Norwegian Star

You will find the Norwegian Star Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.

You will find the Norwegian Star buffet on Deck 12 of the ship.

The 2021 refurbishment of Norwegian Star focused on modernizing guest accommodations and dining spaces while addressing key technical improvements. Staterooms were refreshed with updated furnishings, new soft goods, improved lighting, and enhanced comfort features. Dining venues received refreshed décor, improved seating arrangements, and updated finishes to elevate the onboard dining experience. Public areas were subtly updated to improve ambiance and passenger flow. The drydock also included technical improvements to hotel systems, navigation equipment, mechanical components, and onboard infrastructure, enhancing operational reliability, efficiency, and long-term service capability. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in October 2026. The Norwegian Star has seen its 2026 dry dock schedule shifted, now officially set for October 2026 following a 10-day "farewell" cruise from Southampton. This renovation is primarily focused on technical enhancements and bridge system upgrades to extend the ship's operational life through the end of the decade. While no major new dining venues have been announced, the ship will receive a "top-to-bottom" soft goods refresh, including new carpeting and upholstery in all staterooms and public lounges, ensuring the vessel is prepared for its extensive 14-night transatlantic and South American itineraries in late 2026.

The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Dawn class.

The ship features 14 restaurants, 7 bars, 24 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 Star has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Star. The ship's capacity is 2,348. 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 Star was built in 2001. 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 Star 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 Star 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.