Norwegian Star was built for Freestyle Cruising. You'll have 13 choices for dining with tempting selections that range from Asian fusion to French Mediterranean to an all-American steakhouse. Find a wide array of staterooms and suites including the three bedroom rooftop Garden Villa.

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Ship Highlights

* Gather at Gatsby's Champagne Bar for a sunset toast or try the international selection of beers at our outdoor Bier Garten.
* How about a massage, facial or body wrap at the Barong Spa. Or try a spinning or yoga class at the Fitness Center.
* rooftop Garden Villas, which have up to 5000 sq ft of space, are the ultimate in luxury with three bedrooms, private garden and sundeck, hot tub and baby grand piano.

Ship Facts

Norwegian Star Facts
Entered Service: November 2001
Length: 971 feet
Beam: 107 feet
Draft: 28 feet
Gross Tonnage: 91,000
Engine: Diesel Electric
Guest Capacity: 2,240 (double occupancy)
Crew Capacity: 1,100
Elevators: 12

Activities

Tie your hair back, get comfortable, and dive into the ongoing excitement head first. The staff of Norwegian Star dare you to avoid having the most ultimate cruising experience ever. Our activities aboard this ship are more vast that the seas that you'll cruise through. You're guarantee to be satisfied to the utmost of our ability and whichever endeavor you're planning on taking part in.

* Variety of daily activities led by cruise staff
* Port & shopping lectures and shore excursions
* Atrium gift shop & 20,000 sq. ft department store for duty-free shopping, jewelry, souvenirs, and logo items
* Wine Cellar offers wine tastings, displays and sales
* Photo Gallery and Photo Shop for cruise photos, film and developing
* 1 outdoor & 1 indoor swimming pool & whirlpools for total relaxation
* Kid's Water World pool area with space age theme
* Deck sports include volleyball, basketball, golf driving range, batting cage, shuffleboard, jogging track
* Full service Barong Spa includes extensive fitness center, indoor pool, aerobics, sauna & steam rooms and beauty parlor
* Conference Center has main boardroom and 4 meeting rooms
* Library for quiet reading
* Card Room for cards, games & puzzles
* Wedding Chapel for weddings or vow renewals
* Internet Cafe allows guests to go online and email
* Kid's Korner,Children's program, and Child Care & Nursery

Dining

Prepare you're taste buds and appetites for the world-renown cuisines and pastries like no other. Are you ready? It doesn't matter whether you're in the mood for the casual atmosphere of a Cafe or the formal scene of a restaurant. Which ever the dining preference you prefer, you'll find exactly what you're looking for aboard Norwegian's Norwegian Star. If you acquire a sweet tooth that has a craving for some type of sweets, you'll find pleasurable accommodations.

* Aqua & Versailles Restaurants serve sit-down breakfast, lunch and dinner
* Market Cafe offers informal breakfast, lunch and snacks with food action stations
* Kid's Cafe serve pint-sized portions for the little ones
* Intimate Le Bistro offering French & Mediterranean cuisine, table-side cooking
* The Soho Room offers California, Hawaiian, and Asian fusion cuisine
* Giza Restaurant with sushi & tempura bar & teppanyaki room
* Blue Lagoon is a 24-hour, food court style eatery featuring hamburgers, fish & chips, pot pies & wok fast dishes
* La Trattoria offers pastas, pizzas, and other popular Italian fare
* Las Ramblas Tapas Bar & Restaurant offers authentic Spanish tapas
* Endless Summer Hawaiian Restaurant incorporates a performance stage and large movie screen
* Ice Cream Bar has sundaes & sweet treats
* Pool Grill area offers barbecue dishes
* Bier Garten offers cocktails & refreshing drinks

Entertainment

After an long exciting day jammed packed with activities and scrumptious dining you're probably beyond tired, but I dare you to sleep. The fun has just begun and there are any limits to the abundance of entertainment contained on this ship. You are guaranteed to find either a Lounge or Bar with the ideal atmosphere that you've been looking for.

* Stardust Theatre soars three decks with European opera house ambiance and full production shows
* Dazzles Lounge offers cabaret shows, dancing and also functions as a disco
* Gatsby's Champagne Bar offers fine champagnes by the glass
* Havana Club offers hand-rolled premium cigars, humidor, fine cognac served in warm glasses, malt whiskey and relaxed seating
* The Red Lion English Pub offers darts, pints, pool, and large screen TV for sports broadcasts
* Java Cafe offers majestic atrium views, offers specialty coffees and pastries
* Circus-themed Karaoke Bar include 6 private rooms
* Spinnakers Observation Lounge with live music and dance floor

DESTINATIONS For the Norwegian Star

Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Panama Canal, and Pacific Coastal

Mexican Riviera

The Mexican Riviera is one pretty picture after another. So picture yourself watching the locals dive off cliffs in Acapulco, or doing some diving yourself (the underwater kind), or even sampling the goods at a tequila factory. Or picture yourself just relaxing on a balcony stateroom or in of our Suites & Villas.

7-Day Mexican Riviera, Round-trip Los Angeles
Departures: January-April, September, October, December 2009 &
January-April 2010

Alaska

When you cruise with NCL to Alaska and you want to walk on a glacier- you can. And there's no problem if you want to watch some whales or check out the amazing scenery. But, if you'drather be winning in the casino or relaxing in the spa, you can do that too. With our exclusive Freestyle Cruising® you get to experience what you want, when you want. In fact you're free to... whatever.

7-Day Sawyer Glacier, Round-trip Seattle
Departures: May - September in 2009

7-Day Sawyer Glacier, Round-trip Seattle
Departures: May - September in 2010

Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is a truly amazing engineering feat. But there's so much more along the way. Choose your water sport. Or take a wildlife tour. Then again, you could grab the nearest deck chair and bury yourself in a good book. From south to north, Freestyle Cruising lets you choose excursions at ports of call all along the way.

13-Day Panama Canal, Los Angeles to Miami in November 2009 and the reverse itinerary December 2009

14-Day Panama Canal, Los Angeles To Miami in January 2010

Pacific Coastal

Sail the rugged, lush Pacific Coastline. There are whales to watch, sunsets to celebrate and amazing cities to explore. These somewhat shorter cruises are great opportunities to experience Freestyle Cruising. Plan a head or go day-by-day.

6-Day British Columbia & U.S. West Coast, Vancouver to Los Angeles in September 2009

Want to learn more about Norwegian Cruise Line? Well, you've come to the right place. You see, there's a big difference between NCL and other cruise lines. We call it Freestyle Cruising. You'll find it in the flexible cruise vacations we offer our guests. You'll feel it in the dedication and passion of our team members. You'll see it in our commitment to the environment. The Freestyle spirit is part of everything we do. Sound good? Then you're probably a lot like one of our customers - people who like to go their own way.. Norwegian !

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