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Norwegian Jewel

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Built
2005
Gross tonnage
93,502 GT
Decks
15
Passenger capacity
2,376
Guests per crew member
2.2 to 1

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How we weight the scores
77/100

All-round traveller score

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Space & Comfort66.7
Dining79.9
Entertainment79.7
Activities & Thrills68.7
Pools & Relaxation67.6
Value / Cost38

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General

3 fields
Cruise Line
Norwegian
Ship Name
Jewel
Maiden voyage
3 November 2005

Physical

10 fields
Year Built
20051,9902,027
Refurbished
20182,0082,028
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
93,502 tons2,937250,800
Length
294.1 m88.2365
Width/Beam
37.9 m1466.14
Ship Within a Ship
Yes — The Haven by Norwegian
Total decks
15622
Passenger Decks
11421
Speed
25 knots1228.5

Passengers and Crew

7 fields
Crew
1,069582,394
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.214
Total Cabins
1,196492,865
Single Occupancy Cabins
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
27084
Passenger Capacity
2,376487,662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
39.3532.116127.7

Amenities

52 fields
Restaurants
Included: Azura and Tsar's Palace (Main Dining Rooms), Garden Cafe (buffet), O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Sky High Bar and Grill, Chin Chin (Asian). Specialty (paid): Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro (French), La Cucina (Italian), Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse), Teppanyaki, Sushi Bar.
Restaurants - Paid
6018
Restaurants - Included
6020
Onboard Currency
US Dollar
Total Pools
3010
- Pools - General Access
1110
- Pools - Adults Only
104
- Pools - Exclusive
104
Outdoor Pools
216
Indoor Pools
112
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
6013
- Hot Tubs - General Access
4024
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
3024
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
1020
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
13240
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
Yes
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
No
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes — Vibe Beach Club (added during Sept-Oct 2025 drydock; adults-only sundeck on Deck 14 with 54 premium lounge chairs, 7 private cabanas, hot tub, and full-service bar)
Special Amenities
Cigar Bar
Cigar Bar
Included

Costs and Gratuities

6 fields
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
20%020
Soda Price
$3.00
Domestic Beer Price
$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)
$109.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

8 fields
Total Restaurants
12124
Restaurants Price: Included
6122
Restaurants Price: Premium
6015
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
003
Restaurants Type: Sit down
7115
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
5014
Restaurants Type: Buffet
002
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
004

General Information

4 fields
Class and type
Jewel
Completed
4 August 2005
Christened
3 November 2005
Cost (approx)
USD 2.4 billion

Other Information

2 fields
In service
2005
Launched
12 June 2005

Passenger Information

8 fields
# of Inside Cabins
4160852
# of Outside Cabins
78402,241
# of Cabins w/ Verandas
54082,086
# of Suites
1808436
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)
Yes
Max. Room Occupancy
622,636
Expected Passengers
2,392 to 2,870
Passengers (double occupancy)
2,3767285,734

Size and Construction

1 fields
Decks with cabins
8012

Registry & Identifiers

4 fields
Call sign
C6TX6
IMO number
9304045
MMSI number
311827000
Port of registry
Nassau,  Bahamas

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