Norwegian Gem
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| Career | |
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| Name: | Norwegian Gem |
| Owner: | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Operator: | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Port of registry: | Nassau, Template:BHS |
| Builder: | Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany |
| Cost: | US$ 700 Million |
| Laid down: | 7 June 2006 |
| Acquired: | 1 October 2007 |
| In service: | 2007 |
| Status: | In Service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Jewel Class cruise ship |
| Tonnage: | 93,530 gross tons |
| Length: | 965 ft (294.13 m) |
| Beam: | 106 ft (32.31 m) |
| Draft: | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
| Decks: | 15 |
| Propulsion: | Pod Propulsion |
| Speed: | 32 Knots |
| Capacity: | 2384 passengers |
| Crew: | 1154 crew |
Norwegian Gem is a Jewel class cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line. She is the last vessel of the Jewel class and was built by the German shipyard, Meyer Werft.
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History
The Norwegian Gem is the newest vessel in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. Construction began on 7 June 2006 at the Meyer Werft Shipyard of Papenburg, Germany. She was delivered to NCL on 1 October 2007. NCL promoted the launch of this ship via her own website, "Gem It Girl", which in addition to providing details about the ship, also prompted previous customers' of NCL to submit an entry to be chosen as her godmother.
As with the rest of NCL's fleet, Norwegian Gem utilizes the "Freestyle" cruising concept, which allows guest to dine in any number of restaurants, in casual attire, at times of their own choosing.
Vessel class
Norwegian Gem is the fourth of NCL's Jewel Class ships. She was preceded by Norwegian Jewel in 2005, and both Norwegian Jade (originally Pride of Hawaii) and Norwegian Pearl in 2006. Each ship has unique amenities, but has a similar exterior and interior design.
Norwegian Gem has a similar exterior appearance to NCL's Dawn Class ships; the Norwegian Star, which entered service in 2001, and the Norwegian Dawn, which entered service in 2002. The interior design and amenities, however, are significantly different and merit Norwegian Gem a Jewel Class designation.[1]
Amenities
As with her sister vessels, Norwegian Gem has a variety of restaurants, bars, entertainment and activity areas. Some of her more distinctive amenities include:
- 11 bars & lounges
- 12 restaurants
- 4-lane bowling alley (located in the "Bliss Lounge")
- Courtyard Villas and Garden Villas
- 3 Pools (Kid's, Adult's & Exclusive Villa Pool)
- 5 Hot Tubs
- Spa & Beauty Salon
- Body Waves Fitness Center
- Jogging/Walking Track
- Basketball/Volleyball/ Tennis Court
- Boutiques
- Theater
- Casino
- Chapel
- Corona Cigar Club
- Art Gallery
- Card Room/Life Style Room
- Kid's Club
- Video Arcade
- Photo Gallery
- Business Center & Meeting Rooms
Current and future cruises
Norwegian Gem spent her initial season at her home port in Manhattan, sailing a variety of cruises to the Bahamas, Florida, and the Southern Caribbean. For Summer 2008 the ship will be based in Barcelona, Spain operating 7-night cruises to various Mediterranean destinations. During winter 2009, the vessel will be doing a series of 7-day bahamas/florida cruises, and then consecutive 1-night cruises.
References
- ↑ "Building Boom Ushers in New Class System". Cruise Travel. January 1, 2001. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-69057387.html. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
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