Norwegian's early 2000s Jewel Class ships (Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem) were all built by Meyer Werft in Germany, as were its Dawn Class ships (2002's ...

How are cruise ships built? The process begins with that concept stage when Dahlgren said the line reviews what worked well on previous ships and considers the broader state of the industry ...

Norwegian Aqua at a Fincantieri shipyard earlier this year. VENICE, Italy — Lights flashed inside a theater on Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship. But they weren’t part of a stage show.

The Norwegian Gem is capable of welcoming up to 2,394 guests. The ship features an outdoor basketball, volleyball, and tennis court, six hot tubs, a library, video arcade, and more.