A balcony cabin across the Atlantic on Norwegian Gem, Rome to Tampa, 15 nights
Norwegian Gem sails Rome (Civitavecchia) to Tampa on Nov 1, 2026 (15 nights; Marseille, Barcelona, Cadiz for Seville, Nassau). iCruise lists a balcony cabin at $1,084 per person including taxes and port fees, $2,168 for two, against Cruiseplum's tracked average of $2,089 per person for this sailing's balcony cabins, about 48% less. Inside cabins are now $919 per person (Cruiseplum average $1,265); gratuities and flights are extra.
- Balcony cabin for two, 15 nights
- Main dining room and buffet
- Entertainment and pools
- Taxes and port fees
- Ports: Marseille, Barcelona, Cadiz (Seville), Nassau
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise fare, balcony cabin, 2 × $1,084 (taxes and port fees included)Required | per cabin for two, iCruise listed price | $2,168 |
| Total | for two: balcony cabin fare with taxes and port fees; gratuities and flights not included | $2,168 |
| Gratuities (Norwegian's daily service charge, about $20 a person a day; estimate)Not included | charged to your onboard account | |
| Flight to Rome and home from TampaNot included | not included | |
| Drinks, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, shore excursionsNot included | not included unless a promotion adds them |
How to book it
- Open iCruise's page for Norwegian Gem sailing Nov 1, 2026 (the button) and choose Continue to see all balcony rates
- Pick the cheapest balcony for two: $1,084 per person with taxes and port fees (inside is $919)
- Or call iCruise at 1-800-427-8473; Norwegian's own site (ncl.com) sells the same sailing
- Gratuities of about $20 a person a day go on your onboard account
Why it's this cheap
Repositioning crossings move the ship from its European season to its winter base. Sea days make them hard to sell, and fares drop in the last weeks before departure.
Why it's a steal
GOOD COMPARISONCruiseplum's tracked average for this sailing and cabin type ($2,089 per person, taxes and port fees included). Our price is iCruise's listed balcony fare on Oct 28 ($1,084 per person, up from $1,049 on Oct 25); Cruiseplum's own balcony price was $1,149 per person on Oct 25 (45% below its average). Cruiseplum data as of Oct 25, 4:30 am Eastern; inside cabins at an all-time low for this sailing
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| iCruise sailing page (cruise #14134107, re-check) | Repriced: Sail Nov 1, return Nov 16: Inside $919, Oceanview $1,039, Balcony $1,084, Suite $1,439 per person, double occupancy, includes taxes & fees (Oct 25: inside $759, balcony $1,049). | Oct 28, 8:20 AM ET |
| cruise.com last-minute list (lead) | '15 Day Transatlantic Norwegian Gem Rome/Civitavecchia to Tampa Nov 1, 2026 ... Fr $362' (cruise fare before taxes and port fees; not used). | Oct 25, 8:03 AM ET |
| Cruiseplum last-minute data (collector) | Oct 25 4:30 am ET: inside $759 pp incl. taxes (average $1,265, all-time low), balcony $1,149 pp (average $2,089), oceanview $1,079 (average $1,499). | Oct 25, 6:01 AM ET |
