Norwegian Pearl is a Joel Class Cruise Ship f Norwegian Cruise Line launched in 2006, sailing itineraries primarily around Alaska and the Caribbean.
Norwegian Pearl is the third of NCL's four Jewel-class ships. She was preceded by Norwegian Jewel in 2005, and Pride of Hawaii (now Norwegian Jade) in 2006. She was followed by Norwegian Gem in 2007. Each ship has different amenities, but has a similar exterior and interior design.
Norwegian Pearl has a similar exterior appearance to NCL's Dawn-class ships; Norwegian Star, which entered service in 2001, and Norwegian Dawn, which entered service in 2002. The interior design and amenities, however, are significantly different and merit Norwegian Pearl a Jewel-class designation.
Ship Facts:
Gross Tonnage 93,500
Overall Length 565 feel (290 m.)
Beam 160 feet (48 m)
Draft…………………………… ..27 feet ( 8 m.)
Engines Diesel Electric
Cruise Speed 26 knots (30 mls/h;48 km/h)
Guests………………. .2,384 (double occupancy)
Crew 1,087
There are some Bulgarian stewards crew (and the 1st Engineer is Bulgarian too – Eng. Emil Ivanov in my Album with photos.
Norwegian Pearl during her final stages of construction in Papen burg, Germany on 5 November 2006.
The ships construction began on 3 October 2005, and she was floated out of the Meyer Weft Shipyard covered building dock on 15 October 2006.
The first attempt of the ship's passage under a power line on the Ems River in Germany is claimed to have been the source for the massive power outage that affected first Germany and then all of Europe on late November 4, 2006.]
The ship arrived in Southampton, England on 30 November and left on her first voyage with paying passengers on 2 December, travelling to Miami, Florida, where she was based for her first season. She was christened by Rosie O'Donnell in Miami's Port of Miami on 16 December 2006.
In February 2008, the Norwegian Pearl became home for the Cayamo "A Journey Through Song" 7 day cruise featuring some of the most talented Americana and Bluegrass artists from around the world.
Norwegian Pearl was featured on the 2009 CNBC documentary Cruise Inc.: Big Money on the High Seas.
Norwegian Pearl has been used by the rock group KISS for their annual KISS Cruise since 2012.[citation needed]
In March 2014, American rock band Paramore embarked on a special three-day event entitled "Parahoy
In February 2015, the ship hosted the annual "Shiprocked" cruise headlining Limp Bizkit, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, and a pre-party headlined by Chevelle.
In January 2016, the Pearl took to the Caribbean with a ship full of Walker Stalkers, fans of Robert Kirkman's/ Skybound Comic's "The Walking Dead. A second Walker Stalker Cruise took place in February 2017
Norwegian Pearl sails Caribbean cruises out of New Orleans, and Alaska cruises out of Seattle depending on the time of year. The ship has Panamax dimensions, which make it possible for her to transit the Panama Canal while repositioning between the two ports.
From Early May to late September, the Norwegian Pearl does a one-week cruise to Alaska. In the fall/winter, Norwegian Pearl cruises around Panama, the Caribbean, and Miami.
Norwegian Pearl will spend summer 2019 in Europe offering various sailings from Amsterdam, Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, and Venice.
The last Cruises of Norwegian Pearl was to Panama Canal in November 2019. First – from Nov.11-til 22, 2019, second – from Nov.22 till Dec 4, 2019. We with Margy used first Cruise to Panama, to enjoy warmer weather. We occupied very good Ocean View cabin #11042 with cover balcony on 11th Floor right side in forward part of the ship, one floor under dining room and swimming polls . Every evening we spend 2 hours in Stardust Theater to enjoy concerts, ballets, dances and other parts of entertainment. I took a lot of photos around, posted in this last album for The Cruise Ship to Panama Canal.
Norwegian Pearl is the third of NCL's four Jewel-class ships. She was preceded by Norwegian Jewel in 2005, and Pride of Hawaii (now Norwegian Jade) in 2006. She was followed by Norwegian Gem in 2007. Each ship has different amenities, but has a similar exterior and interior design.
Norwegian Pearl has a similar exterior appearance to NCL's Dawn-class ships; Norwegian Star, which entered service in 2001, and Norwegian Dawn, which entered service in 2002. The interior design and amenities, however, are significantly different and merit Norwegian Pearl a Jewel-class designation.
Ship Facts:
Gross Tonnage 93,500
Overall Length 565 feel (290 m.)
Beam 160 feet (48 m)
Draft…………………………… ..27 feet ( 8 m.)
Engines Diesel Electric
Cruise Speed 26 knots (30 mls/h;48 km/h)
Guests………………. .2,384 (double occupancy)
Crew 1,087
There are some Bulgarian stewards crew (and the 1st Engineer is Bulgarian too – Eng. Emil Ivanov in my Album with photos.
Norwegian Pearl during her final stages of construction in Papen burg, Germany on 5 November 2006.
The ships construction began on 3 October 2005, and she was floated out of the Meyer Weft Shipyard covered building dock on 15 October 2006.
The first attempt of the ship's passage under a power line on the Ems River in Germany is claimed to have been the source for the massive power outage that affected first Germany and then all of Europe on late November 4, 2006.]
The ship arrived in Southampton, England on 30 November and left on her first voyage with paying passengers on 2 December, travelling to Miami, Florida, where she was based for her first season. She was christened by Rosie O'Donnell in Miami's Port of Miami on 16 December 2006.
In February 2008, the Norwegian Pearl became home for the Cayamo "A Journey Through Song" 7 day cruise featuring some of the most talented Americana and Bluegrass artists from around the world.
Norwegian Pearl was featured on the 2009 CNBC documentary Cruise Inc.: Big Money on the High Seas.
Norwegian Pearl has been used by the rock group KISS for their annual KISS Cruise since 2012.[citation needed]
In March 2014, American rock band Paramore embarked on a special three-day event entitled "Parahoy
In February 2015, the ship hosted the annual "Shiprocked" cruise headlining Limp Bizkit, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, and a pre-party headlined by Chevelle.
In January 2016, the Pearl took to the Caribbean with a ship full of Walker Stalkers, fans of Robert Kirkman's/ Skybound Comic's "The Walking Dead. A second Walker Stalker Cruise took place in February 2017
Norwegian Pearl sails Caribbean cruises out of New Orleans, and Alaska cruises out of Seattle depending on the time of year. The ship has Panamax dimensions, which make it possible for her to transit the Panama Canal while repositioning between the two ports.
From Early May to late September, the Norwegian Pearl does a one-week cruise to Alaska. In the fall/winter, Norwegian Pearl cruises around Panama, the Caribbean, and Miami.
Norwegian Pearl will spend summer 2019 in Europe offering various sailings from Amsterdam, Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, and Venice.
The last Cruises of Norwegian Pearl was to Panama Canal in November 2019. First – from Nov.11-til 22, 2019, second – from Nov.22 till Dec 4, 2019. We with Margy used first Cruise to Panama, to enjoy warmer weather. We occupied very good Ocean View cabin #11042 with cover balcony on 11th Floor right side in forward part of the ship, one floor under dining room and swimming polls . Every evening we spend 2 hours in Stardust Theater to enjoy concerts, ballets, dances and other parts of entertainment. I took a lot of photos around, posted in this last album for The Cruise Ship to Panama Canal.
