Ship reference
Norwegian Jade
Ship specifications and sources.
Quick facts
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Class
- Jewel
- Entered service
- 2006
- Status
- In service
About us Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Jade began life in 2006 as Pride of Hawaii. The builder's archive uses that original name, while the current operator uses Norwegian Jade; both identify the same Jewel-class vessel rather than two ships to count separately. Meyer Werft built it in Papenburg. Its earlier Hawaii identity should not be used to infer the present flag or to promise a Hawaii-only itinerary.
The completed 2026 changes provide more relevant planning information than the old name alone. In July, NCL confirmed an updated Thermal Suite and the addition of Vibe Beach Club. Jade's individual spa changes include experiential showers and a plunge pool. They are facility descriptions, not medical claims or a promise that spa access is part of every fare. Compare entry arrangements before budgeting a daily spa visit.
The Vibe area repurposes outdoor space on deck 14 as a separate adult retreat. That makes it important to distinguish a general sun deck, a paid or reserved adult product and the dedicated Haven courtyard. A standard balcony booking does not automatically grant access to all three. Examine the actual category and the vessel's current plan when privacy or a particular outdoor setting matters.
Alizar and Grand Pacific are Jade's main dining-room names. Jasmine Garden, The Great Outdoors and Garden Café add alternatives, with Le Bistro, La Cucina and Teppanyaki among the speciality choices. These names help distinguish Jade from other Jewel-class ships with similar dimensions. A comparison is more useful when it includes where the group wants to eat rather than only gross tonnage.
For evenings, the current programme lists Blazing Boots and Dance Till Dawn in the Stardust Theater offering, alongside other music and activities. The operator's July 2026 announcement also separates the summer Alaska programme from a later return to Asia; neither region is treated as a permanent itinerary. Current double occupancy is 2,352 with 1,037 crew. The 93,558 GT,294-metre length and 32.2-metre moulded breadth are supported by the individual builder record, while unverified maximum guests and unreconciled room totals remain empty.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Year built | 2006 |
| Entered service | 2006 |
| Gross tonnage (GT) | 93,558 |
| Guests at double occupancy | 2,352 |
| Maximum guests | — |
| Crew | 1,037 |
| Cabins | — |
| Decks (total) | 15 |
| Length (m) | 294 |
| Beam (m) | 32.2 |
| Last verified refurbishment year | 2026 |
| Maximum speed (knots) | — |
| IMO | 9304057 |
| Shipyard | Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany |
| Flag | Bahamas |
| Propulsion / fuel description | Diesel-electric |
| Previous names | Pride of Hawaii |
A dash means no independently verified value is available. Guest counts at double occupancy and maximum capacity are different measures. GT measures enclosed volume, not weight.
Highlights
- Originally Pride of Hawaii
- Thermal Suite refreshed in2026
- Vibe Beach Club
Other ships in the same recorded class
Shared class does not guarantee identical cabins, venues or deck layouts.
| Norwegian Gem | Jewel | 2007 | 93,530 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Jewel | Jewel | 2005 | 93,502 |
| Norwegian Pearl | Jewel | 2006 | 93,530 |
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Sources
- NCLH — current active fleet — Accessed
- Norwegian Jade — current individual operator page — Accessed
Gem2388 individual/current fleet preferred versus2382 on some destination aggregate pages.
- NCL — current fleet GT — Accessed
- Norwegian Jade — individual builder history — Accessed
Original Pride of Hawaii page is Jade record; no duplicate fleet entry.294m/32.2m moulded/15decks.
- Norwegian Jade — current onboard venues — Accessed
- NCL — completed Jade/Gem enhancements,16July2026 — Accessed
Completed changes, distinct Jade showers/plunge vs Gem hot tub/thalassotherapy. Promotional medical effects not reproduced.
- Norwegian Jade — machinery reference — Accessed
Historical machinery only; old guest/cabin inventory not current.
- US Coast Guard — vessel identifier — Accessed
Public indexed record. Direct403 not bypassed; Gem insurance92250 differs from current operator/builder93530.
- Norwegian Jade — current vessel identity — Accessed