Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
67Top 40% of ships
Dining
80Top 23% of ships
Entertainment
80Top 18% of ships
Activities & Thrills
69Top 41% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
68Beats 47% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 80/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 80/100
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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 NameJewel
Maiden voyage3 November 2005
Physical
Year Built2005
Refurbished 2018
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderMeyer Werft
Gross Tonnage 93,502 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 37.9 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 ShipYes — The Haven by Norwegian
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
Crew1,069
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 Cabins1,196
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 2,376
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 39.353
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsIncluded: 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 - Paid6
Restaurants - Included6
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 Only3
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges13
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 WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes — 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 AmenitiesCigar Bar
Cigar BarIncluded
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 Restaurants12
Restaurants Price: Included6
Restaurants Price: Premium6
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down7
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve5
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6TX6
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9304045
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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 311827000
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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'.