Norwegian Cruise Line ‘Jewel’ cruise ship

Norwegian Jewel built in 2003 and refurbished in 2020, has 93,502 Gross Register Tonnage, a 2,376 guest capacity at double occupancy, 10-plus dining options and a wide variety of entertainment. You can take cruises to Alaska, Asia and the Caribbean or just enjoy relaxing days on a Transpacific voyage.

Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 24 hours when aboard the ship. The penny machine is not available unless you are booked for a cruise.

Machine 1 is on Deck 7 near Chin Chin Asian Restaurant on the Starboard side of the Ship. Cost to press: $1.99 each design that is pre-loaded with 97.5% zinc 2.5% copper (Zinc) American pennies. You need to press and hold for 4 seconds your cabin keycard vertically against the reader to use the machine; no cash accepted. You need to wait until the red light turns to green before you start cranking. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Norwegian Jewel':
1. (H) NCL corporate logo with 'Norwegian Cruise Line® Lucky Penny'.
2. (H) Image of Jewel ship with 'Freestyle Cruising'.
3. (H) Whale with water streaming out of blow hole with 'Lucky Penny'.
4. (H) A shell between sea weed with 'Lucky Penny'.

When in port in Seattle:
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 47°36'41.6"N Longitude: 122°21'00.6"W
Google Maps coordinates: JM62+J7 Seattle, Washington

October 13, 2023. I took a 9 day roundtrip cruise from Seattle to Alaskan ports and back. I found this machine on board. The penny machine is pressing well centered slightly faint images on supplied zinc American pennies. Mike L.