Basic Facts & History
General Information & History
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Name & Ownership: Azamara Quest is operated by Azamara. It directly succeeded several earlier identities: originally built for Renaissance Cruises as R-Seven in 2000. After Renaissance’s collapse it was chartered to Delphin Seereisen as Delphin Renaissance, then bought by Pullmantur and named Blue Moon, finally transferred to Azamara in 2007.
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Class & Sister Ships: It’s one of the “R-Class” ships (also called Renaissance class) built in France, and has sister-ships such as Azamara Journey, Azamara Pursuit, and also ships in Oceania’s fleet.
Technical Specs
| Feature |
Detail |
| Gross Tonnage |
~30,277 GT |
| Length / Beam / Draft |
Length ~ 181 m, Beam ~ 25.46 m |
| Speed |
Cruising ~ 18 knots |
| Passenger Capacity |
~ 690–722 (double occupancy) |
| Crew |
~ 390–410 crew members |
| Decks |
11 decks in total; 6 decks with staterooms for passengers. |
2,400 Passengers
The Norwegian Gem is a mid-sized, Jewel-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Built in 2007 and refurbished in 2022, it carries 2,394 passengers and 1,070 crew members. The ship offers a variety of dining options, entertainment, and activities, including a spa, nightlife, and multiple dining venues.
Key features of the Norwegian Gem:
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- Capacity: 2,394 passengers
- Crew: 1,070
- Year Built: 2007
- Length: 294 meters (965 feet)
- Gross Register Tonnage: 93,530
- Dining Options: Magenta, Grand Pacific, Garden Cafe, Great Outdoors, Topsiders Bar & Grill, O’Sheehan’s, Orchid Garden, Le Bistro, and Teppanyaki
- Entertainment: Las Vegas-style shows, and a variety of nightspots
- Activities: Spa, pools, and other outdoor recreation
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