Norwegian Jewel
activeBuilt 2004
GRT
93 502
Guests
2388
Crew
1069
Crew:Guest
1:2.2
Length
294m
Space Ratio
39.2
Current position
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History
AI-generatedNorwegian Jewel is the lead vessel of Norwegian Cruise Line's Jewel-class fleet and was christened by Melania Trump in 2005. The ship gained additional media attention when Donald Trump featured it in an episode of The Apprentice, tasking contestants to create a commercial for the vessel. Norwegian Jewel was stranded in the Pacific Ocean in 2020 after being denied entry to ports in French Polynesia and Fiji due to coronavirus concerns.
Vessel Timeline
28 Oct 2003
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
12 Jun 2005
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 2004
Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line
At a Glance
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Godmother
Melania Trump
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Christened
Port of Miami, November 3, 2005
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Class Society
DNV GL
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Identity
IMO Number9304045
MMSI311827000
Call SignC6TX6
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidOctober 28, 2003
Float OutJune 12, 2005
DeliveredDecember 31, 2004
Yard Number667
ClassificationDNV GL
GodmotherMelania Trump
ChristeningNovember 3, 2005
Christening PortPort of Miami
Est. price (CIN)$390M
Price per berth$163 317
Price per GT$4171
In 2026 dollars$673M
Per berth (2026$)$281 826
Per GT (2026$)$7198
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Dimensions
294m
Length
38m
Beam
8.6m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)93 502
Net Tonnage (NT)93 502
Deadweight (DWT)7500
Length BP263.5 m
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Capacity
2388
Guests
1069
Crew
1188
Cabins
Guests (max)2866
Space Ratio39.2
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.2
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Propulsion
25.6kts
Max Speed
39 000kW
Power
Engine TypeMAN-B&W 12V48/60B
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
Reviews & Ratings
Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1274/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
Sources & External Links
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