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Grown-up vibes: NCL unveils adults-only glow-up for two more ships by May 2026

Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem will embark on a dry-dock glow-up, adding brand-new amenities and features for the Norwegian Cruise Line Jewel Class cruise ships, ready for cruisers to enjoy by mid next year.

Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem will embark on a dry-dock glow-up, adding brand-new amenities and features for the Norwegian Cruise Line Jewel Class cruise ships, ready for cruisers to enjoy by mid next year.

Both ships will go into dry dock for onboard enhancements, including the addition of the adults-only Vibe Beach Club outdoor oasis with an extra hot tub, 54 premium lounge chairs and seven new private cabanas for two, plus a full-service private bar and more.

The Vibe Beach Club will replace the extra sundeck on deck 14 (separate from the main pool) on board both ships.

Norwegian Jade cruise ship at sea. Image: NCL
The revamped Norwegian Jade will sail to Alaska after dry dock.

Travel advisors can now pre-book a cabana or access pass to Vibe Beach Club on Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem to avoid their clients missing out on the popular amenities that NCL is rolling out across its fleet.

Norwegian Jade will go into a three-week dry dock from 19 April to 4 May 2026 before unveiling her refresh, which also includes a brand-new Starbucks on deck 7. She will then sail on seven-day Alaska itineraries from Vancouver and Whittier.

Aerial image of Norwegian Gem at sea. Image: NCL
Norwegian Gem will sail the Med after revitalisation works.

Norwegian Gem’s revitalisations take place from 24 April to 11 May 2026 before embarking on Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises from Venice and Rome.

Earlier this year, NCL added Vibes Beach Club to Norwegian Epic and unveiled suite upgrades for Pride of America, and onboarded the adults-only space to Norwegian Joy in 2024.

For more info, head to ncl.com