Norwegian Jade - Autumn Japan & Korea: Tokyo to Seoul
Norwegian Jade's return-to-Asia season opener, an open-jaw from Tokyo to Seoul (Incheon) that mixes marquee stops like Osaka with rarely-cruised Sea of Japan ports Kanazawa and Akita before crossing to Busan and Jeju.
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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
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