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Norwegian Star
Norwegian Star is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship of the Dawn class, in service since 2001. She measures 91,740 gross tons and carries 2,298 guests with a crew of 1,031. She sails Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Norwegian Star
Norwegian Star is a Dawn-class ship of about 91,700 gross tons carrying 2,298 guests at double occupancy; at 294 meters long she was built close to the limit for the original Panama Canal locks. Meyer Werft completed her in 2001 after she had been ordered for Star Cruises as SuperStar Libra, and she first sailed around Hawaii before moving to the North American Pacific coast in 2004. Refurbished in 2021, she offers Teppanyaki, Spice H2O and Gatsby's Champagne Bar among her venues. Through 2027 she is based mostly in Southampton for Northern Europe cruises, with a winter of Mexican Riviera trips from San Diego and longer Mediterranean, Panama Canal and transatlantic voyages.
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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
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Mexican RivieraPacific Mexico and Baja from Los Angeles and San Diego
- Panama Canalpartial or full transits between the Atlantic and Pacific
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Southampton, England.
Flying in for your cruise?
Norwegian Star sails from Southampton, England. The airport is London Heathrow (LHR), with 40 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeLHR Terminal 34.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T4)LHR Terminal 44.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)LHR Terminal 54.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line and belongs to its Dawn class.
How big is Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star measures 91,740 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 15 decks.
How crowded does Norwegian Star feel?
Norwegian Star has a passenger space ratio of 39.9: 91,740 gross tons for 2,298 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Norwegian Star feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Norwegian Star carry?
Norwegian Star carries 2,298 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,031 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
When did Norwegian Star enter service?
Norwegian Star entered service in 2001 and was last refurbished in 2021.
Where does Norwegian Star sail?
Norwegian Star sails Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Southampton, England.
Which airport should I fly into for Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star sails from Southampton, England. Fly into London Heathrow (LHR), which has 40 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Norwegian Star; this page links to Deck plans.
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