Norwegian Pearl

Philadelphia to the islands, with a May in the Mediterranean

The Caribbean is Norwegian Pearl’s signature trip: 10-, 11- and 12-night round-trips from Philadelphia, running November to March, right across the Australian summer. Calls change between departures, but San Juan in Puerto Rico, Philipsburg in St. Maarten and Castries in Saint Lucia are among the islands you might see. The Caribbean cruises departing in 2027 let you set her dates beside the rest of that season.

Her East Coast programme also starts and ends in Philadelphia. In February and March she runs 8-night round-trips south, and typical calls include Port Canaveral, Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau. She also sails 5- and 7-night round-trips in April, May, November and December, with Kings Wharf a typical stop. In September and October, 10-night one-way voyages run from Québec City down to Philadelphia. Ports vary, but Halifax, Charlottetown and Boston are among them.

In May she sails the Eastern Mediterranean on 7-night one-way voyages from Athens (Piraeus) to Ravenna. Stops differ from sailing to sailing, though Santorini, Kotor, Split and Dubrovnik are typical. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Europe sailings for 2027 show where else the line goes that year.

Wherever she sails from, we book the flights from Australia, a hotel either side and the transfers with the cruise as one holiday, including the flight home from Italy when a voyage ends in Ravenna. Her Jewel Class sister ships include Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade.

Kids’ clubs from babies to teens

Norwegian Pearl has a club for every age, and each one is included in the fare. Guppies is an open play space for babies and toddlers from 6 months to 3 years, where parents play alongside them with toys, balls and sensory games. It means even the youngest travellers have somewhere of their own on a long Caribbean voyage.

Splash Academy takes children aged 3 to 12 for creative play, sports competitions and themed activities, so parents can unwind knowing the days are filled. Teenagers aged 13 to 17 get Entourage, their own space with digital activities built around their interests, where they can meet others their age on board.

Teppanyaki, steaks and a French bistro

Norwegian Pearl’s evenings revolve around her specialty restaurants, each with an à la carte charge. At Teppanyaki you sit at a communal table as a chef cooks prawns, steak, chicken and fried rice on a steel plate in front of you, flames and all. Cagney’s Steakhouse serves premium Black Angus beef and fresh seafood in a classic American steakhouse setting, backed by a strong wine list. Le Bistro brings white tablecloths, attentive service and French dining for a special night, and reservations are usually needed.

For relaxed meals, the Garden Café buffet is included in the fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free at Sea adds a speciality dining package for the first two guests in the stateroom, while Free at Sea Plus scales its dining allowance to the voyage length and applies it to every guest on the booking.

Norwegian Pearl cabins and deck plans

Her standout accommodation is The Haven, a private suite area hidden away at the top of the ship. Haven guests have a concierge and a 24-hour butler, a private courtyard with its own pool, hot tubs and sun deck, and the separate Haven Sundeck. With cabins spread over ten decks, Norwegian Pearl’s cabins and deck plans show what sits above and below the cabin you have in mind.

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