Norwegian Gem - Bahamas from Miami
A quick 4-night Bahamas getaway aboard Norwegian Gem, departing Miami with stops at Nassau and NCL's private island Great Stirrup Cay. Perfect for a long weekend escape with sun, sand, and the Freestyle Cruising experience.
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Ship Details — Norwegian Gem
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Year Built
2007
Tonnage
93,530 GT
Passengers
2,394
Crew
1,070
Decks
12
Class
Jewel
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
4 ports and 1 sea day over 4 Nights.
- Day 1Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesDepart - Day 2
Great Stirrup Cay
BahamasPortNorwegian's Berry Islands beach is the oldest of the private-island calls - the line has used it since 1977. It was a tender operation for decades, which made short calls miserable, until a two-ship pier opened at the end of 2025 and ships began tying up. Bertram's Cove is the main swimming beach. The buffet lunch is included; cabanas, the Silver Cove villas, watersports rentals and the spa are not.
- Bertram's Cove, the main beach
- The included beach barbecue buffet
- Snorkel gear, kayaks and floats for rent (extra cost)
- Private cabanas and the Silver Cove lagoon villas (extra cost)
- Getting ashore
- Ships dock at the pier that opened in December 2025 - older trip reports describing a tender ride no longer apply.
- Best months
- Nov-Apr for calm seas and reliable calls; summer is hotter with afternoon storms
- Day 3Nassau port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Nassau
BahamasPort Day 4 · At sea
- Day 5Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Norwegian Gem
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Norwegian Gem sailing. Distilled from 176 traveler threads, passenger reviews and travel blogs.
Norwegian Gem is a Jewel-class ship from 2007 carrying about 2,300 guests, making it one of the smaller, more relaxed vessels in Norwegian's fleet. Cruisers who prefer a calmer experience appreciate that it skips the megaship waterslide parks and ropes courses in favor of an easy-to-navigate layout and a more adult-friendly vibe, though families are still well served with kids' pools, a waterslide and two free kids clubs. It was last refreshed in 2022 but still shows its age in places.
What People Love
- Smaller, easy-to-navigate Jewel-class ship that feels calmer than the megaships
- Strong entertainment, with country music shows, comedians and live bands praised
- Good dining variety for its size, with Cagney's, Le Bistro, La Cucina and Teppanyaki
Common Complaints
- The ship is older (2007) and feels dated in some areas
- Reviewers report understaffed bars with long waits for drinks
- Some note crew morale and service consistency lag expectations