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Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Pearl is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship of the Jewel class, in service since 2006. She measures 93,530 gross tons and carries 2,344 guests with a crew of 1,072. She sails Bermuda, Caribbean, Canada and New England, Bahamas itineraries.
About Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Pearl is the third Jewel-class ship, built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and in service since late 2006, with about 93,500 gross tons and 2,344 guests at double occupancy. She was refurbished in 2025, and her features include a bowling alley, Shaker's Martini Bar, Cagney's Steakhouse and a climbing wall. From November 2026 she is based in Philadelphia, where Norwegian returned in 2026 after 15 years away, sailing mostly to Bermuda and the Caribbean, with Canada and New England cruises in the autumn.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- Bermudaspring to autumn from New York, New Jersey and Boston
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Canada and New EnglandBoston to Quebec City, at its best in autumn
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Flying in for your cruise?
Norwegian Pearl sails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The airport is Philadelphia International (PHL), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C)PHL Terminal B4.8 ★
- The Centurion LoungePHL Terminal A-West4.8 ★
- American Airlines Flagship LoungePHL Terminal A-West4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Pearl?
Norwegian Pearl is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line and belongs to its Jewel class.
How big is Norwegian Pearl?
Norwegian Pearl measures 93,530 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 15 decks.
How crowded does Norwegian Pearl feel?
Norwegian Pearl has a passenger space ratio of 39.9: 93,530 gross tons for 2,344 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Norwegian Pearl feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Norwegian Pearl carry?
Norwegian Pearl carries 2,344 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,072 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
When did Norwegian Pearl enter service?
Norwegian Pearl entered service in 2006 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Norwegian Pearl sail?
Norwegian Pearl sails Bermuda, Caribbean, Canada and New England and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Which airport should I fly into for Norwegian Pearl?
Norwegian Pearl sails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fly into Philadelphia International (PHL), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Norwegian Pearl?
Norwegian Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Norwegian Pearl; this page links to Deck plans.
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