Cruise
Norwegian Gem 11-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise — Round-Trip Tampa
At a Glance
Key facts for this sailing — no need to click through the tabs.
- Price
- From $949 p/person
- Ship
- Norwegian Cruise Line · Norwegian Gem
- Route
- Tampa roundtrip
- Dates
- Dec 10, 2026 and Feb 21, 2027
- Suite
- Inside
What's included
- 11-night Southern Caribbean aboard Norwegian Gem
- Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo, Aruba, Curaçao, Falmouth, and Grand Cayman
- Inside, Oceanview, Balcony, Club Suite, and Suite rates posted by sail date
- Ask about Free at Sea drinks, dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credit
Overview
Sail an 11-night Southern Caribbean round-trip from Tampa aboard Norwegian Gem — a Jewel-class Freestyle ship. The voyage pairs NCL’s private island at Great Stirrup Cay with Cabo Rojo, Aruba, Curaçao, Falmouth, and Grand Cayman.
Travelin' with Theresa posts Inside, Oceanview, Balcony, Club Suite, and Suite fares by sail date under the Staterooms tab.
- Ship: Norwegian Gem (Norwegian Cruise Line)
- Length: 11 nights · Tampa to Tampa
- Ports: Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas), Cabo Rojo (Dominican Republic), Oranjestad (Aruba), Willemstad (Curaçao), Falmouth (Jamaica), George Town (Grand Cayman)
- Sailings: December 10, 2026 and February 21, 2027
- Featured category: Inside from $949 p/person
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the starting fare per person?
Pricing starts from $949 p/person for an Inside stateroom on December 10, 2026, based on double occupancy and space availability.
Which ports does this cruise visit?
Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo, Aruba, Curaçao, Falmouth, and Grand Cayman, with four days at sea.
Itinerary
Norwegian Gem · 11 Nights · Tampa, Florida roundtrip
| Day | Port | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tampa, Florida — Embark | Depart 4:00 PM |
| Day 2 | At Sea | — |
| Day 3 | Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas | Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 2:00 PM |
| Day 4 | At Sea | — |
| Day 5 | Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic | Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 3:00 PM |
| Day 6 | Oranjestad, Aruba | Arrive 11:00 AM · Depart 8:00 PM |
| Day 7 | Willemstad, Curaçao | Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM |
| Day 8 | At Sea | — |
| Day 9 | Falmouth, Jamaica | Typical full day in port |
| Day 10 | George Town, Grand Cayman | Typical full day in port |
| Day 11 | At Sea | — |
| Day 12 | Tampa, Florida — Disembark | Arrive 7:00 AM |
This is the published December 10, 2026 and February 21, 2027 routing. Confirm the final schedule when you book.
- Day 1 — Thursday: Tampa, Florida — Embark · Depart 4:00 PM
- Day 2: At Sea
- Day 3: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas · Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 2:00 PM
- Day 4: At Sea
- Day 5: Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic · Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 3:00 PM
- Day 6: Oranjestad, Aruba · Arrive 11:00 AM · Depart 8:00 PM
- Day 7: Willemstad, Curaçao · Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM
- Day 8: At Sea
- Day 9: Falmouth, Jamaica
- Day 10: George Town, Grand Cayman
- Day 11: At Sea
- Day 12: Tampa, Florida — Disembark · Arrive 7:00 AM
When does Norwegian Gem sail this 11-night Southern Caribbean itinerary?
Published Tampa dates are Thursday, December 10, 2026 and Sunday, February 21, 2027. Those two dates are listed under Staterooms.
Staterooms
Norwegian Gem is a Jewel-class ship with five rate buckets on this page: Inside, Oceanview, Balcony, Club Suite, and Suite. Open a room tab for photos, size, and NCL category codes. Every sail date is in the compare table. Cabin photos are representative NCL rooms; we confirm the exact stateroom when you book.
Open a room tab for photos, size, and NCL category codes. Fares for every sail date are in the compare table.
Inside
141–207 sq. ft.·NCL categories IA, IB, IC, I1, I4
Value inside cabins with twin beds that convert to a queen — a practical pick if you plan to spend the days on deck and in port.
Oceanview
183–249 sq. ft.·NCL categories OA, OB, OC, O1
Same comfortable layout as an Inside, plus a picture window for natural light on sea days.
Balcony
215–329 sq. ft.·NCL categories B1, B2, B3, B4, BA, BB, BC
A private balcony for Caribbean sunsets and island mornings. Floor-to-ceiling glass opens to a furnished verandah.
Club Suite
269–424 sq. ft.·NCL categories M1, MA, MB, MX
Club Balcony Suites add sitting space and a larger balcony. Rates can be added later without changing this page layout.
Suite
388–500 sq. ft.·NCL categories S1, SA, SX
Expanded suite living with a private balcony — a step up from a standard balcony without moving into The Haven.
Stateroom Rates
Per person, double occupancy. Each published Tampa sailing as a row — Inside, Oceanview, Balcony, Club Suite, and Suite.
| Sail date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Club Suite | Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | $949 | $1,129 | $1,749 | Add rate | $1,999 |
| Sun, Feb 21, 2027 | $1,449 | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate | Add rate |
Cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy, and change with space availability. Ask about Free at Sea drinks, dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credit when you request a quote.
Request a quote to hold a stateroom or confirm a current fare.
Dining
Freestyle Dining means no fixed seating and no formal nights. Complimentary main restaurants sit alongside specialty venues — ask about a Free at Sea dining and beverage upgrade when you request a quote.
- Main Dining Rooms: Fresh three-course menus each evening
- Garden Café: Casual buffet
- Cagney’s Steakhouse
- Le Bistro: French specialty
- Teppanyaki and O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Shipboard Activities
Norwegian Gem is a mid-size Freestyle ship — bowls, a spa, and a private-island beach day at Great Stirrup Cay.
- Great Stirrup Cay: NCL’s private Bahamas island
- Bliss Ultra Lounge and Stardust Theater
- Pool deck and the spa
- Fitness Center and sports court
- Casino and the Spinnaker Lounge
Deck Plans — Norwegian Gem
Theresa can help you pick a quiet midship Norwegian Gem stateroom — away from theaters, galleys, and early-morning pool-deck chair scrape. Ask for a cabin number when you request a quote.
Request a quote for this sailing’s deck plans
How to pick a cabin location
- Midship, middle decks — usually the most stable and convenient for getting around the ship.
- Check what’s above and below — avoid cabins directly under the pool or Lido, or over a nightclub or theater.
- Elevators and connecting doors — handy for families, but they can mean more hallway traffic and noise.
- Forward vs aft — forward can feel more motion; aft balconies often have bigger views and a quieter vibe.
Ready to lock in a cabin number? Request a quote and Theresa will match you to the right location on this sailing.
