Norwegian Cruise Line · Jewel Class

Norwegian Pearl: ship guide

Philadelphia’s year-round Norwegian ship: Bermuda, the Caribbean and The Haven.

Best for: Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware cruisers who want to drive to the pier for Bermuda, the Bahamas or the Caribbean on a mid-size ship with The Haven option. Sails from Philadelphia, Venice (Ravenna), Athens (Piraeus) in 2026 and 2027.

Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Pearl
93,530gross tons
2,344guests at double occupancy
1,072crew
12decks
2006entered service, refurbished 2021
965 ftlong
1,197staterooms

About Norwegian Pearl

Norwegian Pearl is a 93,530-ton Jewel Class ship built in 2006 that carries 2,344 guests at double occupancy in 1,197 staterooms with a crew of 1,072. It has the mid-size layout Jewel Class fans like: two main dining rooms, a Stardust Theatre, a full Haven suite complex with its own courtyard pool, and a long bar list that includes the Sugarcane Mojito Bar, Maltings and Magnum’s Champagne & Wine Bar.

Every stateroom was redone in a Norwegian Edge refit with new furniture, carpets, headboards, TVs and USB outlets, and Norwegian lists a further 2021 refurbishment. A late 2025 dry dock brought the adults-only Vibe Beach Club to Deck 14 with private cabanas and an extra hot tub. Specialty dining covers Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Moderno Churrascaria, Teppanyaki, Sushi and Lotus Garden, with O’Sheehan’s open 24 hours.

From November 2026 Pearl becomes Norwegian’s year-round Philadelphia ship. Winter brings seven-night Bahamas and Florida cruises, five to seven-night Bermuda cruises and ten and eleven-night Eastern Caribbean itineraries, then seven-day Bermuda cruises run April through early September 2027 with a Norfolk stop, followed by Canada and New England in the fall. Earlier in 2026 it sails Greek Isles cruises from Venice (Ravenna) and Athens. It suits Mid-Atlantic cruisers who want to drive to the pier.

  • Year-round sailings from Philadelphia from November 2026
  • The Haven by Norwegian suites with private courtyard pool, hot tub and sundeck
  • Vibe Beach Club adults-only sun retreat with cabanas, added in late 2025
  • Summer Palace and Indigo main dining rooms
  • Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria and Teppanyaki
  • Stardust Theatre with the Fusión Latin dance production and Deal or No Deal
  • Bliss Ultra Lounge & Night Club and the Pearl Club Casino
  • Mandara Spa with Thermal Suite

Staterooms and suites

Inside

Interior staterooms with two lower beds that convert to a queen; family inside staterooms sleep up to four and are a good budget choice for Philadelphia departures.

Oceanview

Picture-window staterooms with natural light and a sea view, including some obstructed-view rooms.

Balcony

Standard and family balcony staterooms with floor-to-ceiling glass doors to a private balcony; aft balconies overlook the wake.

Club Balcony Suite

Larger balcony accommodations with a sitting area and bathroom with tub, plus Club Balcony Suite perks such as priority specialty dining reservations.

Suites and Penthouses

Penthouses with balcony and butler service outside The Haven, including aft-facing Penthouses with large balconies.

The Haven

Pearl’s private suite complex on the top decks with Courtyard Penthouses and 2-Bedroom Family Villas around a courtyard pool, Deluxe Owner’s Suites and three-bedroom Garden Villas, all with 24-hour butler, concierge and a private sundeck; the courtyard, cabanas and suites were refurbished under The Norwegian Edge.

Norwegian Pearl deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 15 plan

Deck 15

The Heaven Sun Deck, Garden Villa Private Sun Deck, Private & Public Sun Deck.

H2 The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Norwegian Pearl

Youth Zone
Youth Zone
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Viny Jukebox
Viny Jukebox
Video Arcade
Video Arcade
Vibe Beach Club
Vibe Beach Club
Trade Routes Boutiques
Trade Routes Boutiques
Topsiders Bar & Grill
Topsiders Bar & Grill
The Welcome Aboard Show
The Welcome Aboard Show
The Tides
The Tides
The Shopping Galleria
The Shopping Galleria
The Library
The Library
The Haven Sun Deck
The Haven Sun Deck

Dining on Norwegian Pearl

Summer Palace and IndigoIncluded

Two complimentary main dining rooms on Deck 6: Summer Palace is the traditional room with ocean views and Indigo the contemporary one.

Garden Café and The Great OutdoorsIncluded

Indoor buffet on Deck 12 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus the outdoor aft buffet for grilled favorites.

O’Sheehan’s Bar & GrillIncluded

24-hour pub on Deck 8 with fish and chips, Reubens and wings.

Topsiders Bar & GrillIncluded

Pool-deck grill for burgers and hot dogs.

Cagney’s SteakhouseSpecialty

American steakhouse on Deck 13 with premium Black Angus beef.

Le BistroSpecialty

Intimate French restaurant on Deck 6.

La CucinaSpecialty

Rustic Italian ristorante on Deck 12.

Moderno ChurrascariaSpecialty

Brazilian steakhouse on Deck 13 with a salad bar and meats carved tableside.

Teppanyaki, Sushi and Lotus GardenSpecialty

Japanese hibachi, a contemporary sushi bar and an Asian fusion restaurant on Deck 7, each with a cover charge.

Entertainment and activities

  • Stardust Theatre shows including Fusión and the Deal or No Deal game show
  • Bliss Ultra Lounge & Night Club and Spinnaker Lounge
  • Pearl Club Casino (Casinos at Sea)
  • Pool deck with pool and covered hot tubs, plus the adults-only Vibe Beach Club
  • Sugarcane Mojito Bar, Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar and Magnum’s Champagne & Wine Bar
  • Mandara Spa with Thermal Suite
  • Fitness center and jogging track

Families and who it suits

Splash Academy runs complimentary programs for ages 3 to 12 and Entourage is the teen lounge for 13 to 17; family inside and balcony staterooms and the 2-Bedroom Family Villas in The Haven suit larger groups.

Best for: Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware cruisers who want to drive to the pier for Bermuda, the Bahamas or the Caribbean on a mid-size ship with The Haven option.

Sails from: Philadelphia, Venice (Ravenna), Athens (Piraeus) · Regions: Bermuda, Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, Canada & New England, Greek Isles

Norwegian Pearl questions we answer every day

How big is Norwegian Pearl?
Norwegian Pearl is 93,530 gross tons and 965 feet long, with guest decks from Deck 4 to Deck 15. It has 1,197 staterooms carrying 2,344 guests at double occupancy with a crew of 1,072. It is a Jewel Class ship built in 2006 and a sister to Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem.
When was Norwegian Pearl last refurbished?
Norwegian lists Pearl as refurbished in 2021. A Norwegian Edge dry dock had already redone all 1,197 staterooms with new furniture, carpets, headboards, TVs and USB outlets, refreshed Cagney’s, Moderno, O’Sheehan’s and the pool deck, and renovated The Haven courtyard and suites. A late 2025 dry dock then added the adults-only Vibe Beach Club on Deck 14.
Where does Norwegian Pearl sail in 2026 and 2027?
In 2026 Pearl sails Greek Isles cruises from Venice (Ravenna) and Athens (Piraeus). From November 14, 2026 it is Norwegian’s year-round Philadelphia ship, sailing Bahamas and Florida, Bermuda and Eastern Caribbean cruises through March 2027, seven-day Bermuda cruises with a Norfolk stop from April to early September 2027, and Canada and New England cruises from late August into October 2027.
Does Norwegian Pearl have The Haven?
Yes. Pearl’s Haven sits on the upper decks with a private courtyard pool and hot tub, a sundeck, 24-hour butler service and a concierge. Suite types include Courtyard Penthouses, 2-Bedroom Family Villas, Deluxe Owner’s Suites and the three-bedroom Garden Villas. Haven guests also get priority embarkation and reserved theater seating.
What is included in the fare on Norwegian Pearl?
The fare covers the Summer Palace and Indigo dining rooms, Garden Café, The Great Outdoors, O’Sheehan’s 24-hour pub, Topsiders grill, Stardust Theatre shows, the pools, fitness center and Splash Academy. Specialty restaurants carry a cover charge and drinks and Wi-Fi are extra unless packaged. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Norwegian allows it, something you will not get booking direct.
What is cruising from Philadelphia like?
Pearl sails from the SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex on the Delaware River, an easy drive from Philadelphia, South Jersey, Delaware and Maryland with no flights needed. Bermuda cruises include overnight stays at the Royal Naval Dockyard, and winter itineraries reach Nassau, Great Stirrup Cay, Port Canaveral and the Eastern Caribbean, with a couple of sea days each way to enjoy the ship.

Facts checked against Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Pearl dining, Norwegian Cruise Line press release: Norwegian Pearl shines with shipwide enhancements on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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