Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Pearl
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $649
Ship comparison
Norwegian Pearl vs Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
- Cruises
- 61
- From
- $549
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Pearl is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,394 passengers, in service since 2006. Norwegian Star is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,348 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Norwegian Pearl if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Norwegian Star for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0), party (10.0 vs 8.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Star if you want more culture, better-rated entertainment or a more romantic trip: it outscores Norwegian Pearl for cultural (7.0 vs 4.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 6.6) and romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Pearl | Norwegian Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 93,530 | 91,740 |
| Passengers | 2,394 | 2,348 |
| Crew | 1,084 | 1,065 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 695 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 61 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 69 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–14 nights | 6–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $649 | $549 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Pearl leads on 3 of the ten, Norwegian Star on 5, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Pearl
Whether cruising to Bermuda, New England or through the Panama Canal, you can experience the wonders of the world aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl.
Highlights
- Watch glaciers calve from a private balcony while on an Alaska cruise.
- Enjoy a fantastic steak in Cagneys while sailing through the Caribbean.
- Relax in the hydrotherapy room after a couples massage at the South Pacific Spa.
- Summer Palace Main Dining Room is right out of a Dr. Zhivago, inspired by the grand palaces of St. Petersburg and the era of the great Tsars of Russia.
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $649.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
The ship where Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising mantra all began, Norwegian Star has been at sea since 2001, offering a large variety in dining options, lounges from the popular to the secluded, and a childcare program that is top notch.
Highlights
- Bring your own chopsticks and enjoy Asian cuisine, from sushi to hibachi to Thai and Chinese
- Extensive childcare services on board make cruiseing with the wee ones a cinch
- Celebrate like the famous F. Scott Fitzgerald character at Gatsby's Champagne Bar
Sailing now
61 cruises on sale, from $549.
Questions
Norwegian Pearl or Norwegian Star?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Pearl or Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Pearl is bigger at 93,530 gross tons, against 91,740 gross tons for Norwegian Star. Norwegian Pearl carries 2,394 passengers and Norwegian Star carries 2,348.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Pearl or Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Pearl is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2000 for Norwegian Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 39.1 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Pearl scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Norwegian Star.
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