On 29 October 2011, Norwegian Gem rescued five people from the 39-foot (12 m) sailboat Sanctuary which had lost power and was floating in extreme weather conditions in the Atlantic.

[7] NCL claimed that he died of a heart attack in his sleep, though crew members stated that he was being treated for pneumonia and had not been tested for the virus.

[7] In July 2021, the cruise line filed a lawsuit against the surgeon general of Florida, Scott Rivkees, for forbidding the requirement from private businesses for a proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

The suit is primarily against the statewide measure allowing the state to fine businesses up to $5,000 for each instance of requiring a proof of vaccination for admittance or entry into the establishment.

The company argued that the prevention of vaccine documentation is in effect a violation of the freedom of speech secured by the first amendment by way of "restricting the flow of information", according to the Wall Street Journal.