Welcome to Chefs Making Waves 2025, departing out of Miami sailing round-trip to Cozumel, Mexico!

For questions or concerns unique to you & your reservation, please reach out to our Guest Services Team. They are standing by Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM ET.

Check In

Along with your eDocs, you'll need to bring your passport and/or required travel documentation. Every guest needs to have proper identification to board the ship.

Review what identification documents are accepted here.

Each cabin’s Lead Passenger can make TWO Restaurant Takeover Reservations before sailing. While the reservation system will allow you to make more than two reservations, we ask that under no circumstances does your cabin make more than two reservations before sailing.

Lead Passengers can make their cabin’s two reservations starting at 2 pm ET on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, through their NCL Account. Reservations will remain open until 11:59 pm ET on May 2, 2025.

Any guests interested in making additional reservations can do so on board, pending availability.

Reservations will be reviewed before sailing, and any cabin with more than two reservations will have the overage removed before boarding, at Sixthman’s discretion.

Explore Restaurant Takeover FAQs for more info!

Complete online check-in beginning 21 days prior to sailing, but no later than May 2, 2025 using the Reservation Number in the email titled "Your Reservation Number Is Here!". Before you begin your online check-in process, here is a helpful overview.

Still haven't received your reservation number? Contact us and we can help.

All purchases on the ship are made with your Norwegian keycard. As you complete online check-in, you will be asked to provide a method of payment for all your onboard purchases. All purchases you make on the ship will be tied to this method of payment. We recommend doing this during your online check-in!

If you prefer to wait, you may put down a method of payment or open a cash account once on board.

Read up on all the details here.

Once everyone in your cabin has completed online check-in with Norwegian, you can print out your eDocs. (You will not be able to print until all guests in the cabin are checked in.) If your party is traveling and arriving to the terminal together, you only need to print and bring one copy of your eDocs.

This option is available on Norwegian's website up to 3 days prior to sailing.

Prepare

Need a contact number to give loved ones at home? From the USA, they can dial 1.888.NCSHIPS (1.888.627.4477). From anywhere outside of the USA, please dial 1.732.335.3280. Let them know the name of the ship is Norwegian Gem.

ELEVATOR ETIQUETTE

Please help us ensure a smooth and accessible experience for everyone on board. Guests with mobility needs or ADA accommodations rely on elevators for transportation. We kindly ask you to prioritize their access and use the stairs when possible.

ADA SECTIONS

Please help us ensure a smooth and accessible experience for everyone on board. Cruisers with mobility needs or ADA accommodations rely on ADA sections for a comfortable viewing experience. We kindly ask that you prioritize their access. Additionally, we ask that anyone within this space, sharing the experience with a friend or loved/one with accessibility needs, refrain from standing during the show/performance/demo.

At Sixthman, we're committed to creating a fun, comfortable, inclusive, and respectful environment for all our guests. As such, we kindly ask that you refrain from racially/culturally-insensitive costumes or wearing or displaying any political messages, offensive language, or symbols during our sailing, as these items will not be tolerated.

Photos and short video clips are allowed. However, please respect your fellow guests and be unobtrusive when taking photos or video clips.

The following are not permitted at any performances or activities:

Detachable lenses longer than 3”
Filming an entire performance
Flash photography
GoPro or similar style action cameras
iPad or other tablets
Professional audio or video equipment
Selfie sticks, monopods or tripods

Sixthman reserves the right to ask guests to stop filming or taking photos at any time to preserve the guest experience and honor the wishes of our artists.

Please note that with the exception of wine and champagne, all guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships.

Corkage fees are waived as all Chefs Making Waves guests have the Unlimited Bar Package.

To speed up the process of checking your wine or champagne at the port, print out this form and bring it with you. All corked wine and champagne must be carried on.

Seat saving is not allowed.* While it is fine to run to the bathroom or grab a drink, leaving items in seats unattended in order to save them is not permitted.

Towels left on seats will be regularly cleared by Sixthman and NCL staff. Any personal items left unattended will be collected and turned into lost and found at the NCL Guest Services desk in the Atrium (Deck 7, MID).

Things that DO NOT save a seat:

A towel.
Tipping a chair forward.
Your purse, backpack, notebook, or any other personal item.
A friend or partner saving multiple seats for others that are not present. Again, a quick bathroom trip or heading to the bar to grab a drink is FINE! Heading to a show and leaving one person to hold seats is NOT.
Anything other than you.

Things that do save a seat:

YOU!

Always feel free to ask someone from NCL to pick up towels or clear chairs of items if a Sixthman person isn't around (our staff isn't working on the pool deck when there isn't programming).

*Limited accessible seating areas are available and a Sixthman representative will be working in those areas during show times if you are in need of any assistance.

Smoking is prohibited indoors, in staterooms and balconies, as well as outdoor dining areas, and other various outdoor areas on the ship. This includes regular cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.

Smoking is only permitted on the Port side of the Pool Deck (Decks 12 and 13), in the casino (limited to those engaged in active game play during gaming hours), and on the Starboard side of Deck 7.

Smoking inside your stateroom or on your balcony will result in a $250 USD cleaning charge added to your onboard account.

Packing

While Real IDs are NOT required to sail, changes are occurring to this policy during our sailing.

Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. REAL IDs are marked by a star on the top of the card. Between now and the effective date of the new regulations, we encourage all travelers to check their IDs and obtain a REAL ID if they don’t already have one. To obtain a REAL ID requires documentation beyond what is required for most standard drivers' licenses. Prepare to collect and present several documents to DMV officials that prove residency and identification.

Guests should take this into consideration when planning travels for their cruise.

To check in at the Port of Miami and board the ship, you must have proper documentation. Do not place these items in your checked bag. Take it with you into the cruise terminal as you'll need to present it at the check in counter. You will not be allowed to board the ship without proper documentation.

If you printed out your eDocs, have them handy when you arrive at the port. It will help speed up the check in process!

If you were unable to print your eDocs prior to embarkation day, please proceed to the port with proper documentation. You will still be able to board the ship even if you don't have your eDocs.

Check out our helpful packing list here to make sure you're all set!

Travel Documents. On boarding day, you should bring your printed e-documents with you as well as a PASSPORT or other accepted documentation. If you forget everything else, please remember your documents.
Clothing or costumes for our Theme Nights.
Please plan to carry on any fine wine or champagne you wish to enjoy on the cruise. You will pay the corkage fee in the port. To speed up the process of checking your wine or champagne at the port, print out this form and bring it with you. DON'T PACK ANY ALCOHOL IN YOUR LUGGAGE.
Bring cash, if you plan to purchase items while in port.
Lots of sunscreen!
Please plan to carry on with you any essentials, particularly any medication or valuables, since it could take several hours for your checked bags to be delivered to your cabin. You can carry on items that measure 24''w x 16''h (there is no restriction on the length of the bag). Be sure you keep your boarding documentation with you (passport, etc). DON’T PACK YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS IN YOUR CHECKED BAG.

Review what to leave behind while you're packing your suitcase!

Tips for the Terminal

Lighten your load! Check your bags with a porter before you enter the cruise terminal for easy boarding.

Bags will be delivered to your room by 8:00pm ET so be sure to keep anything you might need in your carry-on bag (passport, medicine, etc.).

*Please note that curbside porters are not employees of Norwegian and it’s customary to tip them $1 per bag.

You can keep your shoes on but belts and laptops will need to go into a bin for screening. Also, wine and champagne need be taken out. Just like at the airport, throw away open drink containers and empty your pockets.

For your theme night attire, please keep in mind that anything that may look like a weapon may be seized by security agents so it's better to leave those items safely at home.

If you brought wine or champagne, stop at the table immediately after security to check-in your corked wine or champagne.

Please note that with the exception of wine and champagne, all guests are prohibited from bringing alcohol on board our ships.

Corkage fees are waived as all Chefs Making Waves guests have the Unlimited Bar Package.

To speed up the process of checking your wine or champagne at the port, print out this form and bring it with you. All corked wine and champagne must be carried on.

I'm on board, now what?

For your flexibility and comfort, The Food Network will be exclusively streaming on all cabin TVs. Additionally, select demos and shows from the Pool Deck & Stardust will be live-streamed to cabins throughout your sailing on TBD channels.

The ship's crew will make an announcement over the loudspeaker when all cabins are ready and that happens around 2:30 pm.

Remember, should you choose to check your bags outside the cruise terminal, know that they may be delivered outside of your cabin as late as 9:00pm, so keep items you’ll need until then in a carry-on.

If you choose to settle your account with cash, a minimum deposit of $150.00 USD will be required. To set up your cash account, please visit Norwegian Guest Services (located in the Atrium, Deck 7, MID) as soon as you board the ship.

Keep an eye out around the ship for our Sixthman photographers! They will be wearing Sixthman CREW shirts and will be snapping pics throughout your vacation. These photos will be available for digital download (for FREE!) approximately 7-10* days after debarkation, at https://www.sixthmanphotos.com/

*Our photographers are often sailing on several consecutive events so times for photo uploads may vary. Your patience is appreciated!

You will also see NCL photographers set up in different areas and walking around the ship. They will have on an NCL uniform consisting of a polo and their NCL name tag. These photos are available for purchase in the photo gallery (Deck 7, AFT) while we are sailing. These are no longer available once we debark the ship so be sure to pick yours up by the final day of sailing!

During the event

Fed By Blue Hibachi Lunch with Robert Irvine
Thursday, May 8th | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Fire up your lunch and your heart with a sizzling hibachi experience, benefiting Fed by Blue! It's a one-of-a-kind lunch where fourteen lucky winners (and a +1) will feast on delicious hibachi fare, all while enjoying the company of Robert Irvine. Laugh, dine, and make a difference all in one unforgettable meal. Don’t miss out—your appetite and the cause will thank you!

Fed By Blue Pizza Time with Michael Schwartz
Thursday, May 8th | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Enter a raffle benefiting Fed By Blue for an opportunity at a fun-filled, pizza-making adventure with Michael Schwartz! Seven lucky winners (and a +1) will join this hands-on class, where you'll learn to craft mouthwatering pizzas and have an unforgettable time creating delicious memories. It’s the perfect blend of creativity, culinary excitement, and giving back!

FED BY BLUE RAFFLE PRIZES

- Fourteen winners will be selected for Fed By Blue Hibachi with Robert Irvine
- Seven winners will be selected for Fed By Blue Pizza Time with Michael Schwartz.
- Ten winners will have Chefs Making Waves Merch Packs delivered to their cabins.

FED BY BLUE RAFFLE QUICK FACTS:
- These experiences are exclusive to the selected winners and their +1.
- You cannot choose your experience/prize.
- Raffle Tickets are $5 each, with no limit on raffle ticket purchases.
- The Fed By Blue raffle is being held within The Merch Store (Deck 12, MID) during the Merch Store's operating hours.
- The raffle closes at 10 PM on Wednesday, May 7th. Those selected will be notified that night/the next morning.
- Fed By Blue Hibachi with Robert Irvine (12:30 - 2:30 pm) and Fed By Blue Pizza Time with Michael Schwartz (2:30-4:00 pm) both take place on Thursday, May 8th.

Blue Shirts:
Event Needs

Yellow Shirts:
Security Needs

White Shirts:
Ship Needs

Norwegian Cruise Line is NCL's new app where guests can access an array of information, pre-cruise and during the cruise.

The Norwegian Cruise Line app offers the ability to:

Complete online check-in & upload documents
Make onboard reservations
Book shore excursions
View your itinerary
See payments, credits, and purchases all in one place
View reservation & stateroom number
+ more!

This new app is free to download, and a Wi-Fi package is NOT required to use while sailing! Download it now so you're prepared on board!

Download the Norwegian Cruise Line app from the Apple Store to your iphone:

Download the Norwegian Cruiseline app from the Google App Store to your mobile device now:

Once on board, join the ship's free Wi-Fi!

Step 1: In Settings, put your mobile device in AIRPLANE MODE.

Step 2: Connect to the ship's free Wi-Fi (NCLWiFi)

This will bring up the NCL Wi-Fi page. If it does not automatically pull up, navigate to www.nclwifi.com on your internet browser.

Step 3: Click "Login to the NCL App" at the VERY bottom of the screen. This will prompt a green "Device Online" at the top.

Step 4: Head to Sixthman.net/today for the latest version of the full festival schedule!

We'll provide a full copy of the event schedule in your cabin on Boarding Day.

The schedule will be perforated where you can tear it off and carry it in your lanyard so you'll never miss a minute of the action. Additionally, the schedule with any onboard updates can be found here.

In the meantime, check out the online schedule here!

Any schedule updates and announcements will be posted on sixthman.net/today and you can access this website for free when connected to the ship's Wi-Fi.

QR codes will also be posted throughout the ship which can be scanned to direct you straight to the updated festival schedule on your phone!

How to get onto the ship's free Wi-Fi to use this resource:

Step 1: In Settings, put your mobile device in AIRPLANE MODE.

Step 2: Connect to the ship's free Wi-Fi (NCLWiFi)

This will bring up the NCL Wi-Fi page. If it does not automatically pull up, navigate to www.nclwifi.com on your internet browser.

Step 3: Click "Login to the NCL App" at the VERY bottom of the screen. This will prompt a green "Device Online" at the top.

Step 4: Head to Sixthman.net/today for the latest version of the full festival schedule!

On Tuesday, May 6, you will fall back 1 hour. At 2 AM, it becomes 1 AM. This is the night we leave Miami, going into our first full sea day.
On Thursday, May 8, you will move forward 1 hour. At 2 AM, it becomes 3 AM. This is the night we leave Cozumel, going into our final sea day.

Garden Cafe (Deck 12, MID)

Monday, May 5th: coming soon!
Tuesday, May 6th: coming soon!
Wednesday, May 7th: coming soon!
Thursday, May 8th: coming soon!
Curated items available throughout the day in Garden Cafe!