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A sparkling Norwegian Jewel is returning to Australasia

The bow-to-stern renovation of Norwegian Jewel has been completed on the eve of the 93,502gt ship’s return to Australasia.

Helen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent

November 9, 2018

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

Following a two-week dry dock in Singapore as part of The Norwegian Edge, a $400m upgrade of the company’s fleet, Norwegian Jewel arrives in Sydney on December 1. 

She became the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship to homeport in Sydney for a full cruising season when she made her inaugural visit in November 2017.

At the time svp and md Asia Pacific Steve Odell said her extended season Down Under highlighted the company’s long-term focus on the region.

New venues

Nearly all dining, bar and lounge outlets have been renovated and two new venues—The Pit Stop and Bliss Ultra Lounge—have replaced the Sky High Bar and FYZZ Cabaret Lounge.

The Pit Stop has been retrofitted with vintage licence plates, gas station signage and other memorabilia of the 1950s and the late-night Bliss Ultra Lounge has more intimate seating.

Upgraded staterooms

All 1,188 staterooms have been upgraded with new televisions and USB outlets and new carpet, artwork and furniture.

The Haven by Norwegian received updates to the courtyard, additional cabanas on the sun deck and new carpets, tiles, drapes, artwork and furniture for all suites and villas.

There are two new Haven Deluxe Owner’s Suites with large 567 square-foot balconies and jacuzzis that can accommodate up to four guests.

At the heart of the ship the Atrium around a custom-designed chandelier has a refreshed look, with renovated reception and shore excursion areas and banquette seating.

New shows

The sparkling new Norwegian Jewel features two new shows—'Rock You Tonight,' with a medley of songs from the best bands of the '70s, and the Australian musical 'Velvet,' a disco-fuelled circus/burlesque cabaret.

Alaska

The ship will be part of Norwegian's Alaska roster in 2019, joining Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy.

About the Author

Helen Hutcheon

Australasia correspondent

Helen Hutcheon did her cadetship on a shipping magazine and worked in P&O’s Sydney office for seven years as a public relations journalist.

For 19 years she was deputy editor of Travel Week, which was Australia’s leading trade newspaper that covered major local and international industry events.

In 2008 the late legendary Rama Rebbapragada presented her with an award from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd ‘in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the cruising industry.’

In 2010 she won the Neil Frazer Award for ‘outstanding contribution to the cruise industry,’ elevating her to CLIA Australasia’s hall of fame.

She has been the Australasia correspondent for Seatrade Cruise Review since 1997 and for Seatrade Insider (now Seatrade Cruise News) since its launch in 2000.

 

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