With the Norwegian Gem from Norwegian Cruise Line, you can embark on a 5-night cruise to the Bahamas in November 2025. The journey takes you from Jacksonville, Florida to Jacksonville, Florida and includes numerous stops in the Bahamas, including Grand Bahama, Great Stirrup Cay, and Nassau. The current price of €33 per night is a true bargain for an oceanview cabin on such an attractive route.
You can currently book a 5-night cruise in an inside cabin from just €162 per person. However, the oceanview cabins from €188 and balcony cabins from €448 are significantly more appealing (prices per person based on double occupancy). Solo travellers can join the cruise in an inside cabin from €283.
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There are several other departure dates for the 5-night Norwegian Gem cruise from Jacksonville. The prices shown below are per person for a double-occupancy cabin:
- October 31, 2025 – November 3, 2025
- Outside: €272
- Balcony: €460
- November 3 – 8, 2025
- Inside: €187
- Outside: €207
- Balcony: €447
- November 16 – 21, 2025
- Inside: €200
- Outside: €207
- Balcony: €408
- November 21 – 26, 2025
- Outside: €278
- Balcony: €499
- December 12 – 16, 2025
- Inside: €207
- Outside: €252
- Balcony: €402
Norwegian Cruise Line adds an automatic crew gratuity of US$20 per person, per day to your onboard account.
The cruise price includes full board in the main and buffet restaurants, as well as coffee, water, tea, and iced tea during the buffet’s opening hours. Most onboard facilities and activities (e.g., use of sun loungers and pools on the outer deck, shows in the theatre, gym, etc.) are also included in the package.
Route
The cruise starts in Jacksonville. We recommend arriving a few days early to explore this lesser-known city in Florida. You can visit the Jacksonville Zoo or the botanical garden. The historic districts of Riverside and San Marco are also worthwhile, as is attending an NFL game of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Norwegian Gem leaves the port in the afternoon and sets course for Grand Bahama Island.
There you will find the Lucayan National Park, the largest underwater cave system in the Bahamas. You can also enjoy island life on the numerous beaches. A guided tour is the best way to learn more about the island’s history and culture. The very next day, the journey continues with a stop at Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island.
On the fourth day of the trip, the Norwegian Gem finally reaches Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. The pink-painted government buildings are typical here, giving the city a colonial charm. Those looking for souvenirs will find them on Bay Street or at the Straw Market.
To conclude the journey, you can wind down with a relaxing day at sea. After five nights, the Norwegian Gem returns to its starting point in Jacksonville.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Jacksonville, Florida, USA | 15:00 | |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Grand Bahama, Bahamas | 11:00 | 17:30 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Nov 8, 2025 | Jacksonville, Florida, USA | 07:00 |
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$21 (~€19) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
The Ship
The Norwegian Gem was built in 2007 and last renovated in 2015. It is 294 meters long and 32 meters wide. The ship reaches a maximum speed of 23 knots and has capacity for up to 2,400 passengers and 1,200 crew members. It has a tonnage of 93,000 GT and features 15 decks.
The ship offers 2 pools and 6 hot tubs. Other onboard facilities include a cinema, theatre, shopping centre, bowling alley, outdoor jogging track, golf driving net, casino, pool deck, spa, and a kids’ club.
The Norwegian Gem boasts 15 restaurants and 14 bars, offering a wide variety of dining options. The onboard language is English, and the currency is the US Dollar.
Below are some impressions of the ship as well as the cabins:
Getting to Jacksonville & Back
The cruise starts and ends in Jacksonville, so you will need to book round-trip flights. A good example is flying from Munich with United, with the outbound flight on November 2, 2025 and the return flight on November 9, 2025. The following combination can be booked from €562 (with luggage from €702):
To find the cheapest flights for your desired dates, you can use the form below and then proceed to Skyscanner with a single click:
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