Norwegian Sky
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 1999 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 77,104 gross tons, 832 feet in length, and 9 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,004 guests and approximately 899 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $330 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Sky
Ship Stats
Year Built
1999
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
77,104 GT
Length
832 ft
Capacity
2,004
Crew
899
Cost
$330 million
Decks
9
Sun Class
Sun Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. The first ship introduced in this class was Norwegian Sky (1999), followed by Norwegian Sun (2001).
Norwegian Sky Ship Age
Norwegian Sky entered service in 1999. 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 20 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Sky
Current ship
Norwegian Sky Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
Refurbished in 2024, the NCL Sky ship received a "soft goods" overhaul to prepare for its transition to its new seasonal itineraries. Every stateroom was refreshed, and the Pinnacle Lounge and Great Outdoors Bar were updated with more modern furniture. Notably, this ship is scheduled to be transferred to Cordelia Cruises in 2026.
Norwegian Sky Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Sky measures 832 feet (254 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 77,104 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 21 of 21 by length and 20 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Sky vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Sky carries 2,004 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 899 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
2,004
passengers
Crew Members
899
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.23 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Sky
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Sky.
Deck 11buffetGarden Cafe
Deck 11buffetGreat Outdoors Cafe
Deck 7cafeStarbucks
Deck 5main dining roomCrossings
Deck 5main dining roomPalace
Deck 11quick eatsThe Local Bar & Grill
Deck 11quick eatsTopsiders Bar & Grill
Deck 12specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 11specialtyLa Cucina
Deck 5specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 12specialtyPinnacle Lounge and Sushi Bar
Deck 11sweetsIce Cream Bar
Deck Plans
The Norwegian Sky has a total of 10 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 12. Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Sky. 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 Sky quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Sky Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Sky buffet on Deck 11 of the ship.
Refurbished in 2024, the NCL Sky ship received a "soft goods" overhaul to prepare for its transition to its new seasonal itineraries. Every stateroom was refreshed, and the Pinnacle Lounge and Great Outdoors Bar were updated with more modern furniture. Notably, this ship is scheduled to be transferred to Cordelia Cruises in 2026.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Sun class.
The ship features 12 restaurants, 5 bars, 19 activities, 0 shows and 6 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 Sky has a total of 10 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 12.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Sky. The ship's capacity is 2,004. 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 Sky was built in 1999. 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 Sky 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 Sky length equals 832 feet (254 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.