, comfortable sun loungers, dedicated bar service, and unforgettable ocean views. While you won't find much in the way of active entertainment here, this is one area of the ship worth purchasing a pass for – it’s certainly going to enhance your onboard experience.
Family
Norwegian Gem isn’t just an excellent cruise ship for adults, it’s also a fantastic option for families and multi-generational groups too. Not only will you find a comprehensive Video Arcade onboard, but this Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship is also home to several sports facilities – perfect for engaging in some friendly competition as a family while the sun is shining – and several kids’ clubs and dedicated areas for children, including the teen lounge Entourage.
You’ll also find deck games like shuffleboard and chess available, alongside a climbing wall and even a cinema space!
This comprehensive selection of activities and experiences aimed at younger cruisers, alongside the impressive entertainment venues and incredible restaurants, ensures everyone onboard – no matter their age – will enjoy a sensational cruise aboard Norwegian Gem.
Things to do
Wellness
If you’re looking to embark on a wellness journey (as well as a sensational cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line), you’ll find ample amenities to aid you aboard Norwegian Gem. From a comprehensive spa space boasting a range of sumptuous treatments and a Thermal Suite featuring a sauna and a steam room, to a salon area for hair care and fitness facilities, every aspect of your personal wellness experience is considered. You’ll even find multiple sports facilities and a jogging track on the upper decks, giving you a chance to exercise in the sunshine while sailing between destinations. With group classes to attend and guidance from experienced spa staff, you’ll have no trouble unwinding throughout your voyage.
The newly added Vibe Beach Club, an adults-only area with exclusive sun loungers and whirlpool hot tubs, along with a dedicated bar, is a fantastic space to continue your wellness long after you leave the spa. Passes are available for purchase at an additional cost, but spending time here will definitely elevate your time onboard.
Recreation
Alongside the excellent entertainment, open-air sports facilities, and relaxing lounge spaces, you’ll find several pools and whirlpools on Norwegian Gem; so, when the sun is shining, there’s plenty of poolside sun loungers to unwind on while admiring the sweeping ocean views surrounding you.
You’ll also find quieter spaces in the Library and Card Room, an Art Gallery for browsing stunning works of art, and a comprehensive boutique retail space; whether you’re looking for a memento to remember your holiday by, or a gift for someone special, there are plenty of reasons to engage in some retail therapy while cruising aboard Norwegian Gem.
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Norwegian Gem
Great holiday Only gripe would be no tea and coffee in the stateroom
Enjoyed the cruise as a whole. Great itinerary. The evening shows were OK but not the best I've seen, but the performers were good. Only 4 shows in 11 nights though. Other nights were a comedian or magician. One of the smaller buffet areas I've seen on a ship, but probably the best food I've had from a ship buffet. Plentiful choices for a non red meat eater like me. Had to restrain myself from overdoing the self serve soft serve ice cream! Porthole cabin on deck 4 was fine. Similar in size and layout to most ocean view cabins I've stayed in. Shower a good size with a door, not an annoying curtain. Toilet in a cubicle, could be an issue for very large people, I banged my head on the wall a few times as I sat or stood. I was in 4578. It was quiet save for being next to a 3 berth cabin and the 3 occupants in it didn't seem to know how to speak quietly, or even at a normal level. I did notice a loud hum when walking towards the mid ship lifts and made a mental note to avoid the cabins as you got nearer to the lifts if I ever booked again.
A great Itinerary for this cruise and we enjoyed all the destinations. Embarkment/disembarkment straightforward and well organised. Cabin was small and dull but adequate. Staff efficient and friendly and ship always clean. The MAS package worked well for drinks, speciality dining and $50 dollars off excursions. The food was good and plentiful but menu for MDR was uninspiring and repetitive and service hit or miss sometimes waiting long between courses and coffee not always offered. Bar area and open deck at back of ship was a lovely place to sit and relax and have a drink and bite to eat. Atrium was busy and noisy and it was hard to hear when seeking assistance at Reception or Tour desk. The cocktail bar in the Atrium was great but in the wrong place. Again too noisy there to just be able to sit and chat. The lounge chairs around the ship looked comfortable but weren't - too deep for short people, if you sat back in them your legs couldn't reach the floor and if your legs were on the floor your back ached as support was too far back. The tours we took were good especially in Panama and Costa Rica. One tour operator/guide snuck in an extra visit to a banana plantation and souvenir shop when we would rather have spent the time at the places the tour advertised . Beware the disembarkment tours - do check small print and itinerary. We booked Everglades tour and we expected to be dropped at airport at 3pm. The tour was short and we arrived at the airport by 12. 30 - 9 hours before our flight. Overall though we had a great time and would definitely travel with NCL again if we find an itinerary and price to suit.
Lovely ship, nice size cabins, kept nice and cleaned daily, great food in restaurants and buffet, great atmosphere.
