The 2900-passenger Norwegian Gem is the latest in the Jewel class family of ships, sister ship to Norwegian Pearl, which was launched in 2006.

Ship Statistics

Ship Completed: 2007
Guest Capacity: 2846
Length: 965 feet
Beam: 125 feet
Number of Passenger Decks: 12
Number of Rooms: 1190
Number of Restaurants: 12
Number of Pools: 3
Number of Elevators: 12
Voltage: 110/220 AC
Gross Tonnage: 114,500 Tons
Cruising Speed: 25 Knots
Total Staff: 1,180

Ship Highlights

 * 30 different cabin categories

 * 12 restaurants with culinary choices from around the world, including Chin Chin and Azura, Le Bistro French Restaurant, Teppanyaki Room and 24-hour casual Blue Lagoon diner.

* Courtyard Villas with concierge lounge and butler service. This area has a lap pool, hot tub, steam rooms, small gym, and lovely sun beds and hammocks.
 * Bora Bora Health Spa & Beauty Salon

 * Body Waves Fitness Center – features state-of-the-art equipment and open 24 hours a day for those who are jet-lagged or love to work out at odd hours.
* Kids Club
* Underground Teen’s Club

 Activities include: public bars and lounges, 4 bowling lanes,  staterooms, a pool table, jogging track, volleyball, basketball, tennis court, hydrotherapy pool. The ship also offers a 30-foot high rock climbing wall and a Wii Nintendo system in the Crystal Atrium. There guests can watch videos and part-take in a Wii Video game tournament.

 A ticket for the cruise starts at $29,995 …