Norwegian Gem and Jade Return After Drydocks

The Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade have both returned to service following recent scheduled drydock periods as part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s ongoing maintenance program.

The two ships completed work at separate shipyards, with the *Jade *undergoing maintenance in Victoria, Canada, while the *Gem *entered drydock in Marseille, France.

The Norwegian Jade, built in 2006, arrived at the Canadian shipyard on April 20, 2026, ahead of its Alaska summer season. During the drydock, planned maintenance, technical upgrades, and required inspections were completed. The ship also received Norwegian Cruise Line’s adults-only Vibe Beach Club on Deck 14, similar to other ships in the Jewel-class fleet. Replacing a former public space, the extra-charge sun deck includes private cabanas, upgraded lounge seating, and an additional hot tub.

The 93,000-ton vessel resumed service from Vancouver on May 4, beginning a series of open-jaw Alaska cruises sailing to and from Whittier.

Meanwhile, the Norwegian Gem completed a trans-Atlantic crossing before entering drydock in Marseille in late April for similar maintenance work ahead of its European summer deployment. The Vibe Beach Club solarium was also added to the 2007-built ship, while technical servicing and classification work was undertaken.

The Norwegian Gem returned to service on May 11, 2026, and is scheduled to operate Mediterranean cruises throughout the summer season. Sailing from Barcelona, Civitavecchia, and Ravenna, the 2,430-passenger ship will visit destinations across Greece, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean ports. Its first cruise of the season is a six-night Western Mediterranean itinerary featuring calls in Cannes, Salerno, Messina, and Livorno.