Norwegian Gem

Fabulous options for all kinds of food are the mainstay on board the Norwegian Gem, with everything from juicy burgers to succulent sushi. The ship has two main dining rooms—the Grand Pacific and the Magenta—which serve the standard meal options for lunch and dinner. There are several specialty restaurants, too; book your table at Le Bistro for classic French dishes, the Orchid Garden for sushi and sashimi, or an exciting teppanyaki experience with superbly skilled chefs. Head to Cagney’s or the Moderno for two very different steakhouse experiences, or traditional Italian fare at La Cucina. There’s also the highly entertaining Presumed Murdered Luncheon, a midday meal where the help of guests is enlisted to solve a murder mystery.

There are several casual dining options too, at the 24-hour Bali Hai Bar & Grill, as well as the Garden Café buffet, the Blue Lagoon food court, and 24-hour room service.

There’s a virtually never-ending list of things to do on board the Norwegian Gem, whether you’re the highly active type always looking for a new experience, or someone who loves to relax and enjoy some pampering. With a fitness centre, outdoor jogging track, and tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts it’s easy to get your daily exercise in, but if you’d rather spend a few hours getting a massage, sauna, or a luxurious beauty treatment, head to the Yin and Yang Spa & Beauty Salon. Get some quiet time in the library or art gallery, rest up, and get ready for the evening’s entertainment.

At night, the ship’s extensive range of bars, lounges, and entertainment venues are alive with music, singing, and dancing. The Stardust Theatre is the place to go for fantastic musical performances, as well as a range of variety acts, but there’s something going on each night in nearly every bar, whether it’s live music, pub quizzes, or movie screenings.