Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Pearl is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 2006 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 93,530 gross tons, 965 feet in length, and 12 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,394 guests and approximately 1,072 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $390 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Pearl
Ship Stats
Year Built
2006
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
93,530 GT
Length
965 ft
Capacity
2,394
Crew
1,072
Cost
$390 million
Decks
12
Jewel Class
Jewel Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. The first ship introduced in this class was Norwegian Jewel (2005), followed by Norwegian Jade (2006), Norwegian Pearl (2006), and Norwegian Gem (2007).
Norwegian Pearl Ship Age
Norwegian Pearl entered service in 2006. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 14 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Pearl
Current ship
Norwegian Pearl Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
The Norwegian Pearl, a 2006-built Jewel-class ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, last received a major refurbishment in November 2025 during a three-week dry dock at Chantiers Naval de Marseille in France (approximately November 3–23, 2025, with the ship arriving on November 4). This revitalization introduced the adults-only Vibe Beach Club on Deck 14 (replacing the former sundeck), featuring a new oversized hot tub, 54 premium loungers, seven private cabanas (pre-bookable), and a dedicated bar for a serene ocean-view retreat. Additional updates included general refreshes and enhancements aimed at improving guest experiences.
Norwegian Pearl Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Pearl measures 965 feet (294 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 93,530 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 14 of 21 by length and 14 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Pearl vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Pearl carries 2,394 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 1,072 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.23:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,394
passengers
Crew Members
1,072
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.23 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Pearl
Venues & Experiences
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Deck 12buffetGarden Cafe
Deck 12buffetThe Great Outdoors
Deck 7cafeStarbucks
Deck 6main dining roomIndigo
Deck 6main dining roomSummer Palace
Deck 8quick eatsO'Sheehan's Bar & Grill
Deck 12quick eatsTopsiders Bar & Grill
Deck 13specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 12specialtyLa Cucina
Deck 6specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 7specialtyLotus Garden
Deck 13specialtyModerno Churrascaria
Deck 7specialtySushi
Deck 7specialtyTeppanyaki
Deck 12sweetsDolce Gelato
Deck Plans
The Norwegian Pearl has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15. Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Pearl. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Pearl quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Pearl Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Pearl buffet on Deck 12 of the ship.
The Norwegian Pearl, a 2006-built Jewel-class ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, last received a major refurbishment in November 2025 during a three-week dry dock at Chantiers Naval de Marseille in France (approximately November 3–23, 2025, with the ship arriving on November 4). This revitalization introduced the adults-only Vibe Beach Club on Deck 14 (replacing the former sundeck), featuring a new oversized hot tub, 54 premium loungers, seven private cabanas (pre-bookable), and a dedicated bar for a serene ocean-view retreat. Additional updates included general refreshes and enhancements aimed at improving guest experiences.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Jewel class.
The ship features 15 restaurants, 10 bars, 26 activities, 0 shows and 9 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Norwegian Pearl has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Pearl. The ship's capacity is 2,394. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Pearl was built in 2006. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Pearl is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Norwegian Pearl length equals 965 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.