Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
67Top 41% of ships
Dining
97Top 1% of ships
Entertainment
82Top 15% of ships
Activities & Thrills
71Top 37% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
71Top 40% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 97/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 82/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineNorwegian
Ship NameGem
Maiden voyage7 June 2007
Physical
Year Built2007
Refurbished 2015
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderMeyer Werft
Gross Tonnage 93,530 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 294.1 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 32.2 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipThe Haven
Total decks 15
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks11
Speed 25 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,070
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.2
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,197
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins27
Passenger Capacity 2,394
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 39.069
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsIncluded: Magenta Main Dining Room, Grand Pacific Main Dining Room, Garden Café, The Great Outdoors, Topsiders Bar and Grill, Bali Hai Bar and Grill, Blue Lagoon Cafe, Orchid Garden Asian Restaurant, O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Latin Tapas Restaurant, Kids Cafe. Specialty (paid): Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, La Cucina Italian Restaurant, Moderno Churrascaria, Teppanyaki, Sushi Bar, Java Cafe.
Restaurants - Paid7
Restaurants - Included11
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools2
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs6
- Hot Tubs - General Access4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only6
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges15
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelYes
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallYes
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaVibe Beach Club
Special AmenitiesCigar Bar, Bowling Alley, Climbing Wall, Golf Simulator
Cigar BarIncluded
Bowling AlleyFlat fee
Golf SimulatorYes
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $20.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 20%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$109.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants14
Restaurants Price: Included7
Restaurants Price: Premium7
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down8
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve6
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6VG8
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9355733
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 309951000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Nassau, Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.