Norwegian Jewel

Recommended For

First-time cruisers, active travelers of all ages who want an all-around fun vacation. Joiners. Repeaters and middle-income travelers who like entertainment and recreational variety of a large ship - but not as large as a megaliner. Those whose special interest relate to sports and music, particularly jazz and country. Those who vacation with their children.

Activities

Norwegian Jewel features the latest in relaxation and fitness at the contemporary South Pacific-themed Bora Bora Health Spa and Beauty Salon. Mandara Spa, the world's leading operator of landside resort spas, will operate the spa, pampering NCL guests with an exotic menu of spa and beauty treatments combining the best of East and West.

Norwegian Jewel offers a new, advanced Internet Cafe and Photo Gallery with kiosks to print photos from digital cameras as well as the latest laptops, which guests can rent to use around the ship. The ship also features NCL's signature WiFi.

The Sports Deck contains a basketball, volleyball and tennis court, while the Body Waves Fitness Center boast's state-of-the-art cardiovascular workout equipment each with its own TV -- aerobic and yoga area with a sprung wooden floor, steam and sauna rooms, a jet-current exercise pool, an indoor lap pool, whirlpool and hydrotherapy pool.

The ship will be particularly family-friendly and feature the Splashdown Kid's Club and Sapphire Kid's Pool, a brightly colored facility for children designed with a cute and friendly tropical sea creature theme as well as the Underground Teen's Club.

Dining

Like her sisters, Norwegian Jewel will feature 10 restaurants including passenger favorites such as Cagney's Steak House, Blue Lagoon and NCL's signature restaurant, Le Bistro. In addition, Norwegian Jewel will also feature:

* Tango's - Tango's will be a contemporary, brightly colored restaurant to compliment the hot and spicy Latin/Tapas fare. The interior will be decorated with colorful ceramics and mosaics and the carpet will be inspired by the steps of the Tango.
* Chin Chin - The decor of this Asian restaurant is inspired by the traditional female costumes and dances of the Far East. Tibetan flags will flutter along the railing next to the traditionally carved entrance.
* Tsar's Palace - This main restaurant is inspired by the grandeur of the palaces of St. Petersburg and the era of Russian Tsars. White and gold ceilings, green marbled pillars and 24-carat gold-coated chandeliers will adorn this very detailed room. The balustrades around the restaurant are inspired by Faberge eggs.
* Azura - This main restaurant is inspired by today's modern boutique hotel designs. The clean-lined, rich timber room will combine blues and purples with orange accents. The signature of this room will be the interpretations of pop art rendered in backlit glass that glow and set the mood for intimate dining.
* Mama's Italian Kitchen - This dedicated Italian restaurant will resemble a village Trattoria with a long wooden table running through the center of the room to create the feel of a traditional farmhouse kitchen.

Entertainment

The ship will also include a new concept for NCL - a "Bar Central" - featuring a martini bar, a champagne and wine bar, and a beer and whisky pub all connected but with three distinct personalities.

Shakers Martini and Cocktail Bar will be a 60's inspired lounge decorated with silhouettes and artwork reflecting the jet set dressed for the cocktail hour.

Magnum's Champagne and Wine Bar, a French art deco inspired bar, will replicate the feel of 1920's Paris and the grand old cruise liner, the Normandie, while the back bar will have a champagne-like bubbling, backlit water display.

The third venue in Bar Central will be Maltings Beer and Whiskey Pub, a contemporary bar with low seating and tables along with mood lighting that compliments the backlit artwork themed around whiskey and beer production.

In addition to Bar Central, Norwegian Jewel will feature the Sky High Bar, a beer garden designed to resemble a hot air balloon with sandbags, ropes and a rattan front, and "Fyzz" Cabaret Lounge, inspired by all things spherical and out of space, featuring three private Karaoke rooms.

Gratuities

Aboard Norwegian, gratuities and tipping are completely optional and at the discretion of the passenger. However, NCL does have a service charge of $12 per person per day that is charged to the onboard account. Note: Gratuity Policies are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010

Dress

In accordance with the exciting “freestyle” cruising experience that NCL is famous for, passengers can ultimately wear whatever they want, whenever they please. This “resort casual” mentality is standard. Note: Dress Codes are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010

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