Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian

Norwegian Pearl

78
SCORE
Entertainment 81Dining 79Pools & Relaxation 71Activities & Thrills 68Space & Comfort 67Value / Cost 38
Line
Norwegian
Built
2006
Guests
2,394
Tonnage
93,530 tons
Length
294.1 m
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What We Like
+Strong Entertainment — scores 81/100
+Strong Dining — scores 79/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Norwegian
Ship Name
Pearl
Maiden voyage
16 December 2006

Physical

Year Built
2006
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2017
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
93,530 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
294.1 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
32.3 m
Ship Within a Ship
The Haven
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
15
Passenger Decks
11
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
25 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,072
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.214
Total Cabins
1,197
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
27
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
2,394487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
39.0692128

Amenities

Restaurants
Norwegian Pearl offers 14 dining venues total. Complimentary: Summer Palace and Indigo (main dining rooms), Garden Café (buffet), O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, and Lotus Garden (Asian fusion). Specialty (paid): Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro (French), La Cucina (Italian), Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse), Teppanyaki, and a Sushi Bar, plus Starbucks and Java Café.
Restaurants - Paid
9
Restaurants - Included
5
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
3
- Pools - General Access
1
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
2
Indoor Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
6
- Hot Tubs - General Access
4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
7
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
1
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
14
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
Yes
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
No
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
Yes
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Vibe Beach Club (adults-only, 18+), added on Deck 14 during a November 2025 dry dock, replacing a former sun deck; features loungers, an oversized hot tub, and bookable cabanas for an additional fee.
Special Amenities
Cigar Bar, Bowling Alley, Climbing Wall
Cigar Bar
Included
Bowling Alley
Flat fee

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price
$3.00
Domestic Beer Price
$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)
$109.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
13
Restaurants Price: Included
6
Restaurants Price: Premium
7
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
7
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
6
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6VG7
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9342281
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
309653000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas
77.8
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Entertainment 81
Dining 79
Pools & Relaxation 71
Activities & Thrills 68
Space & Comfort 67
Value / Cost 38