Norwegian Cruise Line has completed upgrades to Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing several guest-favorite amenities designed to enhance the onboard experience, including the adults-only Vibe Beach Club, expanded Thermal Suites in the Mandara Spa, and, on Norwegian Jade, a new Starbucks location.
“Listening to our guests and delivering exceptional experiences across our fleet is at the heart of what we do,” said Marc Kazlauskas, President of Norwegian Cruise Line, in a press statement. “These recent transformations bring some of our most beloved amenities to Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, creating greater consistency across our fleet while giving guests more ways to personalize their vacation—from adults-only outdoor spaces to serene relaxation areas designed to help them unwind at sea.”
Wellness Spaces Get a Refresh
Both ships now feature redesigned Thermal Suites at the Mandara Spa with three times more heated tile loungers, updated steam rooms and saunas, a redesigned reception area and new wellness experiences.
New additions include a charcoal sauna, ice room, salt room, IV lounge and Four-Senses loungers. Norwegian Jade also debuts experiential showers and a plunge pool, while Norwegian Gem adds an upgraded hot tub and thalassotherapy pool.
Adults-Only Retreats Expand Across the Fleet
The popular Vibe Beach Club has also been added to both ships, transforming the deck 14 sundeck into an adults-only retreat featuring a private full-service bar, an additional hot tub, more than 50 premium loungers and seven private cabanas.
Norwegian Jade also features an official Starbucks location, giving guests access to the coffee brand’s signature beverages, seasonal drinks and food offerings while at sea.
Summer Sailings in Alaska and Europe
The newly refreshed ships are sailing some of NCL’s most popular itineraries through late summer 2026.
Norwegian Jade is operating 7-day Alaska cruises from Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), with visits to ports including Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Icy Strait Point, along with scenic cruising through the Inside Passage and glacier regions.
Norwegian Gem is sailing Mediterranean and Greek Isles itineraries from Rome and Venice, calling on destinations including Cannes, Florence/Pisa, Split, Dubrovnik and several Greek islands. Later in 2026, the ship will reposition to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Tampa, while Norwegian Jade returns to Asia for a new season of sailings.
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