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.
Norwegian Star
Norwegian Star is a 2,298-guest Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2001. This page lists 92 upcoming departures across 85 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
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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 ● 51 minutes ago
Heading to: Santa Cruz de TenerifeCurrently on: 11 Nights Canary Islands Cruise (11 nights) — Currently at Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
→ Las Palmas Gran Canaria, Spain
→ Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
→ Santa Cruz De La Palma, Spain
→ Funchal, Portugal
→ Oporto, Portugal
→ La Coruna, Spain
→ Le Havre Paris, France
→ London (Southampton), England, Great Britain
Coming up
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria arrives 08:00 AM
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife arrives 07:00 AM
- Santa Cruz de la Palma arrives 07:00 AM
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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
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
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 14
Sky High Bar & Grill Basketball Courts Vista Garden Villa Horizon Garden Villa 3-Bedroom Garden VillaDeck 13
Cagney's Steakhouse Moderno Churrascaria Sugarcane Mojito Bar Hot Tubs Splash Academy Golf Driving Net Sports Deck Jogging Track Sun Deck HelipadDeck 12
Garden Café Topsiders Bar & Grill Spice H2O The Oasis Pool Hot Tubs Pulse Fitness Center Entourage Arcade Paris Meeting Room Board Room Perspectives Photography Studio Rome Meeting Room The Library The Grill Deluxe Owner's Suite Penthouse with Balcony Family Suite Family InsideDeck 11
Mandara Spa & Salon Treatment Rooms Spa Sauna 2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Balcony Club Balcony Suite Balcony Family Inside InsideDeck 9
Internet Café Owner's Suite with Two Balconies Forward-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony Solo Balcony InsideDeck 8
O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony Solo Balcony Family Oceanview Obstructed Oceanview InsideDeck 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 GalleryDeck 6
Aqua Versailles La Cucina Le Bistro Gatsby's Champagne Bar Casino Stage Stardust Theater (Balcony) Art Gallery Oceanview with Picture WindowDeck 5
Stardust Theater Stage Oceanview with Picture Window Oceanview Inside Solo InsideView the official Norwegian Star deck plans from Norwegian Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Dining, bars & venues
17 included 12 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Aqua
Included
Main dining restaurant serving a rotating selection of contemporary dishes.
Versailles
Included
Main dining restaurant with traditional cuisine and ocean views.
Garden Café
Included
Indoor buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Topsiders Bar & Grill
Included
Poolside casual grill serving burgers, hot dogs and similar fare.
O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Included
Pub-style restaurant serving casual comfort food around the clock.
La Cucina
Extra cost
Italian specialty restaurant serving pasta and other Italian dishes.
Le Bistro
Extra cost
French specialty restaurant.
Cagney's Steakhouse
Extra cost
Specialty steakhouse serving steaks and seafood.
Teppanyaki
Extra cost
Japanese grill with chef-performed cooking at shared tables.
Ginza
Extra cost
Asian fusion restaurant serving noodles, wok-fried dishes and soups.
Moderno Churrascaria
Extra cost
Brazilian steakhouse with a salad bar and tableside-carved meats.
Sushi
Extra cost
Specialty sushi bar serving Japanese sushi dishes.
Atrium Café with The Bake Shop Treats
Extra cost
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
Champagne-focused bar in an art-deco-style setting.
Proof Whiskey Bar
Varies
Whiskey bar serving classic and handcrafted cocktails.
Sake Bar
Varies
Bar inside the Asian dining area serving sake and imported beer.
Sugarcane Mojito Bar
Varies
Bar specializing in freshly prepared mojitos.
Sky High Bar & Grill
Varies
Poolside bar and grill with outdoor seating.
Bliss Ultra Lounge
Varies
Late-night lounge with music, dancing and a full bar.
Spice H2O
Varies
Adults-only outdoor lounge and nightlife area.
History & sister ships
- 2001Entered service, built by MEYER WERFT, Papenburg, Germany.
- 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
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| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mediterranean | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $55 | $67 | $64 | $107 | $47 | $127 | $148 | $213 | $209 | $189 | $180 | $167 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,548 · $255/night
Ports of CallNext: May 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,188 · $319/night
Ports of CallAt Hotel, London (Southampton), England, Great Britain, Le Havre Paris, France, Rotterdam, Netherlands +3 more
Next: May 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,779 · $178/night
Ports of CallLondon (Southampton), United Kingdom, Paris (Le Havre), France, Brussels / Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium, Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), Netherlands +5 more
Next: May 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,289 · $229/night
Ports of CallLondon (Southampton), United Kingdom, Inverness (Invergordon), Scotland, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, Liverpool, United Kingdom +4 more
Next: Jul 13, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,139 · $214/night
Ports of CallLondon (Southampton), United Kingdom, Portland, England, Cork (Cobh), Ireland, Dublin (Dun Laoghaire), Ireland +4 more
Next: Jun 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,139 · $214/night
Ports of CallLondon (Southampton), United Kingdom, Portland, England, Cork (Ringaskiddy), Ireland, Liverpool, United Kingdom +4 more
Next: Aug 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,089 · $209/night
Ports of CallLondon (Southampton), United Kingdom, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, Inverness (Invergordon), Scotland, Portree, United Kingdom +5 more
Next: Jul 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,129 · $213/night
Ports of CallLondon (Southampton), United Kingdom, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, Inverness (Invergordon), Scotland, Portree, United Kingdom +4 more
Next: Jun 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,489 · $249/night
Ports of CallLondon (Southampton), United Kingdom, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland, Kirkwall, Orkney Isles, Scotland, Dublin (Dun Laoghaire), Ireland +4 more
Next: Sep 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 85 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 13 May 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 6 May 2027
- 10-Day Baltic from London to Cophenhagen: France, Germany & Norway 2 May 2028
- 10-Day British Isles Round-Trip from London (Southampton): Edinburgh & Cork 13 Jul 2028
- 10-Day British Isles Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 24 Jun 2027
- 10-Day British Isles Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 5 Aug 2027
- 10-Day British Isles Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 15 Jul 2027
- 10-Day British Isles Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 3 Jun 2027
- 10-Day British Isles Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 16 Sep 2027
- 10-Day British Isles Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 26 Aug 2027
- 10-Day British Isles Round-Trip London: Liverpool, Edinburgh & Cork 14 Sep 2028
- 10-Day British Isles Round-trip London: Liverpool, Edinburgh & Cork 3 Jul 2028
- 10-Day British Isles Round-trip London: Liverpool, Edinburgh & Cork 1 Jun 2028
- 10-Day Europe from Barcelona to Lisbon: Spain & Morocco 11 Apr 2028
- 10-Day Europe from Barcelona to Lisbon: Spain & Morocco 22 Nov 2027
- 10-Day Europe from Barcelona to Lisbon: Spain, Morocco & Gibraltar 8 Apr 2027
- 10-Day Europe from London to Lisbon: France, Spain & Belgium 6 Oct 2028
- 10-Day Europe Round-trip from Barcelona: Spain & Italy 29 Mar 2027
- 10-Day Europe Round-trip London: Edinburgh, Cork & Belfast 3 Aug 2028
- 10-Day Europe Round-Trip Southampton: France, Germany & Belgium 29 Apr 2027
- 10-Day Northern Europe Round-Trip London: Edinburgh,Portland & Belfast 24 Aug 2028
- 11 Nights Canary Islands Cruise 9 Nov 2026
- 11-Day British Isles Round-Trip from London (Southampton): Ireland & Amsterdam 5 Sep 2027
- 11-Day British Isles Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 15 Aug 2027
- 11-Day British Isles Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 23 May 2027
- 11-Day British Isles Round-trip London: France, England & Ireland 13 Aug 2028
- 11-Day British Isles Round-trip London: France, England & Ireland 13 Jun 2027
- 11-Day British Isles Round-trip London: France, England & Ireland 11 Jun 2028
- 11-Day British Isles Round-trip London: France, Ireland & Scotland 3 Sep 2028
- 11-Day British Isles Round-trip London: France, Ireland & Scotland 23 Jul 2028
- 11-Day Europe from Lisbon to Barcelona: Spain & Morocco 31 Mar 2028
- 11-Day Europe from Lisbon to London: France, Spain & Germany 21 Apr 2028
- 11-Day Europe from Lisbon to Southampton: France, Spain, Portugal & Belgium 18 Apr 2027
- 11-Day Europe from London to Lisbon: France, Spain & Belgium 20 Oct 2027
- 11-Day Europe Round-Trip London (Southampton): France, Ireland & Scotland 21 May 2028
- 11-Day Europe Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 4 Jul 2027
- 11-Day Europe Round-trip London: England, Ireland & Scotland 25 Jul 2027
- 11-Day Europe Round-Trip London: France, England & Ireland 22 Jun 2028
- 12 Nights Europe Cruise 10 Nov 2027
- 12 Nights Europe Cruise 9 May 2028
- 12-Day Northern Europe Round-Trip London: Helsinki & Copenhagen 26 Sep 2027
- 12-Day Norway From Round-Trip London: Tromso, Alesund & Bergen 8 Oct 2027
- 12-Day Norway From Round-Trip London: Tromso, Alesund & Bergen 24 Sep 2028
- 13 Nights Europe Cruise 21 Jun 2027
- 13 Nights Europe Cruise 13 Sep 2027
- 13 Nights Europe Cruise 2 Aug 2027
- 13 Nights Europe Cruise 12 Jul 2027
- 13 Nights Europe Cruise 23 Aug 2027
- 13 Nights Europe Cruise 31 May 2027
- 13-Day Europe from Lisbon: Spain, Morocco, & Portugal 31 Oct 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 10 Jun 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 12 Aug 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 20 May 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 1 Jul 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 2 Sep 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 22 Jul 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 17 Oct 2027
- 14-Day Transatlantic from Buenos Aires to Lisbon: Brazil & Portugal 17 Mar 2028
- 14-Day Transatlantic from London to Miami: France, Bahamas & Spain 20 Nov 2026
- 15 Nights Europe Cruise 5 Oct 2027
- 15 Nights Europe Cruise 23 Sep 2027
- 15-Day South America from Buenos Aires to Santiago: Argentina & Falkland Islands 17 Jan 2028, 16 Feb 2028
- 15-Day South America from Santiago to Buenos Aires: Argentina & Chile 2 Jan 2028, 1 Feb 2028, 2 Mar 2028
- 15-Day Transatlantic from Lisbon to Buenos Aires: Brazil & Uruguay 2 Dec 2027
- 15-Day Transatlantic from Miami to Barcelona: Spain & Portugal 1 Mar 2027
- 16 Nights Europe Cruise 28 Oct 2027
- 16 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 4 Dec 2026
- 16 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 15 Mar 2028
- 16-Day Panama Canal from San Diego to Miami: Mexico & Colombia 13 Feb 2027
- 16-Day South America from Buenos Aires to Santiago: Argentina & Chile 17 Dec 2027
- 17 Nights South America Cruise 15 Jan 2028
- 18 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 11 Feb 2027
- 18 Nights South America Cruise 15 Dec 2027
- 18 Nights South America Cruise 30 Dec 2027
- 6-Day Mexican Riviera Round-trip San Diego: Cabo & Puerto Vallarta 20 Dec 2026
- 7-Day Europe From Copenhagen To London: France, Germany & Belgium 16 May 2027
- 7-Day Europe from London to Copenhagen: France, Netherlands & Norway 9 May 2027
- 7-Day Mexican Riviera Round-trip San Diego: Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlán 9 Jan 2027, 16 Jan 2027, 23 Jan 2027
- 7-Day Mexican Riviera Round-trip San Diego: Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta 2 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027
- 7-Day Mexican Riviera Round-trip San Diego: Cabo San Lucas & Puerto Vallarta 26 Dec 2026, 6 Feb 2027
- 9 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise 4 Feb 2027
- 9 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise 14 Jan 2027
- 9 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise 28 Jan 2027
- 9-Day Europe From Copenhagen To London: France, Germany & Norway 12 May 2028
- 9-Day Europe Round-trip Barcelona: Spain & Italy 13 Nov 2027
All Upcoming Departures
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.