Norwegian Gem

Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Gem in Argostoli, 2022
History
Bahamas
NameNorwegian Gem
OwnerNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings
OperatorNorwegian Cruise Line
Port of registryNassau, Bahamas
Ordered2004
Builder
CostUS$ 700 Million
Laid down17 June 2006
Launched12 August 2007
Sponsored byCindy Cardella
Christened18 December 2007
Acquired1 October 2007
In service2007
Identification
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Class & typeJewel-class cruise ship
Tonnage93,530 GT
Length965 ft (294.13 m)
Beam125 ft (38.10 m)
Height59.5 m (195.2 ft
Draft27 ft (8.2 m)
Decks15
PropulsionPod propulsion
Speed25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Capacity2,394 passengers
Crew1,070 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.