Norwegian Jewel Cruise Ship

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Norwegian Cruise Line's first ship in the post-Norwegian Dawn generation will be called Norwegian Jewel. The 93,000-ton, 2,400-passenger vessel will debut in August 2005.

The ship will offer garden villas, ten different restaurants, an elaborate Mandara-operated spa and a fitness center. Also intriguing is that this ship will be able to cruise at a maximum speed of 25 knots -- which gives NCL a lot of itinerary flexibility.

But Norwegian Jewel will also contain some fresh new features. Highlights include:

• A new type of cabin -- courtyard villas -- will be added; these will have a private courtyard and sundeck.

• 10 dining options range from Tango's, which will offer Latin/tapas-style cuisine to Mama's Italian Kitchen, a village-style trattoria.

• Bar Central, an entirely new concept, will be a destination in its own right. The area will feature a martini bar, champagne bar, and a beer and whisky pub; all will connect but each will have its own ambience.

• Family Friendly Accommodations, a large number of staterooms in most categories that can interconnect, making Norwegian Jewel ideal for families of all sizes.

• The latest in relaxation and fitness in the state-of-the-art Bora Bora Health Spa.