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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 49.55854 N / -124.58908 W) cruising at speed of 11.3 kn (21 km/h | 13 mph) en route to Vancouver. The AIS position was reported 3 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Jewel current cruise is 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver . Prices start from USD 449 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 03 Jun, 2024 and ends on 10 Jun, 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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The current position of NORWEGIAN JEWEL is at North America West Coast reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Vancouver, Canada , sailing at a speed of 11.4 knots and expected to arrive there on Jun 10, 11:45 . The vessel NORWEGIAN JEWEL (IMO 9304045, MMSI 311827000) is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2005 (19 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Bahamas .

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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.

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

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

Colonial. Clam Chowder. Colorful Vistas. Cruise to Canada and New England for all of this and more.

Water sports and intriguing tropical ports highlight the Caribbean region.

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Magnificent days at the beach, tasty fare, and sun-soaked excursions lie awaiting you in the Eastern Caribbean.

Diverse cultures, outstanding historical attractions, and intriguing peoples are a few of the features of a cruise to Europe.

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

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Coast to coast, port to port, the Grand Atlantic will astound you with its beauty and intriguing stops along the way during a Transatlantic cruise.

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

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

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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. 

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

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.

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It’s easy to be wowed by Quebec City as Old World Europe is mixed with North American cultures alongside breathtaking landscapes and the flowing Saint Lawrence River.

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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.

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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.

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Norwegian Jewel Deck Plans

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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. 

Norwegian Jewel

Public Sapphire Pool

Splashdown Kids Club

Duty free shopping

Enjoying the sauna at the spa

Top 10 Norwegian Jewel Cruises

• Norwegian Jewel 12-day Denali/alyeska - Southbound Cruisetour Departing From Seward, Alaska (Aug 2024 - Aug 2024)
• Norwegian Jewel 12-day Denali By Rail Explorer - Northbound Cruisetour Departing From Vancouver, British Columbia (Aug 2024 - Sep 2024)
• Norwegian Jewel 11-day Anchorage Denali Express - Northbound Cruisetour Departing From Vancouver, British Columbia (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 - Jan 2026)
• 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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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 Cruise Line 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 )

2 BEDROOM FAMILY SUITE

Floor Diagram 2 Bedroom Family Suite

Sleeps up to: 5 10 Cabins Cabin: 492 sqft (46 m 2 ) Balcony: 54 sqft (5 m 2 )

Floor Diagram Penthouse

Sleeps up to: 4 20 Cabins Cabin: 294 sqft (28 m 2 ) Balcony: 144 sqft (14 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Floor Diagram Club Suite

Sleeps up to: 4 134 Cabins Cabin: 231 sqft (22 m 2 ) Balcony: 54 sqft (5 m 2 )

Floor Diagram Balcony

Sleeps up to: 4 360 Cabins Cabin: 162 sqft (15 m 2 ) Balcony: 38 sqft (4 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

Floor Diagram Oceanview

Sleeps up to: 4 243 Cabins Cabin: 161 sqft (15 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

Floor Diagram Interior

Sleeps up to: 4 411 Cabins Cabin: 141 sqft (13 m 2 )

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• Last Updated June 5th, 2024

Whether you’re a Portland local or just visiting for the day, we understand how the influx of cruise ship traffic can be a hassle. To help you plan ahead, we’ve put together a comprehensive schedule of expected cruise ship arrivals in Portland for the 2024 season. Please note that all dates and times are subject to change.

Seven Seas Mariner

• Arrival: 5 Jun 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 5 Jun 2024, 19:00
• Passengers: 708

Silver Shadow

• Arrival: 21 Jun 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 21 Jun 2024, 18:00
• Passengers: 388

Norwegian Gem

• Arrival: 4 July 2024, 08:30
• Departure: 4 July 2024, 17:30
• Passengers: 2394
• Arrival: 8 Jul 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 8 Jul 2024, 19:00

Emerald Princess

• Arrival: 13 Jul 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 13 Jul 2024, 18:00
• Passengers: 3066
• Arrival: 15 Jul 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 15 Jul 2024, 18:00

ms Volendam

• Arrival: 19 Jul 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 19 Jul 2024, 23:00
• Passengers: 1432
• Arrival: 20 Jul 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 20 Jul 2024, 21:00
• Arrival: 21 Jul 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 21 Jul 2024, 16:00
• Arrival: 1 Aug 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 1 Aug 2024, 19:00
• Arrival: 3 Aug 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 3 Aug 2024, 21:00
• Arrival: 8 Aug 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 8 Aug 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 10 Aug 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 10 Aug 2024, 21:00
• Arrival: 21 Aug 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 21 Aug 2024, 16:00

Vision Of The Seas

• Arrival: 25 Aug 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 25 Aug 2024, 18:00
• Passengers: 2036
• Departure: 25 Aug 2024, 19:00

Norwegian Breakaway

• Arrival: 27 Aug 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 27 Aug 2024, 19:00
• Passengers: 3963
• Arrival: 29 Aug 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 29 Aug 2024, 16:00

Oceania Insignia

• Arrival: 30 Aug 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 30 Aug 2024, 19:00
• Passengers: 698
• Arrival: 1 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 1 Sep 2024, 22:00

Liberty Of The Seas

• Departure: 1 Sep 2024, 18:00
• Passengers: 3678
• Arrival: 3 Sep 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 3 Sep 2024, 19:00

Norwegian Joy

• Arrival: 4 Sep 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 4 Sep 2024, 17:00
• Passengers: 3804
• Arrival: 4 Sep 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 4 Sep 2024, 20:00

Seven Seas Grandeur

• Arrival: 6 Sep 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 6 Sep 2024, 20:00
• Passengers: 754

Celebrity Eclipse

• Arrival: 7 Sep 2024, 09:00
• Departure: 7 Sep 2024, 18:00
• Passengers: 2850
• Arrival: 8 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 8 Sep 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 9 Sep 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 9 Sep 2024, 23:00
• Arrival: 10 Sep 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 10 Sep 2024, 19:00
• Arrival: 11 Sep  2024, 07:00
• Departure: 11 Sep 2024, 16:00
• Arrival: 12 Sep 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 12 Sep 2024, 15:00

Norwegian Jade

• Arrival: 13 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 13 Sep 2024, 15:00
• Passengers: 2402
• Arrival: 15 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 15 Sep 2024, 21:00
• Departure: 15 Sep 2024, 18:00

Crystal Serenity

• Arrival: 16 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 16 Sep 2024, 18:00
• Passengers: 740
• Arrival: 16 Sep 2024, 09:00
• Departure: 16 Sep 2024, 19:00
• Arrival: 17 Sep 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 17 Sep 2024, 19:00
• Arrival: 18 Sep 2024, 09:00
• Departure: 18 Sep 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 18 Sep 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 18 Sep 2024, 20:00
• Arrival: 19 Sep 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 19 Sep 2024, 17:00
• Arrival: 21 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 21 Sep 2024, 22:00
• Arrival: 22 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 22 Sep 2024, 18:00

P&O Arcadia

• Arrival: 23 Sep 2024, N/A
• Departure: 23 Sep 2024, N/A
• Passengers: 2094

Norwegian Sky

• Arrival: 24 Sep 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 24 Sep 2024, 20:00
• Passengers: 2004
• Departure: 24 Sep 2024, 19:00

Oceania Nautica

• Arrival: 26 Sep 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 26 Sep 2024, 15:00
• Arrival: 27 Sep 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 27 Sep 2024, 23:00
• Arrival: 28 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 28 Sep 2024, 18:00

Jewel Of The Seas

• Passengers: 2144
• Arrival: 29 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 29 Sep 2024, 18:00
• Passengers: 343
• Arrival: 29 Sep 2024, 09:00
• Arrival: 30 Sep 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 30 Sep 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 30 Sep 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 30 Sep 2024, 20:00
• Arrival: 1 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 1 Oct 2024, 17:00
• Arrival: 1 Oct 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 1 Oct 2024, 19:00
• Arrival: 2 Oct 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 2 Oct 2024, 16:00
• Arrival: 2 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 2 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 2 Oct 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 2 Oct 2024, 20:00

Enchanted Princess

• Arrival: 3 Oct 2024, 12:00
• Departure: 3 Oct 2024, 21:00
• Passengers: 3668
• Arrival: 5 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 5 Oct 2024, 21:00
• Departure: 5 Oct 2024, 18:00

Viking Neptune

• Arrival: 6 Oct 2024, N/A
• Departure: 6 Oct 2024, N/A
• Passengers: 928
• Arrival: 6 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 6 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 8 Oct 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 8 Oct 2024, 19:00
• Arrival: 9 Oct 2024, 09:00
• Departure: 9 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 11 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 11 Oct 2024, 22:00
• Arrival: 12 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 12 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 13 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 13 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 14 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 14 Oct 2024, 19:00
• Arrival: 14 Oct 2024, 09:00
• Departure: 14 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 15 Oct 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 15 Oct 2024, 19:00

Viking Mars

• Arrival: 16 Oct 2024, N/A
• Departure: 16 Oct 2024, N/A
• Arrival: 16 Oct 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 16 Oct 2024, 20:00
• Arrival: 18 Oct 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 18 Oct 2024, 15:00

ms Zuiderdam

• Arrival: 18 Oct 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 18 Oct 2024, 19:00
• Passengers: 1970
• Arrival: 19 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 19 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 20 Oct 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 20 Oct 2024, 15:00
• Arrival: 20 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 20 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 21 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 21 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 22 Oct 2024, 10:00
• Departure: 22 Oct 2024, 19:00
• Departure: 22 Oct 2024, 21:00
• Arrival: 23 Oct 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 23 Oct 2024, 20:00
• Arrival: 25 Oct 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 25 Oct 2024, 21:00
• Arrival: 26 Oct 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 26 Oct 2024, 20:00
• Arrival: 28 Oct 2024, 07:00
• Departure: 28 Oct 2024, 18:00
• Arrival: 3 Nov 2024, 11:00
• Departure: 3 Nov 2024, 20:00
• Arrival: 5 Nov 2024, 08:00
• Departure: 5 Nov 2024, 19:00
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The Best Cruise Ships in the World: The Gold List 2024

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Consider Gold List the answer to the question our editors get asked more than any other: What are your favorite places to stay? Our 30th annual iteration of the world’s greatest hotels and cruises captures nearly a year’s worth of work: This collection represents hundreds of hours of researching, scouting, and impassioned debating by our team of editors in seven cities across the globe. But more than that, it reflects our ongoing love affair with the places where we stay, which often become our gateways to entire destinations. Read on to inspire your next cruise.

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Oceania Cruises' Marina is one of 12 ships chosen by our editors for 2024.

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Cruise ships often get compared to floating hotels or resorts, but here’s one that feels like a floating Vegas show. Applause, please, for the glittering peacock made from Swarovski crystals and the Magic Carpet platform that shimmies up and down the ship, cantilevered over the water for some of the best seats in the house, while in the Martini Bar, a troupe of bartenders juggle shakers to the sound of “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” Beyond is one of the largest ships in Celebrity’s Edge class, and all that space is used to maximize the drama. A whole corridor is filled with a glowing installation of bronze sculptures reflected in infinity mirrors; a favorite anchorage was Eden, a beautiful, biophiliac bubble for hiding away in, watching the ship’s wake through triple-height windows and dawdling in swivel chairs that resemble green carnations. As for the cast, there are some stellar performers: Kelly Hoppen designed most of the interiors; Daniel Boulud’s debut signature restaurant at sea, Le Voyage, has an impeccable, globe-trotting menu alighting on Brazilian moqueca and tamarind prawns. But top of the bill is Captain Kate McCue, the first American woman to captain a cruise ship. A captain hasn’t been this synonymous with their ship since the days of Merrill Stubing; follow her social media for a glimpse into the art of ship navigation. During our short, prelaunch cruise, we had an itinerary that involved looping round and round the Isle of Wight—a short trip, but one that was big on sheer spectacle. Three-night sailings from $300 per person. —Rick Jordan

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The Amazon River has the opacity of chocolate milk and is almost deathlike in its stillness—which is wild when you consider how much life thrives there. It was on a nine-day journey through Peru with Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic that I learned this, as we spent five of those days exploring the jungle by boat. Our chariot: the Delfin II , a Relais & Châteaux vessel with 14 thoughtfully appointed staterooms.

Most days began with a crack-of-dawn skiff ride soundtracked by the squall of jewel-winged, dusky-headed parakeets. The photographers pulled out their football lenses and the birders gasped from behind their binoculars as naturalists pointed out an elegant snowy egret picking its way through a mudbank, a neotropic cormorant spreading its gothy black wings like a vampire, and the somber Jabiru stork, the largest flying bird in South America, standing like a dour English butler on a naked tree limb. Also flagged were capuchin monkeys, giant river otters, flamboyant bromeliads, and—after dark—scores of caimans and capybaras.

We spent one muggy morning in a Kukama village, where indigenous women wove raffia bowls and cooked catfish, and another morning paddling the river—an outing which culminated with a pod of pink river dolphins leaping from the water mere feet from our kayaks. (Even our seen-it-all naturalist, Sandro, clapped like a schoolgirl.)

This deep in the Amazon jungle, there were no other tourists. When we did see signs of human life, they were usually fishermen or park rangers. And because there was no Wi-Fi on the Delfin II and a near total blackout on cell reception, downtime was spent attending lectures on Amazonian ecology, sampling native fruits (how the aptly named ice cream bean hasn’t been pitched on Shark Tank yet, I’ll never know), and buddying up to the ship bar, where I made fast friends of fellow guests. (Expedition cruises always draw a fascinating lot; my cohort included a microbiologist, metaphysical transcendentalist, and one of the earliest Apple employees.)

The highlight of the trip, however, was hiking through the jungle with a local tracker who showed us a brown-throated three-toed sloth, Goliath bird-eating tarantula, junior anaconda, and a century-old strangler fig. When we finally emerged from the bush, we were treated to a spectacular tangerine-and-charcoal sunset punctured by bolts of lighting. It was surreal and intense, just like everything else in this untouched corner of the world. Eight-day sailings from $5,730 per person. —Ashlea Halpern

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Ritz-Carlton’s first foray into cruising, the Evrima is a hotel-at-sea experience that might just be the antidote to all the big ship itineraries. Think ultra-small ship luxury (at half the capacity of the Seabourns and Regents) with plenty of scenery options to choose from—the European Mediterranean (routes from Turkey to the Canary Islands) from spring through fall, and the Caribbean (San Juan to St. Barts) in winter—and a younger crowd than most of the luxury cruise market; mostly culture lovers with a dearth of cruising experience who can't wait to get ashore to the Côte d’Azur village restaurants. The 624-foot ship is the first in a fleet of three emerging over the next few years, and it still feels spacious with 149 suites, two pools, a cigar humidor, six bars (the interior Living Room and top-floor Observation Lounge, The Bar, and bars located at the Marina Terrace, the Pool House, and Mistral), a beauty salon and spa deck, water-level marina terrace with water toys, and a fitness center. The 246 staff range from deck crew to your cabin’s personal concierge, all of whom are dubbed the ship’s Ladies and Gentlemen—but titles feel almost superfluous aboard Evrima , where everyone from the tender drivers to dining leads will pause to actually get to know you and recall your name and story (and even your drink order) to make the entire experience feel organic and warm. It’s almost like you’re spending the night in someone’s home, which just so happens to be a 624-foot mega-yacht. And the Evrima itinerary has plenty of free time and overnight ports of call in its sailings, so you can head ashore for a day, or even an entire evening late into the night—gallivanting, dining, and imbibing with the new friends you'll no doubt meet onboard. Seven-night sailings from $5,800 per person. —Shannon McMahon

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Is there any Marina passenger who doesn’t wish—even for a second—to confine himself to his stateroom on debarkation day? Perhaps only the smarty pants who booked their next cruise before this one ends. Otherwise, how can an epicurean cruiser (that’s Marina ’s crowd) not pine for another shot at the new wine list starring 80 highly coveted, hard-to-snag labels, including swoon-worthy Super Tuscans? You’ll long for one more brag-worthy chance to sip The Mascot, a label from Harlan family pedigree (think cult fave Harlan Estate); the Polo Grill’s deft sommelier knows exactly which prime steak pairs best. Despite eight compelling complimentary restaurants (Red Ginger’s signature lobster pad thai is still a must-devour), Marina vibes far more than great meals. Work up a sweat storm playing pickleball on deck 16 or braving core conditioning in the gym. Melt into a marine detox wrap (I love the juniper and lemon scent) at Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, then sink into the spa terrace’s bubbling hot tub. Get down and dirty in the artist loft by painting a Venetian mask and playing Impressionist. In the hands-on culinary center, learn to cure a fish or preserve a lemon. Come May 2024, Marina debuts a splashy redo. Fall in love again with revamped avocado toast—bravo to the taco-spiced shrimp topping—in the new wellness-driven Aquamar kitchen. Where you lie your head hardly matters. An entry 291-square-foot stateroom starring a four-pillow, soft-sheet bed feels mighty spacious and sports Bulgari shampoo. That said, the top-to-bottom penthouse suites’ glam reno is beyond covetable, from the expanded bath to a boatload of enviable perks. Ten-day sailings from $1,999 per person. —Janice Wald Henderson

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Who better to guide you through Norway’s most remote reaches—including the Svalbard archipelago, the northernmost inhabited islands on the planet—than a Norwegian cruise company that knows the area’s every crag and fjord? Hurtigruten is an Oslo-based line whose ships have traversed these waters since 1893, ferrying freight, mail, and passengers to the communities along the rugged coast. In 2023, to celebrate its 130th anniversary, the company’s flagship, the newly refurbished, 500-passenger MS Trollfjord (named for a fjord in the Vesterålen archipelago) began sailing two hybrids of its original 34-port Norwegian Coastal Express, calling at several of the towns and villages on the original route. From September through April, the North Cape Express (a 13-day, 16-port itinerary) sails from Oslo to the North Cape and then south to Bergen. In the summertime, the Svalbard Express’s eight-day journey begins in Bergen and progresses north, with extended port calls and excursions in seven towns before entering the Arctic Circle and pulling into Longyearbyen, a mining town on Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s main island. On both routes Trollfjord offers its (mostly European) passengers an uncommon way to explore the region, with uniquely Nordic cultural touches to connect them to the country. There’s a pre-boarding spread of Norwegian fare in the ship’s departure lounge, and Trollfjord ’s three restaurants prioritize Scandinavian cuisine (salmon, reindeer, and lingonberries, oh my!) and the food culture of the indigenous Sámi people. The ship’s 277 staterooms and 12 suites (with walk-in closets, corner bathtubs and floor-to-ceiling windows) offer a cozy retreat from the sometimes-harsh weather. And typically Nordic diversions such as aquavit tastings, oceanview saunas and polar plunges leave you in no doubt about where you are and who you’re sailing with. 10-day sailings from $3,082 per person. —Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

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Imagine the most luxurious hotel you’ve ever stayed in. That’s precisely what stepping onboard the Regent Seven Seas Cruises Navigator feels like. And while the opulence and grandeur shine through every square inch of space, it’s worth mentioning that the staff are what make the experience memorable, remembering your name, preferences, likes, and dislikes from the second you step afoot the eight-deck vessel.

The 248 ultraluxe all-suite accommodations feel like your home away from home—despite their capacious interiors—and your personalized steward makes sure of that with thoughtful touches from the moment you check in. Thanks to a revamp in 2019, the ship feels pristine with a new library—complete with a faux fireplace—and sleek state-of-the-art furnishings (including the cruise line’s bespoke mattresses and bed linens) in each of the rooms. However, what makes the Navigator stand out from its counterparts is its intimate size, as it’s the smallest in Regent’s fleet. Everything onboard feels just an arm’s reach away, and you’ll quickly bond with fellow passengers after spending the day together on one of the complimentary shore excursions, such as tours by local guides, cooking classes, and other intimate adventures.

During my Mediterranean voyage, days were spent immersing ourselves in new cities, whereas nights began with a freshly shaken ice-cold martini followed by an exuberant dinner, with a stop in the Seven Seas Lounge for whatever was on tap that night, ranging from cabaret to karaoke. At the end of the journey, I left wanting more and with a suitcase full of clean clothes, thanks to one of the many attentive touches onboard: the included laundry service. 10-night sailings from $3,360 per person. —Rachel Dube

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“We are not the Rat Pack,” quips Andrew Pedder, the witty Yorkshire-born captain of Seabourn Ovation. He's referring to himself and the other senior officers, for any guests who may have wandered into their impromptu panel session instead of the musical show taking place later that evening. The Q&A—which covers everything from the prettiest ports to the number of Champagne bottles typically consumed during a seven-day voyage—is part of a last-minute program of activities arranged for an unexpected sea day when it’s too windy to dock in the South of France. This is mid-October, on one of the ship’s jaunts around the Mediterranean for the season, and no one seems to mind the change of plan (although when we do explore, all the islands we visit—Menorca, Corsica, Elba—are blissfully tourist-free). It simply means more time for spa treatments, soaks in the outdoor hot tubs, and afternoon tea in the observation bar. Even then, it only feels like there are 60 passengers onboard, rather than 600. The restaurants are excellent, from Sushi, where you can sit at the counter watching the Japanese chefs at work, to poolside Earth & Ocean for Tandoori-style rotisserie chicken and Madras-style white bean cassoulet. Suites are spacious, each one with a balcony. West End–standard entertainment includes a magician and a chart-topping classical singer. But what makes this ultraluxe ship really memorable is the relaxed, on-point service by staff who remember your name and coffee order, or even a familiar face from a sailing five years ago. Seven-day sailings from $2,649 per person. —Emma Love

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Silversea is defined by its far-flung itineraries and exceptional onboard service (think Moët Champagne as you take in an iceberg calving in Antarctica). But the 220-passenger Silver Endeavour, new to the fleet and already a classic, raises every bar. Rooms start at a spacious 356 square feet and have luxury perks like pillow menus and a personalized bar, making them the best in all of Silversea’s array of ships. As far as food goes, premium Ars Italica Osetra caviar is complimentary and around-the-clock, though the Dover sole paired with a label from the rare wine menu at La Dame would have you believing you were in Paris. And the signature Otium spa celebrates pampering as much as it does wellness—don’t skip on the oxygen-boosting Golden Radiance facial. You may find yourself at any given hour glimpsing ice walls through the Drake Passage and remembering that the best part about this ship is the awe-inspiring places it dares to take you. 10-day sailings from $13,150. —Janice Wald Henderson

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Although new to the cruise industry, Virgin Voyages has already begun to set itself apart from its predecessors. When first stepping on the Scarlet Lady, cruisers are met with a rousing, upbeat staff that serve as gurus around the ship and are experts on everything from beauty to juicing. While the Scarlet Lady takes you on a familiar route around the Caribbean, the on-shore excursions available are what make this sail memorable. Take a leap of faith on daring outings such as the Waterfalls of Damajagua in Puerto Plata, where guests make their way down seven of the 27 natural slides and waterfalls. After the exhilarating experience, travelers can sit down with locals and come together over Dominican staples such as pollo guisado, tostones, and mangú. You can always get local delicacies while docked, but while onboard, you must snag a reservation at the Test Kitchen. It’s an experimental dining experience where the menu always evolves. You go in only seeing a small card with ingredients listed for the night’s meal, but everything else is up to the imagination. One might find cucumbers puréed and frozen into ice cream as dessert, or beets formed and prepared like steak. While en route to the next port, the hard reset one does at the Redemption Spa leaves your body feeling anew; it’s impossible to come back from vacation feeling the same as when you departed. On any Virgin Voyages ship, you’ll love the indulgent atmosphere, whether you’re catering to your sweet tooth by narrowing down your favorite gelato of the day, grabbing a drink at one of the five bars that stake claim to having the largest tequila supply on the seven seas, or finally getting that tattoo you’ve been thinking about for ages after visiting the ship’s tattoo parlor, Squid Ink. Seven-day sailings from $2,100 per person. —Paris Wilson

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Six days sailing from England to New York across the vast Atlantic had the potential to bore me to stupefaction, but it turned out I had nothing to fear. “The ship is the destination,” said an entertainment director for Queen Mary 2 , who oversees a program that makes this cruise liner the undisputed hub of creative and intellectual stimulation on the high seas. Where else can you attend the annual Literature Festival At Sea, meeting top fiction and nonfiction authors like the late PJ O’Rourke, Bernadine Evaristo, and Louis de Bernières? And where else can you visit a planetarium, watch a Royal Shakespeare theater production, or hear guest speakers discuss artwork investments and the history of airport drug mules?

In between spa massages and table tennis rallies, I nourished my mind in the mahogany library before nourishing my body at the Princess Grill and Queens Grill restaurants, scarfing dishes like croquette of suckling pig, paired with excellent vintages and followed by mango panna cotta. On the final stretch of the journey, as dolphins leapt over the horizon and the Statue of Liberty loomed into view, my heart sank a little—New York City awaited, yet I didn’t want to disembark. That’s quite an achievement. Seven-day sailings from $1,389 per person. —Noo Saro-Wiwa

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During my first few hours aboard the Atlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator, I felt a bit like I had inadvertently crashed a family reunion: Seemingly everyone else aboard this Arctic expedition had just sailed to Antarctica on the Navigator six months before, so several crew members and guests spent much of embarkation day hugging and catching up. With a maximum occupancy of 196, it’s already an intimate ship, but the fact that the relatively young brand, which debuted in 2019, could develop such an impressive number of repeat travelers in such a short spell speaks volumes. Many told me they were drawn to Atlas because of its eco-friendly bona fides (the new-build ship makes use of hybrid engines from Rolls-Royce designed to leave minimal impact), but the creature comforts on board certainly help. While the star attraction of such an expedition voyage is what lies beyond the decks—access to remote Antarctic fjords that larger vessels can’t dream of traversing, or spotting polar bears loping along pearly glaciers in the Arctic—I made the most of my time in between Zodiac expeditions. The multi-jet shower in my stateroom was sublime after damp and rigorous treks, the heated massage beds in the only L’Occitane Spa at sea are a dream, and the Arctic summer’s 24 hours of sunshine made the Dome observation deck a prime perch to cozy up with a book at any time of day or night. There was neither internet nor cell phone connectivity during my entire eight-day journey sailing thanks to the remote latitudes (though Atlas guests now have access to full Starlink satellite coverage), which meant this was the longest I’d been offline since the 1990s—and yet somehow, drifting through the surreal landscape in this cosseting bubble, I didn’t miss scrolling or chatting with the outside world one bit. Seven-night sailings from $4,749 per person. —Sarah Khan

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A passenger who is well below senior age dances the robot to classic rock, to R&B, to country music, and to disco hits as talented singers and a live band perform most nights in the Rolling Stone Lounge, on Holland America Line’s Westerdam . His mechanical movements are a source of amusement and encouragement; if he can take over the dance floor, so can we with our own moves. The 1,916-passenger Westerdam is beloved as a traditional cruise ship, with its smaller-than-mega-ship size, deep blue hull, wraparound outdoor promenade deck, and details such as fresh flowers all around, celebrating the 150-year-old cruise line’s Dutch roots. Tradition does not mean staid. There’s rock and roll. There’s a trendy top-of-ship pickleball court.

On an Alaska cruise, my husband and I start our days with a jolt of caffeine via the baristas at Explorations Central, the ship’s cushy, contemporary, forward-facing observation lounge, before heading off on adventures such as joining other passengers in synchronized paddling a large canoe to see the ancient yet diminishing ice of Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier. Back on the ship, we indulge in excellent burgers, topped with Gouda and applewood-smoked bacon and served in fast-food wrapping from a stand at the covered Lido pool. We enjoy sustainable Alaska seafood—grilled salmon, fennel-crusted halibut, fried cod—in between cocktails made with local gin, served on real glacial ice. From the veranda of our classic aft cabin, mesmerizing views of the ship’s wake, seemingly endless forest, and a distant, blue-tinged glacier clear our brain. We’re ready for more of the dancing man. Seven-day sailings from $379 per person. —Fran Golden

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