Caribbean and Bahamas: Buyer's Choice Curacao, Aruba & Dominican Republic Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line
Redefine December "chill" with an amazing cruise through paradise on Norwegian Jewel. Learn about Puerto Plata's local history at the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe or snorkel among colorful coral reefs near Dorado Beach. Then enjoy the scenic vistas along Tortola's Sir Frances Drake's Highway as you tour picturesque villages. In Oranjestad, discover the best of Aruba with visits to the Casibari Rock formation, the country's famed Natural Bridge and more during your guided tour. See the quaint colonial architecture of Willemstad and dive along the area's stunning coral reefs and explore its hidden caves.
Photo Package (15 digital photos, 1 light up frame, 1 printed photo)
Bingo Package (ages 18 and older)
US $ 50 Spa credit for two (ages 18 and older, select services, port days only)
200-Minute Internet Package (1 login per stateroom, includes activation fee)
US $ 25 Casino Play (per person, ages 18 and older)
One bottle of wine and chocolate-covered strawberries
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Sailing Itinerary
Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.
Overview
Tampa is a city on Tampa Bay, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. A major business center, it’s also known for its museums and other cultural offerings. Busch Gardens is an African-themed amusement park with thrill rides and animal-viewing areas. The historic Ybor City neighborhood, developed by Cuban and Spanish cigar-factory workers at the turn of the 20th century, is a dining and nightlife destination.
Overview
Puerto Plata is for those seeking an attractively-priced Rest and relax vacation with the option of lots of places to visit. Playa Dorada concentrates the largest number of hotel rooms in the North sharing a gold sand beach and the Playa Dorada Golf Course, an 18 hole course. Meet guests from other hotels during evening outings at the casinos and night spots which are open to all guests. Choose Cabarete if you love windsurfing. Cabarete is famous for having excellent conditions for the sport. Many feel the attractiveness of Cabarete is in the people, the mingling of tourists who enjoy the intimacy of the smaller non inclusive hotels. It is also perfect for those who just want the leisure of sitting in the shade or taking sun on the beach, and for parents with little children.
Overview
Powdery white-sand beaches, lush green mountains, and a sheltered yacht-filled harbor characterize the island of Tortola, where the past of the West Indies meets the present of the BVI. The largest island in the chain, Tortola offers a variety of exciting vacation possibilities. The protected anchorages at Brandywine Bay, Cane Garden Bay, Hodge's Creek Marina Cay, Soper's Hole, and Trellis Bay are ideal for boaters. Secluded palm-shaded beaches at Apple Bay, Brewer's Bay, Elizabeth Beach, Josiah's Bay Beach, Long Bay Beach, and Smuggler's Cove make for excellent swimming and snorkelling. There are also many well-equipped facilities for fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving, or horseback riding. Wander through centuries-old ruins such as the Dungeon, Fort George, Fort Recovery, the Mount Healthy Windmill, and Callwood's Rum Distillery, which is still in operation, and explore Tortola's history at the BVI Folk Museum in Road Town. Main Street in Road Town, the capital city, has an array of shops and restaurants, offering everything from local spices, jams, rums, and soaps to hand-crafted jewellery, silk-screened fabrics, and local art. The cuisine of Tortola reflects the island's rich cultural mix, whether it's a four-star dinner at a converted sugar mill or a delicious West Indian roti at a pastel-painted cottage. Local delicacies such as fresh lobster, conch, spicy goat, curries, and Johnny Cakes make each meal memorable. Escape to the cool slopes of Sage Mountain National Park, where traces of the primaeval rain forest can still be seen at higher elevations. On the mountain ridge that runs thorough the island, observe local Caribbean life with its gentle rhythms, farms, settlements, and churches. At Mount Healthy National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, rock outcroppings and vertical ghuts, or dry steam valleys, expose the deep, rich earth of this volcanic island. In Road Town, the J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens offer peaceful walks through pergolas and pathways covered with colorful vines, as well as a miniature rain forest and a fern house. The people of Tortola are friendly and known for their warmth and hospitality. There are a wide variety of places to stay, ranging from campgrounds to luxury resorts and private villas. Tortola is also an ideal point from which to explore the other British Virgin Islands. Regular ferries, private and crewed yachts, and planes travel daily to the other islands of the BVI.
Overview
Located in front of La Romana, Dominican Republic this deserted island is known to divers for its spectacular wall diving. For many centuries Catalina just was a little dot on a map, living in anonymity and unrecognized of its value even by Dominicans. Today up to 5,000 tourists daily from all over the world visit this gem of an island ! Even if this sounds unbelievable to most Dominicans it is a fact that since about 2 years there has been a steady stream of foreign visitors enjoying the powder sugar like white beaches and shallow waters of Catalina Island. Discover the hidden beauty of the powdery white beaches and shallow waters of Catalina Island. Entirely formed out of coral stone with very little vegetation, enjoy unlimited views as you lounge on the beaches with a pina colada in hand.
Overview
Forget the squat resorts muscling each other along the coast and don't be put off by the disjointed shambles of badly signed roads: Willemstad is gorgeous. The capital of the Netherlands Antilles and one of a select number of urban areas on UNESCO's World Heritage List, it's divided in two by capacious St Anna Bay, the largest harbor in the Caribbean. Punda, to the east, and Otrobanda, to the west, are connected by a quaint pontoon bridge known as the Swinging Old Lady - she cocks a leg for boats. Punda is the oldest part of the city, crowded with 17th- and 18th-century Dutch-style buildings. The 1732 Mikvé Emanuel Synagogue is the oldest in the Americas. Its interior, including the original pipe organ and brass chandeliers, has been carefully preserved, and the floor is covered in footstep muffling sand. There's an adjacent Jewish Cultural Museum. Fort Amsterdam was once the center of town and now houses the main offices for the government of the Netherlands Antilles. You can see a cannonball lodged in the wall of the fort chapel, a memento of Captain Bligh's 26-day siege in 1804. Also in Punda is the wonderful floating market (mercado flotante). Vendors make the sea trip from Venezuela every morning with fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood - the stalls aren't actually floating, but they're close enough to the water to justify the name. At the eastern end of Willemstad is the Sea Aquarium, where you can get a preview or a recap on the creatures of the deep. You can even dive or snorkel in this controlled environment if the sea seems a little frisky. Head west and across the channel to Otrobanda ('other side'). Otrabanda became Willemstad's first suburb in the late 17th century, when lepers and convicts banished from Punda began moving here. The area's low-rise architecture is the result of an 18th century order not to obstruct Fort Amsterdam's line of fire. Most of the city's historic buildings are in Otrobanda, including the 1734 St Anna Basilica, the oldest in the Antilles. The Riffort, a defensive post on the entrance to the sea, has been used as a telegraph station, radio station, desalination plant, WWII officers' digs, scout hall and is now partly occupied by a ritzy restaurant. Otrabanda's charm extends beyond its brochure-ready buildings. The maze of streets and lanes wiggling back from the waterfront are fun to wander - stores and houses run the gamut from pastel and spruce to crumbling and spooky. Also, much of the advertising and store signage is hand painted, giving the streets perky, individual characters. The Curaçao Museum in western Otrobanda is housed in a 19th-century sailors' hospital. Displays include paintings by early-20th-century Dutch masters, a carillon and a menagerie of other musical instruments, and a hat-making diorama (hats were a source of income for many women up until WWI). There are also worthy exhibitions on the local Indian population and the geology of the ABC islands.
Overview
Oranjestad is the capital of the Dutch island of Aruba, in the Caribbean Sea. Near the marina, the 18th-century Fort Zoutman and the Willem III Tower, formerly a lighthouse, house the Historical Museum, which chronicles the island’s past. The Archaeological Museum displays indigenous artifacts dating back as far as 2500 B.C. Along the waterfront, L.G. Smith Boulevard is dotted with boutiques and shopping malls.
Overview
Miles of powdery white beaches above clear blue water and one of the richest marine environments make Grand Cayman one of the Caribbean’s finest vacation destinations (and a world class scuba diving destination). As a British Crown Colony, Grand Cayman enjoys all of the benefits of sophisticated government, touting one of the strongest economies in the Caribbean (with over 600 banks) while still allowing visitors to enjoy duty free shopping in Georgetown for jewelry, art, local crafts, and unique souvenirs like treasure coins from a sunken Spanish galleon circa the “Pirates of the Caribbean” era.
Overview
Tampa is a city on Tampa Bay, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. A major business center, it’s also known for its museums and other cultural offerings. Busch Gardens is an African-themed amusement park with thrill rides and animal-viewing areas. The historic Ybor City neighborhood, developed by Cuban and Spanish cigar-factory workers at the turn of the 20th century, is a dining and nightlife destination.
Onboard the Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Jewel
Year Built: 2005
Year Refurbished: 2022
Double Occupancy Capacity: 2376
Norwegian Jewel is here - a giant, floating luxury resort with swimming pools, hot tubs, a health spa, casino, plus much more to customize your vacation. Sixteen dining options, including 24-hour room service, and 13 bars and lounges.
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
Outdoor Pool
- Card Room
- Casino
- Disco/Nightclub
- Game Arcade
- Movies
- Theater/Show Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Pool - Children's
- Pool - Outdoor
- Sports Facilities
- Walking/Jogging Track
- Golf Driving Net
- Hot Tub
- Art Gallery
- Bars/Lounges
- Internet Center
- Library
- Children's Indoor Play Area
- Organized Age Specific Activities
- Teen Center or Disco
- Teen Programs
- Business Center
- Concierge Desk
- Elevators
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
Full-Service Spa
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Classes
- Full-Service Spa
- Spa Services/Massage
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Babysitting
- Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
- Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
- Infirmary/Medical Center
- Safe Deposit Boxes
- Self-Service Laundromat
Azura
Main Dining
Azura: Balancing classic favorites with the hottest new dishes, Azura is a can't-miss culinary experience. With daily changing menus offering even more variety and Chef's Signature Dishes featuring deliciously fresh ingredients, there's always something to look forward to inside this Main Dining Room.
Tsar's Palace: Inspired by the grand palaces of Russia, Tsar's Palace offers beautifully crafted contemporary and traditional dishes prepared with only the freshest ingredients. Plus, with Chef's Signature Dishes and a Chocoholic Night available once per sailing featuring specialty chocolate-based desserts, this Main Dining Room guarantees an amazing foodie experience.
Cagney's Steakhouse
Specialty Dining
Atrium Café & Bar: For that yummy frozen, double-whipped coffee treat, the Java Café is at your service with a wide variety of specialty coffees, tea's, pastries and cookies. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Cagney's Steakhouse: Steak is the standard at Norwegian's American-style steakhouse. Sip your favorite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Certified Angus Beef® perfectly prepared. And don’t forget to order Cagney's famous truffle fries. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
La Cucina: Traditional, tasty and molto italiano. Enjoy pasta with a choice of savory sauces in a casual atmosphere. There are also crispy, fresh salads, pizza, authentic Italian desserts, a fine wine list and espresso drinks to top off the meal. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Le Bistro: Le Bistro is an ode to all things French. From the art nouveau décor and artwork to the menu which is filled with modern classical and contemporary French gourmet fare. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Moderno Churrascaria: If you're looking for a unique experience, Norwegian's authentic Brazilian steakhouse is a must. Start with an impressive salad bar of imported cheeses, olives, cured meats, ceviche and specialty salads. Be sure to save room for the delicious skewers of slow-roasted meats including beef, pork, lamb and chicken – all carved tableside by Norwegian's Pasadores. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Sushi: In the mood for sushi? Take a seat at this contemporary sushi bar for some traditional Japanese culinary bites. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Teppanyaki: Flying shrimp. Onion volcanoes. Twirling knives. The sizzles and surprises never cease at Norwegian's authentic Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops and grills steak, seafood and chicken on a large steel grill right before your eyes. Teppanyaki's chilled, sake-infused Wasabi Cocktail will have you flipping too. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Chin Chin
Casual Dining
Chin Chin: Enjoy a complimentary Asian restaurant featuring freshly prepared noodles, delicious wok fried dishes, authentic soups and more.
Garden Café: Whatever you're craving, chances are you will find it at the Garden Café. This complimentary, indoor buffet restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner.
O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill: Dine on Irish pub classics while sipping your favorite draft beer, all in a casual atmosphere open 24-hours a day. There's no charge to dig into your favorite comfort foods such as Shepherd's Pie or Fish n' Chips or throw some darts while taking in a sports game.
Sky High Bar & Grill: Enjoy your grilled favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers and bratwurst at the casual Sky High Bar.
The Great Outdoors: This outdoor buffet features prepared-to-cook omelets, waffles, fruit, soups, ethnic specialties and pasta.
Topsiders Bar & Grill: Enjoy casual dining to suit every taste. From grilled burgers to hot dogs, come as you are and eat as you like after a night out or before your day begins.
Room Service: If you can't come to the restaurant, Norwegian will bring the restaurant to you. Norwegian offers a menu of items that can be delivered to your stateroom. Room service is available 24-hours a day (a convenience charge applies to each order placed).
Disclaimer regarding ship dining
Staterooms feature modern design and can accommodate up to four guests.
Category: IA
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 138 - 278 sq. ft
Category: IB
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 138 - 278 sq. ft
Category: IF
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 138 - 278 sq. ft
Category: IX
Accommodates: 4, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 143
Category: I4
Accommodates: 4, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 138-278
Category: IT
Accommodates 1, total approximate size 138 - 278 sq. ft
Staterooms feature either a picture window or porthole.
Category: OA
Accommodates 3, total approximate size 138 - 161 sq. ft
Category: OB
Accommodates 3, total approximate size 138 - 161 sq. ft
Category: OF
Accommodates 2-4, total approximate size 140 - 161 sq. ft
Category: OK
Accommodates 3-4, total approximate size 161 - 183 sq. ft
Category: OX
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 155 sq. ft
Category: O4
Accommodates: 4, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 155-161
Category: OT
Accommodates 1, total approximate size 140 - 161 sq. ft
Spacious staterooms feature a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors and a sitting area.
Category: B1
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 205 sq. ft, balcony size 38 sq. ft
Category: BX
Accommodates 3, total approximate size 200 sq. ft, balcony size 38 sq. ft
Category: BA
Accommodates 3, total approximate size 200 - 289 sq. ft, balcony size 38 - 54 sq. ft
Category: BF
Accommodates 3, total approximate size 200 - 289 sq. ft, balcony size 38 - 54 sq. ft
Category: B4
Accommodates: 4, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 205, balcony size (in sq. ft): 38
Category: BT
Accommodates 1, total approximate size 200 - 289 sq. ft, balcony size 38 - 54 sq. ft
Spacious suites and mini-suites feature private balcony and bath with shower. Suites feature butler and concierge service.
Category: M1
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 272 - 416 sq. ft, balcony size 54 - 81 sq. ft
Category: MA
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 272 - 285 sq. ft, balcony size 54 sq. ft
Category: MB
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 272 - 285 sq. ft, balcony size 54 sq. ft
Category: MX
Accommodates: 4, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 285, balcony size (in sq. ft): 54
Category: SF
Accommodates 3, total approximate size 489 - 578 sq. ft, balcony size 208 - 284 sq. ft
Category: S4
Accommodates: 6, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 544-546, balcony size (in sq. ft): 54
Category: SN
Accommodates: 3, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 334-352, balcony size (in sq. ft): 54-65
Category: SM
Accommodates: 3, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 375-387, balcony size (in sq. ft): 88-100
Category: SD
Accommodates: 4, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 501, balcony size (in sq. ft): 144
Category: H1
Accommodates: 8, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 4891, balcony size (in sq. ft): 2314
Category: H2
Accommodates: 4, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 1197, balcony size (in sq. ft): 567
Category: H3
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 824 sq. ft, balcony size 151 sq. ft
Category: H4
Accommodates 4, total approximate size 791 sq. ft, balcony size 248 sq. ft
Category: H6
Accommodates: 6, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 572, balcony size (in sq. ft): 85
Category: HF
Accommodates: 3, total approximate size (in sq. ft): 440, balcony size (in sq. ft): 60
Symbol | Description |
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Stateroom with facilities for the disabled | |
Connecting staterooms | |
Third person occupancy available | |
Third and/or fourth person occupancy available | |
Third, fourth and/or fifth person occupancy available | |
Up to sixth person occupancy available | |
Elevator | |
Restroom | |
PrivaSea (partially enclosed balcony) | |
Up to eighth person occupancy available |
- Ship Name: Norwegian Jewel
- Year Built: 2005
- Year Refurbished: 2022
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2005
- Ship Class: Jewel
- Maximum Capacity: 2,376
- Number of Passenger Decks: 12
- Number of Crew: 1,069
- Officers' Nationality: International
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 243
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 360
- Total Inside Staterooms: 405
- Tonnage (GRT): 93,502
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 2,376
- Country of Registry: The Bahamas
- Total Staterooms: 1,188
- Suites with Balcony: 180
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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Terms & Conditions
*Price shown is per person based on double occupancy, is valid for select stateroom categories only, and does not include the Buyer's Choice Included Extras. The Buyer's Choice rate will be shown in the Rates section on the Stateroom Category page during booking.
♦Included Extras are per stateroom, cannot be substituted, are nontransferable, and have no cash value. If unused, no reimbursement given. Offers applied to 1st guest in stateroom (unless noted otherwise). Photo Package: Duplicate prints not included. 1 printed photo (to compliment the frame) per stateroom. Photo package excludes photos taken at Perspective Photography Studio. Certain exclusions apply. Bingo Package: US $ 39 promotional play applied to guest 1 and 2 for two sessions; three cards for three games within each session. Spa credit: Applied to guest 1 and 2 (US $ 100 total per stateroom), age 18+. Only valid on port days and select services. Cannot be divided between multiple visits. Internet Package: Not available at Great Stirrup Cay or Harvest Caye. Casino Play: US $ 25 promotional play applied to guests 1 and 2; US $ 50 for single occupancy bookings. Slot machines only.
†One Digital Costco Shop Card per room/stateroom, per stay. The exact amount of the Digital Costco Shop Card will be calculated during the booking process. The Digital Costco Shop Card promotion is nontransferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. A Digital Costco Shop Card will arrive by email approximately 10 days after the start of your cruise. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for additional information.
Ship's registry: The Bahamas
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