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NORWEGIAN
GEM
TOUR AND
COMMENTARY
GEM
TOUR AND
COMMENTARY
Overview............................................................Page One
Pools, Spa, Sports...............................................Page Two
Shops, Children, Other Areas.............................Page Three
Bars, Lounges, Nighttime Entertainment..............Page Four
Dining..................................................................Page Five
Accommodations (Suites)...................................Page Six
Accommodations (Staterooms)...........................Page Seven
Pools, Spa, Sports...............................................Page Two
Shops, Children, Other Areas.............................Page Three
Bars, Lounges, Nighttime Entertainment..............Page Four
Dining..................................................................Page Five
Accommodations (Suites)...................................Page Six
Accommodations (Staterooms)...........................Page Seven
Pools, Spa, Sports and Open Decks
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OVERVIEW
What does a 21st Century cruise ship and a silent screen
movie actress have in common? Both were the "It Girl".
This is no coincidence. In the 1920s, "It" was a euphemism
for sex appeal. Clara Bow was dubbed the It Girl because of
the sex appeal that she exuded from the screen. NCL has
nicknamed NORWEGIAN GEM the It Girl in order to convey
a sassy and sexy image.
To fulfill this image, the suites on NORWEGIAN GEM are
decorated in deep, sensual colors and some have sleeping
areas that are filled nearly wall-to-wall with the large beds.
Moreover, some have mirrored walls. One of the public
rooms, the unabashedly decadent Bliss Ultra Lounge &
Nightclub, has large beds and Victorian style sofas.
At the same time, however, NORWEGIAN GEM has a very
large children's area. It also has a section in the buffet area
that has scaled down tables and chairs for young children.
Along the same lines, NORWEGIAN GEM has an outstanding
art collection including original works by Claude Monet and
Henri Matisse. Yet, only a few feet away from the Monet
masterpiece on the other side of the central atrium is a
two-deck high screen on which passengers play video games.
Such seeming contradictions are reconciled when one recalls
that NCL is the home of Freestyle Cruising. While this style is
most often associated with the style of dining, it is actually
based upon a philosophy of giving the passenger choices and
letting the passenger decide what type of cruise it is going to
be. Thus, while NCL may emphasize the sensual aspect of the
ship in its publicity, the ship is also well-equipped for family
cruising. Similarly, there is something for those who like to
marvel at sophisticated art but yet like to let their hair down
now and then and play a video game.
Gem has spent much of her life cruising from New York. to
the Caribbean. However, in the warmer months, she crosses
the pond and does European cruises.
What does a 21st Century cruise ship and a silent screen
movie actress have in common? Both were the "It Girl".
This is no coincidence. In the 1920s, "It" was a euphemism
for sex appeal. Clara Bow was dubbed the It Girl because of
the sex appeal that she exuded from the screen. NCL has
nicknamed NORWEGIAN GEM the It Girl in order to convey
a sassy and sexy image.
To fulfill this image, the suites on NORWEGIAN GEM are
decorated in deep, sensual colors and some have sleeping
areas that are filled nearly wall-to-wall with the large beds.
Moreover, some have mirrored walls. One of the public
rooms, the unabashedly decadent Bliss Ultra Lounge &
Nightclub, has large beds and Victorian style sofas.
At the same time, however, NORWEGIAN GEM has a very
large children's area. It also has a section in the buffet area
that has scaled down tables and chairs for young children.
Along the same lines, NORWEGIAN GEM has an outstanding
art collection including original works by Claude Monet and
Henri Matisse. Yet, only a few feet away from the Monet
masterpiece on the other side of the central atrium is a
two-deck high screen on which passengers play video games.
Such seeming contradictions are reconciled when one recalls
that NCL is the home of Freestyle Cruising. While this style is
most often associated with the style of dining, it is actually
based upon a philosophy of giving the passenger choices and
letting the passenger decide what type of cruise it is going to
be. Thus, while NCL may emphasize the sensual aspect of the
ship in its publicity, the ship is also well-equipped for family
cruising. Similarly, there is something for those who like to
marvel at sophisticated art but yet like to let their hair down
now and then and play a video game.
Gem has spent much of her life cruising from New York. to
the Caribbean. However, in the warmer months, she crosses
the pond and does European cruises.
Above: An original masterpiece by Claude Monet was
behind the recption desk when the ship entered service.
It has now been replaced by a Marc Chagal (below).
behind the recption desk when the ship entered service.
It has now been replaced by a Marc Chagal (below).
The spacious Bridge of GEM is
populated mostly by consoles with
computer displays. It can be viewed by
passengers from a designated area.
populated mostly by consoles with
computer displays. It can be viewed by
passengers from a designated area.
A stairway leading to Bar Central shows GEM's
elegant side.
elegant side.
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Above: A bright mural adorns the ship's
casino.
Below: A statue in the Bar Central.
casino.
Below: A statue in the Bar Central.
The multi-deck high Crystal Atrium is the interior center of
the ship. At the forward end is a two deck high Nintendo Wii.
At the other end is the stayed reception desk with a
museum-quality masterpiece hanging behind it. In between,
there is a bar, the future cruise consultant, the shore excursions
desk, a shop and a grand piano. Overlooking the main floor, are
a pair of restaurants.
the ship. At the forward end is a two deck high Nintendo Wii.
At the other end is the stayed reception desk with a
museum-quality masterpiece hanging behind it. In between,
there is a bar, the future cruise consultant, the shore excursions
desk, a shop and a grand piano. Overlooking the main floor, are
a pair of restaurants.
Above: The aft end of the Crystal Atrium.
Below: The Reception Desk.
Below: The Reception Desk.
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