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Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Jewel
The Norwegian Jewel was built and launched in 2005. The Norwegian Jewel, is a Jewel Class of ship for the NCL fleet. Norwegian Jewel is NCL's first of four Jewel class ships. She was followed by Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Pearl, and Norwegian Gem.

The Norwegian Jewel has 16 different dining options or restaurants, with a couple of large main restaurants for those passengers wishing to follow the traditional line. There are some smaller speciality restaurants for which there is a small charge Theres plenty more variety and whatever your choice, you will enjoy it.

The ship is tastefully decorated throughout, and has a multitude of bars and lounges for your entertinment and pleasure. These are of various sizes to cater for each persons tastes. There is a Tex Mex bar called Tango's. Here you can sit back and enjoy some of your favorite drinks while taking a bite out of a complimentary tapas. Don't worry, it's not all about alcohol, there is the Java Café. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of specialty coffees, teas, pastries and cookies.

The ship is large and has plenty of features to suit all tastes. There are plenty of quiet spaces and smaller bars and lounges for those wishing a quiet cruise, alternatively there are plenty of large bars, where passengers can enjoy a great and noisy night.

The ship will also bring a smile to the children as there is the Sapphire Kid's Pool featuring slides and paddling pool. The children also have the Splashdown Kid's Club, just for kids with a wall of windows for viewing, an indoor jungle gym/obstacle course and computer and artist craft area. For the older children, there is also a video arcade. this should leave you with peace of mind that they will have as much fun as you on board the Norwegian Jewel. For adults, you can also relax and unwind in the Bora Bora Health Spa & Beauty Salon .

Whatever you choose, the Norwegian Jewel will have something for you.

Ship Stats

Launched: 2005
Start of service: 2005
Decks: 12
Lifts: 12
Length: 294.13 m
Beam (width): 32.31 m
Tonnage: 93,502 GRT
Speed: 24 knots
Capacity: 2,376 passengers
Crew and staff: 1,100
Registry: Bahamas

Ship Features

16 restaurants
13 bars
Disco & casino
air-conditioned throughout
1 pool plus 1 kids pool and 4 Jacuzzis
Spa & gym, treatment rooms
card room, library with internet access
Video Arcade
stabilised worldwide satellite telephone, telex and fax
Childrens Club & medical centre

Ship particulars

Food
The Norwegian Jewel has two main dining rooms called The Azura and The Zsar's Palace dining rooms. Here daily menus of award winning cuisine is always served by professional waiters with excellent views. Both these main restaurants are included in the price of the cruise, which also includes the The Great Outdoors restaurant, which is a buffet restaurant with an extraordinary selection of family friendly fare. If you would like something a little more exclusive and dont mind paying a small premium, the Norwegian Jewel offers some really intersting venues. Enjoy the Chin Chin Asian restaurant. Here you will experience authentic Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. There is also the Tango Tapas Latin restaurant. This modern Tapas bar brings the big flavors of Latin America out in a constantly changing assortment of hot and cold Tapas and Tex Mex cuisine against the backdrop of huge, bold relief murals. There are plenty of dining options on the Norwegian Jewel, and although some of these speciality restaurants carry a small surcharge to use them, but are well worth a visit during your cruise.

If you want something completely different, why not try the ocean's very first Pizza Delivery Service. This service is offered 24 hours a day aboard Norwegian Jewel. The Pizza Team is happy to deliver a piping hot, homemade pizza with your favorite toppings directly to your table, your stateroom, or your favorite bar or lounge. There is a small charge associated with this service, but it's certainly unique. Passengers may also order from room service to delivered to your stateroom.

Don't forget that, if you don't want to venture out at any time, you can always order room service. This is a free service (except between midnight and 5am) and has a fantastic selection of menu items.

Excercise

The Norwegian Jewel has the Body Waves Fitness Centre and the Bora Bora Health Spa & Beauty Salon. The fitness centre will help you burn those extra pounds when you use the state of the art fitness machines. You will especially like the exercise bikes, as these are positioned along the windows, allowing you to cycle away looking out over the sea. There are aerobics and fitness classes offered daily. The Body Waves Fitness Centre and Bora Bora Health Spa are open from 6am to 11pm. There is also a walking and running track around the deck of the ship. There is even golf driving nets, where you can improve your swing.

The Bora Bora Health Spa offers spa treatments to calm and relax you. There are plenty of treatments in the spa, it is definately worth a visit at some time during your cruise just to take a look. Alternatively, why not just pop into the beauty salon and have your hair done.

Formal nights

The Norwegian Jewel does have a formal night, but it is usually confined to passengers in one dining room. Some passengers do like to dress up and enjoy having photos taken whereas others don't. NCL prefer their passengers to feel happy which ever way they prefer. The only other dress code is that there are no jeans in the main formal restaurant. The Norwegian Jewel does have a photographic team who will circulate on the formal night to allow you to have that special photo if you wish.

The designated dress code for the ship is casual. Dressing up for formal nights is optional, as casual clothes are permitted in several areas, however jeans, shorts, T shirts, swimsuits and beachwear are forbidden in the restaurants after 5:30 p.m.

Smoking

The Norwegian Jewel wants you to be comfortable on board, so public areas throughout all NCL ships are smoke free. If you smoke cigarettes, you can do so in your stateroom, on your balcony, in the casino or Cigar Bar (where available). If you prefer pipes or cigars, you can smoke in the Cigar Bar or designated smoking lounge. Also, you can smoke cigarettes, pipes and cigars outside on open decks (just not around food venues, sport decks, kids' pool areas and other designated non-smoking areas).