Norwegian Cruise Line · Dawn Class
Norwegian Star: ship guide
Dawn Class globetrotter: Iceland and Britain in summer, the Mexican Riviera in winter.
Best for: Experienced cruisers who want port-rich Iceland, British Isles and Mexican Riviera itineraries on a comfortable mid-size ship with an adults-only retreat. Sails from Southampton, Reykjavik, San Diego in 2026 and 2027.
About Norwegian Star
Norwegian Star is a 91,740-ton Dawn Class ship built in 2001 with 1,174 staterooms for 2,298 guests at double occupancy and a crew of 1,031. Guest decks run from Deck 4 to Deck 14. It is a classic mid-size Norwegian ship with the Versailles and Aqua main dining rooms, the Stardust Theatre, the Oasis Pool with six hot tubs, a Thermal Suite therapy pool in the Mandara Spa and three-bedroom Garden Villas at the top of the ship.
A Norwegian Edge dry dock in Barcelona upgraded all 1,174 staterooms with USB ports, new carpet, headboards and furniture and more than 1,500 works of art, remodeled the Garden Villas, and added three venues: the adults-only Spice H2O enclave with its own pool and hot tubs, the Sky High Bar and Bliss Ultra Lounge. Norwegian lists a further refurbishment in 2021. Specialty restaurants include Cagney’s, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Moderno, Teppanyaki, Sushi and Ginza.
Star is Norwegian’s long-itinerary specialist. Summer 2026 brings ten and eleven-day open-jaw cruises between Southampton and Reykjavik with an overnight in Iceland, then it crosses to San Diego for Mexican Riviera cruises to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta from December 2026 to March 2027. Summer 2027 returns to Southampton for British Isles and Northern Europe sailings before a late-2027 run through the Canary Islands and Mediterranean. It suits well-traveled couples who prize ports over waterslides.
- Ten and eleven-day Iceland cruises between Southampton and Reykjavik
- Mexican Riviera winters from San Diego, December 2026 to March 2027
- Spice H2O adults-only enclave with private pool, hot tubs and full bar
- Three-bedroom Garden Villas and Deluxe Owner’s Suites
- Versailles and Aqua main dining rooms plus seven specialty restaurants
- Stardust Theatre shows including The Wild Cards and Women of Rock
- Mandara Spa with Thermal Suite therapy pool
- Gatsby’s Champagne Bar, Proof Whiskey Bar and the Sky High Bar
Staterooms and suites
Inside
Interior staterooms with two lower beds that convert to a queen, all upgraded with USB ports, new carpet and headboards in the Norwegian Edge refit.
Oceanview
Picture-window staterooms for daylight and a sea view on a ship that spends a lot of time in scenic waters.
Balcony
Standard and family balcony staterooms with floor-to-ceiling doors onto a private balcony, a good choice for Iceland fjords and Mexican sunsets.
Club Balcony Suite
Mid-ship balcony accommodations with a sitting area and larger bathroom, plus Club Balcony Suite perks such as priority dining reservations.
Suites and Penthouses
Penthouses and Deluxe Owner’s Suites with balconies and butler service, plus Family Suites for larger parties.
Garden Villas
Star’s top accommodations are two three-bedroom Garden Villas on the top deck with private gardens, remodeled in the Norwegian Edge refit, with butler and concierge service; Star does not carry a Haven complex.
Norwegian Star 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 14
Sports Court, Sky High Bar, Vista Garden Villa, Horizon Garden Villa.
- Sky High BarPull up a stool at this casual outdoor bar and enjoy your favourite frozen drink.
- Sports CourtShoot hoops, join a pick up game or play volleyball at the enclosed, outdoor Basketball/Volleyball Court.
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 Star
Dining on Norwegian Star
Versailles and AquaIncluded
Two complimentary main dining rooms on Deck 6: Versailles is the traditional room with ocean views and Aqua the casual contemporary one.
Garden CaféIncluded
Indoor buffet on Deck 12 serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
O’Sheehan’s Bar & GrillIncluded
24-hour pub on Deck 8 with fish and chips, Reubens and wings.
Topsiders Bar & GrillIncluded
Main pool grill for burgers and hot dogs.
Cagney’s SteakhouseSpecialty
American steakhouse on Deck 13 with premium Black Angus beef and seafood.
Le Bistro and La CucinaSpecialty
Norwegian’s French restaurant and its rustic Italian ristorante on Deck 6.
Moderno ChurrascariaSpecialty
Brazilian steakhouse on Deck 13 with a salad bar and meats carved tableside.
Teppanyaki, Sushi and GinzaSpecialty
Japanese hibachi, a contemporary sushi bar and the Ginza Asian fusion restaurant on Deck 7, each with a cover charge.
Atrium CaféSpecialty
Coffee bar in the atrium with a la carte specialty coffees and treats.
Entertainment and activities
- Stardust Theatre shows including The Wild Cards, Women of Rock and Wheel of Fortune
- Spice H2O adults-only enclave with private pool, hot tubs and bar
- Bliss Ultra Lounge nightclub and the Sky High Bar
- Star Casino (Casinos at Sea)
- Oasis Pool with six hot tubs and the Topsiders poolside bar
- Gatsby’s Champagne Bar, Proof Whiskey Bar and curated tastings in the Wine Cellar
- Mandara Spa with Thermal Suite therapy pool
- Sports courts, jogging track and video arcade
Families and who it suits
Splash Academy runs complimentary programs for ages 3 to 12 and Entourage is the teen club for 13 to 17, with a video arcade and sports courts; Star’s longer itineraries draw mostly adults, so families will find the youth clubs uncrowded.
Best for: Experienced cruisers who want port-rich Iceland, British Isles and Mexican Riviera itineraries on a comfortable mid-size ship with an adults-only retreat.
Sails from: Southampton, Reykjavik, San Diego · Regions: Iceland & Northern Europe, British Isles, Mexican Riviera, Canary Islands, Western Mediterranean
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Facts checked against Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Star, Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Star dining, Norwegian Cruise Line press release: Norwegian transforms three ships with bow-to-stern enhancements on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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