Norwegian Gem

The main pool deck has two good-sized pools, four hot tubs and rows of loungers, with a bandstand in the middle for sailaway music and theme parties like the glow party. Topsiders Bar & Grill serves grilled favorites poolside, and the Bali Hai Bar sits one level up with more seating. A jogging track and extra sun deck circle above, and since the 2026 dry dock, Vibe Beach Club adds an adults-only retreat on Deck 14.

The Spinnaker Lounge sits at the very top and front of the ship, with windows wrapped all the way around, stadium-style seating facing the bandstand and a full bar that circles the back of the room. It hosts trivia, games and lectures during the day, then live music and dancing at night. Danny points out that the refurbishment replaced the furniture and upholstery here, and it makes a bright, quiet spot on a sea day.

The Haven Courtyard is open only to guests in designated Haven suites. It has a small pool, a large hot tub, steam rooms for ladies and gentlemen, dining tables with light bites, and extra-padded loungers, all under a Magradome roof that opens or closes with the weather. Up a flight of stairs, the private Haven sun deck is for guests 16 and older, with daybeds, cabanas, umbrellas and cocktail service.

The Garden Cafe is the casual buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with made-to-order pasta and noodle soups, salad bars on both sides, Indian and Asian dishes, a burger grill, a kids' buffet and soft-serve ice cream. Out back, The Great Outdoors extends the buffet onto the aft deck with its own grill and full bar, tables under a large shade tent and more seating in the sun right along the stern.

The Mandara Spa offers massages, facials, acupuncture and Medi-Spa treatments, plus a salon and a full barbershop. The Thermal Suite is a separate paid pass with limited spots. Norwegian redesigned it in the May 2026 dry dock with a more central layout, many more heated tile loungers, updated saunas and steam rooms, a refreshed hot tub and thalassotherapy pool, and a new charcoal sauna, ice room, salt room and IV lounge.

Orchid Garden on Deck 7 is the Asian fusion restaurant, with dishes like orange peel beef, hot and sour soup and noodles drawing on Chinese, Thai and Japanese cooking. The sushi bar sits right next to it, and sushi can also be ordered in the restaurant. Teppanyaki is a separate room where chefs cook steak, seafood and fried rice on the grill in front of you, so dinner comes with a show.

Le Bistro serves classic French dishes like escargot and coq au vin, and Danny notes its updated decor could pass for Norwegian's newest ships. The two complimentary main dining rooms, Grand Pacific and Magenta, share the same rotating menu with classic favorites, and tables run from two up to ten. Both are reached from the top down, so check the signs at the elevator bank. Ask the waiters for wine pairings.

Bar City links three bars along Deck 6. Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar has a deep list of scotch and bourbon plus beer on tap. Shakers Martini & Cocktail Bar opens into a lounge by the atrium with a bandstand for live music before dinner, and Magnum's Champagne & Wine Bar hosts tastings in Art Deco surroundings. The Corona Cigar Club, with its humidor and cognacs, is close by for the end of the night.