Norwegian Cruise Line·Norwegian Jade

Norwegian Jade - Tokyo to Hong Kong via Okinawa & Taipei

3.9(1,528 reviews)
via U.S. News · Jun 2026
|9 Nights|5 Ports|3 Sea Days

Norwegian Jade runs south from Tokyo to Hong Kong in early winter, trading temples for subtropics: Kochi and volcanic Kagoshima, Okinawa's beaches, and Taipei's night markets from Keelung before the Victoria Harbour arrival.

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DepartureTokyo, Japan
Dress CodeCasual
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Norwegian Cruise Line before booking.

Ship Details — Norwegian Jade

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Year Built

2006

Tonnage

93,558 GT

Passengers

2,402

Crew

1,037

Decks

15

Class

Jewel

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

Mandara Spa
Teppanyaki Restaurant
Le Bistro French Restaurant
Cagney's Steakhouse
Casino
Pool Deck & Hot Tubs
Sports Court
Stardust Theater
Kids Club (Splash Academy)
Fitness Center
Main pool with two outdoor hot tubs
Kids' pool with small slide
Le Bistro French restaurant
Teppanyaki hibachi dining
Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian)
Jasmine Garden Asian/sushi
O'Sheehan's 24-hour bar & grill
Two main dining rooms plus Garden Cafe buffet
Mandara Spa with thermal suite
Fitness center and jogging track
Stardust Theatre
Spinnaker Lounge
Splash Academy kids' club & Entourage teen space
Sports courts and arcade

Cruise Highlights

Sail past Sakurajima volcano into Kagoshima
Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street in Naha, Okinawa
Shilin Night Market and Taipei 101 from Keelung
Arrive into Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour skyline

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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