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Norwegian Pearl - Greek Isles: Santorini, Mykonos & Kotor

3.8(2,113 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|7 Nights|6 Ports|0 Sea Days

Pearl spends 2026 in Europe running this one-way week from Ravenna to Athens, splitting the trip between the Adriatic - Dubrovnik and the Bay of Kotor - and the headline Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Katakolon adds a stop at ancient Olympia before the finish in Piraeus.

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Price Range

$$

Mid-Range

DepartureRavenna (Venice), Italy
Dress CodeFreestyle
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

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Ship Details — Norwegian Pearl

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Year Built

2006

Tonnage

93,530 GT

Passengers

2,394

Crew

1,072

Decks

12

Class

Jewel

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

Pool Deck
Mandara Spa
Casino
Fitness Center
Specialty Dining
Kids Club (Splash Academy)
Sports Court
Theater
Bowling Alley
Hot Tubs
Four-lane bowling alley
Three swimming pools (one with waterslide)
Mandara Spa with thermal suite
Pearl Club Casino
Cagney's Steakhouse and specialty restaurants
16 dining options
Freestyle Dining
The Haven suite complex
Stardust Theater
Fitness center
Kids and teens clubs
Multiple bars and lounges

Cruise Highlights

Santorini's caldera-edge villages of Fira and Oia on the final full day
Mykonos' windmills and Little Venice waterfront
Sunrise arrival through the Bay of Kotor, Europe's southernmost fjord-like inlet
Katakolon call for the original Olympic stadium at Olympia

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Norwegian Pearl

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Norwegian Pearl sailing. Based on 2,500 discussions.

Norwegian Pearl is a 2006-built, Jewel-class ship that carries about 2,344 guests and made history as one of the first cruise ships with a real bowling alley - four lanes flanking the Bliss Ultra Lounge on Deck 7. A 2021 refurbishment freshened the cabins and public rooms, but the Pearl is unmistakably an older, mid-size vessel that trades the bells and whistles of NCL's newest builds for an easier-to-navigate layout and a more classic Freestyle Cruising feel. Its reputation is solid but mixed.

What People Love

  • Onboard four-lane bowling alley is a genuine novelty families and groups love
  • Freestyle Dining lets you skip fixed seating times
  • Strong specialty dining, with Cagney's Steakhouse a repeat favorite

Common Complaints

  • The ship shows its age in 2026 with dated decor and finishes
  • Buffet food draws frequent criticism for being repetitive and uninspiring
  • Multiple reviews report a persistent sewage odor on Deck 9
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