Norwegian Gem 
Cruise Line:
NCL
Tonnage:
93,530
Year Built:
2007
Passengers:
2,384
Crew:
1,154
Cabins:
1,197
Decks:
15
Dining Options Onboard The Norwegian Gem
Grand Pacific (Main Dining Room)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Grand Pacific Dining Room (aft of deck 6 and seating 558 guests), is open for Breakfast, (8.00am to 10.00am) Lunch (12 to 1.30pm) and Dinner (5pm to 10.00pm). It is one of the ship's two main dining rooms serving a multi-course menu of freshly prepared cuisine.
All dining on Norwegian Cruise Lines is freestyle (no fixed times or pre-assigned seating).
Breakfast offerings include eggs cooked to order, omelettes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, cereals, yogurts, fresh fruit, sausages and bacon.
The Lunch Time menu provides guests with a three course menu comprising of Appetizers, Soups and Salads, Entrees and Desserts with dishes such as Goat’s Cheese and Pancetta Quiche or Split Pea Soup to start, BBQ Pork Ribs, Pasta or Sandwiches for mains and Warm Peach and Blueberry Cobbler or Ice Cream for dessert.
The menu for dinner offers a choice of two options, one being Classic Selections which are served everyday such as Mexican Mushroom and Cheese Tortilla Crisp, Garden Fresh Salad or Onion Soup for starters, mains of Grilled New York Strip Steak, Braised Lamb Shank and Penne Pasta and desserts ranging from Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake to Cheesecake or Bread and Butter Pudding.
The second option on the menu is the chef’s signature specialities which change daily with dishes such as Prosciutto with Melon and Figs or Black Bean Soup, Grilled Sirloin Steak or Poached Cod and Lemon and Ginger Custard or Carrot Cake to finish.
All dining on Norwegian Cruise Lines is freestyle (no fixed times or pre-assigned seating).
Breakfast offerings include eggs cooked to order, omelettes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, cereals, yogurts, fresh fruit, sausages and bacon.
The Lunch Time menu provides guests with a three course menu comprising of Appetizers, Soups and Salads, Entrees and Desserts with dishes such as Goat’s Cheese and Pancetta Quiche or Split Pea Soup to start, BBQ Pork Ribs, Pasta or Sandwiches for mains and Warm Peach and Blueberry Cobbler or Ice Cream for dessert.
The menu for dinner offers a choice of two options, one being Classic Selections which are served everyday such as Mexican Mushroom and Cheese Tortilla Crisp, Garden Fresh Salad or Onion Soup for starters, mains of Grilled New York Strip Steak, Braised Lamb Shank and Penne Pasta and desserts ranging from Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake to Cheesecake or Bread and Butter Pudding.
The second option on the menu is the chef’s signature specialities which change daily with dishes such as Prosciutto with Melon and Figs or Black Bean Soup, Grilled Sirloin Steak or Poached Cod and Lemon and Ginger Custard or Carrot Cake to finish.
Magenta (Main Dining Room)
Dinner
Magenta is the ship's second main dining room open for dinner only from 5.30pm to 10pm and seating 306 guests.
Located midship on deck 6, the menu is the same as Grand Pacific with dishes such as Broccoli Soup, Sea Scallops or Greek Salad for starters, baked Chicken Breast or grilled New York Strip Steak for mains and Carrot Cake or Cheesecake for dessert. The Daily menu includes a selection of healthy light choices.
Located midship on deck 6, the menu is the same as Grand Pacific with dishes such as Broccoli Soup, Sea Scallops or Greek Salad for starters, baked Chicken Breast or grilled New York Strip Steak for mains and Carrot Cake or Cheesecake for dessert. The Daily menu includes a selection of healthy light choices.
Le Bistro (French)
Select Dining Venue ($20 Cover Charge)
Dinner
Le Bistro, located on deck 6, is the ship's additional charge reservation only French dining option with paintings adorning the walls and serving both modern classical and contemporary French fare.
Open from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, a cover charge of $20 per person applies to this 104 seater restaurant (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu). Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
Menu examples are as follows:
Appetisers, Soups and Salads: Grilled Asparagus, Escargots in Garlic Herb Butter, Cream of Four Mushroom Soup
Meats & Seafood: Salmon Fillet, Grilled Swordfish, Coq au Vin, Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Desserts: Profiteroles, Crème Brûlée, Ice Cream, Crepes Suzette.
Bistro Specials are also available for an additional $10 per person charge as follows:
Fruits de Mer, 32oz Premium Golden Angus Rib Eye Steak and Butter Roasted Lobster Tail.
During the day Le Bistro hosts wine and cheese tastings (fees apply).
A full sample menu can be found here.
Open from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, a cover charge of $20 per person applies to this 104 seater restaurant (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu). Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
Menu examples are as follows:
Appetisers, Soups and Salads: Grilled Asparagus, Escargots in Garlic Herb Butter, Cream of Four Mushroom Soup
Meats & Seafood: Salmon Fillet, Grilled Swordfish, Coq au Vin, Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Desserts: Profiteroles, Crème Brûlée, Ice Cream, Crepes Suzette.
Bistro Specials are also available for an additional $10 per person charge as follows:
Fruits de Mer, 32oz Premium Golden Angus Rib Eye Steak and Butter Roasted Lobster Tail.
During the day Le Bistro hosts wine and cheese tastings (fees apply).
A full sample menu can be found here.
La Cucina (Italian)
Select Dining Venue ($15 Cover Charge)
Dinner
La Cucina is a traditional Italian restaurant serving pasta with a choice of seven different sauces, fresh crispy salads, pizza, Italian desserts, a fine wine list and espresso, cappuccino, latte or mocha drinks to round off the meal. (Coffee is additional charge from $1.50 for a small espresso to $2.75 for mocha).
The restaurant seats 104 guests within its casual atmosphere and opens from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, with reservations recommended and a cover charge of $15 per guest (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu). Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
Le Cucina can be found aft of deck 12 and examples of dishes on the menu are as follows:
Appetisers of fried calamari and Carpaccio of beef tenderloin
Mains of pizza, pasta, risotto, seared salmon or rib eye steak
Desserts including tiramisu and ricotta cheesecake.
A full sample menu can be found here.
The restaurant seats 104 guests within its casual atmosphere and opens from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, with reservations recommended and a cover charge of $15 per guest (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu). Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
Le Cucina can be found aft of deck 12 and examples of dishes on the menu are as follows:
Appetisers of fried calamari and Carpaccio of beef tenderloin
Mains of pizza, pasta, risotto, seared salmon or rib eye steak
Desserts including tiramisu and ricotta cheesecake.
A full sample menu can be found here.
Pizza 24/7 (Italian)
$5 per pizza
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pizza 24/7 is the ship's 24 hour pizza delivery service delivering homemade 16" stone baked pizza direct to guests table, stateroom or favourite lounge or bar. A $5 delivery charge is applicable.
Guests can choose from Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato, Pepperoni or Vegetarian with roasted peppers, mushrooms and red onions.
Guests can choose from Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato, Pepperoni or Vegetarian with roasted peppers, mushrooms and red onions.
Orchid Garden (Asian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese)
Select Dining Venue ($15 Cover Charge)
Dinner
Offering a taste of Asia, Orchid Garden is Norwegian Gem’s Pan Asian restaurant serving Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Located on deck 7, midship, Orchid Garden can accommodate 104 guests and with a cover charge of $15 per person (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu), opens for dinner from 5.30pm to close with reservations recommended. Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
Examples of dishes served are as follows:
Appetisers: Vegetable Dumplings, Crispy Crab Wontons, Barbecue Pork Spare Ribs.
Soups and Salads: Hot and Sour Soup, Shrimp Salad
Noodles and Rice: Singapore Noodles and Cantonese Vegetable Chow Fun
Entrees: Spicy Fish, Cantonese Scallops, Sweet and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken and Szechuan Stir-Fried Lobster Tail (this option costs a further $10 on top of the cover charge).
Desserts: Oriental Crème Brûlée, Five Spice Chocolate Cake, Warm Banana Pancakes
A full sample menu can be found here here.
Examples of dishes served are as follows:
Appetisers: Vegetable Dumplings, Crispy Crab Wontons, Barbecue Pork Spare Ribs.
Soups and Salads: Hot and Sour Soup, Shrimp Salad
Noodles and Rice: Singapore Noodles and Cantonese Vegetable Chow Fun
Entrees: Spicy Fish, Cantonese Scallops, Sweet and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken and Szechuan Stir-Fried Lobster Tail (this option costs a further $10 on top of the cover charge).
Desserts: Oriental Crème Brûlée, Five Spice Chocolate Cake, Warm Banana Pancakes
A full sample menu can be found here here.
Teppanyaki (Japanese)
Select Dining Venue ($25 Cover Charge)
Dinner
Teppanyaki on deck 7 midship (seating up to 32 guests at a time) within Orchid Garden, opens for lunch from 12.00pm to 1.30pm and dinner from 5.30pm to 10.00pm and invites guests to sit around the central cooking area for an Asian dining experience where they watch the chefs show off their skills slicing and dicing whilst preparing meat, poultry, fish and vegetables on an iron “Teppan” griddle.
The menu starts with Miso soup and Seaweed Salad with Ginger Dressing before guests select from either classics such as Chicken Yakiudon, Filet Mignon or Vegetable, or combinations such as Samurai and Shinto. Garlic fried rice and Teppanyaki vegetables accompany these dishes followed by dessert of either Green Tea Cake with Cashew Nut Brittle or Fresh Fruit Sashimi.
The cost to dine here is $25 per head (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu) and reservations are recommended and can be made 24 hours prior to dining at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
A full sample menu can be accessed here.
The menu starts with Miso soup and Seaweed Salad with Ginger Dressing before guests select from either classics such as Chicken Yakiudon, Filet Mignon or Vegetable, or combinations such as Samurai and Shinto. Garlic fried rice and Teppanyaki vegetables accompany these dishes followed by dessert of either Green Tea Cake with Cashew Nut Brittle or Fresh Fruit Sashimi.
The cost to dine here is $25 per head (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu) and reservations are recommended and can be made 24 hours prior to dining at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
A full sample menu can be accessed here.
Noodle Bar (Japanese)
à la carte
Lunch
An à la carte Noodle Bar (open from 12.00pm to 2.00pm) is located by the Sushi Bar within Orchid Garden midship of deck 7. Guests can select what items they want and how many on the menus provided which are then delivered to their table.
The noodle bar offers the following options (subject to change):-
Dim Sum: Pork ($3.50), Shrimp ($3.75) or Vegetable Spring Roll ($3.25)
Noodle from the Wok: Singapore Noodles ($4.50), Peking Shrimp & Chicken ($5.00), Beef Chow Fun ($4.50)
Noodles in Broth: Char Sui with Rice Noodles ($4.50), Spicy Seafood Noodles ($5.50), Glass Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables ($4.50)
Fried Rice: Vegetarian Fried Rice ($3.50), Shrimp Fried Rice ($4.00), Combination Fried Rice ($4.25)
Desserts: Chilled Mango Pudding ($2.50), Five Spice Chocolate Cake ($2.50)
The noodle bar offers the following options (subject to change):-
Dim Sum: Pork ($3.50), Shrimp ($3.75) or Vegetable Spring Roll ($3.25)
Noodle from the Wok: Singapore Noodles ($4.50), Peking Shrimp & Chicken ($5.00), Beef Chow Fun ($4.50)
Noodles in Broth: Char Sui with Rice Noodles ($4.50), Spicy Seafood Noodles ($5.50), Glass Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables ($4.50)
Fried Rice: Vegetarian Fried Rice ($3.50), Shrimp Fried Rice ($4.00), Combination Fried Rice ($4.25)
Desserts: Chilled Mango Pudding ($2.50), Five Spice Chocolate Cake ($2.50)
Moderno Churrascaria (South American)
Select Dining Venue ($20 per person Cover Charge)
Dinner
Moderno Churrascaria, located midship on deck 8 of the ship, serves succulent skewers of barbecued meats which are carved tableside. Guests control how much they want with their green and red card, green means the carving continues and red is shown to indicate when guests are full.
Moderno serves signature cuts of beef ,lamb, pork and chicken along with rice, black beans, mashed potatoes and sweet fried bananas on the side, a selection of salads, Brazilian cheese bread and desserts including coconut flan, papaya crème and mango rice pudding.
With seating for 162 guests and a cover charge of $20 per person (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu), the venue opens for dinner only from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, with reservations recommended via the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
Moderno serves signature cuts of beef ,lamb, pork and chicken along with rice, black beans, mashed potatoes and sweet fried bananas on the side, a selection of salads, Brazilian cheese bread and desserts including coconut flan, papaya crème and mango rice pudding.
With seating for 162 guests and a cover charge of $20 per person (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu), the venue opens for dinner only from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, with reservations recommended via the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
Cagney's (Seafood, Steak House)
Select Dining Venue ($30 Cover Charge)
Dinner
Cagney’s is the ship's upscale traditional steakhouse with a 1930’s style theme, seating 168 diners and located midship on deck 13 with a cover charge of $30 per person (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu).
Open for dinner only from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, Cagney’s is a reservation only restaurant. Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
Cagney’s menu selections begin with starters such as shrimp cocktail or oysters, soups and salads including lobster bisque and Caesar salad, mains of 10oz New York Strip steaks, Salmon Oscar or vegetarian saffron casserole amongst other dishes with the option of 6oz lobster tails (surcharge of $8 each), sides ranging from baked potatoes to steamed asparagus and fries with white truffle oil and parmesan cheese and desserts including raspberry crème brûlée and warm espresso chocolate brownies served with macadamia ice cream.
Additionally Cagney’s opens for suite guests for breakfast (from 7.30am to 9.30am) serving the likes of fresh fruit juices, waffles with fresh berries, buttermilk hot cakes, smoked salmon frittata, steak and eggs, Danish pastries and muffins and lunch from 12.00pm to 1.30pm.
A full sample menu can be found here.
Open for dinner only from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, Cagney’s is a reservation only restaurant. Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
Cagney’s menu selections begin with starters such as shrimp cocktail or oysters, soups and salads including lobster bisque and Caesar salad, mains of 10oz New York Strip steaks, Salmon Oscar or vegetarian saffron casserole amongst other dishes with the option of 6oz lobster tails (surcharge of $8 each), sides ranging from baked potatoes to steamed asparagus and fries with white truffle oil and parmesan cheese and desserts including raspberry crème brûlée and warm espresso chocolate brownies served with macadamia ice cream.
Additionally Cagney’s opens for suite guests for breakfast (from 7.30am to 9.30am) serving the likes of fresh fruit juices, waffles with fresh berries, buttermilk hot cakes, smoked salmon frittata, steak and eggs, Danish pastries and muffins and lunch from 12.00pm to 1.30pm.
A full sample menu can be found here.
Sushi Bar
Select Dining Venue (à la carte Cover Charge)
Lunch, Dinner
The Sushi Bar is located within Orchid Garden on deck 7 and open from 12pm to 2.00pm and 5.30pm to 10.30pm. It serves Japanese sushi and sashimi expertly prepared as you watch.
With an à la carte charge, prices range from $2.25 to $2.75 for two pieces of sushi, $3 to $4.50 for four pieces of sashimi, and between $3.00 and $4.50 for rolls.
Alternatively guests can opt for a sushi and sashimi combo. The Diamond selection costs $12 for a tuna sashimi, rainbow roll, prawn sashimi and California roll whilst the Ruby package (also $12) comprises of big eye tuna sashimi, octopus sushi, an eel, avocado and cucumber roll and a barbequed eel, yellowtail and avocado roll.
Starters including Miso soup ($1.50) and Sesame Seaweed Salad ($2.75) are also available along with desserts such as Green Tea Cake for $2.25.
Reservations are recommended and can be made 24 hours prior to dining at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
A full sample menu can be found here.
With an à la carte charge, prices range from $2.25 to $2.75 for two pieces of sushi, $3 to $4.50 for four pieces of sashimi, and between $3.00 and $4.50 for rolls.
Alternatively guests can opt for a sushi and sashimi combo. The Diamond selection costs $12 for a tuna sashimi, rainbow roll, prawn sashimi and California roll whilst the Ruby package (also $12) comprises of big eye tuna sashimi, octopus sushi, an eel, avocado and cucumber roll and a barbequed eel, yellowtail and avocado roll.
Starters including Miso soup ($1.50) and Sesame Seaweed Salad ($2.75) are also available along with desserts such as Green Tea Cake for $2.25.
Reservations are recommended and can be made 24 hours prior to dining at the reservations desk on deck 7 in the Crystal Atrium where menus are displayed or via the reservations phone number.
A full sample menu can be found here.
Bali Hai Grill (Burger Bar)
Lunch, Dinner
The Bali Hai Grill, located forward of deck 13, opens for buffet style food from noon to 5pm and can seat 76 diners at a time.
The grill serves cooked to order hamburgers and hot dogs.
The grill serves cooked to order hamburgers and hot dogs.
Blue Lagoon (Self Service)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Blue Lagoon Restaurant, located on deck 8 midship overlooking the Crystal Atrium, with seating for 108 guests, is Norwegian Gem’s 24 hour Food Court and is the ideal place to grab a quick snack from within the family friendly atmosphere.
The restaurants serves an Express Breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, choice of Danish pastries and either tea or coffee. Alternatively the following options are available for guests to select from:
Choice of Fruit Juices
Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate
Sweet Bran or Fruit Muffins, Assorted Pastries, Croissant’s and Cinnamon Rolls
Wholemeal or White Toast
Omelette with a choice of fillings
Scrambled Egg Croissant
French Toast with Maple Syrup
Blue Lagoon “Full House” which includes 2 eggs any style with bacon, sausages, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and hash browns.
For the remainder of the day options range from burgers, fish and chips, salads, fries and buffalo chicken wings to tomato soup, beef burgers and New York Cheesecake.
The restaurants serves an Express Breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, choice of Danish pastries and either tea or coffee. Alternatively the following options are available for guests to select from:
Choice of Fruit Juices
Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate
Sweet Bran or Fruit Muffins, Assorted Pastries, Croissant’s and Cinnamon Rolls
Wholemeal or White Toast
Omelette with a choice of fillings
Scrambled Egg Croissant
French Toast with Maple Syrup
Blue Lagoon “Full House” which includes 2 eggs any style with bacon, sausages, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and hash browns.
For the remainder of the day options range from burgers, fish and chips, salads, fries and buffalo chicken wings to tomato soup, beef burgers and New York Cheesecake.
The Grill
The Grill, located midship deck 12 poolside by Topsiders Bar, serves snacks such as burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, fries and potato crisps along with sides such as potato and macaroni salad, coleslaw and fresh fruit.
It opens from 8am to 10.30am for breakfast snacks (such as omelettes and cereal) and then from 11.30am to 5pm (subject to weather conditions). Also available is ice cream in a range of five different flavours that change daily such as rocky road or vanilla.
It opens from 8am to 10.30am for breakfast snacks (such as omelettes and cereal) and then from 11.30am to 5pm (subject to weather conditions). Also available is ice cream in a range of five different flavours that change daily such as rocky road or vanilla.
24 hour Room Service
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Complimentary room service is available throughout the day and night although between midnight and 5am a delivery charge of $3.95 applies (guests ordering only pizza or beverages won’t be charged as they are charged for their order instead).
Breakfast is served from 6.30am to 10am via the Room Service Breakfast Order Form, whilst items such as Chicken Soup, Greek Salad, Sandwiches, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Omelettes, Cheesecake and Fruit Plates can be ordered 24 hours a day.
Children’s selections are also available such as Chicken Fingers, Macaroni Cheese and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches (all served with carrot sticks and potato chips), Cookies, Brownies and Ice Cream.
Breakfast is served from 6.30am to 10am via the Room Service Breakfast Order Form, whilst items such as Chicken Soup, Greek Salad, Sandwiches, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Omelettes, Cheesecake and Fruit Plates can be ordered 24 hours a day.
Children’s selections are also available such as Chicken Fingers, Macaroni Cheese and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches (all served with carrot sticks and potato chips), Cookies, Brownies and Ice Cream.
Norwegian's Chef Table
$89 per person
Dinner
The Chef's Table dining experience features a nine-course, upscale menu consisting of unique and contemporary creations using the highest quality ingredients and sophisticated cooking techniques. Each course is accompanied by wines that are specially paired by a Master Sommelier.
The two-and-a-half hour experience starts with a reception where guests enjoy a glass of champagne with the ship's Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Maître d' and Head Wine Steward. Guests are then invited to take a group photo before sitting down to begin their meal in an intimate restaurant setting. The Executive Chef describes the first two courses: an Amuse Bouche
‘Molecular Gastronome' consisting of Spherical Mango, Vodka & Jalapeno Ravioli and an Orange-Wasabi Glazed Ahi Tuna Tartar with freshly-baked Sesame Crisp.
Courses one and two are accompanied by the Master Sommelier's paired wine selection. Asparagus Cream is served for course three, followed by the fourth course, a Short Crust Tartlet and Grapefruit and Moscato Granite is served as course number five. As the Executive Chef describes the ingredients and technique used to create the courses, the second wine selection is served and guests are invited to ask questions about the dishes.
The sixth course comprises of a Plantain- Crusted, Pan Seared Sea Bass accompanied by Mango, Papaya & Avocado Salsa and Lobster Veloute and a Milk-Fed Veal Chop with Anna Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach and Truffle Veal Jus is served for course number seven. A cheese platter filled with an assortment of gourmet cheeses is served as course eight and course nine, dessert, offers a choice of either a Yogurt-Mousse Dome with Lychee Raspberry Crème, Hazel Sablee and Lime Vanilla Reduction; or a Chocolate Log with 'Spiced' Dark Rum, Infused Banana and Cocoa Mousse.
This dining experience has a cover charge of $89 per person, including gratuities, a behind-the-scenes galley tour, one group photo and an individual photo with the Executive Chef. The Chef's Table is limited to 12 guests per experience and is offered once per cruise.
The two-and-a-half hour experience starts with a reception where guests enjoy a glass of champagne with the ship's Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Maître d' and Head Wine Steward. Guests are then invited to take a group photo before sitting down to begin their meal in an intimate restaurant setting. The Executive Chef describes the first two courses: an Amuse Bouche
‘Molecular Gastronome' consisting of Spherical Mango, Vodka & Jalapeno Ravioli and an Orange-Wasabi Glazed Ahi Tuna Tartar with freshly-baked Sesame Crisp.
Courses one and two are accompanied by the Master Sommelier's paired wine selection. Asparagus Cream is served for course three, followed by the fourth course, a Short Crust Tartlet and Grapefruit and Moscato Granite is served as course number five. As the Executive Chef describes the ingredients and technique used to create the courses, the second wine selection is served and guests are invited to ask questions about the dishes.
The sixth course comprises of a Plantain- Crusted, Pan Seared Sea Bass accompanied by Mango, Papaya & Avocado Salsa and Lobster Veloute and a Milk-Fed Veal Chop with Anna Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach and Truffle Veal Jus is served for course number seven. A cheese platter filled with an assortment of gourmet cheeses is served as course eight and course nine, dessert, offers a choice of either a Yogurt-Mousse Dome with Lychee Raspberry Crème, Hazel Sablee and Lime Vanilla Reduction; or a Chocolate Log with 'Spiced' Dark Rum, Infused Banana and Cocoa Mousse.
This dining experience has a cover charge of $89 per person, including gratuities, a behind-the-scenes galley tour, one group photo and an individual photo with the Executive Chef. The Chef's Table is limited to 12 guests per experience and is offered once per cruise.
Pool Deck BBQ
Lunch
Weather permitting, the Norwegian Gem hosts poolside barbecues with freshly cooked meats, salads etc. from 12pm to 1.30pm at the opposite end to Topsiders Bar. The BBQ offers a different theme each day such as a taste of India brunch or Mexican style chilli con carne with fresh corn tortillas.
Presumed Murdered Lunch
$20 per person
Lunch
Once per cruise, Norwegian Gem holds a “Presumed Murdered Lunch” for around 80 guests at a charge of $20 per person (reservations required). Entertainment is provided by “The Second City” cast who teamed up with crime novelist Scott Turow to create a hilarious who-done-it murder mystery where guests try and find the killer whilst enjoying a set three course lunch (usually a salad to start, chicken or salmon main course and a chocolate based dessert).
Kid's Menu
Lunch, Dinner
The Kid’s menu is available in all restaurants including the speciality ones (for which there is no charge).
An example menu is as follows:
Choice of Orange or Apple Juice
Plain or Cheese Burger with Fries
Chicken Fingers with Fries
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Grilled Cheese Pickle and Chips
Hot Dog and Fries
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Tossed Salad with a variety of dressings
Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry Ice Cream
Chocolate Sundae
Fresh Fruit Chunks
Vegetable Sticks with Ranch Dip
An example menu is as follows:
Choice of Orange or Apple Juice
Plain or Cheese Burger with Fries
Chicken Fingers with Fries
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Grilled Cheese Pickle and Chips
Hot Dog and Fries
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Tossed Salad with a variety of dressings
Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry Ice Cream
Chocolate Sundae
Fresh Fruit Chunks
Vegetable Sticks with Ranch Dip
Garden Cafe (Self Service)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Garden Cafe (seating 364 guests) on deck 12 midship is the ship's buffet restaurant offering a family-friendly menu from 6am to 9.30pm.
An Early Risers breakfast is available between 6.00am and 7.00am followed by a breakfast buffet from 7.00am to 11.00am with options including items such as fruit juice, fresh fruit, muffins and pastries, cereals, pancakes, waffles, bacon, baked beans, sausages, cold cuts, pancakes, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
A Lunch Buffet is served from 12.00am to 2.30pm, and a Dinner Buffet from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.
Featuring a salad bar and hamburger station which offers the same fare each day, other options change daily and include food such as pasta, pizza, Indian dishes, Chinese dishes, vegetarian options, cold cuts, meat, vegetables and sandwiches with a few extra hot options for dinner such as additional pasta dishes, carvery and potato gratin.
The Pizza station offers at least four different pizzas each day ranging from a basic cheese and tomato to pepperoni, one vegetarian choice and one calzone choice.
The cafe also features the Kid’s Cafe in one corner with special chairs and tables at children’s height and their own menu selections and TV screens for them to view cartoons etc on.
Special themed buffets are held in the Garden Cafe such as Norwegian’s Chocolate Buffet as well as family activities such as cupcake decorating and pizza making.
An Early Risers breakfast is available between 6.00am and 7.00am followed by a breakfast buffet from 7.00am to 11.00am with options including items such as fruit juice, fresh fruit, muffins and pastries, cereals, pancakes, waffles, bacon, baked beans, sausages, cold cuts, pancakes, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
A Lunch Buffet is served from 12.00am to 2.30pm, and a Dinner Buffet from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.
Featuring a salad bar and hamburger station which offers the same fare each day, other options change daily and include food such as pasta, pizza, Indian dishes, Chinese dishes, vegetarian options, cold cuts, meat, vegetables and sandwiches with a few extra hot options for dinner such as additional pasta dishes, carvery and potato gratin.
The Pizza station offers at least four different pizzas each day ranging from a basic cheese and tomato to pepperoni, one vegetarian choice and one calzone choice.
The cafe also features the Kid’s Cafe in one corner with special chairs and tables at children’s height and their own menu selections and TV screens for them to view cartoons etc on.
Special themed buffets are held in the Garden Cafe such as Norwegian’s Chocolate Buffet as well as family activities such as cupcake decorating and pizza making.
Great Outdoors (Self Service)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Great Outdoors, aft of deck 12 offers a buffet breakfast (from 8.30am to noon) and lunch (from 12.30pm to 2.30pm) and snacks between 3.00pm and 5.30pm and 9.30pm to 11.30pm.
Food on offer is very similar to the Garden Cafe although with a more limited choice. Breakfast options include French toast, bagels and fries.
It can seat up to 220 guests.
Food on offer is very similar to the Garden Cafe although with a more limited choice. Breakfast options include French toast, bagels and fries.
It can seat up to 220 guests.
Signature Trio
$57 per person
Norwegian Cruise Line has recently introduced a new Specialty Dining Package called "Signature Trio," that enables guests to pre-purchase three specialty restaurants: the steakhouse, French bistro and Italian restaurant, prior to sailing at a special rate of $57 per person (saving $8 per person).