Norwegian Gem

The Stardust Theatre is the ship's three tier main entertainment venue playing host to the ship's production shows.

Located over decks 5, 6 and 7 and seating 1042 guests, performances are held at 7.00pm and 9.00pm and shows range from “World Beat” and “Get Down Tonight” to “The Second City” comedy performances with sketches and improvisation.

The theatre is also used for game shows such as Deal or No Deal (charges apply) and for movies.

The Spinnaker Lounge forward of deck 13, is the ship's second main show lounge, can seat 372 guests and offers panoramic views of the ocean from the front of the boat due to its floor to ceiling windows making it an ideal observation lounge during the day.

Featuring its own bar and dance floor it becomes home to the ship's DJ later on in the night with dancing into the small hours whilst during the day it is the location for bingo, dance classes and game shows including the Not-So-Newlywed show in addition to Nickelodeon™ arts and crafts, Dora the Explorer’s dance party, meet and greet Dora and Diego, SpongeBob and Patrick.

It is also the location for the ship's White Hot Party where guests wear white and dance late into the night with specialities such as frozen drinks. Guests can either wear their own outfits or can purchase a white hot logo t-shirt available for $15.

It opens from 10am to close and after 11pm, Spinnaker’s becomes an adult’s only venue.

Bliss Ultra Lounge and nightclub, located on deck 7, has its own four-lane 10 pin bowling alley ($5 per game) which is mood lit in the evening.

Featuring ultra violet artworks, four poster beds to relax on, plasma TV screens and games area with pinball and air hockey, the Bliss cocktail lounge is the ideal place to visit for an evening’s entertainment, including NCL’s family white hot party.

Accommodating up to 176 guests, during the day the lounge is used for events ranging from dance classes to family games such as Pictionary and charades.

After 11.30pm, the lounge becomes an over 18’s only venue unless otherwise specified in the freestyle daily newsletters.

The ship's Gem Club Casino, located on deck 6 and open to over 18’s only, features Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Let it Ride and Slot machines and a backdrop of travelling circuses from the turn of the century.

Served by its own bar it also hosts a number of tournaments for guests to participate in and can accommodate 327 passengers.

It opens from 9am to close.

The ship's card room is located on deck 12 outside the Spa.

Port O'Call on deck 7 is the ship's gift shop selling items including souvenirs, jewellery, watches, brand name cosmetics and perfumes including Lancôme and Chanel.

The Photo Gallery on deck 7 aft, displays all of the portraits taken by the ship's official photographers which guests can view and purchase along with digital cameras, accessories, media cards and batteries.

Trade Routes Boutiques Tax and Duty Free shop forward of deck 7 sells a range of products from brand name watches (including Gucci and Wenger) jewellery, clothes, souvenirs, toys, snacks and accessories to tobacco and liquors.

The Crystal Atrium in the centre of the ship on deck 7 plays host to musical performances from piano melodies to jazz and demonstrations such as Pastry and Marzipan craft and Circus Workshops with Cirque du Jour.

Guests can grab a coffee from the nearby Java Cafe during the day or cocktail from the same place at night to relax with whilst enjoying the entertainment on offer.

The Atrium also features a two storey high screen which is used for showing movies and Nintendo Wii™ competitions.

The Lifestyle Room is a quiet space to read a book, play cards or write a postcard.

It is located on deck 12 outside the Spa and has seating for 28 guests.