Norwegian Jade Journeys To The Caribbean As A Nearly New Ship

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jewel-class ship returns service with upgraded dining options, newly designed spaces and clean modernizations across the entire ship just in time for her summer season in Europe

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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jade sailed into her seasonal homeport of Tampa as an essentially new vessel this morning, following a three week dry dock where she received enhancements to every part of the onboard experience, from two brand new restaurants and two new bars and lounges, updated design and décor in many public spaces, and a refurbishment of all staterooms. Norwegian Jade’s extensive renovation is a part of The Norwegian Edge™, an investment program that sets a high standard of excellence encompassing the entire guest experience across Norwegian’s fleet. Norwegian Jade’s extensive enhancements come just in time for her highly anticipated summer season, the brand’s first ever complete season sailing from Hamburg, Germany to the Norwegian Fjords, with embarkation also available in the UK.

"We're  thrilled to welcome Norwegian Jade back into the fleet with her new stylish finishes and modernized onboard atmosphere," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. "It is our sincere goal to deliver a fantastic vacation experience across our entire fleet, and this update to Norwegian Jade is an opportunity for us to enhance the ship's hardware to match the fantastic guest experience our hardworking crew delivers to our guests every day."

Norwegian Jade guests can now enjoy two new restaurants, as well as redesigned spaces in many of the ship's existing restaurants. Norwegian's 24-hour neighborhood pub-style restaurant, O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, has been added to deck eight. Hier werden kühles Bier und beliebte Snacks in einer entspannten Atmosphäre serviert, das neue Restaurant verfügt über moderne Fußböden, neu gestaltete Bars und neue Bankettplätze. Der Pit Stop, ein neu eingeführtes Konzept für die Norwegian Jade, sorgt für Spaß und Entspannung am Pool, in der 1950-er Jahre Atmosphäre eines American Diner, ausgestattet mit Vintage-Nummernschildern, Tankstellen-Schildern und Elementen klassischer Oldtimer. 

oderno Churrascaria received a new home on deck 13 and features a new upscale glass door entrance, floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing for stunning panoramic views of the ocean enhanced by new flooring, wall coverings and upgraded furniture. Now, even more Norwegian Jade guests can enjoy Cagney's Steakhouse, as the ever-popular restaurant has added additional seating to the completely refurbished space, which offers a new color scheme befitting of a classic steakhouse, upgraded flooring, new wall linings and an intimate new virtual fireplace. La Cucina, Norwegian's signature Italian specialty restaurant, received an elegant modernization with several new features including updated décor and furniture, flooring, a new decorative bar and an impressive wine display wall. Teppanyaki, Norwegian's Japanese hibachi grill restaurant, was enhanced with updated furnishings and fittings while complimentary favorites Jasmine Garden and the Garden Café also received extensive enhancements including newly designed spaces with upgrades to furniture, new flooring and much more.

Gäste, die an Bord der Norwegian Jade die ganze Nacht durchtanzen möchten, können dies nun in der schicken, neuen Bliss Ultra Lounge auf Deck sieben tun, wo mit einer coolen Farbpalette in Silber, Grautönen und Schwarz die Atmosphäre eines exklusiven Nachtclubs von Miami herrscht. Guests who wish to indulge in  an exotic cocktail can enjoy their favorite mojito, or opt for a flight and try them all, at the new Sugarcane Mojito Bar on deck 13 adjacent to Moderno Churrascaria, a Norwegian fan favorite since the concept debuted on Norwegian Getaway in 2014.  Sugarcane erhielt neue Bar-Fronten aus Granit, sowie neue Möbel und Oberflächen. Norwegian Jade's Spinnaker Lounge also received a complete redesign of the entire space to include new flooring and window treatments, decorative chandeliers, reupholstered seating and refurbished bars with contemporary mosaic tiling and LED lighting.

Jede Kabine am Schiff wurde während dieser Renovierung verbessert, alle erhielten neue Teppiche, Möbel, Flachbildfernseher, neue, größere Kopfenden mit USB-Ladestationen und mehr als 2000 neue Kunstwerken. Guests sailing in The Haven®, Norwegian's ship-within-a-ship luxury suite concept, will now enjoy a more modern chic atmosphere in all suites and villas, as they now feature new finishes to walls and ceilings, new flooring throughout the suites and balconies, plus new soft goods and drapery. Norwegian Jade's villas and suites also received more than 250 new pieces of artwork alone. Luxury has been taken to the next level aboard Norwegian Jade with a complete refurbishment of the ship's Haven Courtyard. Guests of the ship's top villas and suites can soak up the sun in style one of the Haven's four new plush cabanas nestled at the top of the ship or take a dip in the newly refinished pool surrounded by modern furnishings and new artwork.

The Atrium, the heart of the action on Norwegian Jade, has been enhanced with a refreshed look and décor brought to life with an eye-catching, custom-designed marquee chandelier, as well as new modern finishes in modern calming grey tones, updated flooring, enhanced reception and shore excursion areas, a new large TV screen and relaxed banquette seating so guests can relax in a contemporary lounge atmosphere while enjoying all of the ship's excitement. Norwegian Jade will also now offers guests easier ways to view and purchase mementos of their cruise vacation with an upgraded Photo Gallery featuring new individual digital monitors  and larger photo display panels, along with sleek furniture and tile flooring. The ship's main pool deck was also touched by this extensive refurbishment, with the addition of glistening new lighting fixtures as well as new flooring and tiling around the pool and whirlpools. 

Für Fitnessbegeisterte bietet Norwegian Jade jetzt die Möglichkeit, ihr Workout mit brandneuen TechnoGym-Fitnessgeräten und auf neuen Gummibodenbelägen durchzuführen, ideal für Gewichtheben und plyometrische Übungen. Die jungen Gäste an Bord der Norwegian Jade können nun ihre Spielzeit in der Splash Academy aur neuen Bodenbelägen genießen, mit neuen, geräuschreduzierenden Matten, sodass die Kinder sogar in den Abendstunden noch spielen können. The ship's elevator landings were also all refurbished with updated interior finishes and flooring, new wall coverings, new carpet and updated light fixtures.

Norwegian Jade is currently sailing the final part of her winter season, cruising from Tampa to the Western Caribbean. On April 30, she will journey across the Atlantic to her summer homeports of Southampton and Hamburg, where she’ll sail the Norwegian Fjords as well as Norway & North Cape itineraries. For more information or to book a cruise aboard the beautifully enhanced Norwegian Jade, contact a travel professional or visit www.ncl.com.