Norwegian Gem deck plans

Norwegian Gem (2007-built, last refurbished in 2015) is the last of the Jewel-class NCL–Norwegian Cruise Line ships, together with Jade, Jewel, and Pearl. Norwegian Gem was also one of the brand’s “Nickelodeon” ships, along with Breakaway, Getaway, Epic, and Jewel.

Norwegian Gem’s deck plan shows a total of 1197 staterooms accommodating 2394 passengers (maximum capacity 2873), served by 1070 crew. The vessel has 15 decks (12 accessible to passengers, 8 with cabins), 19 dining venues, 11 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 7 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), and 12 elevators.

NCL Gem deck plan changes – 2015 refurbishment review

The deck plan modifications made during the ship’s 2015 drydock refurbishment (October–November) include:

• Renovation of Penthouse Suites
• Refurbishment of Horizon Lounge and Spinnaker (observation lounge)
• Addition of a new dining venue, O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill
• Relocation of Moderno restaurant (from deck 8 to deck 13) and replacement of Blue Lagoon with the new O’Sheehan’s Pub (deck 8)
• Relocation of Cagney’s Steakhouse on deck 8 to accommodate the new Brazilian restaurant, “Moderno Churrascaria,” and the Mojito Bar “Sugarcane” (replacing Star Bar)
• New custom-crafted furnishings and updated relaxation deck furniture (Decks 11 and 12)
• New wall coverings, LED lighting, and carpeting
• Addition of new original artworks throughout public areas

During the 2015 drydock, the ship was also retrofitted with new exhaust gas cleaning systems (“scrubbers”). The technology reduces the equivalent of approximately 1500 tons of Sulfur Oxide emissions. Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise company to retrofit vessels in service with a hybrid scrubber system. The new in-line scrubbers (five units) are lightweight and capable of operating in dry mode, as well as in open- and closed-loop configurations.