Norwegian Pearl

Caribbean loops from Philadelphia, and Athens to Ravenna

Norwegian Pearl’s longest round-trips from Philadelphia head for the Caribbean in 2027 and beyond. They run 10, 11 or 12 nights between November and March, right across the Australian summer, with fares from A$1,711pp*. Stops change between departures, but you might see San Juan in Puerto Rico, Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and Philipsburg on St. Maarten.

Her other Philadelphia programme is filed under the East Coast of America. In February and March, 8-night round-trips head south to Florida and the Bahamas, and typical calls include Port Canaveral, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay. She also runs 5- and 7-night round-trips in April, May, November and December, with Kings Wharf among the ports. In September and October, 10-night one-ways leave Québec City and end in Philadelphia; ports vary, but Charlottetown, Halifax and Boston are among them.

In May she sails the Eastern Mediterranean on 7-night one-ways from Athens (Piraeus) to Ravenna in Italy. Itineraries differ, but Santorini, Katakolon for Olympia, Kotor and Dubrovnik are typical. Wherever she sails from, we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers with the cruise as one holiday, including your flight home once she docks in Ravenna.

She belongs to Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jewel Class, alongside ships including Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Gem. Our Norwegian Cruise Line page covers the rest of the fleet.

Kids’ clubs from babies to teens on Norwegian Pearl

Norwegian Pearl has a club for every stage of childhood, and all three are included in the fare. Guppies is an open-play space for babies and toddlers from 6 months to 3 years, where parents join in with toys, balls and sensory play. Splash Academy takes children aged 3 to 12 for creative play, sports competitions and themed activities. Teens aged 13 to 17 have Entourage, their own space with digital offerings built around their interests. Browse family cruises with Norwegian Cruise Line to see her beside the line’s other family sailings.

Steakhouse, teppanyaki and French dining on Norwegian Pearl

Norwegian Pearl pairs an included buffet with speciality restaurants that carry an à la carte charge. The Garden Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner within the fare. Cagney’s Steakhouse brings Black Angus beef and fresh seafood to a classic American setting, backed by a strong wine list. At Teppanyaki, guests share a communal table while a chef cooks prawns, steak, chicken and fried rice on a steel plate. Le Bistro adds white tablecloths and French cooking for a special evening, and reservations are usually needed. The Free at Sea fare bundles a speciality dining package and a premium beverage package for the first two guests, plus a Wi-Fi package, while Just Cruise keeps to full board with regular coffee and tea.

Is there an adults-only space on Norwegian Pearl?

Yes: Vibe Beach Club is an adults-only retreat with sea views, comfortable loungers and a spacious hot tub. Entry needs a paid pass for the whole cruise, and places are limited. The spa facilities at the Mandara Spa and Salon are also free to use, with treatments charged separately.

Norwegian Pearl cabins and deck plans

Her top suites sit in The Haven, a private enclave at the top of the ship with its own courtyard pool, hot tubs and sun deck. Haven guests also have a concierge and a 24-hour butler for the whole stay. Her cabins spread over ten decks, so Norwegian Pearl’s cabins and deck plans show where The Haven sits before you choose a deck.

Cruise1st sells cruises to Australians, and our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week to talk through Norwegian Pearl and the trip around her. When you are ready to look at dates, start with Caribbean cruises sailing in 2028, where her Philadelphia round-trips sit beside the rest.