Norwegian Jewel
The Norwegian Jewel departs from PortMiami and sails to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Norwegian Cruise Line partners with Brightline Trains for easy access to the port from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, including a round-trip Lyft ride and a complimentary checked bag. Guests cannot bring beverages aboard except one sealed or corked bottle of wine for those 21 and older, subject to a corkage fee.
Before you go
- Official site
- ncl.com
- Next festival here
- Sublime Reef Madness, Nov 15 to 19, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- You must submit an Accessibility and Medical Questionnaire in advance if you need special accommodations.
- Loose clothing isn't allowed on water slides or the aqua park, and running, jumping or diving there is banned.
- No drinking or drug use before using the go-kart track.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Brightline train plus Lyft to the port · One checked bag included with Brightline · No outside beverages, one wine bottle allowed (21+).
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want an easy Brightline-plus-Lyft route to the port.
- You're comfortable with the onboard beverage and wine-corkage rules.
Think twice if
- You were planning to bring your own drinks aboard: only one wine bottle is allowed, 21+.
- You have a toddler who isn't toilet trained and wanted the water slides: they're not allowed there.
Getting there and parking
Norwegian Cruise Line partners with Brightline Trains to get guests to PortMiami from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, with a complimentary pre-departure mimosa, a round-trip Lyft ride to the port and back, and one complimentary checked bag included, from as low as $20 per person.
Accessibility
Norwegian Cruise Line has a team of Accessibility Coordinators who contact guests before their cruise once an Accessibility and Medical Questionnaire is received, and an onboard Access Officer manages special needs requests during the cruise.
Guests needing accommodation must submit the questionnaire in advance, and the Access Desk responds within 72 hours. Any physical disability or medical condition requiring special treatment must be reported when booking, and Norwegian can decline participation in certain activities based on medical history.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (ncl.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Norwegian Jewel. The venue's own pages are the place to check: ncl.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Guests may not bring beverages on board, including liquor, beer, water, soft drinks or juice, except factory-sealed water for medical devices or infant formula. One sealed or corked bottle of wine per guest 21 or older is allowed for personal consumption, subject to screening and a corkage fee.
Children in nappies or who are not toilet trained are not allowed on water slides or in the aqua park, and no running, jumping or diving is permitted there; loose clothing is also not allowed.
Drug and alcohol use is strictly prohibited before using the onboard go-kart race track.
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Quick answers
How do I get to the Norwegian Jewel from the airport area?
Norwegian partners with Brightline Trains from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, which includes a round-trip Lyft ride to the port and a complimentary checked bag, from as low as $20 per person.
Can I bring my own drinks on board?
No, except one sealed or corked bottle of wine if you're 21 or older, subject to a corkage fee; other beverages, including water and soft drinks, aren't allowed.
Is the Norwegian Jewel accessible for guests with disabilities?
Yes. Accessibility Coordinators contact you before your cruise once you submit an Accessibility and Medical Questionnaire, and an onboard Access Officer manages your needs during the trip.
How long does it take to hear back about accessibility requests?
The Access Desk responds within 72 hours of receiving your questionnaire.
Can my toddler use the water slides?
No. Children in nappies or who aren't toilet trained aren't allowed on water slides or in the aqua park.
Can I drink before using the go-kart track?
No. Drug and alcohol use is strictly prohibited before using it.