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Norwegian Jewel

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Norwegian Jewel current position

Norwegian Jewel current location is at North America West Coast (coordinates 59.44322 N / -135.32989 W) cruising en route to KETCHIKAN,AK. The AIS position was reported 1 hour ago.

Current itinerary of Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Jewel current cruise is 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver . Prices start from USD 289 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 22 Apr, 2024 and ends on 29 Apr, 2024 .

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Norwegian Jewel Itineraries

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The 2005-built Norwegian Jewel cruise ship is the 1st of NCL's Jewel-class liners - together with Norwegian Gem , Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Pearl .

The vessel (IMO number 9304045) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311827000) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a subsidiary company of the shipping corporation Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH). NCL was founded in 1966, headquartered in Miami (Florida USA) and publicly traded (NASDAQ) company listed on NYSE ( NYC ). NCLH's major shareholders are the corporations Apollo Global Management (American), Genting Group (Malaysian) and TPG Capital (American). In 2017, the brand NCL had a worldwide cruise market share 8,7% (passengers) and 8,4% (revenue). NCLH (shipowner) owns the brands NCL , Oceania and RSSC-Regent .

The 2400-passenger ship Norwegian Jewel became operational in August 2005. Built at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany she was christened on November 3, 2005, during an official ceremony at the Port of Miami. Designed to be in the category of Freestyle Cruising, Norwegian Jewel easily transports 2,400 guests and over 1,000 crew members. The special about this vessel is her speed, restaurant options, and family comfortable accommodations. Norwegian Jewel also gives passengers different options for relaxation like public bars and lounges, well-equipped sports and fitness facilities, and staterooms designed with rich cherry wood finishing.

Decks and Cabins

Norwegian Jewel staterooms (1188 total, in 35 grades) include 190x Suites, 360x Balcony, 243x Oceanview and 411 Inside cabins. Most staterooms are sized 140-160 ft2 (13-15 m2). The largest accommodations are the 3-Bedroom The Haven Garden Villa (2320 ft2 / 216 m2, with terrace sized 1035 ft2 / 96 m2).

The boat has 15 decks , of which 12 are passenger-accessible and 7 with cabins.

During the 2-week drydock 2018 refurbishment , all passenger staterooms were upgraded with smart HDTVs and USB outlets, new carpeting, furniture and artworks. "The Haven" cabin complex received courtyard updates, and all villas and suites received new finishes, tiles, drapes, carpets, artworks and furniture. Additional cabanas were added to Sun Deck. Two new Haven Deluxe Owner Suites were added (max capacity 4 pax, cabin size 1200 ft2 / 112 m2, balcony size 565 ft2 / 53 m2, with terrace whirlpool).

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Passengers onboard Norwegian Jewel can seek out their preferred dishes at Cagney's Steak House, Blue Lagoon, and the signature restaurant Le Bistro, or can try the lovely pasta at Mama's Italian Kitchen and tapas at Tangos. The main restaurant, Tsar's Palace, shows the magnificence of St. Petersburg with gold ceilings, shining chandeliers, and ornate balustrades reminiscent of Faberge eggs. An electronic system onboard Norwegian Jewel cuts down on wait times and lines in the restaurants. Monitors throughout the corridors reveal how busy the eateries are, with a bar ranging from green (come on in) to red (crowded). This screen acts as an electronic hostess and lets guests know how long the wait is for a table for four, for example, and where parties are being accepted.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Jewel restaurants and food bars.

• Azura Restaurant (forward Dining Room, complimentary, with Your Time dining)
• Le Bistro (French speciality dinner-only restaurant; reservations-only; US$20 cover charge)
• Chin Chin (Asian restaurant, dinner-only, complimentary since 2015)
• Sushi Bar (10-seat Chin Chin restaurant, a la carte); Sake Bar (inside Chin Chin)
• Teppanyaki (Japanese Hibachi speciality, reservations-only restaurant; US$25; open for Lunch and Dinner; features live cooking demonstrations)
• Tsar’s Palace Restaurant (aft-location Dining Room; complimentary; Freestyle dining)
• O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar and Grill (sports bar, with 24-hour American cuisine - burgers, steaks, desserts; complimentary)
• Blue Lagoon (buffet restaurant for fast food; complimentary)
• Cagney’s Steakhouse (speciality dinner restaurant for prime steaks and gourmet seafood specialities; reservations-only, US$30 cover charge per person and free Kids Menu)
• Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse; reservations-only; US$20 per person cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
• La Cucina (Italian speciality restaurant; reservations-only, US$15 cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
• Garden Cafe (complimentary buffet restaurant with various cuisine stations); Kid's Cafe
• The Great Outdoors (outdoor buffet restaurant, complimentary)
• Topsiders Bar and Grill (poolside, complimentary).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Jewel's Bora Bora Health Spa and Beauty Salon are managed by Mandara Spa, which fuses eastern and western-style procedures for advanced massage, facials, and more. The sports deck offers the chance for playing basketball, volleyball and tennis, and the Body Waves Fitness Center features state-of-the-art equipment, a hydrotherapy pool, and classes. Children are not forgotten. The Splashdown Kids Club has a swimming pool and an underground sea theme. There are a total of 7 jacuzzis and 3 pools (Sapphire Kid’s Pool) onboard. A 24-hour Internet Cafe is available. Entertainment options also include the NCL's FIREWORKS show (on each voyage), "Rock of Ages", "Cirque Dreams", "Illusionarium" (magicians show).

Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Supervised Kids Program ("NCL Kids"), Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry. NCL Jewel tipping/gratuities (US$12 pp per day). Norwegian Jewel cruise ship allows weddings (has a chapel on board).

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Jewel lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Stardust Theatre (1042-seat; features Broadway-style musical productions; two grand-shows per night). Two new shows were introduced in 2018 - “Rock You Tonight” (1970banddn songs) and ship exclusive “Velvet” (disco classics, circus acrobatics, cabaret performances).
• Bar City complex (Maltings Beer and Whisky Bar, Shakers Martini and Cocktail Bar and Magnum’s Champagne and Wine Bar); Corona Cigar Bar; Topsiders Bar; Star Bar; Sugarcane Mojito
• Spinnaker Lounge (394-seat, with floor-to-ceiling windows; serves as disco and night club); Java Cafe
• Bliss Ultra Lounge (replacing FYZZ Cabaret Lounge) offers late-night live entertainment and intimate seating.
• The Pit Stop (replacing Sky High Bar and Grill) is a USA 1950s-themed bar retrofitted with gas station signage, vintage license plates and other classic car elements.
• Crystal Atrium (2-deck midship hub area with a big-size LED screen, dance area and live entertainment)
• Atrium Cafe and Bar (speciality tea and coffee bar). During refurbishment 2018, The Atrium received a custom-made chandelier, new flooring, renovated lobby areas (Shore Excursion and Reception desks, new banquette seating, large HDTV).
• Cafe (24-hour); Art Gallery; Photo Gallery and Shop
• LifeStyles Room; Library;
• Card Room; Jewel Club Casino
• Galleria Boutiques/Shopping Alley (tax and duty-free shops); Port O’Call (gift shop)
• Bora Bora Spa complex (Thermal Suite, Snow Room, Salt Room, Medi Spa, Smile Spa, Treatment Rooms, Beauty Salon, Barber Shop); Body Waves Fitness Centre; Sapphire Pools; Kid’s Pool
• Splashdown Kid’s Club; Club Underground Teen’s Lounge and Disco Club; Video Games Arcade
• The Haven area Courtyard Fitness and Spa complex (Villas-guests only, Steam Room, Gym)
• Rock Climbing Wall; Combined sports court; Jogging Track; Golf Nets; Shuffleboard, Giant Chess.

Itineraries

Norwegian Jewel itinerary program was drastically changed - from 7-day Caribbean (from homeport Houston TX ) to Australia-Asia and Alaska. In 2017-2018, the liner was relocated for an inaugural cruise season in Australia (homeported in Sydney NSW ).

In winter 2018-2019, NCL Jewel was homeported in Sydney NSW, offering 7- to 19-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries. In summer 2019, Jewel joined Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss in Alaska, operating 7-day oneways between Vancouver BC and Seward AK . In 2019-2020, Jewel returned to Australia (3rd season from Sydney) and new itineraries from Auckland NZ were added.

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the NCL Jewel ship was paused for 3 years (March 2020 thru 2022), restarting on March 20th as NCL's first ship to offer Caribbean and Panama Canal roundtrips from Panama City (Fuerte Amador/Panama's Pacific Ocen side) and from Colon (Panama's Caribbean side).

For winter season 2023-2024 (October-March) were scheduled 12x Asian voyages (lengths 10-12 days) plus a 16-day Transpacific itinerary (RepositionCruises.com) from Alaska to Asia (Seattle to Tokyo). Norwegian Jewel's Asia 2023-2024 season grouped 16 itineraries (to destinations in 11 countries), 9 different homeports/embarkation ports ( Laem Chabang/Bangkok Thailand , Port Klang/Kuala Lumpur Malaysia , Singapore , Keelung/Taipei Taiwan , Benoa/Bali Indonesia , and Japan's Tokyo and Yokohama ) as well as the maiden port Incheon/Seoul Korea .

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Norwegian Jewel Wiki

Jewel is the first of the Jewel-class NCL ships. Her sisters in the fleet are the NCL ships  Gem ,  Jade  and  Pearl . The ship was christened on November 3, 2005, at PortMiami. The vessel's godmother is the wife of the real estate magnate (multibillionaire and future US President) Donald Trump - Melania Trump (Slovenian, born Apr 26, 1970). Later, Mr Trump required a 30 sec long TV commercial reviewing the new NCL ship to be placed during one of the episodes of “The Apprentice” (reality game TV series).

The Inaugural Cruise (Maiden Voyage) was on August 10, 2005 (Mediterranean/Europe), Caribbean Inaugural on November 4, 2005 (from  Port Miami ).

NCL Jewel, just like the fleet mate Pearl, was a TV commercial star. The "big show" was for about 30 sec in one of the episodes of NBC's "The Apprentice" TV-series (US game show hosted by Mr Trump).

During NCL Jewel's 2014 drydock refurbishment, the ship was retrofitted with new "scrubbers" (exhaust gas cleaning systems). The new scrubber technology reduces the equivalent of approx 1500 tons of the poisonous gas Sulfur Oxide. Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise company retrofitting with a scrubber hybrid system vessels while in service. The new in-line scrubbers (5 units) are lightweight and able to operate in a dry mode, as well as in open and closed loops.

Asia-Australia itineraries 2017-2018

For winter 2017-2018 season, NCL Jewel ship was relocated from USA-California to Asia-Australia. The new itinerary program offered departures from Australia and  Singapore  (starting Nov 2017). The new deployment was announced in June 2016. During the inaugural Australian season, the liner was homeported in  Sydney NSW .

• All Australian early bookings (by August 31, 2016) were eligible for complimentary all-inclusive deals covering everything (including beverage packages and discounted family fares).
• The 39-day repositioning cruise from  Vancouver Canada  to Sydney via Hawaii (October 3, 2017) was priced from just AUD 7417 pp (inside cabin, double occupancy).
• The 40-day repositioning cruise from Sydney to  Tokyo Japan  (February 20, 2018) was priced from just AUD 5973 pp (inside cabin, double occupancy).
• Season's shortest itinerary (5-day roundtrip Sydney to Tasmania -  Hobart  and  Burnie , departure November 12, 2017) was priced from AUD 1147 pp.
• NCL's Australian cruises were all 7x roundtrips from Sydney (5-day to Tasmania, plus a 9-day South Pacific Islands) and all 10x 16-day Australia-New Zealand cruises (Nov 2017 through Feb 2018).  Followed 18-day Australia to Asia repositioning (Sydney to Singapore, February 20, 2018).
• In Asia were scheduled itineraries visiting ports in Vietnam, Japan, China (incl  Hong Kong ), Singapore, South Korea.

NCL Jewel refurbishment 2018 review

During the 2-week drydock 2018 in  Singapore  (Oct 22 - Nov 5), all the 1188 passenger staterooms were upgraded with new HDTVs and USB outlets, new carpeting, furniture and artworks.

• "The Haven" cabin complex received courtyard updates, and all villas and suites received new finishes, tiles, drapes, carpets, artworks and furniture. Additional cabanas were added to Sun Deck. Two new Haven Deluxe Owner Suites were added (max capacity 4 pax, cabin size 1200 ft2 / 112 m2, balcony size 565 ft2 / 53 m2, with terrace whirlpool).
• The Atrium received a custom-made chandelier, new flooring, refurbished lobby areas (Shore Excursion and Reception desks, new banquette seating, large HDTV).
• All dining and beverage menus were updated.
• Two old bar lounges were replaced with new - Bliss Ultra Lounge (replacing FYZZ Lounge) and The Pit Stop (replacing Sky High Bar). The Pit Stop (Deck 13) is an American 1950s-themed bar retrofitted with gas station signage, vintage license plates and other classic car elements. Bliss Ultra Lounge (Deck 7) offers late-night live entertainment and intimate seating.
• On NCL Jewel were also introduced 2 new theatre shows - “Rock You Tonight” (1970s band songs) and ship exclusive “Velvet” (disco classics, circus acrobatics, cabaret performances).

Drydock 2018 was part of NCL's "Norwegian Edge" program for fleetwide upgrades (2-year project budgeted USD 400 million). Each drydock costs around USD 35-40 million.

NCL Jewel refurbishment 2014 review

The list of deckplan changes after drydock 2014 refurbishment (May 3-17) includes:

• renovation of all Penthouse Suites, and of the Horizon and Spinnaker lounges, Casino and Photo Gallery updates
• new custom-made furnishings
• (Deck 8) added “O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill” (fast food complimentary dining venue)
• (Deck 13) relocated Moderno Churrascaria (steakhouse), with the new Sugarcane Mojito Bar added
• (Deck 7) Carlo’s Bake Shop added in Java Cafe
• (Decks 11 and 12) new furniture in relaxation areas
• changed wall coverings, new lighting, carpeting and flooring throughout public areas
• windows were replaced, galley areas were upgraded, pool deck 12 was updated
• digital signage (interactive touchscreen terminals allow passengers to order items, get directions around the ship and also to make dining and shore excursions reservations using only their cabin key)
• Dry-dock technical enhancements:
• Azipod upgrade, stabilizers maintenance, shore power connectivity
• new exhaust gas scrubbers were installed reducing fuel emissions and energy consumption
• hull was painted with a new type of silicone paint improving fuel efficiency
• safety updates: upgraded lifeboat/tender boats release system; ballast and bilge piping replacement.

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Norwegian Jewel Overview

Guests of all ages can get the complete Freestyle experience on the Norwegian Jewel!  While the kids are completely occupied with pools and children's programs, the ship’s adult passengers are free to have just as much fun at the Jewel Club Casino and Stardust Theater, or partake in a little retail therapy at the ship’s Galleria Shops. Young and old alike will certainly find something tasty at one of the Norwegian Jewel’s many dining options. 

• Passenger Capacity: 2,376 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2005
• Last Refurbished: 2022

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Destinations

Travel the world on Norwegian cruises! This fantastic cruise line boasts over 120 different ports of call, located in countries all over the world. Norwegian Cruise Line is always breaking new ground in their itinerary offerings. You can choose from over 145 different itineraries, each of which has been carefully chosen to present the destination in a unique and exciting way. Kick back on the beautiful beaches of the Bahamas. Become a culinary expert in the Mediterranean. Golf on professional links in Bermuda. Explore the wonders of South America. Enjoy the colors of New England in the fall. Or even sail the Panama Canal!

The scenic beauty of an Alaska cruise will brighten your spirit—from breaching whales to snow-capped peaks.

Alaska Cruisetours

Glaciel views, incredible wildlife, and once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences await you on your Alaskan cruise tour with Norwegian Cruise Line.

Tropical treats lie ahead: snorkeling, sunbathing, soothing breezes and more on a Bahamas cruise.

Luxurious tropical days can be spent on the white-sand beaches or on the links during your Bermuda cruise.

Water sports and intriguing tropical ports highlight the Caribbean region.

Panama Canal

Experience the overwhelming sight of the Panama Canal and its surrounding attractions for your next cruise.

U. S. Pacific Coast

Invigorate yourself with the wineries and wonders of the U.S. West Coast with a Pacific Coastal cruise.

Western Caribbean

Mayan ruins will astound you and Jamaican fare will delight you on a cruise to the Western Caribbean.

Norwegian Jewel Departure Ports

Looking for a getaway without the need to fly far, then Norwegian has options for you. The cruise line has ships leaving from New York, Boston, Miami, New Orleans and Seattle. If you do want to travel abroad they have ships in Europe leaving from ports like Venice, Barcelona and Copenhagen. Isn’t it time for you to cruise with Norwegian. Check out all of their itineraries on our site and then call us to discuss the best vacation option for you with our expert cruise consultants. 

Boston is home to great sports, great food and loads of history with the Freedom Trail and Harvard.

The possibilities are endless when cruising to or from the City of Angels. Let your inner rock star shine as you explore the many wonders of Los Angeles, California.

Known as The Emerald City, Seattle is a beautiful, luscious city with incredible views of the Cascade Mountains and Elliott Bay. The city is full of activities for both water lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Seward, Alaska

The beautiful small coastal town of Seward, which is most known for its picturesque scenic views and many visitors’ attractions, is a perfect addition for your next Alaska cruise.

Tampa, Florida

Whether it’s a trip to the historical streets of Ybor, a day in the Florida Aquarium or a nice Cuban-infused meal, your time in Tampa will make you consider a longer stay.

Whether it’s your cruise destination or a launching point, Vancouver is a beautiful destination in itself with a sophisticated downtown and lots of natural elements to explore.

Norwegian Jewel Deck Plans

Deck eleven, deck twelve, deck fourteen, deck fifteen, norwegian jewel staterooms.

Balcony (BA)

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Balcony (B4)

Balcony (bx).

A Sail Away Balcony stateroom guarantees a Balcony stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Balcony (BB)

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a PrivaSea (enclosed) balcony with stunning views. So enjoy beautiful sunrises, breathtaking sunsets and a cozy and comfortable room designed with you in mind.

These Norwegian Jewel mid-ship staterooms sleep up to three guests and come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa pulls out to sleep two more. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony with a great view. Because they are mid-ship, you'll have easy access to everything on board.

Balcony (B2)

These staterooms are perfect if you want to bring the whole family. With room for up to four guests, there are two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and bedding to accommodate up to two more. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony.

Balcony (B3)

Balcony (bc).

These staterooms sleep up to four guests and come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a pullman bed and a single-bedded sofa bed to sleep two more. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony.

Balcony (BD)

Balcony (b1).

You'll enjoy every inch of these staterooms, with enough space to sleep up to four guests. The two lower beds can be converted into a queen-size bed and the convertible sofa pulls out to sleep two more. You'll also have a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony. Because these are aft-facing, the view from your balcony is amazing and truly unforgettable.

Inside (I4)

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A Sail Away Inside stateroom guarantees an Inside stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation.

Inside (IE)

These Inside Staterooms are on lower decks and are mid-ship accommodations. You'll have easy access to everything on board, and room for up to four guests. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more.

Inside (IC)

These Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way to cruise. There's room for up to four guests and they include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and of course, you'll have room service and many other amenities.

Inside (ID)

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These Norwegian Jewel Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way for your family to cruise. With room for up to four guests, you'll have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more. And of course, room service and many other amenities.

With room for up to four guests, these Inside Staterooms come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more. These staterooms are mid-ship, so you'll have easy access to everything on board.

Oceanview (O4)

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Oceanview (OC)

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A Sail Away Oceanview stateroom guarantees an Oceanview stateroom or better! Please note that the view may be fully obstructed, partially obstructed, porthole or picture window. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

These Norwegian Jewel Oceanview Staterooms have enough room for up to three guests. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate one more guest. You'll also have an amazing view to enjoy from your big picture window, along with room service and many more amenities.

These Oceanview Staterooms are lower deck accommodations and can sleep up to three guests. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate one more guest, in addition to the big picture window.

These Oceanview Staterooms have enough room for up to three guests. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate one more guest. You'll also have an amazing view to enjoy from your big picture window, along with room service and many more amenities.

Oceanview (OK)

These Oceanview Staterooms sleep up to four guests and have either a picture window or porthole, with an obstructed view. Two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more.

Oceanview (OG)

Up to four guests can stay in these Oceanview Staterooms. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more, as well as a porthole to enjoy the view.

Up to four guests can stay in these Oceanview Staterooms. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and pull down beds that sleep two more, as well as a porthole to enjoy the view. These staterooms are mid-ship accommodations, which means you'll have easy access to everything on board.

Oceanview (O1)

You can comfortably fit up to four guests in these staterooms, making them perfect for families. You'll enjoy an amazing view from the big picture window. Two lower beds convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to sleep two more. Of course, you'll have room service and many other amenities.

A Sail Away Mini-Suite stateroom guarantees a Mini-Suite stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Enjoy the perfect escape in the Deluxe Owner's Suites. With a living room, dining room, wall of windows with king-size bed and luxury bath, you will have an unforgettable experience in this suite. Sleeps up to four and includes access to the private courtyard area. Not to mention the large balcony and amazing view. Includes butler and concierge service.

These amazing Norwegian Jewel Villas sleep up to eight with three separate bedrooms, each with a king- or queen-size bed and luxury bath. With a living room, dining room and incredible private garden with hot tub, you will have more than enough space to spread out and unwind. You'll also have access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.

These Courtyard Penthouses make for an amazing cruising experience. Sleeps three, with a bedroom featuring a queen-size bed, luxury bath and shower and additional bedding to sleep one additional guest. Also features a living area, dining area, private balcony and access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.

These incredible Penthouses sleep up to four, with a bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower. Also includes a living area, dining area and large private balcony that offers an amazing view. Includes butler and concierge service.

These incredible Penthouses sleep up to three, with a bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower. Also includes a living area, dining area and large private balcony that offers an amazing view. Includes butler and concierge service.

These Mini-Suites sleep up to four guests, making them ideal if you want to bring the kids. They have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed as well as a sitting area, luxury bath with shower and additional bedding to sleep two additional guests. Because they are aft-facing suites, the view from your private balcony is truly amazing.

These Norwegian Jewel Owner's Suites are a truly luxurious way for you to get away. Includes a separate bedroom with a king-size bed and luxury bath with separate shower, in addition to the living room, dining room and large private balconies with incredible views. Sleeps up to four and guests receive access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.

These Penthouses are perfect for your whole family. Up to six guests can stay in these luxurious Penthouses that include a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a separate children's bedroom. In addition to the living area, dining area, private balcony and luxury bath with separate shower. Includes butler and concierge service.

Up to four guests can stay in these Mini-Suites that come with a sitting area, luxury bath with shower, two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to sleep two additional guests. Not to mention you'll have a private balcony to enjoy the incredible view.

Up to six guests can enjoy these Villas that are perfect if you want to bring the kids. They have one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a luxury bath and shower, as well as a separate children's bedroom. Also features a living area, dining area and private balcony. You will also have access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.

With room for up to four guests, you'll love these Mini-Suites. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed as well as a sitting area, luxury bath with shower, additional bedding to sleep two additional guests and a private balcony with a great view. Because it's a mid-ship suite, you'll have easy access to everything on board.

Photo Gallery for Norwegian Jewel Cruise Ship

Before you experience “Freestyle Cruising” with Norwegian check out this photo gallery which features many of their ships, specialty dining options and innovative staterooms. 

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Public Sapphire Pool

Splashdown Kids Club

Duty free shopping

Enjoying the sauna at the spa

Top 10 Norwegian Jewel Cruises

• Norwegian Jewel 7 Night Alaska - Southbound Whittier (SWD/VAN) Departing From Seward, Alaska (May 2024 - Sep 2024)
• Norwegian Jewel 11-day Anchorage Denali Express - Southbound Cruisetour Departing From Seward, Alaska (Jun 2024 - Aug 2024)
• Norwegian Jewel 11-day Fairbanks Denali Express - Southbound Cruisetour Departing From Seward, Alaska (Jul 2024 - Aug 2024)
• Norwegian Jewel 9 Night Alaska - Seattle (SEA/SEA) Departing From Seattle, Washington (Oct 2024 - Oct 2024)
• Norwegian Jewel 9 Night Repo - Pacific Coastal (VAN/LAX) Departing From Vancouver, British Columbia (Oct 2024)
• Norwegian Jewel 17 Night Repo - Panama Canal (LAX/TPA) Departing From Los Angeles, California (Nov 2024)
• Norwegian Jewel 7 Night Western Caribbean - Tampa (TPA/TPA) Departing From Tampa, Florida (Nov 2024 - Mar 2026)
• Norwegian Jewel 11 Night Southern Caribbean - Tampa (TPA/TPA) Departing From Tampa, Florida (Dec 2024 - Dec 2024)
• Norwegian Jewel 14 Night PANAMA CANAL - TAMPA (TPA/TPA) Departing From Tampa, Florida (Jan 2025)
• Norwegian Jewel 4 Night Bahamas & Florida - Tampa (TPA/TPA) Departing From Tampa, Florida (Jan 2025 - Feb 2025)

Learn More About Norwegian Cruise Line

Accessibility

Learn about Norwegian Cruise Line's handicap accessible cruises and accommodations for guests with special needs or disabilities, including service animals, Braille and special rooms.

Savor Freestyle dining aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, including the specialty restaurants like Ocean Blue, Cagney's, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria, The Haven Restaurant, the main dining rooms and several pubs, bars, grills and cafes.

Entertainment

Enjoy Norwegian Cruise Line's onboard entertainment, including Broadway productions, comedy clubs, dueling pianos and much more.

Onboard Activities

Engage in Norwegian Cruise Line's onboard activities, including water parks, casinos, dance clubs, arcades, ropes courses, sports courts, duty-free shops and more.

Service & Awards

Learn how Norwegian Cruise Line takes care of your every need with an extensive list of onboard services. Plus, view Norwegian Cruise Line's awards.

Spa & Fitness

Participate in Norwegian Cruise Line's fitness centers, training programs and relax at spa treatments, including massages, body wraps, acupuncture, facials and more to relax and soothe.

Special Events

Learn about Norwegian Cruise Line's special themed cruises, including popular rock music themed cruises through a partnership with Sixthman.

Learn about Norwegian Cruise Line's staterooms, including suites, mini-suites, balconies, oceanviews, interiors and solo-traveler Studio rooms.

Youth Programs

Learn about Norwegian's Splash Academy youth programs and cruising with children of all ages.

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• Arts and Crafts Classes
• Basketball _ Tennis Courts
• Behind the Scenes Tour *
• Body Waves Fitness Center
• Bora Bora Health Spa and Beauty Salon *
• Jewel Casino *
• Spinnaker Lounge
• Dance Classes
• Deck Parties
• Thermal Suite *
• Fitness Classes *
• Gaming Lessons *
• Hair Salon *
• Whirlpools (5)
• Hydrotherapy Pool *
• Internet Cafe *
• Jogging Track
• Late Night Dancing
• Poolside Games
• Shuffleboard Court
• Sports Court
• Sports Games Televised
• The Library
• Video Arcade *
• Wine Tasting *
• Splashdown Kids Club
• Medical Center
• Comedy Performances
• Onboard Movie Screenings
• Stardust Theater
• Live Nightly Music
• Azura Main Restaurant - Main
• Tsars Palace Main Restaurant - Main
• Chin Chin Asian Restaurant - Asian
• Moderno Churrascaria - Brazillian *
• Garden Cafe - Buffet
• Magnums Champagne and Wine Bar - Champagne and Wine Bar *
• Le Bistro French Restaurant - French *
• Teppanyaki - Japanese *
• Sake Bar - Japanese Sake *
• Kids Cafe - Kids Fare
• Topsiders Bar - Pool Bar *
• Cagneys Steakhouse - Steakhouse *
• Sushi Bar - Sushi *
• Maltings Beer and Whiskey Bar - Whiskey *
• La Cucina Italian Restaurant - Italian *
• The Pit Stop - Race Car-Themed Bar *
• Java Cafe - Coffee Bar *
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About Norwegian Jewel

An incredible cruise ship, the stunning Norwegian Jewel offers exciting features including various activities onboard, amazing entertainment, plus luxurious staterooms and some of the largest villas at sea. Enjoy a variety of delicious culinary choices, no assigned seating times or tables, and everything from elegant to casual fare. Norwegian Jewel has 16 delicious dining options that range from casual buffets to formal fine dining and even 24/7 pizza delivery. Fabulous specialty restaurants include gourmet French, Japanese teppanyaki, sushi and a traditional upscale steakhouse.

Norwegian Jewel is the ideal choice for a multi-generational family cruise featuring plenty of amenities onboard for all age groups. Adults can rejuvenate in the tranquil setting of The Bora Bora Spa, or work out at the fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows offering fabulous sea views.

Those who love shopping can visit The Galleria Shops offering a wide assortment of fabulous tax- and duty-free brand name goods. For a quiet atmosphere head to The Library where you can catch up on your reading.Anyone can play at the sports court with volleyball, basketball and tennis. For kids activities you have the Splashdown Kid's Center with its Sapphire Kid's Pool, plus Nickelodeon@Sea, Wii Sports and a disco just for teens.

Designed with your ultimate comfort in mind, you will find your stateroom or suite welcoming and relaxing. Flexible accommodations include adjoining staterooms perfect for families, cabins with gorgeous sea views and luxurious suites. The Haven, exclusive villas with their own private courtyard, is a private area with a ship-within-a-ship experience including a private pool, butler service, sundeck and concierge area.

The onboard entertainment on Norwegian Jewel is fun and exciting. From Broadway- and Las Vegas-type shows at the magnificent Stardust Theater to comedy by the legendary Second City Troupe, there is plenty to see and do. Boasting over 200 slots and a variety of games, the colorful Jewel Club Casino is the perfect place for those who want to try their luck and have some fun. Norwegian Jewel has it all.

Norwegian Jewel cruises to Alaska, Transcanal/Panama Canal, U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Australia/New Zealand, Hawaii and many more worldwide destinations.

The Haven 3-Bedroom Garden Villa

These amazing Norwegian Jewel Villas sleep up to eight with three separate bedrooms, each with a king- or queen-size bed and luxury bath. With a living room, dining room and incredible private garden with hot tub, you will have more than enough space to spread out and unwind. You'll also have access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.

The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony

Enjoy the perfect escape in these Deluxe Owner's Suites. With a living room, dining room, king-size bed and luxury bath, you will have an unforgettable experience in this suite. Sleeps up to four and includes access to the private courtyard area. Not to mention the large balcony and amazing view. Includes butler and concierge service.

The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Balcony

Indulge in supreme comfort and luxury in these Owner's Suites featuring a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, a double sofabed, luxury bath with a separate shower, as well as a guest bath. Also includes a living room and dining room and fabulous views from two private balconies, plus access to the private courtyard and butler and concierge service.

The Haven Owner's Suite with Large Balcony

These Owner's Suites are a truly luxurious way for you to get away. Includes a separate bedroom with a king-size bed and luxury bath with separate shower, in addition to the living room, dining room and large private balconies with incredible views. Sleeps up to four and guests receive access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.

The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony

Up to six guests can enjoy these Villas that are perfect if you want to bring the kids. They have one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a luxury bathroom and shower, as well as a separate children's bedroom. Most feature a living area and dining area, plus a private balcony. You will also have access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.

The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony

Norwegian Jewel Courtyard Penthouses make for an amazing cruising experience. Sleeps three, with a bedroom featuring a queen-size bed, luxury bathroom and shower and additional bedding to sleep one additional guest. Also features a living area, dining area, private balcony and access to the private courtyard area. Includes butler and concierge service.

2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Balcony

Perfect for your whole family. Up to six guests can stay in these luxurious Suites that include a bedroom with a queen-size bed and a separate children's bedroom. In addition to the living area, dining area, private balcony and luxury bath with separate shower. Includes butler and concierge service.

Forward-Facing Deluxe Penthouse with Large Balcony

These incredible Penthouses sleep up to four, with a queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower. Also includes a living area, dining area and large private balcony that offers an amazing view. Includes butler and concierge service.

Forward-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony

Stunning views are straight ahead from the large, private balcony of these forward-facing, luxurious Penthouses. Includes a queen-size bed, luxury bath, living and dining area, plus the indulgence of butler and concierge service. Sleeps up to three.

Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony

Perfect for a romantic getaway, you will fall head over heels for these fabulous Penthouses. Sleeps up to three, featuring a bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower, in addition to the living area, dining area and large, private, aft-facing balcony. Includes butler and concierge service.

Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony

Up to three guests can enjoy the fabulous views from the aft-facing balcony of these Penthouses that include queen-size bedding plus a single sofabed, luxurious bath with shower, a sitting area, and some even have a living and dining area. Includes butler and concierge service in select cabins.

Aft-Facing Club Balcony Suite

These Club Balcony Suites sleep up to four guests, making them ideal if you want to bring the kids. They have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed as well as a sitting area, luxury bath with shower and additional bedding to sleep two additional guests. Because they are aft-facing suites, the view from your private balcony is truly amazing. Some can connect, perfect when travelling with family or friends.

Club Balcony Suite

Up to four guests can stay in these Club Balcony Suites that come with a sitting area, luxury bath with shower, two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and some with additional bedding to sleep two additional guests. Not to mention you'll have a private balcony to enjoy the incredible view. Plus some can connect so you can spread out yet stay together.

Sail Away Club Balcony Suite

A Sail Away Club Balcony Suite stateroom guarantees a Club Balcony Suite stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Aft-Facing Balcony

You'll enjoy every inch of these staterooms, with enough space to sleep up to four guests. The two lower beds can be converted into a queen-size bed and additional bedding accommodates one or two more. You'll also have a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony. Because these are aft-facing, the view from your balcony is amazing and truly unforgettable.

Family Balcony

Norwegian Jewel Family Balcony staterooms are perfect if you want to bring the whole family. With room for up to four guests, there are two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, one pullman and one single sofabed. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony.

Balcony staterooms come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, with some featuring one pullman or one single sofabed to accommodate an additional guest. Also includes a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony.

Sailaway Balcony

A Sailaway Balcony stateroom guarantees a Balcony stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Family Oceanview

You can comfortably fit up to four guests in these staterooms, making them perfect for families. You'll enjoy an amazing view from the big picture window. Two lower beds convert into a queen-size bed and there is additional bedding to accommodate two more. Of course, you'll have room service and many other amenities.

Oceanview with Picture Window

These comfortable staterooms accommodate up to three guests, making them ideal to kick back, relax and enjoy an amazing view from the big picture window. Two lower beds convert into a queen-size bed, and some have additional bedding for one more. Of course, you'll have room service and many other amenities.

Up to four guests can stay in these Oceanview Staterooms. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more, as well as a porthole to enjoy the view. Some can connect so you can spread out yet stay together.

Obstructed Oceanview

These Oceanview Staterooms sleep up to four guests and have either a picture window or porthole, with an obstructed view, two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more.

Sailaway Oceanview

A Sailaway Oceanview stateroom guarantees an Oceanview stateroom or better! Please note that the view may be fully obstructed, partially obstructed, porthole or picture window. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.

Family Inside

Norwegian Jewel Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way for your family to cruise. With room for up to four guests, you'll have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more. And of course, room service and many other amenities.

These Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way to cruise. There's room for up to four guests and they include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and of course, you'll have room service and many other amenities.

Sailaway Inside

A Sailaway Inside stateroom guarantees an Inside stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation.

Solo Inside

These staterooms include a queen-size bed and the same amenities as other inside staterooms. Staterooms are priced exclusively for solo travellers.

Solo Oceanview

These staterooms feature a large round window and a queen-size bed. Staterooms are priced exclusively for solo travellers and include access to the private Studio Lounge.

Solo Balcony

These spacious staterooms include a queen-size bed, sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a private balcony. Staterooms are priced exclusively for solo travellers and include access to the private Studio Lounge.

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Azura Main Dining Room

One of our two Main Restaurants serving a variety of culinary delights with a contemporary flair.

Cagney's Steakhouse

Premium cuts are the standard at our American steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef. Sip your favourite cocktail and don't forget to order our famous Parmesan dusted truffle fries.

Chin Chin Asian Restaurant

Enjoy a Asian Fusion dining venue featuring freshly prepared noodles, delicious wok fried dishes, authentic soups, and more.

Garden Café

Whatever you’re craving, chances are you will find it at the Garden Café. This complimentary, indoor buffet restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner

La Cucina Italian Restaurant

Buona sera! Enjoy the finest ingredients at our vibrant Italian ristorante. Dine on classics like pasta carbonara or lobster fettuccine; Then indulge in the affogato. Your good evening just got better.

Le Bistro French Restaurant

Norwegian’s signature French restaurant featuring Mediterranean, nouveau and classic French cuisine.

Moderno Churrascaria

Looking for a unique experience? Our authentic Brazilian steakhouse is a must. Start with an impressive salad bar, but save room for skewers of slow-roasted meats carved tableside by our Pasadores. Oceanside seating available.

O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill

Dine on reinvented Irish pub classics while sipping your favourite draft beer, all in a casual atmosphere open 24 hours a day. There's no cover charge to dig into your favourite comfort foods and savory Daily Specials, such as Prime Rib and all-you-can-eat Ribs, while taking in a sports game.

In the mood for sushi? Take a seat at this contemporary sushi bar for some traditional Japanese culinary bites.

The Great Outdoors

Come as you are, even in your swimsuit, to this casual, buffet bar serving grilled favorites like burgers, hot dogs and great ocean views.

Tsar's Palace Main Dining Room

Stunning in design with ocean views, this Main Restaurant offers traditional cuisine to please every palate.

Ice Cream Bar

Ice Cream Bar.

Atrium Cafe

Atrium Cafe.

Kid's Cafe.

Jewel Club Casino

This could be your lucky night! Try your hand at Roulette, Blackjack, Craps and Let It Ride®.

Medical Center

Medical Center.

Dance Floor

Decks: 13 12

Dance Floor.

Decks: 7 6 5

Stardust Theatre

Decks: 5 6 7

An art nouveau style theatre set against the backdrop of the best of European Art Nouveau. A large art nouveau peacock adorns the main stage curtain and the colors of the peacock adorn the rest of the room.

Here is one room where playing games is not just encouraged, it's expected. Find another couple and play bridge or test your skill with chess, checkers and Scrabble®.

The Library

You'll find a well-stocked selection of things to read with all the elegant trimmings a good library deserves including a stellar view.

Meeting Rooms

Norwegian Jewel' meeting room area features three individual rooms, the Java room, the India room, and the Congo room. They can be used together or separately.

Internet Café

No matter how far you are from home, staying in touch is easy at the Internet Café.

Garden Villa Hot Tub

Garden Villa Hot Tub.

There are six hot tubs conveniently located. Try them all out or pick your favourite and make relaxing and unwinding a part of your daily regimen.

Sapphire Pools

Sapphire Pools.

The Haven Counrtyard

Shuffleboard Court

Shuffleboard Court.

Sports Court

Sports Court.

Treatment Room

Treatment Room.

Photo Studio

Photo Studio.

Shore Excursion

Shore Excursion.

Entourage Teen Club

This is a cool place where teens can have fun, too. Designed to look and feel like the New York Subway, there's even graffiti on the walls.

Trade Winds Tax & Duty Free

Trade Winds Tax & Duty Free.

Hair Salon.

Fitness Center

There are numerous ways to stay in shape while on board. The Body Waves Fitness Center is open 24 hours with a full gym and aerobics/fitness classes daily.

Spa and Salon

If being pampered is your idea of a vacation, the Bora Bora Health Spa & Beauty Salon is for you. This full service beauty salon and spa offers a wide range of treatments to rejuvenate you.

Thermal Suite Pass

Refresh, recharge and relax. Experience the ultimate in heat and water therapy at the Thermal Suite and enjoy the resplendent views.

Art Gallery

Stroll through Norwegian Jewel’s Art Gallery of original works for sale by a wide range of well-known artists.

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery.

Splash Academy Youth Center

Splash Academy Youth Center.

Video Arcade

Video Arcade.

Guest Services

Guest Services.

The Chapel.

Magnum's Champagne and Wine Bar

Magnum's Champagne and Wine Bar.

Maltings Beer and Whiskey Bar

Inspired by the lobby bar from the Mandarin Oriental in London, this contemporary full bar has low lounges and tables with the perfect hint of mood lighting.

Shakers Martini and Cocktail Bar

How do you like your martini? Shaken, not stirred? Of course you do. James Bond silhouettes reflect from a screen behind the bar in this Art Deco inspired ode to the 1960's and 70's.

Sugarcane Mojito Bar.

Freshly muddled just the way you like, enjoy a refreshing mojito with friends – day or night.

The Pit Stop

Cool your engines at this "race car" themed outdoor bar. Relax with a frosty beer or enjoy the sights with a specialty frozen cocktail..

Topsiders Bar & Grill

Enjoy casual dining to suit every taste. From grilled burgers to hot dogs, come as you are and eat as you like after a night out or before your day begins.

Bliss Ultra Lounge

Cruise into the clubbing scene at Bliss. Dance to a different beat and feel the excitement as you walk through the lit tunnel to the illuminated bar. It's electric. Bliss is a top hot spot every night of the week.Experience it.

Courtyard Villa Private Sun Deck

Courtyard Villa Private Sun Deck.

Garden Villa Private Sun Deck

Garden Villa Private Sun Deck.

Haven Sun Deck

Haven Sun Deck.

Promenade Deck

Promenade Deck.

Spinnaker Lounge

At night, the atmosphere at the Spinnaker Lounge is charged when the music comes up and the stage becomes a dance floor. Panoramic views make this the place perfect for parties and informal meetings.

The Humidor Cigar Lounge

Basketball/Tennis Court

Basketball/Tennis Court.

Jogging/Walking Track

Run circles around the other guests or get in your daily walk while you're at sea. Breakfast always tastes better after a good walk or run, right?

Relaxation/Wet Area

Splash Academy

Get into the zone of fun at Splash Academy! This just for kids area has lots of open space for active games plus an artist craft area. The Splash Academy drop off age is 3-12 years old.

Tucked inside our Asian restaurant, this full bar also offers premium sake and imported beer.

The Haven Sun Deck

The Haven Sun Deck.

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Built in 2005, the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship weighs 94K tons and has 1196 staterooms for up to 2870 passengers served by 1100 crew . There are 15 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 33 gross tons per passenger on this ship. On this page are the current deck plans for Norwegian Jewel showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all the types of cabins including pictures and videos.

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THE HAVEN GARDEN VILLA

Floor Diagram The Haven Garden Villa

Sleeps up to: 6 2 Cabins Cabin: 2320 sqft (218 m 2 ) Balcony: 1035 sqft (97 m 2 )

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HAVEN DELUXE OWNERS SUITE

Floor Diagram The Haven Deluxe Owners Suite

Sleeps up to: 4 2 Cabins Cabin: 628 sqft (59 m 2 ) Balcony: 567 sqft (53 m 2 )

THE HAVEN COURTYARD PENTHOUSE

Floor Diagram HF Courtyard Penthouse

Sleeps up to: 5 10 Cabins Cabin: 487 sqft (46 m 2 ) Balcony: 85 sqft (8 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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THE HAVEN OWNERS SUITE

Floor Diagram The Haven Owners Suite

Sleeps up to: 4 4 Cabins Cabin: 673 sqft (63 m 2 ) Balcony: 151 sqft (14 m 2 )

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Norwegian Cruise Line food: The ultimate cruise guide to restaurants and dining on board

Norwegian Cruise Line has always been a bit of a rebel when it comes to food.

Back in 2000, the company introduced the concept of Freestyle Cruising, and with it, the idea of Freestyle Dining. Guests no longer were assigned to traditional early or late dinner seatings in the main dining rooms on Norwegian Cruise Line's ships, but rather could decide when they wanted to eat and with whom.

The cruise line also began to roll out specialty restaurants — smaller, cuisine-specific dining venues such as the French-themed Le Bistro and Cagney's Steakhouse — that passengers could reserve for an additional cover charge.

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Today, passengers will find more than three dozen dining options, including 21 that require a cover charge or feature a la carte pricing, on board NCL's 17 ships. While the cruise fare covers a number of restaurants, specialty restaurants requiring an extra charge are popular, and new specialty restaurants are introduced with each class of ship.

The onboard restaurant lineup also varies by ship, with those in the Prima, Breakaway and Breakaway Plus classes having a larger selection than the line's older, smaller ships.

How do you make sense of it all? We've compiled a rundown of all the Norwegian Cruise Line food options, from coffee and gelato shops to a la carte restaurants where the tab can easily top $150 for two. Here's what's included, what you'll pay extra for and the ships that feature each dining venue.

American Diner

Included; lunch and dinner

This 1950s-inspired diner featured on all six ships in NCL's Breakaway and Breakaway Plus classes offers quintessential midcentury comfort foods — from cheeseburgers and meatloaf to chicken pot pie and spaghetti and meatballs. Desserts include bread pudding and carrot walnut cake. The food is now all free (Norwegian made this change in early 2024), but if you want to wash it down with a milkshake, you'll need to pay up.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway, Encore, Escape, Getaway and Joy

Atrium Cafe

A la carte; coffee and snacks

Atrium Cafe is a coffee and cocktail bar that serves hot and cold beverages along with a selection of cookies, pastries and other snacks. Alternately, some NCL ships feature Starbucks cafes.

Available on : Norwegian Escape, Jewel, Spirit, Star and Sun

Cadillac Diner

Included; breakfast, lunch and dinner

You'll have to head to Hawaii to enjoy the barbecue pulled pork sliders, pretzel bites, Reuben sandwiches and more served up retro-style in the Cadillac Diner. This venue, with its funky black-and-white checkered floor and vinyl booths wedged between two sections of a vintage red sedan, is found exclusively on Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. It's open 24 hours a day, and everything is complimentary except for the milkshakes.

Available on : Pride of America

Cagney's Steakhouse

A la carte; dinner

One of NCL's most popular specialty restaurants, Cagney's features a classic steakhouse menu with plenty of options for seafood lovers as well. The stars are the cuts of aged certified Angus beef (rib-eye, filet mignon, porterhouse and New York strip) with a choice of sauces and side dishes such as truffle mashed potatoes and sauteed garlic mushrooms. Other options include cedar-plank steelhead trout and double-cut Australian lamb chops. Save room for the OMG Caramel-Butterscotch Cheesecake.

Available : Fleetwide (except Norwegian Sky)

Related: The best cruise ship steakhouses and steak-serving restaurants

Chinese restaurant

Included; dinner, plus lunch on select days

If you're craving shrimp dumplings or a bowl of stir-fried noodles with beef, a number of older Norwegian Cruise Line ships feature a complimentary Chinese restaurant where you can get your fix. Names vary by ship — you'll find Bamboo on Dawn, Shanghai's on Epic, Orchid Garden on Gem, Jasmine Garden on Jade, Chin Chin on Jewel, Lotus Garden on Pearl, Silk on Spirit, Ginza on Star and East Meets West on Pride of America — but the menus are similar.

Available on : Norwegian Dawn, Epic, Gem, Jade, Jewel, Pearl, Pride of America, Spirit and Star

A la carte; snacks and treats

A cross between an ice cream parlor and a candy shop, Coco's features an array of treats — chocolates from around the world, milkshakes, crepes and more — to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss and Encore

Dolce Gelato

When it's midafternoon and the sun in the Caribbean or Mediterranean is blazing, you can head to this takeaway counter on Deck 8 for a cup or cone of irresistibly creamy gelato.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Encore, Escape and Getaway

Food Republic

A la carte; dinner and lunch on sea days

This globally inspired specialty restaurant with an Asian-Latin fusion theme remains popular almost a decade after its debut on Norwegian Escape. You'll want to order multiple dishes to share family-style from Food Republic 's menu sections: Sushi Bar (eight different rolls), Hand Helds (everything from pork belly bao buns to kanpachi wonton tacos), Sharing Is Caring (grilled shishito peppers, spicy Korean fried chicken, salt and pepper calamari and more), Noodles/Rice/Soups (shrimp pad thai to Vietnamese Pho Tai) and Sugar Pump (desserts featuring green tea, chocolate and ginger caramel).

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Encore, Escape, Joy, Prima and Viva

Garden Cafe

Sometimes, the buffet is the answer. It's perfect when you get on board the first day and need to grab a quick bite before you explore the ship or when you arrive back after a daylong shore excursion and want to refuel right away without having to change clothes. Garden Cafe offers plenty of options, including carved meats or grilled fish with assorted side dishes, a salad bar, soups, pasta, burgers and fries, and desserts. Most items are precooked and kept warm under heat lamps, so it's not the freshest option, but it's usually packed at breakfast and lunch with guests who like the all-you-can-eat portions.

Available : Fleetwide (except Norwegian Prima and Viva)

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Cover charge; dinner

This is a slightly more elevated version of NCL's Teppanyaki restaurant. You'll be seated with other guests around a grill, and as you dine on edamame, miso soup and seaweed salad, the chef will prepare your entree (a choice of chicken, beef, seafood or teriyaki-glazed tofu or one of four combinations) with great flair. These fresh-from-the-grill proteins are served with garlic fried rice and grilled vegetables, and the dessert that follows is either a green tea cake or fruit sashimi.

Available on : Norwegian Prima and Viva

This circular, light-filled space debuted on Norwegian Prima in 2022 as a new main dining room option. It features the same daily rotating menu as the second main dining room, the Commodore Room, but what sets this venue apart is its bright-and-airy ambience, courtesy of 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows.

Indulge Food Hall

This new casual dining concept, also introduced on Norwegian Prima, quickly became a popular alternative to the Surfside Cafe buffet (see below) for both lunch and dinner; at breakfast, it serves a similar but more limited menu as Surfside. The appeal of Indulge Food Hall is the variety — there are more than four dozen menu items from seven vendors: Tapas, The Garden, Nudls, The Latin Quarter, Q Texas Smokehouse, Seaside Rotisserie and Tamara — served in small-plate portions. You can enjoy chicken korma, pad thai, pulled pork, crispy fried okra, a mushroom tostada and bacon-wrapped medjool dates, all ordered from your table via a tablet.

Related: 11 venues, 32 dishes, 4 days: I tested every eatery at Norwegian Cruise Line's new Indulge Food Hall so you don't have to

La Cucina was Norwegian's sole Italian specialty restaurant until the launch of Onda by Scarpetta on Norwegian Encore in 2018, and the two restaurants are quite different. La Cucina is the more traditional, featuring classic Italian favorites — caprese salad, fried calamari, spaghetti carbonara, pizza, chicken cacciatore and osso buco alla Milanese — while Onda's menu focuses on more finessed modern Italian dishes.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway, Dawn, Epic, Escape, Gem, Getaway, Jade, Joy, Pearl, Sky, Star and Sun

Like Cagney's, NCL's French fine-dining restaurant is a longtime favorite that's featured fleetwide (it's called Jefferson's Bistro on Pride of America). Popular with couples for special occasion dinners, Le Bistro features everything from steak tartare and escargot to braised lamb shank and roasted duck breast. With its a la carte pricing, this is among the richest (and costliest) dining experiences on board, especially if accompanied by a bottle of Champagne or other French wine. Le Bistro restaurants on Norwegian Prima and Viva are especially atmospheric, with dramatic large-scale chandeliers and elegant ivory-and-blue decor.

Available : Fleetwide

Vibrant decor and sophisticated Mexican cuisine that goes beyond the usual Tex-Mex fare make Los Lobos an appealing option if you're sailing on one of the six ships that feature it. The guacamole, made fresh tableside, is a must. Other menu options include Mexican-style shrimp ceviche, grilled mahi-mahi tacos, nopales (cactus) salad, chicken mole enchiladas and cochinita pibil (slow-braised pork). Top it all off with a tres leches cake with coconut cream.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Dawn, Encore, Prima, Sun and Viva

Main dining room

Norwegian Cruise Line ships feature at least two main dining rooms, and sometimes even three. Names vary by ship — although the six Breakaway Class and Breakaway Plus Class ships all feature the Manhattan Room, plus Savor and Taste, and Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva have the Commodore Room and Hudson's. Menus change daily throughout the cruise and feature a selection of American and international dishes.

Moderno Churrascaria

Carnivores can devour their fill of a variety of meats the traditional Brazilian way as gauchos carve and serve cuts of beef, lamb, pork, sausage and chicken right at the table. Those who prefer to limit their meat intake can fill up instead at the salad bar, which features 43 items. White rice, black beans, sauteed mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, fried yucca and Brazilian cheese bread are also served as side dishes.

Available on : Norwegian Breakaway, Dawn, Epic, Escape, Getaway, Jade, Jewel, Pearl, Star and Sun

Nama Sushi & Sashimi

Another new restaurant to debut on Norwegian Prima, Nama Sushi & Sashimi doesn't veer too far from its name, serving six different sushi rolls (from yellowtail to rock shrimp), three sashimi options and a variety of appetizers, most of which feature raw fish. Even the dessert — pineapple carpaccio — is uncooked.

Ocean Blue is an elegant seafood restaurant featured on NCL's six Breakaway Class and Breakaway Plus Class ships. (It's known as Bayamo by Ocean Blue on Norwegian Escape.) Guests can savor appetizers such as crabcakes, pan-seared scallops and an ahi tuna and avocado tower, followed by steamed or grilled lobster, seafood linguini or simply grilled fish (salmon, tuna, cod or sea bass) served with a choice of sauces. All Ocean Blue restaurants are located on Deck 8 and feature indoor and outdoor seating on The Waterfront.

Onda by Scarpetta

Modern Italian cuisine is the centerpiece of Onda by Scarpetta, another of NCL's elevated specialty dining options and the sister restaurant to land-based Scarpetta. Introduced in 2019 on Norwegian Encore and more recently rolled out on the line's newest ships (plus at least one older vessel), Onda by Scarpetta indulges with antipasti starters such as burrata, short ribs and braised octopus, a half dozen pasta options (including pappardelle Bolognese and Scarpetta's famous spaghetti with tomato and basil) and finally gets around to secondis such as veal Milanese and grilled branzino. The main question will be: Do you have room for dessert?

Available on : Norwegian Encore, Prima, Spirit and Viva

O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill

Included; 24-hour dining

This lively and social pub-style eatery overlooks the buzzing three-deck Atrium on Breakaway Class ships and is also featured on seven older NCL ships. It's open 24 hours a day and serves comfort classics such as burgers, fish and chips, chicken wings, beef chili and loaded nachos.

Available on : Norwegian Breakaway, Dawn, Epic, Escape, Gem, Getaway, Jade, Jewel, Pearl and Star

One of NCL's newest dining venues, Palomar celebrates the Mediterranean with a menu featuring lots of Greek influences. Seafood dishes outnumber meat options and include tuna crudo, grilled prawns, Mediterranean sea bass with chickpeas and saffron puree, and sea scallops with prosciutto, le puy lentils, clams and pistachio pesto. Desserts include Greek yogurt sorbet with orange custard pie.

Pincho Tapas Bar

This unique Spanish-style tapas bar is found on only one ship in the Breakaway Class and fits in with the ship's overall Miami/Latin-influenced theme. Head to Pinchos if you're looking to enjoy small-plate dishes such as blue crab salad and bacon-wrapped dates, as well as chorizo, calamari, shrimp, scallops and more served a la plancha. Wash it all down with a Spanish red, a glass of sangria or a signature Matador cocktail.

Available on : Norwegian Escape

Included; casual lunch

Three Norwegian ships feature a pool grill (all with different names) that's open for lunch and late afternoon snacks. The venue serves casual fare such as burgers, hot dogs and french fries.

Available on : Norwegian Dawn, Gem and Pride of America

Q Texas Smokehouse

This barbecue eatery debuted on Norwegian Bliss in 2018, and its menu features smoked meats (pit classics like brisket, pulled pork and beef short ribs), as well as calorific sides (loaded fries, crispy fried okra, onion rings and macaroni and cheese). You can also enjoy live country music and even sweat off the excess calories by dancing (before ordering pecan pie or peach cobbler for dessert). A more limited menu is available for free as part of Indulge Food Hall on Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva — but you'll need to dance elsewhere.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Encore and Joy

Savor (and Taste)

These two restaurants on all six Breakaway Class and Breakaway Plus Class ships are essentially smaller-scale main dining rooms. They are located across from each other on Deck 6 and feature lunch and dinner menus that change daily.

Shanghai's Noodle Bar

This casual dining venue serves a selection of freshly prepared and wok-fried Asian noodle and rice dishes, from pork pot stickers and steamed vegetable dumplings to Singapore-style rice noodles and udon noodles in broth.

Available on : Norwegian Breakaway, Epic and Getaway

Included; casual pub fare

While most NCL ships, with the exception of Pride of America, have a pub-style complimentary eatery — either O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill or The Local Bar & Grill — one older outlier has Sports Bar. Like the other eateries, this venue is free and features comfort classics such as Reuben sandwiches, chicken wings and fish and chips.

Available on : Norwegian Sun

A la carte; coffee, breakfast and snacks

NCL wasn't the first cruise line to feature the well-known coffee chain (that would be Royal Caribbean), but it now has the most Starbucks cafes on board its ships. Guests can purchase frappuccinos, lattes, cold brews and many of the other coffee, tea and breakfast and pastry items that are available on land.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway, Encore, Epic, Gem, Getaway, Joy, Prima, Sky and Viva

Surfside Cafe & Grill

With the debut of Norwegian Prima, NCL evolved its buffet-style restaurant (known as Garden Cafe on most ships) to Surfside Cafe & Grill. The Deck 17 space is notably smaller, though, due to the fact that Prima Class ships also feature Indulge Food Hall and The Local Bar & Grill as complimentary casual dining options. The reduced size does result in some overcrowding, especially at breakfast, with overflow guests directed to find seats in the adjacent Food Republic space.

All but three NCL ships feature Teppanyaki , a Benihana-style Japanese restaurant where the live-action preparation is integral to the experience. You'll be seated around a grill as your chef prepares your entree (either chicken, beef, seafood or teriyaki-glazed tofu or one of four combinations) with dramatic flair. You'll start with miso soup and seaweed salad, and all entrees are served with garlic fried rice and grilled vegetables. Dessert is either a green tea cake or fruit sashimi. Hasuki replaces Teppanyaki on Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway, Dawn, Encore, Epic, Escape, Gem, Getaway, Jade, Jewel, Joy, Pearl, Spirit, Star and Sun

The Bake Shop

A sugar rush is practically guaranteed at The Bake Shop, a Deck 8 confectionery selling assorted bonbons (with fillings from passion fruit to praline), cupcakes (more than a dozen options, including red velvet, chocolate-pistachio and lemon merengue) and French macarons in a dozen flavors.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway, Encore and Getaway

The Great Outdoors

Included; lunch

This outdoor casual buffet on seven Norwegian Cruise Line ships has a come-as-you-are dress code and serves burgers, hot dogs, fries and other items for guests who want to enjoy some ocean scenery with their lunch.

Available on : Norwegian Epic, Gem, Jade, Jewel, Pearl, Sky and Sun

The Haven Restaurant

Included for guests booked in The Haven; breakfast, lunch and dinner

If you book a suite in The Haven, the exclusive ship-within-a-ship enclave found on every new NCL ship since it was introduced on Norwegian Epic in 2010, you'll enjoy access to The Haven Restaurant. Open only to Haven guests, it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menus here do not change, but there are generally enough options (a dozen appetizers and 10 entrees at dinner, for example) that you can dine here multiple times without repeating a dish or running out of interesting dishes to try.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway, Encore, Epic, Escape, Getaway, Joy, Prima and Viva

The Local Bar & Grill

The Local Bar & Grill is a favored hangout for sports telecasts and trivia contests, as well as a go-to for guests when anytime-hunger strikes. Like its comfort food sibling O'Sheehans's Bar & Grill, its 24-hour menu features breakfast, all-day and late-night items that include omelets, cheeseburgers, chicken wings, fish and chips and loaded nachos.

Available on : Norwegian Bliss, Encore, Joy, Prima, Sky, Spirit and Viva

The Raw Bar

Located adjacent to Ocean Blue, this casual option with counter seating serves oysters, clams, shellfish and crudos (salmon tartare, black sea bass ceviche and more), as well as wines by the glass and a selection of desserts.

Available on : Norwegian Breakaway and Getaway

Topsiders Bar & Grill

Included; casual pool grill with varying hours

Five older NCL ships feature Topsiders Bar & Grill, a poolside venue serving burgers, hot dogs, french fries and other takeaway items.

Available on : Norwegian Gem, Jewel, Pearl, Sky and Star

Wasabi (or Sushi)

This contemporary sushi bar — called either Wasabi or Sushi, depending on the ship — is the spot for cocktails, sake and Japanese specialties that include sesame seaweed salad, sushi and specialty rolls, nigiri, sashimi and yakitori. On Prima Class ships, you'll find Nama Sushi & Sashimi with a different menu.

Available on : Norwegian Breakaway, Dawn, Epic, Gem, Getaway, Jade, Jewel, Pearl, Spirit, Star and Sun

FAQs about NCL dining

Is norwegian cruise line's food free.

You can dine for free during your cruise at any of the complimentary dining venues on board NCL ships. There are typically four to six included dining venues per ship, several of which serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Is there a main dining room?

Yes, all NCL ships feature a main dining room — some have as many as three — and Freestyle Dining means you can choose when to dine (within the specified breakfast, lunch and dinner hours).

Do I need to make reservations?

You do not need to make reservations for the main dining rooms or casual venues like O'Sheehan's or the buffet. However, you can make reservations for the main dining rooms if you'd prefer to eat at a specific time and wish to avoid long wait times during the most popular dinner hours.

Sit-down specialty restaurants always require a reservation. The sooner you can make one, the better. You can book specialty dining online via the cruise line's website or app or by calling Norwegian reservations. You can also reserve when you get on board, but you risk that the more popular eateries will already be fully booked, especially during the peak summer and holiday periods. Walk-ins are permitted if space is available, but you'll likely need to show up early or late to snag a table.

Does Norwegian offer room service?

Yes, NCL offers 24-hour room service, but you will be charged a convenience fee of up to $9.95 per delivery, with the exception of morning coffee, continental breakfast and orders placed by guests staying in The Haven. A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will also be added for noncomplimentary beverages and special occasion items delivered to your room.

How much does specialty dining cost?

It varies by restaurant. At venues with a la carte pricing, such as Cagney's, Ocean Blue, Onda by Scarpetta and Le Bistro, it's easy to rack up a bill of $80 per person, not including beverages. NCL's sushi restaurants are also a la carte, as is Food Republic. Two people with an average appetite can dine at both for around $50 to $60 per person, not including beverages. Other venues, such as Teppanyaki and Moderno Churrascaria, feature a set cover charge of $59 per person.

Does NCL offer specialty dining packages?

Yes and if you like a variety of cuisines and plan to dine at two or more extra-charge restaurants, purchasing a specialty dining package makes sense.

These range in price from $99 per person for a two-meal package to $469 per person for a 14-meal package. The price per meal gets lower the more meals you purchase — from $49.50 per dinner on a two-meal package to $33.50 per dinner for 14 meals. Even the four-meal package at $169 per person is a good deal at $42.25 per dinner, given the a la carte pricing greatly exceeds that (for three courses) at most specialty restaurants and eateries with cover charges are priced at $59 per person.

Also, a select number of specialty dining meals are typically included with NCL's Free at Sea booking promotion .

What about service charges?

A 20% gratuity and specialty service charge will automatically be added to the cost of your specialty dining package when you purchase it or to your onboard dining charge if you pay a la carte or a flat cover charge.

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