Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet Guide 2026

Norwegian Getaway entered service in 2014 as the second Breakaway-class ship. She carries 3,903 guests at double occupancy and features the Waterfront promenade, extensive specialty dining and The Haven.

Breakaway entered service in 2013 as the first Breakaway-class vessel. She carries 3,903 guests at double occupancy and introduced The Waterfront promenade that became a signature feature of several later NCL ships.

Encore was the fourth and final Breakaway Plus-class ship and entered service in 2019. She carries just under 4,000 guests at double occupancy and combines The Waterfront, Observation Lounge, Haven complex and a broad selection of restaurants and entertainment.

Norwegian Bliss entered service in 2018 and is a 168,028-gross-ton Breakaway Plus ship carrying 4,010 guests at double occupancy. Her design was heavily oriented toward Alaska, including the large forward-facing Observation Lounge.

Norwegian Joy entered service in 2017 and later underwent extensive modifications for the North American market. She carries 3,776 guests at double occupancy and 1,821 crew.

Escape was the first Breakaway Plus ship, entering service in 2015. She's 1,069 feet long and carries 4,218 guests at double occupancy, making her one of the higher-capacity ships in NCL's fleet.

Norwegian Dawn entered service in 2002 and carries 2,290 guests at double occupancy. She is a mid-sized, destination-oriented ship that NCL regularly deploys on longer and port-intensive itineraries.

Norwegian Star entered service in 2001 and carries 2,298 guests at double occupancy. The ship is frequently deployed on destination-intensive itineraries in Northern Europe and other regions where her smaller size is useful.

Norwegian Gem is a Jewel-class ship carrying 2,382 guests at double occupancy. She offers a more traditional NCL layout than the Breakaway and Prima generations, with a smaller footprint and a stronger itinerary-first feel.

Norwegian Pearl is a Jewel-class ship carrying 2,344 guests at double occupancy. Her smaller size allows NCL to use her on a broad range of destination-focused and charter itineraries.

Norwegian Jade entered service in 2006 and later became part of NCL's international fleet after beginning life as Pride of Hawaii. She carries 2,352 guests at double occupancy.

Norwegian Jewel entered service in 2005 and carries 2,368 guests at double occupancy. She is one of four Jewel-class ships and is being used for NCL's renewed Philadelphia deployment.

The first ship in NCL's future approximately 227,000-gross-ton class is scheduled for 2030 and is expected to carry roughly 5,000 guests at double occupancy.

The second approximately 227,000-gross-ton NCL new-class vessel is scheduled for 2032 with an expected capacity of roughly 5,000 guests.

The third planned NCL new-class vessel is targeted for 2034 at approximately 227,000 gross tons and roughly 5,000 lower berths.

The fourth planned approximately 227,000-gross-ton NCL new-class ship is targeted for 2036 with capacity around 5,000 guests.

The fifth planned NCL new-class vessel is targeted for 2037 at approximately 227,000 gross tons and around 5,000 guests.

An unnamed next-generation Prima-family vessel is scheduled for 2028 at approximately 170,000 gross tons and around 3,880 guests. The ship is expected to be methanol-ready.

Epic entered service in 2010 and remains a one-off design. She was the first Norwegian ship to introduce the modern Haven concept on a large scale and carries 4,070 guests at double occupancy.

Spirit was originally built for Star Cruises as SuperStar Leo before joining NCL. She is the smallest ship in Norwegian's current fleet by gross tonnage.

Pride of America is the only U.S.-flagged large cruise ship sailing Hawaii year-round. She operates round-trip from Honolulu, calling at multiple Hawaiian islands without needing to visit a foreign port.

Norwegian Viva entered service in 2023 as the second Prima-class ship. She's 965 feet long, carries 3,195 guests at double occupancy and has a crew of approximately 1,506.

Prima entered service in 2022 as the first ship in NCL's new Prima Class. At 143,535 gross tons, she carries 3,195 passengers at double occupancy and features Ocean Boulevard, Indulge Food Hall, a three-level racetrack, extensive outdoor dining and a redesigned Haven complex.

Norwegian Aura is scheduled to enter service May 21, 2027. At roughly 170,000 gross tons and nearly 1,130 feet long, she will become NCL's largest ship when launched, carrying approximately 3,879 guests at double occupancy. After an initial Mediterranean voyage and transatlantic crossing, she'll begin Caribbean deployment from Miami in June 2027.

Norwegian Luna entered service in 2026 as the second Prima Plus-class ship. She measures 1,056 feet, carries 3,565 guests at double occupancy and approximately 1,597 crew, with features including the Aqua Slidecoaster, Ocean Boulevard, The Haven and an expanded lineup of restaurants and entertainment venues.

Aqua was the first Prima Plus-class vessel, an enlarged evolution of Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. She introduced the Aqua Slidecoaster, Glow Court and several new food and entertainment concepts while retaining Ocean Boulevard, Indulge Food Hall, The Haven and the outdoor-oriented layout of the original Prima ships.

Norwegian Sun entered service in 2001 and carries 1,878 guests at double occupancy. At 78,309 gross tons, she is one of the smallest ships in the current NCL fleet.

Norwegian Sky is a Sun-class ship carrying 1,944 guests at double occupancy. She is one of NCL's oldest and smallest active vessels and is now primarily used on varied destination-driven itineraries.