Is Norwegian Gem a new ship?


Is Norwegian Gem a new ship? Built in 2007 and refitted in 2015, Norwegian Gem ranks as an accessible ship with enough fun options to satisfy most cruisers.


What is the newest biggest cruise ship 2023?

Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship in 2023.


What happened to the Norwegian Gem?

CORRECTION: The Norwegian Gem cruise ship canceled its voyage during its trip and is returning to New York. A previous version of this article included incorrect information. A Norwegian cruise ship is returning to New York after its voyage was cut short amid COVID-19-related issues, a spokeswoman for the company said.


What is the top cruise line in 2023?

Cruise Line Rankings
  • #1. Virgin Voyages.
  • #2. Carnival Cruise Line.
  • #3. Celebrity Cruises.


What is the oldest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line?

Norwegian Spirit (1998) Norwegian Spirit is the cruise line's oldest operating vessel. She, however, did not originally enter service as a Norwegian ship. The ship was built for Star Cruises and sailed as SuperStar Leo from 1998 until 2004, which is when she was transferred to Norwegian Cruise Line.


What class is the Norwegian Gem?

Norwegian Gem is the last of four cruise ships in the Jewel Class.


How many floors are on the Norwegian Gem cruise ship?

Norwegian Gem cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1197 staterooms for 2394 passengers (max capacity is 2873) served by 1070 crew-staff. The boat has 15 decks (12 passenger-accessible, 8 with cabins), 19 dining options, 11 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 7 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), 12 elevators.


How many pools does the NCL gem have?

The Norwegian Gem has two beautiful pool areas. The Tahitian Pool is located on deck 12 and has two swimming pools, four hot tubs, and a water slide. Most cruise ship casinos are found inside the ship. However, gamblers can enjoy the sun and the tables in the Norwegian Gem PoolSide Casino.


Which Norwegian ships have been refurbished?

Norwegian Cruise Line has completed refurbishments of three ships, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Star, as part of 'The Norwegian Edge' fleet-wide ship enhancement programme. All three vessels feature refreshed staterooms, as well as new dining venues and public spaces.


Which NCL ship is newest?

The newest Norwegian Cruise Line ship is Norwegian Prima. As noted above, it debuted in August 2022. Measuring 143,535 gross tons and carrying 3,099 passengers at double occupancy, it's a notably smaller vessel than other new Norwegian cruise ships unveiled over the past 15 years.


What is the newest Norwegian ship in 2023?

Following a string of inaugural cruises and beginning June 2023, Norwegian Viva will be the newest ship embarking in the Mediterranean.


What is the newest Norwegian ship in 2024?

Winter 2023-2024: Southern Caribbean from San Juan Norwegian Viva will become the largest new ship to ever homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On Dec. 15, she will depart San Juan on a seven-day Caribbean voyage with her first stop in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.


When was the Norwegian Gem last updated?

Originally built in 2007, Norwegian Gem was last updated in 2022. As one of the smaller ships in the fleet, it carries 2,394 passengers and 1,070 crew members. When it comes to lodging, Inside staterooms start at 138 square feet, and other cabin categories include Suite, Club Balcony, Oceanview and Balcony staterooms.


What is the biggest ship for Norwegian?

Ship Largest By Weight - Norwegian Encore. The largest ship currently in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet by weight, is the Norwegian Encore. This ship is the currently the heaviest vessel amongst all NCL ships. This vessel measures in at 169,116 Gross Register Tonnage and is 1,094 feet long in overall length.


What ship is coming out in 2023?

In 2023 there are scheduled to be 16 new cruise ships. These include MSC Euribia, Norwegian Viva and Explora I, the first ship for the new cruise line Explora Journeys.