Norwegian Star
An expedition ship of the Dawn class: a mid-size vessel sailing to the remote ports of Antarctica, South America and Northern Europe.
About the ship
Norwegian Star entered service in 2001 and was refurbished in 2021. She measures 91,740 gross tons and carries 2,298 guests. This is the ship NCL sends on its most far-flung itineraries (Antarctica, the Chilean fjords, Norway, Iceland).
Highlights
- Expedition itineraries to Antarctica and South America
- Cagney's, Le Bistro, Los Lobos, Teppanyaki
- Spinnaker Lounge, Mandara Spa
Staterooms
- Inside, oceanview and balcony staterooms, plus suites
- Haven suites: private butler, concierge service and priority boarding
Itineraries
Summers in Europe (the Norwegian fjords, Iceland, the Baltic), winters in South America and Antarctica.

Casino on board
Star Club Casino: a mid-size casino with a warm atmosphere; slot machines, blackjack, roulette, craps and poker tables, plus the Casinos at Sea programme.
The casino is part of Norwegian Cruise Line's Casinos at Sea programme: play earns points, and points set your reward tier from Pearl to Elite and your certificates for future cruises. The floor offers slot machines from 1¢ to $100 a spin, video poker and live-dealer tables; table minimums vary by time of day, with high-limit tables up to $5,000. The casino host looks after slot and blackjack tournaments during the cruise, free-play promotions and table reservations. The casino opens while the ship sails in international waters and is closed in port.