Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
Weather Update
Aletta weakens to Tropical Depression - no threat to land.
Our Home Port is Venice, Florida, a city located on the southwest coast of Florida in Sarasota County.
Itinerary
Beginning October 2011 the Norwegian Star will be positioned in Tampa sailing 7-day Western Caribbean cruises with stops in Roatan, Belize City, Costa Maya and Cozumel through April 8, 2012.
Deck Plan
Deck 14
Garden Villas, Sports Court, Bier Garten
Deck 13
Cagney's Steakhouse, jogging track, golf driving net, Star Bar, Planet Kids
Deck 12
Passenger staterooms, fitness center, Garden Cafe, hot tubs, juice bar, kid's Pool, Oasis Pool, Topsiders Bar, Teen Club, Video Zone
Deck 11
Passenger staterooms, lap pool, Jacuzzi
Deck 10
Passenger staterooms
Deck 9
Passenger staterooms, Internet Cafe
Deck 8
Passenger staterooms, Blue Lagoon Restaurant, Endless Summer Restaurant
Deck 7
Taste of Asia, Boutiques, Java Cafe, Port o' Call, Sake Bar, Stardust Theater, Sushi and Sashimi Bar, Teppanyaki
Deck 6
Passenger staterooms, main dining room, Casino, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Stardust Theater, main dining room, Wine Cellar
Deck 5
Passenger staterooms, Stardust Theater
Deck 4
Passenger staterooms, medical center
CDC Ratings
2009 Rating 98 (Feb)
2009 Rating 99 (Sep)
2011 Rating 94 (Feb)
2011 Rating 99 (Aug)
2012 Rating 98 (Jan)
Kids Only Areas
Planet Kids
There's arts and crafts at Doodles, movies to watch at Flicks, computers and games to play at Clicks and Snoozes, an indoor mini jungle gym and a quiet place for toddlers.
Teen Club and Disco
Features a video wall, jukebox, football table, and air hockey. By night the teen center turns into a teen disco.
Norwegian Star
Norwegian Star was the first of two Libra class vessels constructed at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany; the second is Norwegian Dawn.
The Norwegian Star entered service at the end of 2001. She was originally intended to operate with Star Cruises under the name SuperStar Libra, but six months before delivery it was decided that the ship would be assigned to Star Cruises' subsidiary, Norwegian Cruise Line.
The vessel was christened at the Port of Miami in a dual ceremony with another new NCL vessel, constructed at Germany's Lloyd Werft shipyard, the Norwegian Sun.
Specifications
Ship Class: Dawn
Launched: 2001
Refurbished: 2010
GRT: 92,000
Speed: 23 Knots
Passengers: 1,748
Accommodations
Families of all sizes can choose from a large number of staterooms (including suites and mini-suites) that can interconnect to create multiple bedroom configurations, with a separate bathroom and shower.
Couples may unwind in the luxurious Romance Suite with floor-to-ceiling doors that open to a private balcony, bedroom with queen-sized bed, and full bath with tub and shower.
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 | 136-144 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 155-161 | Sq. ft. |
| Balcony | 205 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 384-400 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
Aqua and Versailles Restaurant
Main dining rooms located on Deck 6.
Blue Lagoon Restaurant
24-hour food court located on Deck 7 midship.
Garden 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.
Sprinkles
Ice cream bar located poolside at the Oasis Deck 14 midshp.
Cagney's Steakhouse
Traditional steakhouse. $25.00 per guest. located on Deck 13.
Endless Summer
Tapas bar.
Le Bistro Restaurant
French gourmet fare. $20.00 per guest. Located on Deck 6.
La Cucina Restaurant
Casual atmosphere serving salads, pizza, desserts, wine and coffees. Located in Deck 6.
Ginza Asian Restaurant
Japanese, Chinese & Thai cuisine. Also featuring a Sushi and Sake bar offering items a la carte and Teppanyaki Room.
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.
Room Service
Room Service is available 24-hours a day (There will be a delivery charge from Midnight - 5 am).
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.
Red Lion Pub
Traditional English pub featuring English Pool, large-screen TV's, Fish n' Chips, and proper beer on tap.
Gatsby's
Champagne bar.
Havana Club
Cigar bar.
Barong
Juice bar.
Bier Garten
Beer garden and cocktails on the terrace.
Star Club Casino
Slots, cards, roulette and more. Located in Deck 6 forward.
Lap Pool and Jacuzzi
Indoor lap pool featuring a thermal Suite.
Outdoor Features
Oasis Pool and Bar
Main pool area and Topsiders Bar.
Splashdown Kid's Pool
Located on Deck 12.
