Norwegian Jade - Alaska Northbound: Vancouver to Whittier
Norwegian Jade's one-way summer 2026 route runs north from Vancouver through British Columbia's Inside Passage to Whittier, the rail gateway to Anchorage and Denali land tours. Along the way she calls at Ketchikan's Ward Cove, Juneau, Skagway, and NCL's private Icy Strait Point, capping the trip with scenic cruising at the six-mile-wide face of Hubbard Glacier.
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Ship Details — Norwegian Jade
View full Norwegian Jade detailsYear Built
2006
Tonnage
93,558 GT
Passengers
2,402
Crew
1,037
Decks
15
Class
Jewel
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Norwegian Jade
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Norwegian Jade sailing. Based on 2,500 discussions.
Norwegian Jade is a mid-size Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying about 2,352 guests, and its scale is exactly what fans love about it: it's roomy enough for a full slate of restaurants, bars and a big spa, yet small and easy to navigate compared with NCL's newer mega-ships. Built in 2006 and refreshed through the line's Norwegian Edge program, the Jade leans into NCL's signature 'Freestyle' approach — no fixed dining times, no formal nights, and a relaxed come-as-you-are vibe. It's a popular pick for scenic, port-heavy itineraries like Alaska and the Mediterranean where the ship is more of a comfortable home base than the main attraction.
What People Love
- Mid-size 2,352-guest ship that's easy to navigate and rarely feels as crowded as NCL's mega-ships, making it a favorite for Alaska and Mediterranean itineraries
- Freestyle dining means no fixed seating or formal nights — eat when and with whom you want across two main dining rooms and the Garden Cafe buffet
- Strong specialty dining lineup for the ship's size: Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro French, Teppanyaki hibachi, Moderno Brazilian churrascaria and Jasmine Garden Asian/sushi
Common Complaints
- Standard cabins are notably tight, with cramped bathrooms where the toilet is wedged into a corner with little legroom
- Inside cabins have an awkward bathroom layout, a small TV and very limited channel selection
- Main dining room menus are described as limited and slow to change across a sailing