Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
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Our Home Port is Venice, Florida, a city located on the southwest coast of Florida in Sarasota County.
Norwegian Pearl News
Norwegian Pearl Sails Alaska beginning May
Posted Feb 6, 2012
Norwegian Pearl will return to Seattle sailing weekly seven-day Glacier Bay cruises departing on Sundays from May 13, 2012 to September 9, 2012 with ports of call including: Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia. Norwegian Pearl will also sail a seven-day Glacier Bay cruise from Vancouver to Seattle on May 6, 2012 and a Seattle to Vancouver cruise on September 16, 2012.
Itinerary
Norwegian Pearl sails various itineraries throughout the year including the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada and New England, and Alaska. Visit the NCL website for a complete schedule.
Deck Plan
Deck 15
Villas, Freestyle Deck
Deck 14
Garden Villas, Sun Deck
Deck 13
Cagney's Steakhouse, Sports Court, Sky Bar and Grill, Chapel, Spinnaker Lounge
Deck 12
The Great Outdoor Restaurant, La Cucina Restaurant, Ice Cream Bar, Garden Cafe, Kid's Cafe, Club Underground, video arcade, Aqua Kid's Club, Kid's PC World Library, Topsider's Bar, The Grill, Tahitian Pools, Kids pool, Fitness Center and Spa
Deck 11
Passenger staterooms, Bridge, Viking Room
Deck 10
Passenger staterooms
Deck 9
Passenger staterooms
Deck 8
Passenger staterooms, Blue Lagoon Restaurant
Deck 7
Galleria shops, internet cafe, art gallery, reception area, shore excursion desk, Crystal Atrium & Java Cafe, Lotus Garden Restaurant, Teppanyaki, Sushi and Sake bar, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Bowling lanes, Stardust Theater
Deck 6
Summer Palace Restaurant, Indigo Restaurant, Maltings, Magnum's, Shakers, Corona, Le Bistro, Pearl Club Casino, Stardust Theater
Deck 5
Passenger staterooms, Stardust Theater (lower level)
Deck 4
Passenger staterooms, Medical Center
CDC Ratings
2009 Rating 100 (May)
2009 Rating 100 (Dec)
2010 Rating 100 (Jun)
2010 Rating 99 (Nov)
2011 Rating 100 (Oct)
Kids Only Areas
Club Underground
Teen center
Designed to look and feel like the New York Subway, there's even graffiti on the walls.
Aqua Kid's Club
Areas just for kids with a wall of windows for viewing, an indoor jungle gym/obstacle course and computer and artist craft area.
Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Pearl is the third of NCL's four Jewel Class ships. She was preceded by Norwegian Jewel in 2005, and Norwegian Jade (originally Pride of Hawaii) in 2006. She was followed by Norwegian Gem in 2007. Each ship has unique amenities, but has a similar exterior and interior design.
Norwegian Pearl has a similar exterior appearance to NCL's Libra Class ships; the Norwegian Star, which entered service in 2001, and the Norwegian Dawn, which entered service in 2002. Amenities include: a bowling alley (cruise industry first); rock climbing wall; 3 swimming pools (one with waterslide); 14 bars and lounges; 10 unique restaurants; Splashdown Kid's Club, and Club Underground for teens.
Specifications
Ship Class: Jewel
Launched: 2007
Refurbished:
GRT: 93,000
Speed: 25 Knots
Passengers: 2,376
Accommodations
Every bed, in every stateroom, on every ship has upgraded linens, pillows, mattresses and memory foam mattress toppers. NCL offers Improved room service menu with more options.
All cabins are furnished with cherry wood finishing, television, refrigerator, safe, duvet, bath with shower and hair dryer.
Two 4,390 square foot Garden Villas - Three separate bedrooms, private garden with hot tub, and access to a private courtyard with pool.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 138-143 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 150-161 | Sq. ft. |
| Balcony | 205 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 285-824 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Garden Villa | 4891 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
Indigo and Summer Palace Restaurant
Main dining rooms featuring a five-course, gourmet meal.
The Blue Lagoon Restaurant
24-hour food court.
The Great Outdoors
Outdoor buffet featuring prepared-to-cook omelets, waffles, fruit, soups, ethnic specialties and pasta.
Garden Cafe/Kid's Cafe
Family-friendly menu of omelets, pasta, soups, salads and ethnic specialties. There's also a special kid-sized section.
Java Cafe
Specialty coffees, teas, pastries, and cookies.
Cagney's Steakhouse
Traditional steakhouse. $25.00 per guest.
Mama's Italian Kitchen
Pasta with a choice of sauces, salads, pizza, authentic Italian desserts, a fine wine list and espresso drinks in a casual atmosphere.
Le Bistro Restaurant
French gourmet fare. $20.00 per guest.
Lotus Garden Restaurant
Japanese, Chinese & Thai cuisine. Also featuring a Sushi and Sake bar offering items a la carte and Teppanyaki Room.
Mambo's Tapas Latin Restaurant
This modern Tapas bar brings the big flavors of Latin America out in a constantly changing assortment of hot and cold Tapas and Tex-Mex cuisine against the backdrop of huge, bold relief murals.
Sky High Bar and Grill
Enjoy your grilled favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers and bratwurst at the casual Sky High Bar.
24/7 Pizzeria
Pizza Delivery Service 24 hours a day. Delivered directly to your table, your stateroom, or your favorite bar or lounge. Just ask your server or call room service to place your order.
Notable Rooms
Stardust Theater
Main showroom located on decks five, six and seven.
Spinnaker Lounge
Spinnaker Lounge offers great daytime views and dancing at night.
Pearl Club Casino
Slots, cards, roulette and more.
Bliss Ultra Lounge & Night Club
Bliss features NCL's signature bowling alley at sea as part of this all-day entertainment and nightclub complex with the feel of a decadent Las Vegas nightclub. In the evening, Bliss transforms into a hip, high-energy ultra lounge with plasma screens displaying music videos, shadow dancers entertaining the crowd and non-stop music. A dance floor, private VIP areas and mood-lit bowling complete this totally unique seagoing experience.Star Bar
Intimate cocktail lounge.
Maltings
Beer and whiskey bar.
Shakers
Martini and cocktail bar.
Magnum's
Champagne and wine bar.
Outdoor Features
Tahitian Pool
Main pool deck with waterslide.
Sapphire Kid's Pool
The Sapphire Kid's Pool features slides and paddling pool. The Sapphire Pool and hot tub are also nearby.
Sports Deck
Basketball court, tennis, volleyball.
