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Norwegian Star

Norwegian Cruise Line
86 upcoming departures  ·  86 itineraries

Norwegian Star is a 2,298-guest Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2001. This page lists 86 upcoming departures across 86 itineraries in Northern Europe, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Travelers wanting flexible casual dining ✓ Families with children and teenagers ✓ Passengers who enjoy traditional theater shows
86 itineraries · from $299 ● Where is it now?
Class Dawn Class
Built / Refurb 2001 / 2021
Gross Tonnage 91,740
Guests 2,298
Crew 1,031
Length 294.1 m
Beam 32.2 m
Decks 15
Cabins 1,120
Max speed 25.0 kn
Flag Bahamas
Guests per crew 2.2
Space ratio 40

Norwegian Star at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 73%

A mid-size ship at 91,740 gross tons — #149 of 566 ships we track. 40 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers wanting flexible casual dining
  • Families with children and teenagers
  • Passengers who enjoy traditional theater shows
  • Solo travelers seeking solo stateroom options
  • Guests preferring a mid-sized ship with varied venues

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking a large waterpark
  • Guests wanting extensive adults-only resort facilities
  • Passengers requiring a modern suite-only ship layout
  • Travelers seeking many complimentary specialty restaurants

Live Position ● 21 minutes ago

Heading to: Barcelona

Currently on: 9 Nights Canary Islands Cruise (9 nights) — En route to Barcelona, Spain — last stop Motril, Spain

Lisbon, Portugal → Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain → Arrecife, Spain → Agadir, Morocco → Casablanca, Morocco → Cadiz Seville, Spain → Motril, Spain → Barcelona, Spain
Coming up
  1. Barcelona arrives 07:00 AM end of cruise
13.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Norwegian Star

Norwegian Star is a mid-sized Norwegian Cruise Line ship built by MEYER WERFT in 2001 and refurbished in 2021. Its Dawn Class design combines a broad range of dining, entertainment and leisure facilities with a more manageable scale than NCL’s newest megaships, including a theater, casino, pools, youth programming, spa and adults-only Spice H2O area.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Norwegian Cruise Line
Builder / shipyard
MEYER WERFT, Papenburg, Germany
Registry / flag
Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
C6FR3
IMO number
9195157
MMSI
311082000
Draft
8.6 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features the Stardust Theater, casino, Oasis Pool, Spice H2O adults-only area, sports and activity spaces, and Mandara Spa. Its Garden Villas are a distinctive suite feature of the Dawn Class design.

For families

Splash Academy provides supervised youth programming with creative play, themed activities and sports, while Entourage serves older children and teenagers. The ship also offers pools and recreational activities suitable for families.

Pools, spa & wellness

Mandara Spa offers massages, facials, acupuncture and salon services, with a thermal suite and therapy pool. Outdoor relaxation areas include the Oasis Pool and Spice H2O.

Accessibility

NCL provides accessible stateroom categories and accessibility support for mobility, hearing and visual needs; guests should verify the specific cabin and facility arrangements before booking.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 7

Teppanyaki Ginza Sushi Atrium Café with The Bake Shop Treats Proof Whiskey Bar Sake Bar Bliss Ultra Lounge Stage Stardust Theater (Balcony) Tradewinds Tax & Duty Free The Promenade Shore Excursions Grand Atrium Gift Shop Guest Services Photo Gallery

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Norwegian Star deck plans from Norwegian Cruise Line →

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeBalconySleepsDecks
3-Bedroom Garden VillaCategory S1. Suite 2 6694 sq ft 4455 sq ft 7 14
Deluxe Owner's Suite with Two BalconiesCategory S2. Suite 2 900 sq ft 150 sq ft 4 10
Owner's Suite with Two BalconiesCategory S3. Suite 2 721 sq ft — 4 9
2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with BalconyCategory S4. Suite 10 574 sq ft — 6 11

Compare all 23 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

17 included 12 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Aqua Included
Deck 6
Main dining restaurant serving a rotating selection of contemporary dishes.
Versailles Included
Deck 6
Main dining restaurant with traditional cuisine and ocean views.
Garden Café Included
Deck 12
Indoor buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Topsiders Bar & Grill Included
Deck 12
Poolside casual grill serving burgers, hot dogs and similar fare.
O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill Included
Deck 8
Pub-style restaurant serving casual comfort food around the clock.
La Cucina Extra cost
Deck 6
Italian specialty restaurant serving pasta and other Italian dishes.
Le Bistro Extra cost
Deck 6
French specialty restaurant.
Cagney's Steakhouse Extra cost
Deck 13
Specialty steakhouse serving steaks and seafood.
Teppanyaki Extra cost
Deck 7
Japanese grill with chef-performed cooking at shared tables.
Ginza Extra cost
Deck 7
Asian fusion restaurant serving noodles, wok-fried dishes and soups.
Moderno Churrascaria Extra cost
Deck 13
Brazilian steakhouse with a salad bar and tableside-carved meats.
Sushi Extra cost
Deck 7
Specialty sushi bar serving Japanese sushi dishes.
Atrium Café with The Bake Shop Treats Extra cost
Deck 7
Coffee and pastry venue serving espresso drinks and baked treats.

Bars & lounges

Atrium Bar Varies
Atrium bar serving beer, wine and cocktails.
Gatsby's Champagne Bar Varies
Deck 6
Champagne-focused bar in an art-deco-style setting.
Proof Whiskey Bar Varies
Deck 7
Whiskey bar serving classic and handcrafted cocktails.
Sake Bar Varies
Deck 7
Bar inside the Asian dining area serving sake and imported beer.
Sugarcane Mojito Bar Varies
Deck 13
Bar specializing in freshly prepared mojitos.
Sky High Bar & Grill Varies
Deck 14
Poolside bar and grill with outdoor seating.
Bliss Ultra Lounge Varies
Deck 7
Late-night lounge with music, dancing and a full bar.
Spice H2O Varies
Deck 12
Adults-only outdoor lounge and nightlife area.

All 37 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2001Entered service, built by MEYER WERFT, Papenburg, Germany.
  2. 2021Norwegian Star underwent a refurbishment that updated public areas and onboard amenities, including dining, bar, entertainment, spa and recreational spaces.

Where Norwegian Star sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Northern Europe 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 5 6 6 6
Mexico & Pacific Coast 0 0 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mediterranean 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $133 $54 $67 $43 $107 $52 $122 $148 $213 $209 $189 $180

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in January 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

London56× Belfast36× Edinburgh36× Dublin34× Amsterdam32× Le Havre32× Invergordon29× Zeebrugge25× Lisbon16× Portland15× Liverpool14× Portree12×

Explore This Ship

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Baltic Sea (Europe) Cruise

Northern Europe
From $1,399 · $140/night
Ports of Call
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Gothenburg, Sweden, Copenhagen, Denmark, Hamburg, Germany +3 more
Next: Apr 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights British Isles Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,129 · $213/night
Ports of Call
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, United Kingdom, Invergordon (Inverness), Great Britain, Portree, Scotland, United Kingdom +4 more
Next: Jun 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights British Isles Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,139 · $214/night
Ports of Call
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Portland, England, Great Britain, Cork Cobh, Ireland, Dublin Dun Laoghaire Ireland +4 more
Next: Jun 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights British Isles Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,089 · $209/night
Ports of Call
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, United Kingdom, Invergordon (Inverness), Great Britain, Portree, Scotland, United Kingdom +5 more
Next: Jul 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights British Isles Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,139 · $214/night
Ports of Call
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Portland, England, Great Britain, Ringaskiddy Cork Ireland, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom +4 more
Next: Aug 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights British Isles Cruise

Northern Europe
From $1,889 · $189/night
Ports of Call
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, United Kingdom, Invergordon (Inverness), Great Britain, Portree, Scotland, United Kingdom +3 more
Next: Aug 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights British Isles Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,309 · $231/night
Ports of Call
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, United Kingdom, Kirkwall, Scotland, Great Britain, Dublin Dun Laoghaire Ireland +4 more
Next: Sep 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights British Isles Cruise

Northern Europe
From $1,989 · $199/night
Ports of Call
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, United Kingdom, Invergordon (Inverness), Great Britain, Dublin Dun Laoghaire Ireland +4 more
Next: Sep 14, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights British Isles Cruise

Northern Europe
From $1,989 · $199/night
Ports of Call
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Portland, England, Great Britain, Ringaskiddy Cork Ireland, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom +4 more
Next: Aug 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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All 86 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 29, 2026Nov 9, 202611 Nights Canary Islands Cruise11MediterraneanBook →
Nov 9, 2026Nov 20, 202611 Nights Canary Islands Cruise11MediterraneanBook →
Nov 20, 2026Dec 4, 202614 Nights Transatlantic Cruise14MediterraneanBook →
Dec 4, 2026Dec 20, 202616 Nights Panama Canal Cruise16Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Dec 20, 2026Dec 26, 20266 Nights Mexico Cruise6Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Dec 26, 2026Jan 2, 20277 Nights Mexico Cruise7Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Dec 31, 2026Jan 9, 20279 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise9Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Jan 2, 2027Jan 9, 20277 Nights Mexico Cruise7Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Jan 9, 2027Jan 16, 20277 Nights Mexico Cruise7Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Jan 14, 2027Jan 23, 20279 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise9Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Feb 4, 2027Feb 13, 20279 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise9Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Feb 11, 2027Mar 1, 202718 Nights Panama Canal Cruise18Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Feb 13, 2027Mar 1, 202716 Nights Panama Canal Cruise16Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Mar 1, 2027Mar 16, 202715 Nights Transatlantic Cruise15MediterraneanBook →
Mar 29, 2027Apr 8, 202710 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise10MediterraneanBook →
Apr 8, 2027Apr 18, 202710 Nights Canary Islands Cruise10MediterraneanBook →
Apr 18, 2027Apr 29, 202711 Nights Europe Cruise11MediterraneanBook →
Apr 29, 2027May 9, 202710 Nights Baltic Sea (Europe) Cruise10Northern EuropeBook →
May 6, 2027May 16, 202710 Nights Europe Cruise10Northern EuropeBook →
May 9, 2027May 16, 20277 Nights N/A Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
May 13, 2027May 23, 202710 Nights Europe Cruise10Northern EuropeBook →
May 16, 2027May 23, 20277 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
May 20, 2027Jun 3, 202714 Nights Europe Cruise14Northern EuropeBook →
May 23, 2027Jun 3, 202711 Nights British Isles Cruise11Northern EuropeBook →

Showing the next 24 of 86 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Norwegian Star FAQ

What flag does Norwegian Star sail under?

Norwegian Star is registered in Bahamas.

How many passengers does Norwegian Star hold?

Norwegian Star carries about 2,298 guests with roughly 1,031 crew.

How old is Norwegian Star?

Norwegian Star entered service in 2001 and was last refurbished in 2021.

How big is Norwegian Star?

At 91,740 gross tons and 294 m long, Norwegian Star is a mid-size ship — larger than 73% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on Norwegian Star?

Norwegian Star uses a generally casual dress approach, but swimwear is not appropriate in dining rooms and some specialty restaurants may apply more specific clothing requirements.

Which dining venues are included in the standard fare?

Aqua, Versailles, Garden Café, Topsiders Bar & Grill and O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill are included. Specialty venues such as Cagney's, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Moderno, Teppanyaki, Ginza and Sushi generally carry a cover charge.

Are gratuities included on Norwegian Star?

Automatic service charges and gratuities are handled under Norwegian Cruise Line's applicable onboard service-charge policy; guests may also add discretionary gratuities for individual service.

Is Wi-Fi available on Norwegian Star?

Wi-Fi and internet access are available onboard, but internet packages and usage beyond any included allowance are subject to the applicable package terms.

Is Norwegian Star accessible for passengers with disabilities?

The ship has a limited number of accessible staterooms with features such as wider doors, grab rails, accessible bathrooms and other mobility accommodations. Specific requirements should be confirmed with Norwegian Cruise Line before booking.

What children's facilities are available?

Splash Academy serves children aged 3 to 12, Entourage is for ages 13 to 17, and Guppies provides parent-supervised play for infants, toddlers and children in diapers.