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Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Intro

Built specifically for Freestyle Cruising ä, Norwegian Jade has 2 main dining rooms, 10 speciality restaurants including Italian, Asian, Japanese, French and a steakhouse, plus 11 bars and lounges so you can eat and drink where, when and with whom you choose. Add to that the most innovative accommodation on the high seas, and you'll see there's no limit to the choices for fun and relaxation aboard Norwegian Jade.

Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Specifications
  • Built: 2006
  • Tonnage: 93, 502 t grt
  • Length: 965ft
  • Width: 106 ft
  • Speed: 25 knots
  • Decks: 15
  • Complement: 2, 376 passengers, 1000 crew
  • Registry: Bahamas
Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Cabins

1,188 cabins (783 outside and balcony cabins, 405 inside cabins and 27 disabled access cabins).

J Inside stateroom with two lower beds

Deck 8 - Each cabin has a sitting area , twin beds convertible to a queen and a shower.

I Inside stateroom with two lower beds

Deck 10 - Each cabin has a sitting area, twin beds convertible to a queen and a shower .

DD Oceanview stateroom with two lower beds and picture window

Deck 5 - Each cabin has a sitting area, twin beds convertible to a queen, and a picture window.  

BB Oceanview stateroom

Decks 9 & 10 - Each cabin has a sitting area, twin beds convertible to a queen, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a private balcony.

Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Dining

NCL's exclusive Freestyle Dining lets you choose when and where you want to eat. With open-seating dining in a variety of restaurants and cafés with individual menus , you’ll be spoilt for choice. Enjoy lunch or dinner with friends in one of the elegantly appointed restaurants or reserve a table for two in an intimate bistro.

Alizar Main Dining Room

Deck 6 - This modern dining room is an inspiration of Mark Rothko's artwork with decorative walls and subtly changing colours. The cuisine is superbly prepared by award-winning chefs.

Blue Lagoon

Deck 8 - Visit the Blue Lagoon 24-Hour Restaurant for a burger, a fast-wok dish or a light bite in a family friendly atmosphere, day or night.

Indoor/Outdoor Buffet Restaurant

Deck 12 - Enjoy a f amily-friendly menu of omelettes, pasta, soups, salads and ethnic specialties, served outside.

Cagney's Steakhouse

Deck 13 - This upscale, traditional steakhouse with all the trimmings is just the sort of place you might find Dick Tracy. Themed to match, the colours are vintage, just like the man himself. Cagney's Steakhouse offers steak, veal pork, seafood, chicken, and a variety of steakhouse side orders. Cover charge applies.

Main Dining Room

Deck 6 - A first class dining experience in the grand tradition of the Matson Liner ships that used to sail from San Francisco to Honolulu. The artwork around the room was inspired by the amazing menu covers from the Matson Line.

The Grill

Deck 13 - This beautiful beach shack style restaurant offers a delicious selection of burgers, chicken and more, all grilled to perfection.

Jasmine Garden Asian Restaurant

Deck 7 - This elegant adventure into Pan Asian fare is a world-class experience in the finest Japanese, Thai, Chinese cuisine, plus many more authentic Asian dishes, including chicken in lettuce cups, crab wontons and wok-seared sea bass. Cover charge applies.

Sushi Bar

Deck 7 - The Jasmine Garden Asian Restaurant also has a sushi bar where you can enjoy the very best sushi expertly prepared as you watch. The menu is priced a la carte.

Teppanyaki Room

Deck 7 - Within the Jasmine Garden Asian Restaurant is Teppanyaki - a truly authentic Asian dining experience. Sit at a large table of 10 where the process of preparing your food right before your eyes is both entertaining and impressive. Main courses of steak, chicken and seafood combinations come with with fried rice, vegetables, miso soup and edamame. Cover charge applies.

Le Bistro French Restaurant

Deck 6 - This ornate French restaurant offers a menu of traditional and contemporary French gourmet fare. Choose from the a la carte or chef’s tasting menus. Cover charge applies.

Tapas & Salsa Restaurant

Deck 8 - This modern Tapas bar features hot/spicy Latin tapas.

Papa's Italian Kitchen

Deck 12 - Enjoy a good Italian meal in the casual atmosphere of a village Trattoria or traditional Italian farmhouse kitchen.

Room Service

Complimentary Room Service is available 24-hours a day, with a selection of items prepared and brought to your stateroom.

Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Entertainment & Facilities

The two-level Stardust Theatre, with playful jester masks decorating the walls, is the main venue for Vegas and Broadway-style shows including musical and magic productions.

Medusa Lounge and Nightclub has three private karaoke rooms that can be reserved for private parties or you can dance the night away in the nightclub.

On deck 13 overlooking the bridge, is the second showroom, the Spinnaker Lounge. During the day, it plays host to a range of entertainment, late-night comedians perform throughout the week and a DJ spins tunes into the early hours. Other on board activities range  from trivia quizzes in the atrium, soccer tournaments played on the sports court , wacky pool games to informal games of chess, cards and Scrabble in the Card Room on Deck 12.

Deck 12 features three swimming pools including a children’s pool. You will also find whirlpools under bright awnings and a water slide here.

The Ying & Yang Spa & Beauty Salon on deck 12 offers the usual treatments such as facials and massages as well as and teeth whitening.

Also on Deck 12 is The Body Waves Fitness Center, open 24 hours a day and featuring state-of-the-art equipment such as treadmills and bikes, as well as weight machines and free weights, with floor-to-ceiling windows as a backdrop. There  is also an aerobics room where various complimentary classes take place including stretching, as well as others such as yoga, Pilates and cycling, where a small charge will apply.

Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Dress Code

Casual attire dominates, even in the chic Le Bistro Restaurant. Most men wear trousers and polo shirts , with women in sundresses or skirts/trousers, but you can dress up on the optional formal night During the day, resort and beach wear are appropriate in public areas and by the pool respectively; T-shirts, shorts and tank tops are not permitted in restaurants .

Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Tipping

A fixed service charge of $10 per person, per day will be added to your on board account. The crew are encouraged to work together as a service team and are compensated by a combination of salary and incentive programmes that the service charge supports. There is no required or recommended tipping on board and guests should not feel obliged to offer a gratuity for service that is generally rendered to all guests. As all staff are encouraged to 'go the extra mile', they are permitted to accept cash gratuities at the discretion of the guests.

Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Guests With Special Needs

The ship offers 27 cabins in a variety of categories for disabled and wheelchair-bound passengers.

Please contact our Special Needs department on 0871 622 4176, who will be able to give you further details. 

Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Smoking Policy

Smoking is permitted in designated areas and outside on open decks. All other areas on board ship are non-smoking.

Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Currency

You may cash travellers cheques at the Reception Desk. Currency exchange, at prevailing rates, is available. Travellers cheques and most major credit cards are accepted in the majority of ports visited. It is recommended that you carry a small amount of local currency when visiting foreign ports, although credit cards are commonly accepted in shops and restaurants.

Norwegian Jade Cruise Ship - Electrical Appliances

In-cabin Internet access is available on board via Ethernet cable. TV programming includes a selection of movies, plus CNN and ESPN. The interactive Freestyle TV system can be used for ordering room service, accessing e-mail, confirming shore excursion bookings, etc.