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Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Jewel is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship of the Jewel class, in service since 2005. She measures 93,502 gross tons and carries 2,368 guests with a crew of 1,069. She sails Northern Europe, Caribbean, Transatlantic itineraries. We rate her 3.5 out of 5.
Sails from Miami, Florida · fly into MIA
- Guests
- 2,368
- Crew 1,069 · 1:2.2
- Entered service
- 2005
- Refitted 2025
- Length
- 294 m
- Longer than 77% of 574 ships
- Decks
- 15
Norwegian Jewel is bigger than 67% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 76%. At 39.5 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 50% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
About Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Jewel is the lead ship of the Jewel class, four sisters of about 93,500 gross tons built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. She entered service in 2005, carries 2,368 guests at double occupancy and was last refurbished in 2025. Her venues include Cagney's Steakhouse, Magnum's Champagne and Wine Bar, the Spinnaker Lounge and the Humidor Cigar Lounge. For 2026-27 she sails Caribbean cruises from Miami in winter and Baltic voyages between Copenhagen and Helsinki in summer, with transatlantic crossings between the two seasons.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.2
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5, fleet average 4.3
- Service
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet average across 20 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Jewel class
Norwegian Jewel is one of 4 Jewel class ships. Norwegian Gem (2007), Norwegian Jade (2006) and Norwegian Pearl (2006) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Jewel this ship | 2005 | 3.5/5 | |||
| Norwegian Gem | 2007 | 3.5/5 | |||
| Norwegian Jade | 2006 | 3.5/5 | |||
| Norwegian Pearl | 2006 | 3.5/5 |
Where she sails
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Norwegian Jewel sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Jewel?
Norwegian Jewel is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line and belongs to its Jewel class.
What are Norwegian Jewel's sister ships?
Norwegian Jewel is one of 4 Jewel class ships. Norwegian Gem (2007), Norwegian Jade (2006) and Norwegian Pearl (2006) are in service.
How big is Norwegian Jewel?
Norwegian Jewel measures 93,502 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 15 decks.
How does Norwegian Jewel compare in size with other cruise ships?
Norwegian Jewel is bigger than 67% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 76%. At 39.5 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 50% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Norwegian Jewel feel?
Norwegian Jewel has a passenger space ratio of 39.5: 93,502 gross tons for 2,368 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Norwegian Jewel feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Norwegian Jewel carry?
Norwegian Jewel carries 2,368 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,069 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
When did Norwegian Jewel enter service?
Norwegian Jewel entered service in 2005 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Norwegian Jewel sail?
Norwegian Jewel sails Northern Europe, Caribbean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Norwegian Jewel?
Norwegian Jewel sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Norwegian Jewel?
Norwegian Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Norwegian Jewel; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Norwegian Jewel rated?
Cruise Frog rates Norwegian Jewel 3.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
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