Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Gem in Argostoli, 2022 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | |
| Name | Norwegian Gem |
| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Operator | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Port of registry | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Ordered | 2004 |
| Builder | |
| Cost | US$ 700 Million |
| Laid down | 17 June 2006 |
| Launched | 12 August 2007 |
| Sponsored by | Cindy Cardella |
| Christened | 18 December 2007 |
| Acquired | 1 October 2007 |
| In service | 2007 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In active service |
| Notes | When docked can plugin to external power and turn-off engines |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Jewel-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 93,530 GT |
| Length | 965 ft (294.13 m) |
| Beam | 125 ft (38.10 m) |
| Height | 59.5 m (195.2 ft |
| Draft | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
| Decks | 15 |
| Propulsion | Pod propulsion |
| Speed | 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) |
| Capacity | 2,394 passengers |
| Crew | 1,070 crew |
Norwegian Gem is a Jewel-class cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). She is the final cruise ship of the Jewel class and was built by German shipbuilder Meyer Werft.