NCL to refurbish two ships with expanded spa and adult-only beach club

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled plans to upgrade Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade with an expanded spa and new adults-only beach club based on customer feedback.

Both Jewel Class ships will gain a Thermal Suite with three times more hot tile loungers, updated steam rooms and saunas, plus new areas such as a Charcoal Sauna, an Ice Room, a Salt Room, an IV Lounge and Four Senses Loungers.

Jade will also receive new Experiential Showers with multiple water jets and lighting effects and a cold-water Plunge Pool, while Gem’s hot tub and Thalassotherapy pool will also be updated.  

In addition, both vessels will change the existing sun deck on deck 14 to an exclusive adult-only Vibe Beach Club with a private bar, additional hot tub, more than 50 premium lounge chairs and seven new private cabanas.

Jade will also gain a new Starbucks store on board as part of the changes.

Line president Marc Kazlauskas said: “Listening to our guests and delivering exceptional experiences across our fleet is at the heart of what we do.

“These recent transformations bring some of our most beloved amenities to Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, creating greater consistency across our fleet while giving guests more ways to personalize their vacation – from adults-only outdoor spaces to serene relaxation areas designed to help them unwind at sea.”