In 2004, Jacksonville entered the cruise business when Carnival Cruise Line brought its 1,452-passenger Carnival Holiday ship to the city for excursions to the Bahamas. Twenty years later, a new ...

The Norwegian Gem made a grand entrance into Jacksonville overnight Thursday, marking a milestone moment for JaxPort — it’s the first time this stunning cruise ship will call Jacksonville its home.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Norwegian Gem arrived in Jacksonville overnight Thursday. The cruise liners arrival at JAXPORT marks the first time The Norwegian Gem homeports here. City leaders hope the ...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will provide passenger cruise service from Jacksonville, FL, beginning November 2025, after the JAXPORT board of directors unanimously approved an agreement with the line.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Norwegian Gem sailed off on its maiden voyage from Jacksonville on Friday. It’s the newest ship offering travelers excursions from the cruise ship terminal at JAXPORT. Action ...

On Friday, Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the company’s first-ever voyage from Jacksonville, Fla., aboard the Norwegian Gem. Last year, the line announced a multi-year agreement with the city’s ...

The Norwegian Gem, shown here in Miami, will sail winter seasons in Jacksonville starting in 2025. Photo Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line For the first time, Norwegian Cruise Line will base a ship in ...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the addition of four new shows debuting through September 2025 across nine ships including Norwegian Breakaway, Encore, Epic, Escape, Gem, Getaway, Jewel, Joy ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Norwegian Cruise Line plans to sail from Jacksonville beginning in November 2025 after the Jacksonville Port Authority board approved it during a special meeting on Tuesday.

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story misidentified the Norwegian Gem. It is a Jewel-class cruise ship. Holiday season enthusiasts may need to make room for something new on ...

Watch: The Norwegian Gem cruise ship enters Jacksonville for the first time 🚢 The Norwegian Gem cruise ship is officially in Jacksonville. Here's video of it clearing the Dames Point Bridge overnight ...