Where is Norwegian Star today?
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
In port 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, on day 4 of an 11-night Canary Islands cruise from Lisbon to London (Southampton) (Nov 9 to 20).
Next: La Palma, Spain, tomorrow 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM · then Funchal, Sat Nov 14, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Norwegian Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Fri Nov 20: 14 nights from $849
Upcoming Norwegian Star cruises from $449 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
11-night Canary Islands cruise, Lisbon to London (Southampton)
Nov 9 to 20, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
Where Norwegian Star sails, month by month
Norwegian Star sails from London (Southampton) from April to October 2027, San Diego from December 2026 to April 2027 and Barcelona from March to April 2027 and in November 2027 on 7-, 10- and 11-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Cabo San Lucas (17 calls), Mazatlan (14) and Puerto Vallarta (13). It also has longer sailings of 12, 13, 15 and 16 nights in December 2026, from February to April 2027 and from September to October 2027.
- Dec 2026San Diego · 3 sailings6, 7, 16 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027San Diego · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027San Diego · 2 sailings7, 16 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Miami · 2 sailings10, 15 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Barcelona · 3 sailings10, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027London (Southampton) · 3 sailings7, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027London (Southampton) · 3 sailings10, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027London (Southampton) · 3 sailings10, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027London (Southampton) · 3 sailings10, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027London (Southampton) · 3 sailings10, 11, 12 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027London (Southampton) · 3 sailings11, 12, 13 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Barcelona · 2 sailings9, 10 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Norwegian Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Norwegian Star sailings with prices.
Norwegian Star at a glance
Norwegian Star is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship in the Dawn class. It entered service in 2001 (25 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2024. It carries 2,298 passengers and 1,031 crew, about 2.2 passengers per crew member. At 91,740 gross tons and 294 m (965 ft) long, it is a large ship with 15 decks and 1,174 cabins. It was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
The Norwegian Star entered service in 2001 as part of Norwegian Cruise Line's contemporary fleet. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, this 15-deck ship carries 2,348 passengers and features a crew of 1,031 to support onboard operations.
As a mainstream cruise ship, the Norwegian Star reflects the design and amenities typical of early 2000s cruise construction, offering a balanced experience across its multiple decks. The vessel is registered in Nassau, Bahamas, and continues to operate as a reliable option for travelers seeking Norwegian Cruise Line's casual and accessible cruise experience.
With its passenger capacity and onboard infrastructure, the Norwegian Star accommodates a diverse range of guests looking for contemporary cruise vacations.
Norwegian Star specs
- Class
- Dawn
- Built
- 2001
- Refurbished
- 2024
- Gross Tonnage
- 91,740 GT
- Length
- 294 m
- Passengers
- 2,298
- Cabins
- 1,174
- Crew
- 1,031
- Decks
- 15
- Builder
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 25 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 39.9 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.2:1
- Sister Ships
- 1 other in class
- Fleet Rank
- 19th largest of 23
- Typical Cruise
- 10 nights
- Primary Region
- British Isles
- Next Sailing
- Nov 20, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Norwegian Star FAQ
Where is Norwegian Star right now?
According to Norwegian Cruise Line's published itinerary, Norwegian Star is scheduled to be in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on day 4 of an 11-night Canary Islands cruise from Lisbon to London (Southampton). Tomorrow it calls at La Palma, Spain, and it ends in London (Southampton) on November 20. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Norwegian Star sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Norwegian Star sails from London (Southampton), England from April to October 2027, San Diego, California from December 2026 to April 2027 and Barcelona, Spain from March to April 2027 and in November 2027 on 7-, 10- and 11-night cruises.
What ports does Norwegian Star visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Norwegian Star calls most often at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (17 calls), Mazatlan, Mexico (14), Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (13), Belfast, Northern Ireland (12) and Leith/Edinburgh, Scotland (12), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 80 ports in all.
How many passengers does Norwegian Star carry?
Norwegian Star carries 2,298 passengers in 1,174 cabins. It has 1,031 crew, about 2.2 passengers per crew member.
When was Norwegian Star built and how old is it?
Norwegian Star entered service in 2001, so it is 25 years old. It was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star is 91,740 gross tons and 294 m (965 ft) long, with 15 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star has 1,031 crew.
What class of ship is Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star belongs to the Dawn class, which has 1 other ship we track.
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line.
Where was Norwegian Star built?
Norwegian Star was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg.
How much does a cruise on Norwegian Star cost?
The cheapest upcoming Norwegian Star cruise we track starts from $449. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Norwegian Star prices
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