Cruise
Norwegian Gem 11-Day Southern Caribbean Cruise — Tampa: Curacao, Aruba & Dominican Republic
At a Glance
Key facts for this sailing — no need to click through the tabs.
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Price
- From $2,250 p/person
- Ship
- Norwegian Cruise Line · Norwegian Gem
- Route
- Tampa: Curacao, Aruba & Dominican Republic
- Dates
- Dec 10, 2026 and Feb 21, 2027
- Onboard credit
- $100 onboard credit per stateroom
What's included
- $100 onboard credit per stateroom
- 11-day Southern Caribbean aboard Norwegian Gem
- Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo, Aruba, Curaçao, Falmouth, and Grand Cayman
- Discount Balcony Stateroom
- Unlimited open Bar
- Specialty Dining - 3 Meals | Package Gratuities
- Excursion Credits
- Wi-Fi Package
- Pre-Paid Gratuities included for 2
SPECIAL OFFERS
Norwegian Cruise Line · Norwegian Gem
From $2,250 p/person
- $100 onboard credit per stateroom
- 11-day Southern Caribbean aboard Norwegian Gem
- Great Stirrup Cay, Cabo Rojo, Aruba, Curaçao, Falmouth, and Grand Cayman
- Discount Balcony Stateroom
- Unlimited open Bar
- Specialty Dining - 3 Meals | Package Gratuities
- Excursion Credits
- Wi-Fi Package
- Pre-Paid Gratuities included for 2
- Round Trip Boat Transfers
Cruise fare based on double occupancy and space availability. Club Suite stays on the grid as Add rate until we publish that category. Final category confirmed when you request a quote.
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Overview
Sail an 11-day Southern Caribbean round-trip from Tampa aboard Norwegian Gem — NCL itinerary GEM11TPANPICBRORJWILFMHGECTPA. The voyage pairs NCL’s private island at Great Stirrup Cay with Cabo Rojo in the Dominican Republic, 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 days · 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: Discount Balcony from $2,250 p/person
Itinerary
Norwegian Gem · 11 Days · Tampa: Curacao, Aruba & Dominican Republic
December 10–21, 2026 — NCL 11-Day Southern Caribbean from Tampa (GEM11TPANPICBRORJWILFMHGECTPA)
| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Thu Dec 10 | Tampa, Florida — Embark | — | 4:00 PM |
| Day 2 · Fri Dec 11 | At Sea | — | — |
| Day 3 · Sat Dec 12 | Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Day 4 · Sun Dec 13 | At Sea | — | — |
| Day 5 · Mon Dec 14 | Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Day 6 · Tue Dec 15 | Oranjestad, Aruba | 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Day 7 · Wed Dec 16 | Willemstad, Curaçao | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Day 8 · Thu Dec 17 | At Sea | — | — |
| Day 9 · Fri Dec 18 | Falmouth, Jamaica | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Day 10 · Sat Dec 19 | George Town, Grand Cayman | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Day 11 · Sun Dec 20 | At Sea | — | — |
| Day 12 · Mon Dec 21 | Tampa, Florida — Disembark | 7:00 AM | — |
Times match NCL’s December 10, 2026 GEM11 Tampa sailing. February 21, 2027 follows the same ports and clock times on Sunday-to-Thursday dates. Confirm the final schedule when you book.
- Day 1 — Thursday, December 10: Tampa, Florida — Embark · Depart 4:00 PM
- Day 2 — Friday, December 11: At Sea
- Day 3 — Saturday, December 12: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas · Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 2:00 PM
- Day 4 — Sunday, December 13: At Sea
- Day 5 — Monday, December 14: Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic · Arrive 8:00 AM · Depart 3:00 PM
- Day 6 — Tuesday, December 15: Oranjestad, Aruba · Arrive 11:00 AM · Depart 8:00 PM
- Day 7 — Wednesday, December 16: Willemstad, Curaçao · Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 7:00 PM
- Day 8 — Thursday, December 17: At Sea
- Day 9 — Friday, December 18: Falmouth, Jamaica · Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
- Day 10 — Saturday, December 19: George Town, Grand Cayman · Arrive 7:00 AM · Depart 5:00 PM
- Day 11 — Sunday, December 20: At Sea
- Day 12 — Monday, December 21: Tampa, Florida — Disembark · Arrive 7:00 AM
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 Balcony
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.
Haven
388–1,422 sq. ft.·NCL categories H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H9, HA, HB
The Haven is NCL’s ship-within-a-ship on Norwegian Gem: a private courtyard, pool, sundeck, 24-hour butler, and concierge. Open this tab for the booking benefits that come with an H-category suite.
Haven booking benefits
- 24-hour butler
- Concierge service
- Exclusive courtyard pool and valet
- Private hot tubs and sundeck
- Personally escorted priority embarkation and disembarkation
- Priority restaurant and entertainment reservations
- Expedited dry cleaning and laundry
- Sparkling wine and fruit on embarkation
- Deluxe coffee, tea, espresso machine, and mini-bar (mini-bar extra)
- Nightly gourmet treats delivered to the suite
- Invites to exclusive breakfast, lunch, and cocktail parties
- Cocktail party with the ship's officers
- 24-hour suite room service
- Bliss Collection pillow-top mattress and pillow menu
- Plush bathrobe, slippers, and luxury bath products
- White tablecloth in-suite dining
Norwegian Gem is Jewel class. Exclusive Haven Restaurant, Haven Lounge, and shipwide mobile phone are on newer NCL ships (Epic, Breakaway, Prima, and similar), not Gem. Breakfast and lunch are in a designated specialty restaurant.
CRUISE ONLY STATEROOM RATE
Per person, double occupancy. Each published Tampa sailing as a row — Inside, Oceanview, Balcony, Club Balcony, Suite, and Haven.
| Sail date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Club Balcony | Suite | Haven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | $1,049 | $1,269 | $1,789 | $1,959 | $3,929 | $6,399 |
| Sun, Feb 21, 2027 | $1,449 | Add rate | 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
